Boat Rocker Studios announced this week the signing of six new licensees in the US and Canada for its top-rated preschool show Dino Ranch. The galloping success of the series, set in what Boat Rocker jokingly refers to as a "pre-Westoric" family dinosaur ranch, has sparked intense interest across multiple consumer categories, allowing Boat Rocker to corral multiple deals in … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker Lassos New Licensees For Dino Ranch
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Ricky Zoom In Season 2 As Licensing Accelerates
Hasbro's Entertainment One (eOne) studio, is gearing up for the much-anticipated debut of Ricky Zoom's season two through ViacomCBS Networks UK, Nick Jr. and Channel 5’s multiplatform pre-school brand, Milkshake!. The CGI animated series follows Ricky, a speed-loving, adventure-seeking, little red rescue bike who loves to zoom around the fictional British town of Wheelford, … [Read more...] about Ricky Zoom In Season 2 As Licensing Accelerates
TOMY Named Master Toy Partner For Netflix Show BUDDI
Producers of the popular Netflix pre-school series BUDDI have signed an agreement making TOMY International the show's Master Toy Partner. The deal was signed by TOMI and production studios Unanico and Raydar Media. BUDDI is an animated series following the adventures of five bright, colorful friends, as they experience the simplest moments of life for the first time. There are … [Read more...] about TOMY Named Master Toy Partner For Netflix Show BUDDI
Tough Quarter For Disney
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest entertainment company reported mixed results from a quarter dominated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its various business operations, causing Disney stock to fall 4 per cent in after hours trading. Analysts pointed to disappointing results for Disney+, as the streaming service failed to deliver the subscriber … [Read more...] about Tough Quarter For Disney
Hit Show Friends Is Back … As A LEGO Set
The hit show Friends is back, as HBO Max announced May 13 that the long awaited one-episode special Friends: The Reunion, is will air on May 27—and LEGO fans can commemorate the occasion with a LEGO set that depicts the two adjoining apartments where most of the series was filmed. LEGO Group has just revealed details of its new LEGO F.R.I.E.N.D.S Apartments Set, using a beefy … [Read more...] about Hit Show Friends Is Back … As A LEGO Set
The Raccoons Classic Series Looking For Licensees Through The Point.1888
The classic 1985 animated TV series The Raccoons is back, and is working with The Point.1888 to seek new licensing opportunities. The series follows the life of three raccoons named Bert, Melissa and Ralph, along with their friend Cedric the Aardvark and his father Cyril, whose constant pursuit of fame and fortune cause endless conflicts in their forest community. “The … [Read more...] about The Raccoons Classic Series Looking For Licensees Through The Point.1888
Who’s News: ZAG Boosts Product Licensing Team
ZAG continues to ramp up its consumer products team, appointing Hyde Schram, an alumn of ViacomCBS and The Walt Disney Company, as its first Vice President of Global Promotions; and Betsabe Luna as Retail and Licensing Director, Mexico and Central America. Schram will report directly to Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global Operations, and Luna will report to the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Boosts Product Licensing Team
Gucci and Crunchyroll Collaborate on Bananya Collection
In collaboration with Crunchyroll, the global anime streaming brand, Gucci is launching a selection of special items featuring characters from Bananya, an original Japanese anime series about the lives of tiny playful cats who live in bananas. “Anime is a pop culture mainstay and our new collection with Gucci celebrating the eternally adorable Bananya is just another example of … [Read more...] about Gucci and Crunchyroll Collaborate on Bananya Collection
Trese Available for Licensing Through Reemsborko
The award-winning comic Trese, from ABLAZE Publishing, created by writer Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo, is now represented globally in all categories for merchandising by Reemsborko. “We are delighted to have Reemsborko on-board helping create a must-have range of merchandising for Trese," said Rich Young, Co-Founder of ABLAZE. "This is going to be great.” Trese is … [Read more...] about Trese Available for Licensing Through Reemsborko
Wizards Of The Coast Leads Hasbro Revenue Segments
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A lot of people still think of Hasbro primarily as a toy company, but the firm's financial results tell a different story. As of Hasbro's Q1 financial results, Hasbro is now a broader entertainment and play company, with a strong accent on gaming through its Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment, which generated 75 per cent of … [Read more...] about Wizards Of The Coast Leads Hasbro Revenue Segments