Factory Entertainment has entered into a multi-year agreement with Viacom International to expand upon its line of Star Trek collectibles. Factory Entertainment’s Star Trek line will be centered primarily around its high-end prop replica business. Since 2011, the company has established itself as a world leader in producing authentic, limited-edition replicas of props and … [Read more...] about Star Trek Licensing: Factory Entertainment To Go Where No Collectibles Have Gone Before
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Warner Bros.’ Ted Lasso a Big Hit With Licensees
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has announced a new lineup of licensed merchandise for the release of Ted Lasso's third season. WBDGCP is the licensing and retail division of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences. The divisions' full name is Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. WBDGCP has … [Read more...] about Warner Bros.’ Ted Lasso a Big Hit With Licensees
Corus Debuts New Kids Series Based on Property Brothers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Corus Entertainment is debuting a new, animated childrens' series inspired by the Property Brothers home improvement franchise. The original 3D-animated series, Builder Brothers Dream Factory, will feature child characters inspired by the reality TV hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott, also known as the Property Brothers. Drew and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Corus Debuts New Kids Series Based on Property Brothers
Buzzfeed Partners With Frederator For New Long-Form Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterGenius Brands' Frederator Network has signed an exclusive deal with BuzzFeed for the development of long-form series based on Buzzfeed's original IP.Genius Brands International is a kids media company that develops, produces, markets and licenses branded entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution.Genius … [Read more...] about Buzzfeed Partners With Frederator For New Long-Form Series
Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is the world's largest studio and the largest entertainment licensor, so what happens at Disney affects everyone in the licensing industry. News the Magic Kingdom has announced 7,000 layoffs and a major restructuring of the entire company is cause for concern ... but there's good news in the latest earnings call as … [Read more...] about Disney is Restructuring and Laying Off Staff: Six Takeaways From the Earnings Call
Blame Canada: Trailer Park Boys Issues License for THC Gummies
The Canadian comedy show Trailer Park Boys has again partnered with Hemptown Organics to release a new line of gummies containing hemp-derived THC. The hemp-derived delta-9-THC gummies contain less than 0.3% THC, zero nicotine and are made with hemp that comes direct from HempTown's own farm in Oregon. Unlike gummies from cannabis plants, this line made from hemp plants … [Read more...] about Blame Canada: Trailer Park Boys Issues License for THC Gummies
James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief DC Studios has served notice it's ready to compete with rival Marvel in building an integrated superhero universe. James Web and Peter Safran, the newly appointed co-CEOs of DC Studios, this week revealed their overall plan for the franchise. That initially includes 10 new films and series, but the real news is that the studio will … [Read more...] about James Gunn Unveils The Future of the DC Universe
Emmy-Winning Severance To Release Range of Licensed Consumer Products
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Emmy Award-winning breakout series Severance is marking its second season with a slate of consumer products in 2023. The wide-ranging collection of products for the show's avid fan base were created after the program appointed IMG as its exclusive global licensing representative. “Severance is one of the most exciting and gripping … [Read more...] about Emmy-Winning Severance To Release Range of Licensed Consumer Products
Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VIZ Media has appointed WP Brands as its Oceania licensing agency for the Australia and New Zealand regions. WP Brands is a licensing, marketing, and content syndication specialist for the Oceania markets. The agency offers its services for all categories of entertainment and lifestyle properties. “This is an amazing opportunity, and … [Read more...] about Viz Media Tags WP Brands As Its Agent in Oceania Markets
Who’s News: Steinman Promoted to Head Newly Created Genius Networks
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Genius Brands has promoted Todd Steinman to president of the newly-created Genius Networks business unit. “I’m thrilled to take the reins of the newly created Genius Networks and lead operations, content, monetization, and distribution to further accelerate the company’s consumer-facing goals," said Steinman. "We have a very talented, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Steinman Promoted to Head Newly Created Genius Networks