The hugely popular Talking Tom franchise is getting a major update this year, as brand owner Outfit7 launches a new CP licensing program, a 3D animated series, and a new Talking Tom interactive app. It's hard to believe, given the global success of the Talking Tom and Friends videos, but the brand actually started as what now seems like a simple iPhone app. That app allowed … [Read more...] about Talking Tom Breaks Out With New Series, Licensing Program
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MGM Teams Up On All New Robocop Game
Leading studio MGM is teaming up on production of an all-new Robocop video game for PC and consoles. One of the top sci fi movies of the past half century, Robocop debuted in 1987 and still maintains a strong fan base and licensing program 35 years later. Game publisher NACON and Metro Goldwyn Mayer say they have signed an agreement to launch Robocop: Rogue City, a game based … [Read more...] about MGM Teams Up On All New Robocop Game
Berenstain Bears Licensed For SolidRoots Games
The toy and game designer Solid Roots is previewing a new line of Berenstain Bears games in October, following a licensing agreement with Random House Children’s Books. The full launch of the line is expected to come out in spring of 2022. Random House and the Berenstain Bears franchise recently selected SolidRoots as its licensee to produce games "that appeal to a child’s … [Read more...] about Berenstain Bears Licensed For SolidRoots Games
Cuteness Overload: Elmo Gets a Puppy!
Elmo by himself: Super cute. Elmo with a puppy: Massive cuteness overload. In a move that makes you think, 'why didn't this happen before?', Sesame Workshop is coming out with an animated special called Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy. The special will also, of course, generate a new licensing program, beginning with the simultaneous launch of new Sesame Street books … [Read more...] about Cuteness Overload: Elmo Gets a Puppy!
Sony Creative Products Repping Sesame Street in Japan
Sesame Workshop has named Sony Creative Products as its sole licensing agent in Japan for its popular Sesame Street brand. Sesame Street is the pioneering children’s television program that has been teaching kids their ABCs for over 50 years. The show began in 1969 when the program’s creators had the innovative idea of using the emerging technology of television to educate … [Read more...] about Sony Creative Products Repping Sesame Street in Japan
Miraculous Hit 100 Million Plays on Roblox
A Miraculous mini-game built into Roblox has hit 100 million plays in only seven weeks, demonstrating once more the power of licensing on the Roblox platform. The game Miraculous RP: Quests of Ladybug & Cat Noir was developed by Toya Studio, a gaming dev team that specializes in creating games for the Roblox platform. The game is based on the animated TV series Miraculous: … [Read more...] about Miraculous Hit 100 Million Plays on Roblox
Stor SL Signs Up For Bluey Licensing
"Bluey The Most Important Pre-School Property Since Frozen." — Valentin Ortiz, CEO, Stor SL. Manufacturing giant Stor SL is on board for a sprawling licensing deal with the Bluey franchise from BBC Studios. The studio says it has signed a deal for a Bluey collection of more than 50 items for the UK & Ireland and EMEA markets. That includes meal sets, drinkware, lunch bags, … [Read more...] about Stor SL Signs Up For Bluey Licensing
White Castle Marks A Century Of Burgers With A Licensing Onslaught
The legendary and long-lived burger chain White Castle is a hundred years young, and is celebrating its centennial with several key licensing partners. Partners like PUMA, DGK, Funko, Spirit Halloween, Spencer’s Gifts and more are joining the festivities as White Castle marks a century of burgers with a licensing onslaught. Some of those activities include powerful brand … [Read more...] about White Castle Marks A Century Of Burgers With A Licensing Onslaught
MeteoHeroes Are Getting Their Own Video Game
Mondo TV says their popular MeteoHeroes are getting their own video game. The project is a partnership with digital entertainment company Sony Interactive Entertainment España (SIE España) and game developer Gammera Nest. MeteoHeroes is an eco-adventure show for kids co-produced by Mondo TV and the leading Italian weather forecasting centre, Meteo Operations Italia (MOPI). … [Read more...] about MeteoHeroes Are Getting Their Own Video Game
Mattel Developing Polly Pocket Film
Mattel Films and MGM Partner With Award Winning Actress/Producer Lena Dunham Mattel is hoping for a huge hit from a ridiculously tiny toy line, working with MGM and Lena Dunham's Good Thing Going production company on a live action film based on the Polly Pocket line of micro-toys. Dunham (“Industry,” “Girls”) will also write and direct the family comedy, which will star … [Read more...] about Mattel Developing Polly Pocket Film