By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain and Jay Ward Productions, Inc., have signed an agreement across distribution, production and licensing for the entire portfolio of classic Ward-owned IP. This portfolio includes properties such as George of the Jungle, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Dudley Do-Right, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Super Chicken and more. Under the agreement, … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Acquires Ward Animation Classics Like Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right
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Crayola and Vans Partner Up For a Licensed Consumer Products Collection
Action sports brand Vans has partnered with Crayola for a licensed collection of footwear, apparel, and accessories. Known for the iconic Crayola crayon first introduced in 1903, the Crayola brand has grown into a portfolio of art tools, crafting activities and creativity toys aimed primarily for children. Vans authentic collections are sold in 97 countries through a network … [Read more...] about Crayola and Vans Partner Up For a Licensed Consumer Products Collection
Video Game Licensing: EA Games and NFL Stage Digital Half-Time Show
Electronic Arts and National Football League Join Forces on Largest Esports Event in Madden NFL Franchise History It's a testament to the growth of esports that the NFL joined forces with EA Games to launch a half-time show for the Madden Bowl Final. Electronic Arts Inc. and the NFL showcased the entertainment power of esports with the EA SPORTS Ultimate Madden Bowl Final this … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: EA Games and NFL Stage Digital Half-Time Show
Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Bapper Entertainment is releasing a licensed collection of hot sauces from Jade City Foods to expand its merchandising program for the animated series, Disenchantment. Disenchantment is an adult-animated series from Matt Groening's LLC, Bapper Entertainment. After tackling modern times with his epic hit series The Simpsons and the future with Futurama, producer Groening … [Read more...] about Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films
Surge Licensing has been appointed to develop a North American licensing program for six films from visionary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Those films include some of the greatest classics to come out of Hollywood, including The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and the dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange, which continues its … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Surge Licensing To Rep Stanley Kubrick’s Classic Films
Non-Profit Licensing: Sesame Workshop and Metlife Partner on Aid Program in Brazil, Mexico
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and MetLife Foundation have announced a new phase of their partnership aiding disadvantaged groups in Latin America. The initiative is called Dream, Save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Underserved Populations in Brazil and Mexico, and has been running for seven years. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Licensing: Sesame Workshop and Metlife Partner on Aid Program in Brazil, Mexico
The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
Channel swimmer Stephen Gould becomes third oldest person to complete an ice mile, while raising money for the Light Fund Story submitted by Sian Dorrington With this year’s Light Fund Channel relay fundraiser only a matter of months away, one of the two team captains, Stephen Gould, has been warming up (if that’s the correct term) with an Ice Mile. That’s right: a one-mile … [Read more...] about The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
Channel swimmer Stephen Gould becomes third oldest person to complete an ice mile, while raising money for the Light Fund Story submitted by Sian Dorrington With this year’s Light Fund Channel relay fundraiser only a matter of months away, one of the two team captains, Stephen Gould, has been warming up (if that’s the correct term) with an Ice Mile. That’s right: a one-mile … [Read more...] about The Light Fund’s Stephen Gould Heats Up Fundraiser With Freezing Swim
Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Signature Publishing and One Animation have inked a deal to launch a dedicated Oddbods-themed issue of Signature’s successful changing-theme magazine for pre-school children, ADVENTURES WITH. Under the partnership, the ADVENTURES WITH Oddbods issue will go on sale in the UK beginning Feb. 10. “We’re always looking for creative ways to bring the Oddbods characters to life for … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Oddbods Go to Print With Signature Publishing Deal
Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
The animation studio ZAG continues its rapid global growth as it hires Megalicense for representation in Russia. The deal with Megalicense also covers the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which also includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. “Megalicense is the premiere licensing agency across Russia and CIS, … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS