By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The African animation scene is red hot right now, and people in that continent are now seeing more animated films and series that represent their lives and culture. Disney is among the many companies that has discovered the rapidly growing well of talent bubbling up throughout the region, and has now partnered with animators from across Africa … [Read more...] about Disney+ Partners With Red Hot African Animators
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MeUndies Is Rocking Some Rolling Stones Imagery
The apparel brand MeUndies is bringing some classic rock to its collection of underwear, sleepwear and loungewear, licensing the famous Rolling Stones lips and tongue logo for products aimed at its community of loyal Gen Z and millennial customers. The logo may well be the most famous in the world for any musical act, and was designed originally by artist John Pasche to adorn … [Read more...] about MeUndies Is Rocking Some Rolling Stones Imagery
Matthew Shiels to Oversee Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions
It's been a wonderful day in the neighborhood for Matthew Shiels, who was promoted this week from director to VP of Business and Legal Affairs at Fred Rogers Productions. As a major part of that promotion, Shiels now takes on the responsibility of overseeing licensing activities for the Fred Rogers brands. Those include not just the iconic show Mr. Rogers Neighbourhood, but … [Read more...] about Matthew Shiels to Oversee Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions
Pokemon GO Developer Releasing Radical Transformers Game
Niantic, the software team that developed the viral Augmented Reality (AR) game Pokemon GO, is working with Hasbro and TOMY to develop a new mobile game based on the Transformers franchise. Called Transformers: Heavy Metal, the new game will see players battle with characters from the Transformers series in real world settings using the game’s AR features. The idea is similar … [Read more...] about Pokemon GO Developer Releasing Radical Transformers Game
Guru Studio Appoints Master Toy Partner for True
Canadian animation studio Guru has appointed United Smile as its first-ever Master Toy Partner for its series True and the Rainbow Kingdom. The studio originally partnered with Toy State in a non-exclusive licensing agreement, but the toy company shut down in 2018 after more than three decades in business. Guru has also worked with other companies, but the deal with United … [Read more...] about Guru Studio Appoints Master Toy Partner for True
Netflix Opening Online Store to Sell Licensed Merch From Hit Shows
Netflix is Becoming Amazon, Amazon is Becoming Netflix By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Amazon has become the single greatest competitor for Netflix in terms of members, but now Netflix is getting a bit of its own back by moving into the ecommerce space, selling products to its more than 200 million paying subscribers. Netflix on Thursday launched new online store selling … [Read more...] about Netflix Opening Online Store to Sell Licensed Merch From Hit Shows
Esports Giant Launches Mobile Game Controller
ESL’s First Foray Into Mobile Gaming Hardware Offers Improved Connectivity for Ultimate Tournament Play ESL Gaming, the world’s largest esports company, has launched the first ESL controller for mobile phones in a partnership with RiotPWR, the leading mobile controller developer of mobile gaming hardware. The partnership with ESL and RiotPWR kicked-off earlier in 2021 with … [Read more...] about Esports Giant Launches Mobile Game Controller
Wham-O Gets Into Board Games in Deal With Winning Moves Games
Wham-O has been on a licensing tear this year after signing with agency Anjar Co. & Becker Associates, and has now announced another deal to translate classic action toys like Frisbee and Hula Hoop into board games. Winning Moves Games USA is a Massachusetts-based maker of both new and classic board games, card games and puzzles including Pass the Pigs, No Stress Chess, … [Read more...] about Wham-O Gets Into Board Games in Deal With Winning Moves Games
Collaborations Licensing New Agent For World’s Best Apron Maker
Collaborations Licensing has announced this week a new partnership with Hedley & Bennett, arguably the best and most innovative apron brand in the world. While many people think an apron is an apron is an apron, most Michelin chefs would disagree. Since 2012, Hedley & Bennett has been creating better working, better looking kitchen workwear for both professional and … [Read more...] about Collaborations Licensing New Agent For World’s Best Apron Maker
Iconix Plans To Go Private After Controversial Acquisition Deal
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., which owns several well known brands such as Joe Boxer, Buffalo Jeans, Mossimo and London Fog, among several others, will become a private company after the board accepted an acquisition offer from Lancer Capital LLC. However, two major law firms have announced they are launching investigations into the deal on behalf of shareholders, with one saying … [Read more...] about Iconix Plans To Go Private After Controversial Acquisition Deal