By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new Barbarella comic series that will precede the franchise's upcoming blockbuster film. A joint work from writer Blake Northcott and artist Anna Morozova, the re-vamped Barbarella series will include new adventures, characters and saucy scenarios for the planet-hopping comic heroine, Barbarella. The new … [Read more...] about Barbarella Blasts Into New Comic Series with Dynamite Entertainment
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The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Dynamite Entertainment and Studiocanal are launching a new Terminator comic book series for the franchise's 40th anniversary celebration. The licensing partnership with Dynamite Entertainment was brokered by Creative Licensing agency on behalf of its long-standing client, Studiocanal. The upcoming Terminator … [Read more...] about The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
Keanu Reeve’s BRZRKR Comic Series Launches Epic Merchandise Partnerships
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The BRZRKR comic series by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt has announced new licensed product lines ahead of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. BRZRKR is an epic fantasy adventure series that follows a half-mortal, half-god warrior as he fights to discover the reasons behind his endless blood-soaked existence and how he can finally end his 80,000 … [Read more...] about Keanu Reeve’s BRZRKR Comic Series Launches Epic Merchandise Partnerships
CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CAA Brand Management has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the licensing agency for Dr. Seuss Enterprises in Latin America. The news from Dr. Seuss Enterprises CEO Susan Brandt and CAA president Noah Gelbart was so exciting the spirit of Dr. Seuss weighed in personally with this statement: "In the land of Seuss, where the stories … [Read more...] about CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
Ultraman Rockets into New Book Series with Sky Turtle Nova
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sky Turtle Nova is launching an officially licensed Ultraman: Ultra Academy book series alongside Tsuburaya Productions' international division, Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment. Intended for a pre-teen demographic, the Ultraman: Ultra Academy book series features a team of six students as they study giant Kaiju to help … [Read more...] about Ultraman Rockets into New Book Series with Sky Turtle Nova
Licensing Street To Manage Licensing For Trustbridge Global
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Trustbridge Global Media has appointed the Licensing Street agency to manage its global licensing and merchandising programs. Formed in 2016 by Trustbridge Partners, Trustbridge Global Media is an international company that focuses on the creation, development and distribution of high-quality entertainment content for children and young … [Read more...] about Licensing Street To Manage Licensing For Trustbridge Global
King Features and Mad Cave Bring Flash Gordon Back to the Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate is kicking off a new master publishing program for Flash Gordon in partnership with Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz. Created in 1934 by artist Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon is a science-fiction adventure comic franchise and superhero character IP that is owned by King Features Syndicate. To commemorate the character's 90th … [Read more...] about King Features and Mad Cave Bring Flash Gordon Back to the Comics
Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over Disney; the animation house Kartoon Studios is launching its own franchise for the A.A. Milne classic Winnie-The-Pooh. Today, the global studio announced new funding and critical new hires for the franchise, saying licensing and consumer products will be a major aspect of the program. The rights to the Winnie-The-Pooh … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
Dr. Seuss and Random House Reveal Authors for New Seuss Books
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books have announced the first line-up of authors that will contribute to the Seuss Studios publishing program.The initial lineup of childrens' authors and illustrators includes Lala Watkins, Sarah Hwang, Jerrard K. Polk and Avani Dwivedi. Based on previously unpublished sketches and … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss and Random House Reveal Authors for New Seuss Books
Moomin Celebrates 80 Years With New Licensing Partners
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 has secured four new licensees for the 80th anniversary of the Moomin characters brand. The partners will join a large portfolio of licensees that covers a wide range of categories. The Point.1888 says it's thrilled to have recently added Blade & Rose (Infant Apparel), Licensed to Charm (Jewellery), Practical … [Read more...] about Moomin Celebrates 80 Years With New Licensing Partners