By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The BBC's top kids' show Bluey has just released a second album, following the chart topping performance of Bluey: The Album. Released on April 21, Bluey: Dance Mode! is the follow up to an initial, award-winning music collection that has been streamed more than 200 million times. The debut album landed at number 1 on both the … [Read more...] about BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album
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Oxford Pennant Releases Rocking Collection With The Rolling Stones
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Oxford Pennant has launched an exclusive capsule collection with the The Rolling Stones. The officially-licensed capsule collection features printed pennants, camp flags, sewn banners, enamel pins, stickers, and patches. The exclusive collection was inspired by The Rolling Stones iconography and historical legacy, with design … [Read more...] about Oxford Pennant Releases Rocking Collection With The Rolling Stones
Kid’s Channel Pash Expands on Amazon Prime to France and Poland
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Less than a year after its launch, the Prime Video kids' channel Pash is expanding into the France and Poland markets. Pash is a joint effort by Studio 100 Media and ZDF Studios, and offers viewers a wide selection of kids & family programs. The Pash channel became available in France on March 8, and in Poland on March 20, carrying a … [Read more...] about Kid’s Channel Pash Expands on Amazon Prime to France and Poland
Squirrel Media to Acquire Majority Stake in Mondo TV
By Allison Watkinson The Squirrel Media Group has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire 74.24% of European animation studio Mondo TV. Under the terms of the agreement Mondo TV Studios would be integrated into Squirrel Media. The company says it reached an agreement with Mondo TV S.p.A – one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content – … [Read more...] about Squirrel Media to Acquire Majority Stake in Mondo TV
RHS Partnership Blossoms with Genus Gardenwear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has partnered once more with high-end gardening accessory maker Genus Gardenwear. Genus is a designer and supplier of high-performance clothing and accessories for gardeners and an RHS partner since 2019. Launched in 2013, Genus was conceived after its founder, Sue O’Neil, had difficulty finding … [Read more...] about RHS Partnership Blossoms with Genus Gardenwear
Rocket Appointed to Rep 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocket Licensing has been appointed to manage licensing in the UK and other countries in Europe for The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. The program is an innovative campaign that honors the legends and communities that birthed the cultural movement of Hip Hop in 1973. “Hip hop has been a phenomenon for fifty years—a major cultural landmark … [Read more...] about Rocket Appointed to Rep 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in UK
Teletubbies Producer Kenn Viselman Launches Online Streaming Platform
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kids' content producer Kenn Viselman has a new mission in life, launching an online entertainment and retail platform. Viselman, best known for huge hits like Thomas the Tank Engine and Teletubbies, announced this week the unveiling of itsybitsyWOW.com, a platform for smaller or independent content producers. The reason is … [Read more...] about Teletubbies Producer Kenn Viselman Launches Online Streaming Platform
SEGA to Acquire Angry Birds Publisher Rovio Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a bid to grow its mobile gaming business, SEGA Corporation has agreed to acquire Finnish company Rovio Entertainment. Rovio is best known for its mobile gaming hit Angry Birds, which has sold billions of copies and also spawned films and a thriving licensing business. On April 17, SEGA's board voted to implement a tender offer … [Read more...] about SEGA to Acquire Angry Birds Publisher Rovio Entertainment
Epic Story Media to Rep Arabic Animated Series From Bidaya
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bidaya Media has appointed Epic Story Media as the content and licensing agent for its animated series, The Adventures of Mansour: Age of AI. Launched in 2017, Epic Story Media (ESM) is a children's franchise development and investment company that provides support to IP creators in the areas of licensing, production, distribution, and … [Read more...] about Epic Story Media to Rep Arabic Animated Series From Bidaya
Falcon’s Beyond Launches E-Commerce Shop and Trading Card Game
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The location-based entertainment company Falcon's Beyond now offers consumer products and a new trading card game based on its Katmandu franchise. Following the grand opening of Katmandu Park | Punta Cana, Falcon’s Beyond also debuted its first ecommerce website, Shop Falcon’s Beyond (shop.falconsbeyond.com). “Shop Falcon’s Beyond is the … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Launches E-Commerce Shop and Trading Card Game