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
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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
Silverlit Releases RC Hypercar to Mark 100 Years of Le Mans
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The toy manufacturer Silverlit has partnered with Automobile Club de l'Ouest and 24 Hours of Le Mans to launch a remote-controlled Hypercar. Silverlit is a global toy company that operates vertically from design to manufacture. The company specializes in remote control toys which as sold under several different brands. The new Hypercar … [Read more...] about Silverlit Releases RC Hypercar to Mark 100 Years of Le Mans
Absolut and LiQ Combine for Liquor-Infused Ice Cream
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildbrain CPLG's ASPIRE division has secured a licensing deal for The Absolut Company for a Malibu-flavored ice-cream by LiQ. LiQ is a Belgium-based ice-cream company that specializes in creating liquor-infused iced treats. The LiQ x Malibu Ice Pralines product contains ice cream infused with the coconut and white rum flavor of the … [Read more...] about Absolut and LiQ Combine for Liquor-Infused Ice Cream
Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Mark Kingston As First SVP of Global Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has appointed Mark Kingston to the new position of SVP of global consumer products to support the studio's increased growth. Kingston will lead the expansion of ZAG’s consumer products and licensing initiatives from the company's London office. He will also be responsible for managing the gaming and location-based experiences … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Mark Kingston As First SVP of Global Consumer Products