By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Photo above by Prayitno Hadinata Universal Studios plans to build a 192 hectare theme park in England that will bring £53 billion to the UK economy over the next 20 years. The project is being run under Universal Destinations & Experiences, owned by the US telecom company Comcast, and will be built on a site in an area known as … [Read more...] about Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
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Millimages and bRAND-WARD Sign New Partnerships for Molang
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Millimages and bRAND-WARD have signed new licensing partnerships for the Molang entertainment brand with PMS International and Helen Exley London. Molang, also known as the ambassador of kindness, is an international character IP and lifestyle brand that was acquired by Millimages in 2015. Initially created in 2010 by Korean … [Read more...] about Millimages and bRAND-WARD Sign New Partnerships for Molang
McDonald’s Loses ‘Battle of the Macs’ to Irish Burger Chain
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Supermac's takeout chain from Ireland recently won a lengthy David vs. Goliath trademark battle against burger chain giant McDonald's. While Supermac's is certainly a local success, it certainly doesn't have the financial and legal oomph of McDonald's Restaurants, which retains the title as the world's largest takeout … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Loses ‘Battle of the Macs’ to Irish Burger Chain
Swizzels Brings the Love to Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels and the retail chain One Stop are selling pin badges based on Love Hearts candies to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. The deal, which was brokered by Blonde Sheep Licensing and Louis Kennedy, will see six pin badge designs being sold through One Stop locations. One Stop is a convenience store chain in the UK with … [Read more...] about Swizzels Brings the Love to Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
Chupa Chups Announces Beautiful Partnership With The Ugly Duck
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Perfetti Van Melle Licensing just announced a new partnership with The Ugly Duck, melding the playfulness of Chupa Chups with the innovative design of TUD. The collaboration is intended to celebrate the fusion of nostalgia and contemporary design, creating collectibles that evoke the joy of childhood. Based in Dubai, The Ugly Duck … [Read more...] about Chupa Chups Announces Beautiful Partnership With The Ugly Duck
Who’s News: Bravado Announces Major Leadership Restructuring
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bravado, the merchandising and brand management division of Universal Music Group, has unveiled a new leadership structure for strategic growth. Bravado says the new leadership structure "aims to super serve Bravado’s roster of artists and brands and to continue to support the ever-growing company." Changes at Bravado will also … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Bravado Announces Major Leadership Restructuring
Williams Racing and Memento Creating the Ultimate Collection for Race Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Williams Racing has signed a licensing agreement allowing Memento Exclusives to sell official memorabilia, including full-scale F1 'show cars' and simulators. Memento is in an extremely exclusive corner of the sports collectibles market for fans with a need for speed and money to burn. Memento specializes in creating race training … [Read more...] about Williams Racing and Memento Creating the Ultimate Collection for Race Fans
RHS and Bramblecrest Partner on Licensed Garden Furniture
By TLL StaffBramblecrest has been licensed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to produce an extensive outdoor furniture collection called 'RHS by Bramblecrest'. Bramblecrest is a UK-based design and wholesale company that offers branded garden furniture and accessories. The Bramblecrest garden furniture brand supplies over 300 trade and commercial accounts nationwide … [Read more...] about RHS and Bramblecrest Partner on Licensed Garden Furniture
Orient Express Brand Expanding Into Wider Travel Experiences
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Accor and LVMH want the Orient Express to go off the rails ... but in a good way. Accor is a travel company that acquired Orient Express in 2022, while LVMH is one of the world's largest companies dedicated to the luxury market, working in categories like Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches … [Read more...] about Orient Express Brand Expanding Into Wider Travel Experiences
LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's more than meets the eye with LEGO's latest creation, a replica of the Transformers character Bumblebee that easily ... well ... transforms. Released amid the franchise’s 40th anniversary year, the LEGO Icons Transformers Bumblebee set maintains the same scale as the LEGO TRANSFORMERS Optimus Prime set, originally revealed in … [Read more...] about LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz