By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Drum roll please! The surfing and pop culture brand Hurley has just announced a partnership with the legendary drummer and music producer Travis Barker. Hurley and Barker will be releasing a licensed fashion collection in 2025, and Barker will also be representing Hurley as its brand ambassador. The partnership is a natural … [Read more...] about Surf Brand Hurley Partners With Drumming Legend Travis Barker
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Lexus Unveils “Wicked”-Inspired Vehicles Ahead of Film’s Los Angeles Premiere
TLL Staff In a creative collaboration with Universal Pictures, Lexus has revealed two custom-wrapped vehicles inspired by the beloved witches of Oz in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of Wicked. Set to make their debut at the green-carpet premiere on November 9 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, the eye-catching Elphaba TX and Glinda TX models channel the … [Read more...] about Lexus Unveils “Wicked”-Inspired Vehicles Ahead of Film’s Los Angeles Premiere
Hasbro Targets Older Customers With Age-Inclusive Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro says older people need to have fun just as much as kids, and is working on a range of age-inclusive games for the young at heart. The fourth of those games, TABOO Charades, has been redesigned by Hasbro's partner Ageless Innovation, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the … [Read more...] about Hasbro Targets Older Customers With Age-Inclusive Games
Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Announces Challenge Details
TLL Staff Hasbro is opening up opportunities for female toy and game inventors by inviting them to join their Women Innovators of Play Challenge. The challenge follows the Women Innovators of Play conference in October with a goal of finding the next great woman-led mass market toy or game. Ideas will be judged on innovation, mass marketability, fun factor and … [Read more...] about Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Announces Challenge Details
Who’s News: Licensing Vet Alice Burden Joins Toon2Tango As Creative Director
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toon2Tango has appointed Alice Burden as the company's new creative producer. In her new role, Burden will be responsible for leading the company's strategic and creative direction across Toon2Tango's portfolio of children's entertainment IPs. "We are thrilled to welcome Alice on board," said Toon2Tango CCO, Jo Daris. "Having worked … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Licensing Vet Alice Burden Joins Toon2Tango As Creative Director
Free Rein x Stetson Cowboy Coffee Puts the Yee-Haw in Your Mornings
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Free Rein Coffee and Stetson have announced a collaborative partnership for two limited-edition, co-branded Cowboy Coffee Kits. Available in either Ground Beans or Pod versions, each Cowboy Coffee Kit features a unique coffee blend called Trailblazer that is packaged in an exclusive gift set that contains two locally-crafted ceramic … [Read more...] about Free Rein x Stetson Cowboy Coffee Puts the Yee-Haw in Your Mornings
Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Disney Launch Moana 2 Ono Keiki Kids’ Meal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Walt Disney Animation Studios have launched a collaborative partnership for a new Moana 2 Ono Keiki meal. Founded in 2002, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a casual restaurant known for its Hawaiian cuisine-inspired dishes that are prepared from scratch daily and grilled to order. The licensing promotion between Ono Hawaiian … [Read more...] about Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Disney Launch Moana 2 Ono Keiki Kids’ Meal
Lego Making Three Licensed Live-Action Movies With Universal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group will be making three new movies with Universal PIctures, helmed by A-List directors Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Attack the Block filmmaker Joe Cornish. The news was revealed as an exclusive from the entertainment publication Deadline, which says the plots of the still untitled movies are still being kept under … [Read more...] about Lego Making Three Licensed Live-Action Movies With Universal
CBS in Legal ‘Jeopardy’ Due To Sony’s Game Show Lawsuit
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures Television is suing CBS, claiming the network failed to meet its contract obligations for popular game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. As well, Sony alleges CBS entered into unauthorized distribution deals in foreign markets. “As stated in our complaint, CBS has been egregiously undercutting the value and profitability … [Read more...] about CBS in Legal ‘Jeopardy’ Due To Sony’s Game Show Lawsuit
The Met and Sedar Global Partner on Licensed Home Goods
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Met has partnered with Sedar Global for a collaborative home goods collection that features licensed art pieces from The Met's archive. The collaborative partnership will encompass multiple distinct product ranges that focus on different artistic themes. The licensed collections will include a range of product categories such as … [Read more...] about The Met and Sedar Global Partner on Licensed Home Goods