By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Tetris Company has appointed IMG as its international licensing representative for merchandise ahead of the Tetris gaming brand's fortieth anniversary this year. The amended agreement extends The Tetris Company and IMG's existing licensing partnership in Asia and Brazil to include additional regions across North America and … [Read more...] about IMG a Good Fit As New Licensing Agency For Tetris
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Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Flash Gordon just turned 90-years-young, but the cartoon and film character is hotter than ever in the licensing world, with a new film coming out from director Taika Waititi. The New Zealand-born director first rose to fame through the hilarious series vampire comedy 'What We Do In The Shadows, and is now best known for his work on … [Read more...] about Back to the Future, as Flash Gordon Returns for 90th Anniversary
Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Fiction Becomes Reality, as Warner Licenses Readyverse Studios to Create a Real Version of the Metaverse as Depicted in the Novel and Film Ready Player One By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Futureverse has launched a new web3 initiative called Readyverse Studios to bring Ernest Cline's Ready Player One sci-fi franchise to the metaverse. Readyverse Studios was created by … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Kraft Heinz Deal Lets You Satisfy Taco Bell Cravings at Home
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kraft Heinz and Taco Bell have launched licensed Taco Bell at Home cooking kits based on the Crunchwrap Supreme and Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Chicken Quesadilla Craving Kits were inspired by a fan-driven social media movement that involved attempts to create home-cooked versions of Taco Bell menu items. This … [Read more...] about Kraft Heinz Deal Lets You Satisfy Taco Bell Cravings at Home
BBC International Takes on Design, Manufacturing, Distribution for DC Shoes
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has engaged BBC International to design, produce and distribute products for its DC Shoes brand. The deal sees BBC partnering with one of the world's most popular brands for skateboarding, snowboarding, and 'street lifestyle' apparel. Through the agreement, BBC takes on global design and sourcing for DC Shoes footwear … [Read more...] about BBC International Takes on Design, Manufacturing, Distribution for DC Shoes
Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is introducing an array of new licensed products and events at the Atlanta Market. The Atlanta Market is a trade show, networking and wholesale event for members of the home furnishings, gift and design industries. The trade event features thousands of different brands, retailers and designers from more than … [Read more...] about Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hershey Company and Peanuts have entered into a licensing partnership for Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates featuring Snoopy & Friends. "Since premiering in 1950, the Peanuts comic strips have celebrated heartwarming and loving friendships through the eyes of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang," said Peanuts Worldwide VP, … [Read more...] about Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
Spin Master Completes $950 Million Purchase of Melissa and Doug
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spin Master isn't going back to the future, but instead opted to go forward into the past, in its acquisition of US toy maker Melissa & Doug. The celebrated toyco is known for its focus on classic toys, such as crafts, pretend play, and the wooden toys that Melissa & Doug are famed for. In a world where the metaverse, video … [Read more...] about Spin Master Completes $950 Million Purchase of Melissa and Doug
Beanstalk Named Global Licensing Agency for Hi-Chew Candy Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hi-Chew has appointed the Beanstalk licensing agency to extend its fruit candy brand into new product categories.Beanstalk is a global brand extension licensing agency that works alongside its clients to develop licensed products and services.The agency offers a wide range of services such as licensing representation, cultural intelligence, … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Named Global Licensing Agency for Hi-Chew Candy Brand
The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief While the rest of us were chowing down on leftover turkey and napping on the in-law's couch in a tryptophan-induced coma, Hasbro and Lionsgate were busy inking a deal for the sale of Entertainment One. Hasbro announced on December 27 it had completed the sale to Lionsgate for $375 million in cash, with Liongate also assuming all current … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One