By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC have revealed an extensive collection of licensed merchandise based on the upcoming superhero film Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The collectible manufacturer McFarlane has released a licensed Shazam action figure at major retailers and the DC Shop. The toy company Spin Master has also … [Read more...] about DC and Partners Release Products for the Whole ‘Shazamily’
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Pacific Swell Secures Multiple Licensees for VP Racing Fuels
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VP Racing Fuels and its exclusive licensing agency Pacific Swell Brands have secured several new licensees for the motorsports brands' merchandising program. VP Racing is a manufacturing company known for creating high-performance fuel for land, water and air-based motorsports vehicles. In addition to its professional racing products, VP … [Read more...] about Pacific Swell Secures Multiple Licensees for VP Racing Fuels
Fred Rogers Secures First Licensees for Donkey Hodie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and Licensing Street have secured several consumer products partnerships for the Donkey Hodie childrens' entertainment franchise. The first licensed collections scheduled for release include sleepwear from Komar, apparel from Mad Engine, costumes from Rubies and a range of toys and plush from Jada Toys. As the … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Secures First Licensees for Donkey Hodie
Licensing Law: Apple Film To Portray Incredible Story of Tetris Founder
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are a lot of action thrillers licensed in our industry ... but not many action thrillers about licensing. That's about to change, as Apple Original Film will debut the film Tetris on March 31, telling the story how a US entrepreneur won the rights from the Soviet Union. Tagged by the film's publicists as "The game you couldn’t put … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Apple Film To Portray Incredible Story of Tetris Founder
Restaurant Licensing: SEGA’s Tasty Video Game Collaboration With Shin-Sen-Gumi
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter SEGA has partnered with Shin-Sen-Gumi restaurants for a licensed promotion featuring the upcoming Like a Dragon: Ishin! video game. Like a Dragon: Ishin! is a samurai-inspired action-adventure game from SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The game is a remake of the original Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin! video game that was released for Japanese … [Read more...] about Restaurant Licensing: SEGA’s Tasty Video Game Collaboration With Shin-Sen-Gumi
Hip Hop Exhibit Popping Up in NYC for Black History Month
An exhibit on the history of Hip Hop will be popping up February 25-26 in New York City as part of Black History Month. Black History Month in February also marks six months until the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in August 2023. “HIP HOP IS BLACK HISTORY” is a special pop up exhibit running from February 25-26 at Brooklyn Studios at City Point that will honor Hip Hop … [Read more...] about Hip Hop Exhibit Popping Up in NYC for Black History Month
Putting a ‘Spotlight’ on Licensing Opportunities for Anboran Fantasy Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spotlight Licensing has been appointed to help expand the licensing opportunities for the fairytale book series Anboran, which features people of color. The book series is the kind of success story all writers dream of, as author Ronnie Anderson Jr. self-published his initial anthology Five Amazing Fairytales. Since then, Anderson … [Read more...] about Putting a ‘Spotlight’ on Licensing Opportunities for Anboran Fantasy Series
Anime: Concept One Expands Licensing Partnership With Viz Media
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Concept One and VIZ Media are expanding their licensing partnership to include accessory collections for two additional anime properties. The expansion adds the product licensing rights to Viz Media's Death Note and Komi Can't Communicate franchises to the company's pre-existing partnership. Concept One is a fashion and accessories … [Read more...] about Anime: Concept One Expands Licensing Partnership With Viz Media
Barney is Back in Purple Hued Nelvana x Mattel Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has announced plans to revitalize the Barney childrens' franchise with a wide range of new content and licensed consumer products. The Barney relaunch includes an updated animated series that will be co-produced by Nelvana Enterprises and Mattel Television. Nelvana is an entertainment company that specializes in producing and … [Read more...] about Barney is Back in Purple Hued Nelvana x Mattel Partnership
Hasbro Bringing ‘Ageless’ Fun For Older Adults and Families
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ageless Innovation has partnered with Hasbro to create new gaming experiences for older adults and their families. Ageless Innovation is a toy manufacturing company that specializes in developing products intended to provide companionship and fun to the aging adult population. The company will be the first Hasbro licensee to focus … [Read more...] about Hasbro Bringing ‘Ageless’ Fun For Older Adults and Families