By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of Wonder and Voss Events have released details for the officially licensed Canada's Drag Race 2024 Tour. Scheduled to take place throughout February, the official tour will begin with an event in New Brunswick and then travel to event centers in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. Canada's Drag Race is the … [Read more...] about WOW and Voss Events Announce Canada’s Drag Race: Official 2024 Tour Details
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How A Focus on Food Made Broad Street a Top 20 Agency
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone in the world of food licensing should know Broad Street Licensing Group. They are, after all, one of the top 20 licensing agencies in the world, and in the top two in the area of food and beverage licensing. Last year, for example, Broad Street put together licensing deals that generated well over a billion dollars in retail … [Read more...] about How A Focus on Food Made Broad Street a Top 20 Agency
King Ice Jewelry Putting the Shine On Sonic The Hedgehog
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Video game icon and movie star extraordinaire Sonic the Hedgehog is sporting some major bling these days, thanks to a partnership with King Ice. The SEGA-owned Sonic the Hedgehog brand has launched a new collection of jewelry with their LA-based partner King Ice. TLL previously covered King Ice as a major new player in the branded … [Read more...] about King Ice Jewelry Putting the Shine On Sonic The Hedgehog
Moonbug and Spin Master Enter Strategic Global Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moonbug Entertainment and Spin Master have entered a strategic global licensing partnership for children's content, products and experiences. The agreement intends to expand the intellectual properties of both companies across a mix of branded products, media content, and licensing … [Read more...] about Moonbug and Spin Master Enter Strategic Global Partnership
Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and JAKKS Pacific have entered a retail licensing partnership with Macy’s Toys R’ Us for the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood preschool property.The partnership will include eight Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood toys by master toy licensee Jakks Pacific rolling out to over 200 Macy’s Toys R’ Us locations across the U.S. beginning … [Read more...] about Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season
Licensing Law: Shelby Wins Trademark Fight Over the GT 500 Mustang Brand
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A California court has put Shelby back in the driver's seat for brand ownership of the legendary GT500 Shelby Mustang. In a story that seems like it was pulled from a film script, the Shelby Trust has been fighting for a decade to win back its trademark, which was claimed by the producer of three Hollywood films that featured the car. It … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Shelby Wins Trademark Fight Over the GT 500 Mustang Brand
Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and licensing industries breathed a collective sigh of relief as the longest actors strike in history came to an end at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 9. SAG-AFTRA negotiators have approved a tentative agreement with film and TV studios, and on Wednesday called an end to the 118 day strike. The union's negotiating committee approved … [Read more...] about Longest Ever Actors Strike Ends With “Historic Agreement”
Who’s News: Wildbrain Restructures Company With New Executive Appointments
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has announced changes to its executive team to align with the company's new business strategy and structure.The company says its new business structure will consolidate many aspects of Wildbrain's operations into three distinct divisions. These divisions include content creation, audience engagement and global licensing.The new … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Restructures Company With New Executive Appointments
Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It had to happen eventually, and now it has. Nintendo has announced over its X (Twitter) account that it will produce a live action film based on The Legend of Zelda, in partnership with Sony Pictures. The news was shared by none other than the equally legendary creator and game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who took to X to write, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
Who’s News: Brand Central Promotes Several Execs as Company Grows
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Three execs at Brand Central were promoted this week as the licensing agency posts more growth in 2023. Brand Central is among the world's largest licensing agencies by revenue, and a top player in the food and beverage sector in particular. However, it also has seen rapid growth in other parts of its business, particularly in manufacturing … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Brand Central Promotes Several Execs as Company Grows