By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Children's studio Nelvana has produced six new Piñata Smashlings short videos in partnership with Toikido. The partnership also appears to be just the beginning for the two companies, as Nelvana says it is now working on a full animated series. Toikido is a UK-based company that created Piñata Smashlings and the 'Piñataverse' with … [Read more...] about Nelvana Releases First Videos Based on Piñata Smashlings
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Hasbro Renews TOMY Partnership to Launch Next-Gen BEYBLADE Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has just renewed its long-standing partnership with TOMY Company, T-Licensing Inc and ADK Emotions NY to launch BEYBLADE X, the next generation of BEYBLADE products. Following a July debut in Japan, these much-anticipated Generation 4 Beyblade products will see a global launch in Fall 2024, coinciding with the brand's 25th … [Read more...] about Hasbro Renews TOMY Partnership to Launch Next-Gen BEYBLADE Line
Kraft Heinz Becomes Primary Manufacturer for Taco Bell Retail Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Taco Bell has made a major move in its retail food product division, appointing Kraft Heinz as its primary manufacturer. It's also a big deal even for a food and beverage giant like Kraft Heinz, which is doubling down hard on the Mexican cuisine category. The partners say the goal is to provide more consumers the opportunity to enjoy Taco … [Read more...] about Kraft Heinz Becomes Primary Manufacturer for Taco Bell Retail Products
Travis Kelce Scores With Frozen BBQ Meal Entrees at Walmart
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kansas City Chief's star tight end Travis Kelce—aka Taylor Swift's boyfriend—has a new line of frozen BBQ dinners at Walmart. Kelce is said to love Kansas City barbecue almost as much as certain pop stars, as it's rumored he can often be found at Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que enjoying the burnt ends or meat-packed Z-Man … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce Scores With Frozen BBQ Meal Entrees at Walmart
Apparel License for Muhammed Ali, Elvis and Marilyn Monroe Awarded to Poetic Brands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Poetic Brands has received a pan-European license for apparel celebrating Muhammad Ali, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. Poetic is a specialist apparel licensee for adults, kids and baby wear, and won the license from Authentic Brands Group, a licensing giant that owns the IP for the three 20th century icons. ABG owns more than 50 … [Read more...] about Apparel License for Muhammed Ali, Elvis and Marilyn Monroe Awarded to Poetic Brands
Ferrara Candy Company to Acquire Jelly Belly in Sweet Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Ferrara Candy Company says it has reached an agreement to acquire the Jelly Belly Candy Company through its holding company CTH Invest. “Our dedication to creating high-quality, innovative sugar confections for the world and our deep relationships with retailers aligns perfectly with the Jelly Belly track record and passion for … [Read more...] about Ferrara Candy Company to Acquire Jelly Belly in Sweet Deal
Disney Reportedly Looking at 10B Sale of Its Assets in India
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company is close to a deal to sell its operations in India to its biggest rival Reliance Industries. Disney values its India assets, which includes the Disney+ Hotstar streaming service, at around $10 billion. The company has been looking at ways to trim costs after dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, and a … [Read more...] about Disney Reportedly Looking at 10B Sale of Its Assets in India
Fashion Angels, Me & The Bees Launch Lemonade Stand Starter Kit
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Walmart is offering a Lemonade Stand Starter Kit to allow kids to follow in the footsteps of lemonade entrepreneur Mikhaila Ulmer. Ulmer is a legendary young enterpreneur who started a lemonade stand in her front yard in Austin, Texas in 2009, when she was only four years old. She has since grown the business to a national brand with … [Read more...] about Fashion Angels, Me & The Bees Launch Lemonade Stand Starter Kit
Spalding and Crayola Launch ‘Doodles to Dribbles’ Basketball Collaboration
TLL Staff Spalding has announced a new partnership with Crayola to encourage fans to unleash their creativity on basketball accessories. Spalding is the leading provider of basketball equipment in the world, and has partnered with Crayola to bring some creative fun to the sport. The companies say their goal is to inspire younger fans with exclusive new products, from colorful … [Read more...] about Spalding and Crayola Launch ‘Doodles to Dribbles’ Basketball Collaboration
Spider-Man Does Whatever a Spider Can to Break Video Game Sales Records
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Breaks Sales Records to Become Fastest-selling PlayStation Studios Game in PlayStation History By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As Spider-Man likes to say, 'With great power, comes great profits." Or something like that. Marvel's licensed Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac Games has smashed records to become the fastest-selling Playstation Studios … [Read more...] about Spider-Man Does Whatever a Spider Can to Break Video Game Sales Records