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
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Laura Ashley and Gecko Jewellery Partner for Heritage Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Laura Ashley brand has partnered with Gecko Jewellery for a licensed collection based on heritage designs from the Laura Ashley archive. Developed by Gecko Jewellery's in-house design team, the Laura Ashley jewellery collection features three distinct product lines that offer a diverse range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and … [Read more...] about Laura Ashley and Gecko Jewellery Partner for Heritage Collection
EU Launches Counterfeiting Investigation of Temu
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The European Union has launched a formal investigation of counterfeit goods being sold on the Chinese shopping website Temu. The regulatory move comes amid concerns that Temu, a lower-price rival to the e-commerce leader Amazon, is failing to halt the onling sale of illegal products. The investigation was launched on October 31, with the … [Read more...] about EU Launches Counterfeiting Investigation of Temu
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
Virtual Vote on Roblox Giving Gen Z Voters a Voice and a Choice
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A new program on Roblox called 'Virtual Vote' is helping give young voters a voice, and could even swing the presidential election. Virtual Vote is described as the world's first immersive Generation Z voter awareness campaign. On October 7, the Virtual Vote program was launched on the Roblox platform, led by founder Justin W. … [Read more...] about Virtual Vote on Roblox Giving Gen Z Voters a Voice and a Choice
TLL Reports Increases in Reader and Ad Engagement
TLL Staff The Licensing Letter has seen a massive uptick in both reader and advertising engagement, according to the company's head of advertising sales, Ingrid Dilschneider. "The growth our platforms have seen with open and click-through rates has been nothing short of phenomenal," Dilschneider said. "I've been in the marketing industry for a long time, and I haven't … [Read more...] about TLL Reports Increases in Reader and Ad Engagement
Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Anti Social Social Club (ASSC) has launched a collaborative licensing partnership with Goodyear for a limited-edition fashion collection inspired by the Goodyear blimp. The products included in the Goodyear x ASSC capsule collection will be a range of t-shirts, hoodies, license plate frames, spork-tek hats and stainless-steel … [Read more...] about Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone who has developed a video game knows it's a serious pain in the you-know-what to license music from famous artists. But a company called STYNGR has come up with a solution. STYNGR has just launched 'Soundboard, which it describes as a "scalable music product allowing players to personalize their in-game experiences with … [Read more...] about Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
Fever Creating Interactive ‘Miraculous’ Treasure Hunt in Mexico
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has partnered with Fever to create a year-long live experience for the Miraculous franchise's 10th anniversary. Debuting in Mexico City in Spring 2025, the licensed Miraculous experience will allow fans to interact with a gamified treasure hunt with Ladybug and Cat Noir to save Paris from the villainous Hawk … [Read more...] about Fever Creating Interactive ‘Miraculous’ Treasure Hunt in Mexico