By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Williams Sonoma is launching a collaborative culinary collection with Michelin-star restaurateur and Iron Chef, Masaharu Morimoto. Known as the host of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, Masaharu Morimoto is a celebrity culinary expert who operates 24 restaurant locations around the world. He has also published two award-winning cookbooks, … [Read more...] about Chef Morimoto Launches Saucy Collection with Williams Sonoma
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Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lion Forge Entertainment is on the hunt for licensing and retail partners at the annual Toy Fair in New York this year, as it debuts the hotly anticipated animated series “Iyanu.” The series will debut on April 5 on Cartoon Network and the following day on MAX, with early buzz comparing the show to the 2005 megahit series “Avatar: The … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
Cosmic Crisp and Dunford Pastry Launch Fruitful Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Proprietary Variety Management and Dunford Pastry have launched a licensed dessert that is made with Cosmic Crisp branded apples. The licensed Apple Filled Pastries mark Dunford as the first U.S. retail brand to introduce a dessert that features the Cosmic Crisp apple variety. Developed by Proprietary Variety Management over 20 years … [Read more...] about Cosmic Crisp and Dunford Pastry Launch Fruitful Partnership
Pacsun and Rare Impact Fund Launch Charitable Fashion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pacsun is launching a second licensed fashion collaboration with Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund for a Spring 2025 Rare DNM Edit collection. The licensed collection features a range of new and reissued denim apparel and accessories for both men and women. Inspired by styles from the late 1990s and early 2000s, the range includes … [Read more...] about Pacsun and Rare Impact Fund Launch Charitable Fashion
Major League Soccer Kicks Off Collection with Pottery Barn Teen
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pottery Barn Teen has launched a collaborative home furnishings collection in partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS). The licensed Pottery Barn Teen products span a wide selection of MLS home décor, bedding and school accessories. Designed to appeal to young soccer fans, the collection incorporates artistic designs that are based on the … [Read more...] about Major League Soccer Kicks Off Collection with Pottery Barn Teen
Licensing Works! Tagged to Rep Educational ‘Blocks’ Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Alphablocks and Blue Zoo Licensing have named top agency Licensing Works! to represent their award-winning 'Blocks' series. Licensing Works will take on the responsibility for North American agency representation of the preschool property Blocks Universe, which includes Alphablocks, Colorblocks, Numberblocks and Wonderblocks. … [Read more...] about Licensing Works! Tagged to Rep Educational ‘Blocks’ Series
Home Chef Launches Two Limited-Edition Recipe Partnerships
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Home Chef has launched two new licensing collaborations to bring the flavors of Ayesha Curry and SpongeBob SquarePants to its meal kits. Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Ayesha Curry is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Her accessible approach to cooking and Sweet July lifestyle … [Read more...] about Home Chef Launches Two Limited-Edition Recipe Partnerships
Aurora World and Hasbro Partner for Peppa Pig Plush
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Aurora World has signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro to develop and manufacture a line of Peppa Pig plush in North America. First established in 1981, Aurora World is a global company that creates plush toys and gifts based on licensed character and entertainment brands. The company offers an extensive range of licensed plush … [Read more...] about Aurora World and Hasbro Partner for Peppa Pig Plush
Choco Milk Signs Beanstalk as its Licensing Representative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk Latin America has partnered with Choco Milk to develop a licensing program that will extend the brand into new product categories. Through the terms of the agreement, Beanstalk will work to secure licensing partnerships that will leverage Choco Milk's rich flavor profile and official brand mascot, Pancho Pantera. The initial … [Read more...] about Choco Milk Signs Beanstalk as its Licensing Representative
Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Once in a while we at TLL see a property that poses a great opportunity for licensees that we just have to point out. The BBC smash hit Bluey was a great example, as that program, which we featured heavily at successive Licensing Expos, has exploded to become one of the top children's shows in the world. A new show debuting on … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair