‘Puzzles & Survival’ Concludes TRANSFORMERS Collaboration With Epic Finale37GAMES’ hit mobile title Puzzles & Survival is concluding its year-long crossover with TRANSFORMERS with a final chapter released December 15, 2025. The finale event brings iconic characters such as Megatron and Starscream together with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in a dramatic narrative arc … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: The Deals You May Have Missed Over the Holidays
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Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
TLL Staff European animation house ZAG has appointed former Cloudco exec Ian Lambur as the executive vice president of the ZAGTOON Series Department. Lambur formerly served as Executive Vice-President of Content Strategy and Co-Productions at Cloudco. Prior to his role at Cloudco, Lambur served as EVP, Production, Distribution and Co-Productions at ZAG. He has also served in … [Read more...] about Ian Lambur Returns to ZAG In Critical New Role
Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two New Tomb Raider Titles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lara Croft returns to gaming consoles and PCs with two new Tomb Raider video game titles being released in 2026 and 2027. Certainly among the most famous video game characters of all time, the grave-digging adventurer pretty much defined the open world adventure genre in video gaming. Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics used The Game … [Read more...] about Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics Unveil Two New Tomb Raider Titles
Layer Licensing Marketplace Acquired by AT New Media
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Layer Licensing, the innovative licensing marketplace for video games, has been acquired by the UK-based licensing agency AT New Media. Layer is a digital matchmaking platform between IP holders looking to extend their licensing activities into the games industry, and game developers and publishers seeking licensable IP to include in … [Read more...] about Layer Licensing Marketplace Acquired by AT New Media
China’s ‘Singles Day’ Event Is Eclipsing America’s Black Friday
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over Black Friday; China's massive 'Singles Day' shopping event on November 11 is laying claim to being the world's largest sale. While Black Friday and associated holiday sales like Cyber Monday continue to grow, the Chinese data company Syntun says Singles Day broke sales records as retailers took in $238 billion, including … [Read more...] about China’s ‘Singles Day’ Event Is Eclipsing America’s Black Friday
Paramount Goes to War With Hostile Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: David Ellison claims the board of Warner Bros. Discovery has failed to properly consider its offer, and to put it in front of shareholders. Paramount has launched a full takeover battle against rival Netflix, making a $108 billion offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. That's despite the fact WBD's board of directors … [Read more...] about Paramount Goes to War With Hostile Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery, Reshaping Hollywood
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Streaming giant Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to an $82.7 billion acquisition deal that will reshape the U.S. entertainment industry. The definitive agreement will see Warner Bros. Discovery splitting up its assets. As was previously announced, WBD’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, will be split off into a … [Read more...] about Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery, Reshaping Hollywood
Marquee Brands Off On The Right Foot With Stance Acquisition
Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global brand accelerator Marquee Brands has just acquired Stance, the innovative lifestyle and performance sock brand. Stance now joins Marquee Brands’ powerful portfolio of top brands, which includes Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, BCBG, Ben Sherman, Body Glove and Dakine. Stance is a relatively young company that was … [Read more...] about Marquee Brands Off On The Right Foot With Stance Acquisition
Licensing Roundup: Four New Deals You May Have Missed
McDonald’s Serves Up a Holiday Twist With Grinch Meal McDonald's USA is tapping into holiday mischief with the launch of The Grinch Meal, a limited-time offering debuting December 2 at participating restaurants. The combo includes a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets plus a medium drink, paired with the U.S. debut of Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries; a … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: Four New Deals You May Have Missed
Warner Music Signs Groundbreaking Deal With AI Developer Suno
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group has mended fences with AI developer Suno, settling its lawsuit and announcing a major partnership. Warner and Suno say their collaboration will create new revenue streams for artists and establish mutually acceptable guidelines for the growing field of generative music technology. The deal also resolves previous … [Read more...] about Warner Music Signs Groundbreaking Deal With AI Developer Suno