By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hunter Price International has unveiled a new product concept which will bring children’s imagination to life through collectible eraser characters. The innovative Crayola ImagiPals will hit UK and European retail markets later this year, inspiring children’s imagination and creativity as they use Crayola ImagiPals to tell stories, … [Read more...] about Hunter Price and Crayola Unveil Innovative ImagiPal Collectibles
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The Cat In The Hat Gets His Own Podcast Through Wondery Kids
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The stories of Dr. Seuss will soon get their own podcasts through Wondery Kids & Family, starting with The Cat in the Hat. Wondery Kids and Family is a division of Wondery, one of the world's most successful podcast studios. The company has signed what it calls an "expansive deal" with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to bring the world of … [Read more...] about The Cat In The Hat Gets His Own Podcast Through Wondery Kids
Royal Horticultural Society’s Flowery Collaboration With Riley Blake Designs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Riley Blake Designs have announced an upcoming co-branded fabric collection called Floral Gardens. Riley Blake Designs is a US-based quilting and sewing manufacturer that produces more than 80 fabric collections per year. The company currently holds licenses for a wide range of lifestyle, … [Read more...] about Royal Horticultural Society’s Flowery Collaboration With Riley Blake Designs
Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is partnering with The Happiness Lab podcast for a three-episode series featuring licensed Sesame Street characters. Launched in 2019, The Happiness Lab is an emotional well-being podcast that is hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University. In May, Santos … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has partnered with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House as the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Pet Hotel series outside of mainland China. “This exciting partnership with Tencent Video and Miaow’s House represents the continued expansion of our business in China and underscores WildBrain’s international reach as we introduce … [Read more...] about WildBrain to Become Global Distributor for Tencent’s Pet Hotel Series
Hunter Boots Expands Footprint in China Through Merger Deal
Authentic Brands Group Announces Partnership with Baozun By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The legendary British bootmaker Hunter will sell 51% of its business in China to local firm Baozun Inc. The deal was announced by Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Hunter Boots brand globally. Hunter is a global footware company known for having developed the Original … [Read more...] about Hunter Boots Expands Footprint in China Through Merger Deal
Mergers: SHEIN Buys Interest in Forever21 Parent Company SPARC
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Above photo by Hans Olav Lien SHEIN and Authentic Brands Group have announced a major strategic partnership involving the US fashion brand Forever 21. The deal is between SHEIN and SPARC Group Holdings II LLC, which is the direct parent company for Forever 21, and combines one of the world's leading online retailers with one of the … [Read more...] about Mergers: SHEIN Buys Interest in Forever21 Parent Company SPARC
Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The French animation house known for Molang has appointed Adrien Moretto as General Manager. Moretto, 29, was promoted to the new role this week at the animation house Millimages, the producer of international hits like 64 Rue Du Zoo, Corneil & Bernie, Lascars, Louie, and Molang. Moretto was formerly the Head of Legal and then … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adrien Moretto Appointed GM of Millimages
Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWeedmaps and WTG Enterprises have signed a licensing partnership for in-episode Weedmaps integrations in The Freak Brothers TV series.Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is an online cannabis marketplace that is owned and operated by WM Technology. The Weedmaps marketplace provides consumers with services such as cannabis information, product discovery, … [Read more...] about Weedmaps and The Freak Brothers Get Lit With In-Episode Licensing Integrations
LEGO Partners With Blind Advocacy Organizations To Launch LEGO Braille Bricks Set
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe LEGO Group is launching a LEGO Braille Bricks set in partnership with World Blind Union and Be My Eyes.Developed and tested in close collaboration with blind organizations from around the world, the LEGO Braille Bricks Play with Braille set includes 287 bricks in white, yellow, green, red and blue. The studs on each brick are arranged to … [Read more...] about LEGO Partners With Blind Advocacy Organizations To Launch LEGO Braille Bricks Set