By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Big news in the toy industry as the founders of Jazwares, Judd and Laura Zebersky, announched they are stepping down from their leadership roles. Judd Zebersky is the founder and CEO at Jazwares, while wife Laura is the company's president. After nearly three decades building Jazwares into a top-tier global toy company, the couple … [Read more...] about Founders Judd and Laura Zebersky Step Down As Leadership of Jazwares
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Hollywood Thriller: Warner Bros. Sticks With Netflix, Rebuffs Paramount Bid
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The board of Warner Bros. Discovery voted unanimously to reject a bid from Paramount this week, and urged shareholders to vote against it as well. The dramatic takeover battle see WBD continuing to support a bid from Netflix for its streaming and studio businesses, with a plan to separately spin off the Warner Bros. cable TV … [Read more...] about Hollywood Thriller: Warner Bros. Sticks With Netflix, Rebuffs Paramount Bid
Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Hollywood comic actor Kevin Hart (left), with Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter. Image credit: ABG The Hollywood actor and comedian Kevin Hart has entered into a deep partnership with global licensing giant Authentic Brands Group. A joint statement says the partnership has two primary facets. Through the agreement, Hart and … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart Becomes Partner and Investor in Authentic Brands Group
Who’s News: Kendra Scott Appoints Chris Blakeslee as its New CEO
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Kendra Scott lifestyle brand has announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as the company's new chief executive officer effective January 12. The company founder, Kendra Scott, will continue in her roles as chief visionary officer, executive chairwoman and majority shareholder. "Kendra has built an extraordinary brand … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kendra Scott Appoints Chris Blakeslee as its New CEO
Emoji Develops Web3 Game with Crypto Blockchain Industries
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Emoji Company and Crypto Blockchain Industries have launched a licensing partnership to debut a Web3 game called Emoji Marble Dash. Powered by the Immutable zkEVM Web3 gaming blockchain, Emoji Marble Dash offers arcade-style racing mechanics with characters inspired by officially licensed Emoji symbols. The game will allow … [Read more...] about Emoji Develops Web3 Game with Crypto Blockchain Industries
Lego Unveils the Future of Play With High Tech ‘Smart Brick’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Lego Group has unveiled a new technology called the Smart Brick that will redefine how kids and kidults alike will play with the popular building bricks. Lego unveiled the new LEGO SMART Play system at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, displaying a typical 2X4 Lego brick containing a tiny computer that interacts with … [Read more...] about Lego Unveils the Future of Play With High Tech ‘Smart Brick’
Real Life Godzilla Stomps Into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It was 1954 when the 'King of Monsters' first rampaged through Tokyo, crushing buildings and plucking aircraft out of the sky. Now a much friendlier Godzilla is back, and welcoming visitors to Japan at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The Haneda Godzilla Global Project has launched a "mega-scale initiative" to broadcast Japanese entertainment to … [Read more...] about Real Life Godzilla Stomps Into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Dude Perfect Scores a Licensing Partnership with Nex
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nex has launched a partnership with Dude Perfect to develop a licensed family-friendly sports game for the Nex Playground system. Developed exclusively for the Nex Playground, the licensed game will bring Dude Perfect's personalities, characters and signature trick-shots to a motion-powered, controller-free gameplay experience. “One … [Read more...] about Dude Perfect Scores a Licensing Partnership with Nex
Cinemark and Lowe’s Launch National Popcorn Day Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cinemark and Lowe's are teaming up for National Popcorn Day with a two-day Bring Your Own Bucket collaboration. Running from January 18 to 19, the co-branded event allows Cinemark customers to bring their own container to be filled with the theater's concession-style popcorn. “At Cinemark, popcorn is more than just a snack, it is … [Read more...] about Cinemark and Lowe’s Launch National Popcorn Day Partnership