By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCEC Entertainment and KIDZ BOP have expanded their existing partnership with the appointment of KIDZ BOP as the official music partner for Chuck E. Cheese.The partnership between the two brands, which is now in its third consecutive year, will feature new and expanded entertainment programming, live events, international activations and more. … [Read more...] about KIDZ BOP Announced as Official Music Partner of Chuck E. Cheese
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Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and The Perth Mint have partnered on an exclusive collection of commemorative coins for the comic book hero The Phantom. The licensing deal between the two companies was negotiated by Merchantwise, King Features’ Australian agent. “We are thrilled to bring King Features Syndicate’s The Phantom together with The … [Read more...] about Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom
Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MINISO has signed a two-year licensing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide for multiple product collections based on the Peanuts brand. The Peanuts brand is jointly owned by Peanuts Worldwide, WildBrain Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and the family of the original Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz. The partnership with MINISO … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
Exodo Animation: On a Mission to Bring Your Licenses to Life
See Exodo Animation at Licensing Expo at Booth S254, and make appointments through the Licensing Expo match- making application, or contact Paco Navarro by email at navarro@exodoanimation.com. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When Exodo Animation hits the floor at this year’s Licensing Expo, it will be with the goal of bringing their clients’ licenses to life. Exodo … [Read more...] about Exodo Animation: On a Mission to Bring Your Licenses to Life
Bulldog Expanding Licensing Opportunities for Hit Show Odo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has expanded the licensing program for the Odo preschool entertainment brand in the UK and select international territories. Produced by Sixteen South and Letko, Odo is an animated TV series for the preschool demographic that was created by Colin Williams. The show follows a young owl named Odo and his best friend … [Read more...] about Bulldog Expanding Licensing Opportunities for Hit Show Odo
Anna May Wong Portrayed in Latest Barbie Inspiring Women Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has released a Barbie Inspiring Women doll based on Anna May Wong in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Anna May Wong was a Chinese-American actress who made history as the first Asian-American actor to secure a lead role in a US television series. Throughout her career, Wong worked to break down … [Read more...] about Anna May Wong Portrayed in Latest Barbie Inspiring Women Series
Knockout Comics Adaptation of Creed Films Coming From BOOM! Studios
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BOOM! Studios will release a four-issue limited comic book series based on the Creed film franchise from MGM. The comic adaptation is being produced in collaboration with the MGM studio, Creed star Michael B. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, and Chartoff-Winkler. Jordan is also the director and producer of the recent … [Read more...] about Knockout Comics Adaptation of Creed Films Coming From BOOM! Studios
Poetic Brands Launching Apparel Line Based on Felix the Cat
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Poetic Brands has partnered with Crooked Tongues and Universal Pictures to launch an exclusive apparel collection based on Felix the Cat. Felix the Cat is an animated character that was originally created in 1919 by Pat Sullivan and Otto Messmer. In fact, Felix the Cat is widely considered the oldest animated character in the world, … [Read more...] about Poetic Brands Launching Apparel Line Based on Felix the Cat
SRM Develops Smurf Sippy Cup Collection for Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jupiter Wellness's SRM Entertainment division has entered into a licensing agreement with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS for a line of children's products featuring The Smurfs. Through the new multi-year licensing agreement, SRM will develop a line of Sip With Me hydration and table-top products featuring characters and images from The Smurfs … [Read more...] about SRM Develops Smurf Sippy Cup Collection for Kids
McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The company that launched the Spawn franchise is now spawning a collection of new 'phygital' products. McFarlane Toys, the toy company founded by comic book creator Todd McFarlane, will be releasing its first-ever digital collection featuring classic McFarlane Toys' characters including Spawn, The Redeemer, and The Clown, with the first … [Read more...] about McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans