By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BBC Studios has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to develop an animated feature film for the Bluey entertainment franchise. “We are incredibly excited to take Bluey to cinemas given its extraordinary success on a global scale – it is some of the most popular IP in the world," said BBC Studios CEO, Tom Fussell. "It has been such a … [Read more...] about Disney and BBC Studios Announce Animated Bluey Film
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Hippo Blue Collaborates with Disney for Personalised Children’s Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hippo Blue and Disney have launched a collaborative licensing partnership for a range of personalised children's products that feature popular Disney characters. Launched for Australia & New Zealand’s back-to-school season, the licensed collection includes a variety of customizable products such as drink bottles, bento boxes, lunch … [Read more...] about Hippo Blue Collaborates with Disney for Personalised Children’s Products
Dynamite Debuts Officially Licensed Zootopia Comic Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment is expanding its licensed line of Disney comics with a new series based on the Zootopia franchise. Beginning in January 2025, Dynamite Entertainment will release monthly drops for the licensed Zootopia comic book series to promote the release of a Zootopia sequel film toward the end of 2025. The comic book series will be … [Read more...] about Dynamite Debuts Officially Licensed Zootopia Comic Series
Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over Disney; the animation house Kartoon Studios is launching its own franchise for the A.A. Milne classic Winnie-The-Pooh. Today, the global studio announced new funding and critical new hires for the franchise, saying licensing and consumer products will be a major aspect of the program. The rights to the Winnie-The-Pooh … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
Cryptoys Launches Licensed Star Wars Volume III NFT Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Cryptoys NFT company and Lucasfilm, Ltd. have announced a licensed collection of digital toys called Star Wars Volume III. Designed to coincide with this year's Star Wars Day celebration, the new Cryptoys NFT collection will include licensed characters, accessories and a wide range of stylized digital collectibles inspired by the global … [Read more...] about Cryptoys Launches Licensed Star Wars Volume III NFT Collection
Nat Geo Tags Paul Rudd To Narrate Secrets of the Octopus
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It may well be due to the fact Nat Geo is now owned by Disney, but whatever the reason, the channel dedicated to science and exploration has certainly attracted a lot of A-listers to partner on their programs. Past documentaries have featured a star-studded line-up of narrators, including Angela Bassett for QUEENS, an upcoming series on … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Tags Paul Rudd To Narrate Secrets of the Octopus
Disney Reportedly Looking at 10B Sale of Its Assets in India
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company is close to a deal to sell its operations in India to its biggest rival Reliance Industries. Disney values its India assets, which includes the Disney+ Hotstar streaming service, at around $10 billion. The company has been looking at ways to trim costs after dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, and a … [Read more...] about Disney Reportedly Looking at 10B Sale of Its Assets in India
Opinion: Box Office is Back, But Blockbusters Are Not
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This has been the year of the Big Flop, as multiple Hollywood 'tentpole' blockbusters have failed to break even at the box office. That's led some—including yours truly—to fear the end of the cinema experience is near, but there's another explanation that actually makes more sense. When you actually look at the data for overall box office … [Read more...] about Opinion: Box Office is Back, But Blockbusters Are Not
Feature: Iger Promises Major Change as Disney Contract Extended
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has extended CEO Bob Iger’s contract by two years, to the end of 2026. The 72-year-old Iger originally said he would only come back to the role for a maximum of two years. However, Iger has said there are issues to deal with at Disney that will take longer to address. “I think what I’m saying is it’s time,” … [Read more...] about Feature: Iger Promises Major Change as Disney Contract Extended
Pandora and Disney Collaborate On Jewelry Collection For The Little Mermaid
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPandora has launched a licensed jewelry collection based on Disney's live-action film, The Little Mermaid. Pandora is a global jewelry brand that specializes in creating hand-finished jewelry using high-quality materials. Each piece for the co-branded collection features Pandora's signature solid sterling silver or 14K gold plating style with … [Read more...] about Pandora and Disney Collaborate On Jewelry Collection For The Little Mermaid