By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toon2Tango has signed an agreement with Schleich to develop and produce multi-platform entertainment content based on its Eldrador Creatures brand. First launched by Schleich in 2019, Eldrador Creatures is a toy figurine brand that features ferocious magical creatures from five different fantasy worlds. The narrative of Eldrador … [Read more...] about Toon2Tango and Schleich Launch Eldrador Creatures Partnership
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Rocket Licensing To Help Bing Soar With UK Licensing Program
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning agency Rocket Licensing has been appointed by Acamar Films as the UK agent for the hit pre-school brand Bing. Produced by Acamar Films, Bing is based on the pre-school book series by author Ted Dewan. Acamar has already produced four seasons of Bing, totalling 104 short episodes of seven minutes each. The series was … [Read more...] about Rocket Licensing To Help Bing Soar With UK Licensing Program
Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures is continuing its program of adapting top video games into films and series with three new adaptations. The new films and series will include adaptations of the runaway hit game Helldivers (pictured above), Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima. The announcements were made at the CES 2025 tech trade show, where Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer
TLL Staff Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization best known for the groundbreaking show Sesame Street, has appointed Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Giraldi will lead the organization’s operational strategy to continue delivering innovative educational media and impactful initiatives to children and families worldwide. He will … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer
Spencer’s Launches Sleep Token Merch for ‘Teeth of God’ Tour
TLL Staff Global Merchandising Services and Spencer's have released a limited-edition collection inspired by Sleep Token’s 2024 Teeth of God Tour. Starting January 2, 2025, fans can purchase exclusive apparel at select Spencer’s locations. Sleep Token, known for their atmospheric sound and enigmatic presence, blends alternative, metal, and ambient music to create … [Read more...] about Spencer’s Launches Sleep Token Merch for ‘Teeth of God’ Tour
Miraculous Corp Partners with Big Picture Licensing to Expand UK Presence
TLL Staff Miraculous Corp. and ZAG have appointed Big Picture Licensing to represent the global superhero hit Miraculous in the UK and Eire. Set in modern-day Paris, the Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir animated series follows teenagers Marinette and Adrien, who transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir to balance their daily lives with saving the city from … [Read more...] about Miraculous Corp Partners with Big Picture Licensing to Expand UK Presence
HBO and Max Decide Not to Renew Sesame Street Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief 'How to get to Sesame Street' is now an open question, as Max and HBO say they won't renew their deal for new episodes of the legendary kid's show. Sesame Street, now in its 55th season, has been on the air long enough that the kids who watched the original episodes are now tuning in with their grandchildren. The series was a trail-blazer … [Read more...] about HBO and Max Decide Not to Renew Sesame Street Deal
“Dream Partnership:” Aardman Producing Content for Pokémon
TLL Staff The animation studio Aardman, creators of Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, and Shaun the Sheep, is bringing its stop-motion expertise to the world of Pokémon. The Pokémon Company International and Aardman announced Wednesday that content coming from their collaboration will be released sometime in 2027. What will that content consist of? Unfortunately, there are … [Read more...] about “Dream Partnership:” Aardman Producing Content for Pokémon
Angry Mom Sues Mattel For Porn Link on Wicked Doll Package
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Mattel was sued this week by a mother for mistakenly putting a link to a porn site on the packaging for its Wicked line of dolls. The inclusion of the link was clearly an honest error on the part of Mattel, as the link for the Wicked Movie (wickedmovie.com) was very similar to that of the porn site. However, South Carolina mom … [Read more...] about Angry Mom Sues Mattel For Porn Link on Wicked Doll Package
Viral Bluey Book Series Launches Two New Titles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Much like the juggernaut kids series Bluey, the Bluey Book Reads is exploding as two new titles are coming to YouTube and Bluey.tv. BBC Studios together with Ludo Studio have released two new Bluey Book Reads that are designed to get fans of the hit TV show Bluey in the mood for Christmas. The series was created by Ludo Studio and … [Read more...] about Viral Bluey Book Series Launches Two New Titles