TLL Staff Cartoon Saloon Brand Development hit the floor at Licensing Expo this week, after the release of their pre-school movie, Puffin Rock and The New Friends. Cartoon Saloon is a renowned animation studio from Ireland, with five Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations and many award wins including BAFTA and Emmy titles. The new film is now available to rent or … [Read more...] about Cartoon Saloon Focused on Puffin Rock Film at Licensing Expo
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Amazon MGM Marks Debut at Licensing Expo As Joint Entertainment Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief MGM is a staple at Licensing Expo, thanks to its rich catalog of films and series, and a powerful licensing program. But this year Expo attendees will see a major change to the booth. This is the first year that Amazon MGM Studios, created by the recent merger, will be exhibiting at Licensing Expo as a joint licensing division. With the two … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM Marks Debut at Licensing Expo As Joint Entertainment Division
Chilling New Licensed Products Coming For Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
TLL Staff Sony Pictures Consumer Products is inviting fans of Ghostbusters to gear up for the next chapter with new products and collaborations from the pop culture phenomenon. Sony has created a robust consumer products program for the upcoming Ghostbusters installment, anchored by key licensees including Hasbro, Funko, Timberland, Wuxly, and Kellogg’s, The launch … [Read more...] about Chilling New Licensed Products Coming For Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Let's face it. Those Dune 2 popcorn buckets are creepy. But despite that ... or because of it ... the Dune 2 popcorn buckets that resemble the horrific, gaping maw of a sandworm have gone viral, and are being sold as valuable collectibles. According to research by Hearts.co the sandworm-inspired buckets are selling for up to $138 online, … [Read more...] about Feature: Dune 2’s Creepy Popcorn Bucket Shows the Power of Licensing
Forever 21 Launches Fashion Collection Based on Rebel Moon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Forever 21 has launched a limited-edition fashion collection based on the sci-fi fantasy film, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire. “We are thrilled to be working with our partners at Netflix to introduce a true high fashion collection inspired by the aesthetics, artwork and costumes of Rebel Moon, their biggest release to date,” said … [Read more...] about Forever 21 Launches Fashion Collection Based on Rebel Moon
IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It had to happen eventually, and now it has. Nintendo has announced over its X (Twitter) account that it will produce a live action film based on The Legend of Zelda, in partnership with Sony Pictures. The news was shared by none other than the equally legendary creator and game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who took to X to write, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
Warner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Elf’ For The Holiday Season
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's time to break out the pointy green boots and cook up a mess of spaghetti with candy, as Warner Bros. celebrates the holiday season by marking the 20th anniversary of Elf. A Christmas favorite starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the oversized elf, the film will deliver a big sack of new gifts for fans this year through various licensing … [Read more...] about Warner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Elf’ For The Holiday Season
Digimon is Back, With New Theatrical Release in November
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The 'digital monsters' are back as Toei Animation releases a new Digimon film in theatres on Nov. 8. Co-produced with Fathom Events, Digimon Adventure 02 is being released as a two-day event on Nov. 8-9. The 'chosen children' from the Digimon saga are also returning, but now as 20-year-old adults. The film is being released as a … [Read more...] about Digimon is Back, With New Theatrical Release in November
Construction Zone: Spin Master Announces Production on Paw Patrol III
Hit Series Also Reveals Two New Licensing Deals with Hasbro's Monopoly and Burger King TLL Staff The second Paw Patrol isn't even out yet and Spin Master has confirmed there will be a third film in the series. Spin Master has announced that it will co-produce the Paw Patrol threequel with its partners Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures for theatrical release in … [Read more...] about Construction Zone: Spin Master Announces Production on Paw Patrol III