By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The female-focused game creation platform Dorian has partnered with global content leader Lionsgate for a licensed Blair Witch game contest. But beyond that limited partnership is a much greater goal to increase female representation in the video gaming industry. Dorian is a no-code game creation and streaming platform focused on … [Read more...] about Dorian and Lionsgate Partner to Increase Opportunities for Women in Gaming
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Phone Home, With Funko’s Board Game Based On E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Funko Games has unveiled a new board game inspired by E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial for its 2022 lineup. The new game is called E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Light Years From Home. It will be released across North America and Europe in the summer of 2022. Funko Games came into being in 2019, after Funko Inc. acquired notable board game development studio, Forrest-Pruzan Creative. … [Read more...] about Phone Home, With Funko’s Board Game Based On E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
December Film Release Schedule For North America
By Gary Symons The Licensing Letter It's been well over a year since The Licensing Letter stopped publishing regular reports on film release dates, because of the large number of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, however, a general decline in case numbers due to vaccinations has solidified release dates, and the film release schedule will again be a … [Read more...] about December Film Release Schedule For North America
Film Licensing: Jurassic World Stomps Into Board Games
The mighty dinosaurs of Jurassic World will give fans a roaring good time in a new board game developed by Prospero Hall. Prospero Hall is the acclaimed development studio of Funko Games. This week Prospero announced it has created a legacy game based on the blockbuster entertainment franchise—Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar, which will be launching on Kickstarter … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Jurassic World Stomps Into Board Games
Le Creuset and Harry Potter Put The Magic Into Cooking
Le Creuset has launched a Harry Potter-themed collection of its famous, multi-colored cookware through a licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The experience of cooking and sharing a memorable meal with loved ones is pure magic,” said Paul van Zuydam, owner of Le Creuset. “We are thrilled to team up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring that magic … [Read more...] about Le Creuset and Harry Potter Put The Magic Into Cooking
Going Gaga Over Gucci: Designer Brand Soars After Film Release
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about a killer promotion! According to the e-commerce sales aggregator Lovethesales.com, online searches for Gucci products soared after the release of the new Ridley Scott murder saga House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Jared Leto. It turns out a little mayhem can be very good for business, as … [Read more...] about Going Gaga Over Gucci: Designer Brand Soars After Film Release
Universal Brand Development Launching Major Programs for Jurassic World Dominion and Minions
With major films being released, Universal Brand Development is preparing a massive licensing launch for the Jurassic Park and Minions franchises. Jurassic World Dominion will be opening in theaters next summer, while Minions: The Rise of Gru is currently scheduled for release on July 1, 2022, although release dates have been a bit slippery because of COVID-19. Both films come … [Read more...] about Universal Brand Development Launching Major Programs for Jurassic World Dominion and Minions
Film Licensing: Sony Unveils Massive Slate of Licensing Collaborations For Ghostbusters Afterlife
Covering All Licensing Categories, the Global Ghostbusters Lineup is the Brand’s Biggest CP Program of All-Time Sony Pictures Consumer Products has revealed the largest slate of licensing deals in the history of its Ghostbusters franchise, as the latest film prepares for theatrical release on Nov. 19. The wide range of merchandise and interactive experiences covers pretty … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Sony Unveils Massive Slate of Licensing Collaborations For Ghostbusters Afterlife
Film Licensing: Gower Street Predicts $21.6 Billion Recovery For Global Box Office
A Special Report For TLL Members Only By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's finally some good news for theaters and film studios, as the analytics firm Gower Street has raised its end of year estimate for global box office returns in 2021. The estimate has been revised up to $21.6 billion, from a previous estimate of $20.2 billion. "Further, we anticipate a potential … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Gower Street Predicts $21.6 Billion Recovery For Global Box Office