By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions is getting into the theme park business in a big way, expanding its agreement with partner Palace Entertainment. Fred Rogers, named for the popular star who created the PBS hit Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, has signed a multi-year licensing deal for six Palace Entertainment theme parks across the United States. This new … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Expands Theme Park Deal With Palace Entertainment
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Who’s News: Fred Rogers Productions Names New Licensing Director
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Katie Huber has joined Fred Rogers Productions as the company's new Senior Director of Licensing. “I have fond memories of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from my childhood and am delighted and honored to now be a part of Fred Rogers Productions,” said Huber. “I am thrilled to help extend Fred’s legacy to new generations of children and their … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Fred Rogers Productions Names New Licensing Director
Warner Music Releases Licensed Soundtrack Album From Alma’s Way
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division have launched a licensed soundtrack album for the animated children's series, Alma's Way. “I'm thrilled to continue our partnership with Fred Rogers Productions with the release of these great songs from It's Alma's Way! through Arts Music,” said Warner Music Group … [Read more...] about Warner Music Releases Licensed Soundtrack Album From Alma’s Way
Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and JAKKS Pacific have entered a retail licensing partnership with Macy’s Toys R’ Us for the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood preschool property.The partnership will include eight Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood toys by master toy licensee Jakks Pacific rolling out to over 200 Macy’s Toys R’ Us locations across the U.S. beginning … [Read more...] about Daniel Tiger Products Arrive at Macy’s Toys R’ Us for Holiday Season
Fred Rogers Productions Signs Daniel the Tiger Sponsorship Deal With Lovevery Brand
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe childrens' education brand Lovevery has signed a sponsorship agreement with Fred Rogers Productions for pre-roll videos that will air alongside Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.Lovevery is an educational play company that produces books, toys, and games for young children. The company collaborates with experts in the field of childhood … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Productions Signs Daniel the Tiger Sponsorship Deal With Lovevery Brand
Alma’s Way Renewed for Season 2 as Licensing Campaign Heats Up
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It looks like Fred Rogers Productions has another hit on its hands, as Alma's Way has been renewed for Season 2 on PBS Kids. The show was created by Sonia Manzano, famed for her role as Maria on Sesame Street, and produced in association with Pipeline Studios (Elinor Wonders Why). The new season is scheduled to premiere in Fall 2023 and … [Read more...] about Alma’s Way Renewed for Season 2 as Licensing Campaign Heats Up
Who’s News: November 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). Marianne James joins Hasbro as VP … [Read more...] about Who’s News: November 2019
Ruth, Ross & Rogers: America’s Top Personalities
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Americans can't seem to get enough of the three R's—Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), The Joy of Painting's Bob Ross, and the host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers. They're calm, they're kind, and they're what we need right now. First things first, let's not take this out of proportion. All together, … [Read more...] about Ruth, Ross & Rogers: America’s Top Personalities
A New Kind of Constellation, Stage Shows & Sporting Events
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. As part of its 10th year anniversary celebrations, Toho's Godzilla gets a constellation courtesy of NASA and scientists with NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. While the most well-known 88 constellations, such as Orion and Cassiopeia, are devised by International Astronomical Union (IAU), the staff of NASA’s Goddard … [Read more...] about A New Kind of Constellation, Stage Shows & Sporting Events
Who’s News—5/7/2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Email Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com and we'll announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Centa IP hires Gail Mitchell as CEO and Val Fry as VP Licensing. Mitchell is based in Australia; she formerly worked at Hasbro and The Fusion Agency. Fry … [Read more...] about Who’s News—5/7/2018