By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Merchandising Services and Mötley Crüe have announced an extensive range of collaborations to promote the rock band's Höllywood Takeöver concert series. The Höllywood Takeöver concert series is a three-night string of exclusive sold out club shows taking place this month on October 7, 9 and 11 at The Roxy, Troubadour and Whisky a Go Go … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising Secures Collabs for Mötley Crüe’s Höllywood Takeöver
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Care Bears and Universal Monsters Launch Frighteningly Cute Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal Monsters, Cloudco Entertainment and UP&E have launched a partnership that combines Care Bears with licensed characters from Universal's classic horror franchises. The licensed monster mash-up will include a wide range of releases such as apparel, beauty, stationery, Funko Pop! figures, home décor, collectibles, plush, health care … [Read more...] about Care Bears and Universal Monsters Launch Frighteningly Cute Collaboration
Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL ReporterKartoon Studios is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Frederator Networks’ Bee and PuppyCat animated franchise with new music and licensed products. Created by Natasha Allegri, Bee and Puppycat initially premiered as an animated pilot on Frederator Networks’ Cartoon Hangover YouTube channel back in 2013. The show was greenlit for a full season … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
Billboard and Hot Topic Join Forces to Launch Collection of 50 Standout Tee Shirts Inspired by Pop Culture & Music Hot Topic, the ultimate retail destination for music fans, has tapped Billboard, renowned music authority, to launch a limited-edition collection inspired by past, present and future iterations of music culture. Billboard is a global music media brand, … [Read more...] about Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
Who’s News
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s consumer products division is establishing a Shanghai-based licensing office with Sabrina Gu leading direct deals in the territory as Director Consumer Products China. Gu continues to dual-report to Joseph Liao, CMO Beijing, and Jamie Stevens, EVP Worldwide Consumer Products. Disney Chairman & CEO Robert Iger resigns from the White House … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hot Topic acquires certain assets of the apparel and accessories brand Her Universe from founder Ashley Eckstein and The Araca Group. The pop culture retailer will operate the brand’s ecommerce and wholesale business as a division. Her Universe will continue to be a stand-alone brand that is available at multiple retailers and on HerUniverse.com.Hasbro has boosted its games … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions
Avengers Dress Up Hot Topic
Mall retailer Hot Topic is going all out Avengers as the exclusive merchant for a new fashion line tied to Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. A Captain America halter dress, a Thor sailor dress, a Stark Industries bomber jacket, and more from Her Universe and Disney Consumer Products will be available beginning May 12. … [Read more...] about Avengers Dress Up Hot Topic