By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief ITV Studios has granted exclusive rights in the metaverse for its hit show The Voice to the Virtual Brand Group. The Voice is currently the world's number one talent show, and has radically changed the way stars are created by masking the competitors' appearance. The show's creators have now decided it's time to take The Voice … [Read more...] about ITV’s The Voice Enters Metaverse With Help From VBG
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Schitt’s Creek Goes Down Under With Merchantwise
MERCHANTWISE LICENSING HAS BEEN APPOINTED BY ITV STUDIOS TO REPRESENT SCHITT’S CREEK IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND The Canadian comedy that became a global megahit is now being represented by Merchantwise Licensing in both Australia and New Zealand on behalf of ITV Studios. Schitt's Creek originally aired on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp.), but the quirky comedy quickly … [Read more...] about Schitt’s Creek Goes Down Under With Merchantwise
New Film & Media
Hasbro signs a new 5 year exclusive deal for movie and television development with Paramount. The development will be done by Hasbro’s newly organized Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, with Paramount distributing the films and TV series developed. The two companies have previously collaborated on five Transformers and two G.I. Joe films. Fox Animation acquires the … [Read more...] about New Film & Media
Who’s News
Open call Looking to hire or be hired? Contact our business development team to feature your listing on TLL. Just want to feature your new hires? Contact editorial. National Geographic appoints Rosa Zeegers, EVP Consumer Products & Experiences. Cartoon Network development executives Curtis Lelash and Tramm Wigzell have both been promoted to SVP Original Series to co-lead … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Mergers & Acquisitions
PlayMonster acquires Automoblox, a line of collectible toy vehicles in the classic wooden toy car category. VF Corp. completes the sales of its contemporary brands business (7 for All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss) to Delta Galil Industries. People and Entertainment Weekly launch an ad-supported streaming service called the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN). The … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions