TLL Staff Lion Forge Entertainment has secured a distribution deal with ITVX to stream its upcoming animated superhero series Iyanu in the United Kingdom. The agreement grants ITVX exclusive video-on-demand (VOD) rights, including ad-supported (AVOD) streaming, for the UK. The Republic of Ireland will have access under non-exclusive terms. Darren Nartey, Senior … [Read more...] about ITVX Wins Rights to Iyanu Series in the UK
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Lion Forge Acquires Rights to Multiple Top Kids’ Properties
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Lion Forge Entertainment will exclusively manage international sales rights for an impressive slate of children's animated projects. Lion Forge is an Emmy-winning US studio best known for its own productions, having produced the Oscar-winning Hair Love, and launching the highly anticipated series Iyanu. But Lion Forge is also a … [Read more...] about Lion Forge Acquires Rights to Multiple Top Kids’ Properties
Lion Forge: The Studio Forging More Diverse Programming in Animation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It’s probably fair to say that increased diversity in the entertainment industry has been driven primarily by activism by under-represented groups, particularly women, racial minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. But it’s also true that the industry is getting the message, and now understands that having diversity both in characters … [Read more...] about Lion Forge: The Studio Forging More Diverse Programming in Animation
Brown Toy Box Launching STEAM Toys for Iyanu Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Leading educational toy developer Brown Toy Box has announced a licensing partnership with Lion Forge Entertainment for their highly anticipated animated series Iyanu. The series, which is set to premiere on Cartoon Network and Max in 2025, is a superhero story with a difference, as it is set in the fictional African nation of … [Read more...] about Brown Toy Box Launching STEAM Toys for Iyanu Series
New Kidazzle Company Named Master Toy Partner for Iyanu Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kidazzle has announced its official launch alongside its appointment as master toy licensee for Lion Forge Entertainment’s upcoming animated series, Iyanu. Under the multi-year master toy partnership, Kidazzle will be responsible manufacturing and marketing an extensive range of toys inspired by characters and settings from the Iyanu franchise. … [Read more...] about New Kidazzle Company Named Master Toy Partner for Iyanu Animated Series