By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This has been the year of the Big Flop, as multiple Hollywood 'tentpole' blockbusters have failed to break even at the box office. That's led some—including yours truly—to fear the end of the cinema experience is near, but there's another explanation that actually makes more sense. When you actually look at the data for overall box office … [Read more...] about Opinion: Box Office is Back, But Blockbusters Are Not
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Think Pink: NYX Unveils Barbie-Themed Makeup Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter NYX Professional Makeup has launched a limited-edition makeup collection for Barbie the Movie in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Mattel. NYX Professional Makeup is an international cosmetics brand that creates affordable, professional quality makeup and beauty products. The brand distributes its products in more than 70 … [Read more...] about Think Pink: NYX Unveils Barbie-Themed Makeup Collection
Film Licensing: Warner Bros. Clowning Around With IT-Themed Escape Rooms
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery and Egan Escape Productions have partnered for an escape room experience inspired by the horror franchise IT. The licensing deal for this terrifying but thrilling experience was managed by Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Themed Entertainment division. The licensed Escape IT experience features two multi-room … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Warner Bros. Clowning Around With IT-Themed Escape Rooms
Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Madame Tussauds New York and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment are opening a horror-themed exhibit called Warner Bros. Icons of Horror. Madame Tussauds New York is an interactive wax museum that specializes in creating realistic figures based on celebrities, fictional characters, world leaders and more. The museum features … [Read more...] about Madame Tussauds and Warner Bros. Open Horror-Themed Wax Exhibit in New York
EA’s FIFA 23 to Feature Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief EA SPORTS has scored a major win, signing on the beloved fictional coach Ted Lasso and his team AFC Richmond for FIFA 23. While there are many brilliant collaborations out there, sometimes you run across one that just seems so natural, it's as if it's meant to be. And that's the early reaction to the Ted Lasso x FIFA 23 collaboration; a … [Read more...] about EA’s FIFA 23 to Feature Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond
Warner Unveils Magical Licensing Deals for Fantastic Beasts
WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences is launching a collection of products to celebrate the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World created by J.K. Rowling. The film features an ensemble cast led by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and two-time Oscar nominee Jude … [Read more...] about Warner Unveils Magical Licensing Deals for Fantastic Beasts
Deal Summary: Spread Group, Emoji Co., Lucasfilm, League of Legends
Another week, another slate of great deals in our industry, as we lead our coverage today with expansion of an existing agreement with Warner Bros. and Spread Group. Spread Group Expands Warner Bros. Collaboration Beyond Europe Spread Group - formerly known as Spreadshirt - has worked with Warner Bros. in Europe since 2012, developing more than 1,700 designs for the … [Read more...] about Deal Summary: Spread Group, Emoji Co., Lucasfilm, League of Legends
Who’s News Roundup: New Faces, Promotions in Licensing & Entertainment
Cici Zheng Takes on Senior Role as Reesee Grows Its China Market Children’s entertainment, licensing and media company Reesee Entertainment is bolstering its development division with the appointment of Cici Zheng as a joint partner and VP of Content, Global Media and Licensing. Zheng’s previous role was as Director Content Development, Global Media and Licensing in Alpha … [Read more...] about Who’s News Roundup: New Faces, Promotions in Licensing & Entertainment
Special Report: Warner Bros. May Kill the Movie Theater With Plan to Stream First Run Movies
By Gary Symons, TLL Editor in Chief Glaring headlines involving media conglomerate Warner Bros. signal a dramatic shift in the way the entertainment business is run and how the public will in the very near future consume first run movies. The news appeared in virtually every news outlet in the world, and the headline in the industry publication Hollywood Reporter blared, … [Read more...] about Special Report: Warner Bros. May Kill the Movie Theater With Plan to Stream First Run Movies
Super Oops: Why the Snyder Cut of Justice League was Removed from HBO
If you’re a DC Comics fan anxiously awaiting the release of the controversial ‘Snyder Cut’ of Justice League, then you’re likely aware the first epic trailer has been pulled from YouTube and other video or streaming services … and it appears a licensing wrangle serves as the super villain in the plot. While there’s been no official explanation, it appears the trailer was … [Read more...] about Super Oops: Why the Snyder Cut of Justice League was Removed from HBO