Warner Bros. Discovery Marks Tom & Jerry’s 85th Anniversary With Slew Of New Licensing Deals
Expect to see a lot more of this classic cat-and-mouse duo in 2025.
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Care Bears Rightsholder Cloudco Acquired By Canadian Private Equity Firm Ivest
The company hopes to exploit the Care Bears IP in much the same way Mattel has done with Barbie this summer.
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘Smurfs’ Rightsholders Talk Adapting IP For Modern Audiences
Industry executives discuss how decades-old stories don’t always work with contemporary standards of representation, storytelling, and relatability.
Paramount Files Countersuit Against Warner Bros. Discovery In Their Ongoing Battle Over ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights
Paramount says WBD owes them more than $50 million in back licensing fees for content sent to HBO Max.
Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Paramount For An “Illicit Conspiracy” To Circumvent $500M ‘South Park’ Deal
WBD says Paramount used “verbal trickery” to circumvent the terms of their 2019 agreement.
Netflix Opens Digital Merchandise Shop At Walmart
Ever wanted a “Cocomelon” cuddle pillow?
Lucky Helmet Agency To Rep Select Aniplex Of America Titles, Including ‘Demon Slayer’ Movie
The agency will work on licensing and merchandising around the hit anime title, which comes out in North America early next year.
First New Popeye Content In Over A Decade To Launch On Youtube
Popeye is making a comeback.
King Features Signs Over A Dozen New Licensing Deals For Betty Boop
Betty Boop merchandise is expanding into new international territories and new merchandise categories.