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Interview: Roberta Thomson, CEO of Sixth Wall, takes a deep dive into Hasbro's recent launch
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (644+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jul 2, 2026 | Top news story | Roberta Thomson, CEO of Sixth Wall, delves deeper with Total Licensing into Hasbro's recent announcement on launching a new AI studio dedicated to bringing iconic characters into the AI era Can you…...
Hamsta World Partners with Yonghe King for First-Ever Kids" Meal Collaboration Nationwide
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (173+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jul 2, 2026 | Top news story | Hamsta has announced it has teamed up with Yonghe King, one of China's most beloved Chinese-food chains, to launch a first-ever collaboration featuring the adorable plush in a special kids' meal promotion....
Cottonwood Media, Coolabi Productions' Lady Grace Mysteries - Season 2 greenlit by BBC Children's and Education and ZDF Studios
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (250+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jul 1, 2026 | News | Cottonwood Media, kids content creator Coolabi Productions, ZDF Studios, and BBC Children's and Education (with support from North East Screen and NEScreen Industries Partnership), are proud to announce Season Two of the vibrant fast-paced…...
Acamar Films brings Bing to Camel Creek Adventure Park
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (351+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jul 1, 2026 | News | London, 1 July 2026 " This July, Acamar Films" Bing and Flop are heading to Camel Creek Adventure Park in Cornwall, bringing a brand-new day out with an interactive experience for preschoolers and their families, it has…...
One Piece launches fashion collection with G2
6+ day, 21+ min ago (229+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jun 26, 2026 | News | Built on the courage, loyalty, and determination shared by the Straw Hat Crew and G2s drive to break boundaries, the collection celebrates values that resonate across gaming, anime, and life. Designed in black and white…...
Volt Factor Announces Expands into Culinary and Lifestyle Creators with Kimmy's Kreations, Owen Han, and Ashley Yi, for Global Consumer Products Licensing
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (516+ words) Total Licensing Volt Factor Announces Expands into Culinary and Lifestyle Creators with Kimmy's Kreations, Owen Han, and Ashley Yi, for Global Consumer Products Licensing The platform built to scale creator IP into global consumer brands, Volt Factor, co-founded by entrepreneur…...
Wild Brain at Annecy with first look at Peanuts feature film and new Strawberry Shortcake content
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (364+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jun 25, 2026 | News | Wild Brain has announced it is at Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 21-27) to participate in a much-anticipated panel unveiling first-look footage from'Snoopy Unleashed, the upcoming Apple Original Film from Peanuts Worldwide and Wild…...
Character licensing is moving far beyond toys and games, but how do brands stay in control?
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (409+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jun 25, 2026 | Articles & Interviews | by Jim Keller, VP Technology, Innovation, Crane Authentication Character licensing has long been associated with toys, games, books, and screen-led merchandise. For decades, this model made sense, reflecting how children discovered and engaged…...
New York, Please Look After this Bear! Paddington heads to Broadway
2+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jun 17, 2026 | Top news story | Based on the beloved "A Bear Called Paddington" written by Michael Bond and the award-winning film "PADDINGTON," by special arrangement with STUDIOCANAL, PADDINGTON The Musicalfeatures music and lyrics by Olivier Award winner…...
Mattel Expands Popular UNO Social Clubs to 14 Cities Around the World including London
2+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) Total Licensing Mattel Expands Popular UNO Social Clubs to 14 Cities Around the World including London Posted by Rebecca Ash | Jun 17, 2026 | News | Mattel, Inc. has announced today that UNO Social Clubs are going global, with a new five-city U. S. tour and expansion…...