Licensing Hotline: November 2023

Read on for news about the new publishing program based on popular board game Ticket to Ride, two recently released Dr. Seuss podcasts, merchandise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Tortall universe, a new Dick Tracy comic book series, brand extensions for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]

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What did Neil Gaiman need to change for The Sandman to make it to Netflix? Everything

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Alan Grant obituary

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Super Vacation: A Comic Book Travel Guide

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Keanu Reeves' comic book makes history

BRZRKR becomes the first comic book to feature in Comic-Con's prestigious Hall H. Continue reading at BBC News

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C&C Offset Enhances Its Key Internal Processes

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Licensing Hotline: July 2022

Read on for news about Kids Can Press's new titles tied to the PBS Kids show 'Elinor Wonders Why,' the success of HarperCollins's My Little Pony program, a licensing effort based on Raúl the Third's World of ¡Vamos!, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What The Umbrella Academy Can Teach Us About Inclusive Storytelling

The long wait for fans of The Umbrella Academy is finally over. Netflix released Season 3 of this hit series, which centers on a dysfunctional family of superheroes. The siblings reunite to solve the mystery of their father's death (and, of course, stop an imminent apocalypse). The comic book... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Dredd zone: the anarchic world of comic-book artist Steve Dillon

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[ The Guardian | 2022-06-30 13:00:06 UTC ]
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Native American superhero comics leap stereotypes in a single bound

A bookstore in New Mexico fosters a community of Native artists, writers, and fans of the flourishing Indigenous comic book genre. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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David C Cook Turns to Comics for Expansion

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Tim Sale, Comic Book Artist Who Reimagined Batman, Dies at 66

Series like “Batman: The Long Halloween” influenced big-screen images of the hero, while “Superman for All Seasons” was another fan favorite. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Mila Kunis and Sharad Devarajan Launch Web3-Based Fantasy Universe and Media Company

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Licensing: Netflix Has Five Dr. Seuss Projects in the Works

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Frank Miller to Revisit Ronin and Sin City

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George Pérez, Who Gave New Life to Wonder Woman, Dies at 67

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Free Comic Book Day is Back!

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Neal Adams, Who Gave Batman a Darker Look, Dies at 80

He brought an earthy realism (and a new adversary or two) to the superhero characters he drew. He also championed the rights of his fellow comic book creators. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Comic Book Legend Neal Adams Has Died at 80

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