Holy Reprise Batman!

The article Adam West and Burt Ward returning as the Dynamic Duo for Batman ’66 animated movie reveals that Adam West and Burt Ward will reprise their roles as Batman and Robin. DC will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Batman TV series with a feature length animated movie that will land in 2016. Adam West and Burt Ward will be doing voice over work in the animated movie.

Twentieth Century Fox Teams with Dream Theatre

As reported in Twentieth Century Fox readies merchandise with new ally, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products has appointed the licensing and merchandising firm, Dream Theatre as its agent in India. The partnership will allow Dream Theatre to sell apparel, toys, stationery, home furnishing, gifts and novelties. Initially there will be a range of apparels and accessories based on The Simpsons. Other brands included in the deal are Family Guy, Sons of Anarchy, Ice Age and Rio.

Ford's Garage Restaurants Hit the Gas Pedal

Last April, the Ford Motor Co. signed a licensing deal with the Kearns Restaurant Group to authorize opening Ford's Garage restaurants. The success of the effort is reported in Ford's Garage poised to hit the gas on expansion. .Currently three Ford's Garage restaurants operate in Southwest Florida with a fourth under construction in Florida. Two more Ford's Garage are expected to open within the next 18 months in the Tampa area. In addition, locations in Illinois and Michigan are slated for the same time period.

How to Easily Throw Your Money Away

In the article Shut up and take my money! - Winnie-The-Pooh, Cthulhu, and more the author, Donna Dickens, finds several ways to blow your money on your favorite fandom. Among items she found are: a Supernatural tank top; a Frozen snowflake pendant; a custom work of art from your favorite story (e.g. - Winnie-The-Pooh); a Pac-man night light; a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles diaper bag, and; a Cthulhu the Dark Lord octopus hair piece.

Nine Surprising Monopoly Special Editions

There are countless versions of the Monopoly game and several you may have never heard of are featured in 9 Monopoly special editions you might not have known about. The nine detailed in the article are:  Alan Turing Edition “The Walking Dead” Survival Edition One Direction Edition Luxury Edition The .com Edition “Power Rangers” 20th Anniversary Edition AC/DC Edition Sephora Edition Alaska’s Iditarod Edition

Digital Media Licensing Summit to Be Held at Licensing Expo 2015

Licensing Expo 2015 will be held Jun. 9-11 in Las Vegas. The article The Future Is Now: Digital Media Licensing Summit To Headline Licensing Expo In Las Vegas reports on new summit that will be held in conjunction with Expo. The Digital Media Licensing Summit will occur on June 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  The Summit is a first-of-its kind program designed to connect licensees, retailers and manufacturers with the world's most successful and popular digital media companies and stars.

Is Rovio's Future Bright or Bleak?

In 2012 Rovio was ridding a wave of success with Angry Birds. However, in 2012 and 2013 as reported in "Angry Birds" Maker Rovio's Bold Plan to Slingshot Its Way to Future Growth its fortunes changed.  Revenue was flat in 2013, and declined in 2014. In 2014 Rovio's product and licensing business saw a 73% decline in profits. The article contains an interview of Rovio's new CEO, Pekka Rantala. He foresees a bright future for Rovio beginning with the release in 2016 of a full-length feature Angry Birds animated film that he believes will propel Rovio into a full-fledged entertainment company.