Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products is unveiling a new collection of merchandise to celebrate the release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ big-screen holiday film, “Wonka,” arriving in theaters and in IMAX internationally Dec. 6 and in North America Dec. 15. Click here to read the story at licenseglobal.com. Discussion Questions:
The NBA unveiled all 30 “City Edition” Jerseys for the 2023-24 season on Thursday. The alternate looks will draw even more attention this year as they’re set to debut during the inaugural in-season tournament that tips off Friday. Click here to read the story at yahoo.sports.com. Discussion Questions:
It’s nearly time for EA Sports’ annual football video game – but it will not be called FIFA this time around. Click here to read the story at sportingnews.com. Discussion Questions:
Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Randy Moss contemplate returning to the field in a new spot. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions:
Arch Manning hasn’t played a down of college football, but he is already setting records. A Manning trading card produced by Panini sold at a charity auction last month for $102,500, a record price for any card that stemmed from a college athlete’s name, image and likeness deal. Click here
Music fans responded with disbelief this week to the release on streaming and social media platforms of the viral song “Heart on My Sleeve.” Click here to read the story at npr.org. Discussion Questions:
As the final whistle blows on an iconic 30-year partnership between Fifa and EA Sports, we sit down with the brand and its creative agency Uncommon who are tasked with reinventing the world’s most successful video game franchise. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions:
Heading into next week’s playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA. They posted this season’s longest winning streak (16 games), and they’ve gone about their business without the drama that makes for headlines and fuels talking-head debate shows. Click here to read the story at fastcompany.com.
Netflix has partnered with fashion brand Lacoste for a new collection inspired by some of the streamer’s most popular shows, according to a press release. The collection launches April 12. Click here to read the story at marketing dive.com. Discussion Questions:
Universal Music Group posted booming results for 2022, with revenues soaring 21.6% to nearly $10.95 billion, driven by streaming and a strong performance from its recorded music and publishing divisions. Click here to read the story at variety.com. Discussion Questions: