All articles tagged with #licensing
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The New York Times
A businessman is leveraging nostalgia for midcentury design by licensing and promoting vintage furniture and lighting, aiming to revive forgotten designers like Carlo Nason and create new markets for their work.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Reuters
Nvidia has agreed to license technology from startup Groq and hire its CEO, as part of a strategic move to strengthen its position in AI inference, with Groq continuing to operate independently and maintaining its cloud business, amid ongoing competition in the AI chip market.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Daily Mail
The article informs that access to certain content is restricted and requires prior permission or a valid contract, providing contact details for licensing inquiries.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Daily Mail
The article informs that access to certain content is restricted and requires prior permission or a valid contract, providing contact details for licensing inquiries.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Daily Mail
The article informs that access to certain content is restricted and requires prior permission or a valid contract, providing contact details for licensing inquiries.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Daily Mail
The article informs that access to certain content is restricted and requires prior permission or a valid contract, directing interested parties to contact the provided email addresses for licensing or support.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog has entered a multi-year licensing partnership with the International Olympic Committee, featuring a collaboration that combines Olympic values with Sonic branding, and plans for merchandise collections launching in 2026.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Forbes
Netflix is removing the original 'Happy Gilmore' just a week after its sequel 'Happy Gilmore 2' is released, highlighting streaming licensing quirks. The original will no longer be available on Netflix after August 1, though it remains on Hulu and Peacock, giving viewers a limited window to watch it on Netflix before it disappears.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vulture
South Park has been removed from Paramount+ internationally due to licensing issues amid ongoing disputes between creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Paramount, related to the company's merger with Skydance. Fans outside the U.S. can no longer access the series, though it remains available in the U.S. on HBO Max, with negotiations ongoing to restore access worldwide.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
South Park has been removed from Paramount+ outside the U.S. due to expired international streaming rights amid ongoing negotiations and a legal dispute between the show's creators and Paramount Global. Fans outside the U.S. can still watch South Park specials on Paramount+ and Comedy Central, but the series' international availability is temporarily halted as the rights deal is being renegotiated.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNBC
The Trump Organization announced a new mobile service called Trump Mobile, launching in September with a $499 smartphone and a $47.45/month plan that includes unlimited talk, text, data, roadside assistance, and health benefits, leveraging licensing agreements to capitalize on Trump's brand.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by AV Club
Amanda Seyfried claims Paramount owes her money for using her likeness on Mean Girls merchandise, highlighting ongoing issues of residuals and licensing rights related to the film's cultural success.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Financial Times
The New York Times has signed its first licensing deal with Amazon to allow the use of its content for AI training and product features, marking a significant step amid ongoing legal disputes over copyright infringement with AI companies like OpenAI. The deal includes summaries and excerpts of NYT stories and recipes for Amazon's AI products, reflecting a broader trend of media companies monetizing their content through AI licensing agreements.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CybersecurityNews
VMware has announced that its desktop hypervisor products, VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation, are now free for all users, including commercial, educational, and personal users, effective November 11, 2024. This marks the end of the paid subscription model for these products, with all features from the previous paid versions included in the free versions. While existing support agreements will remain valid until expiration, future support will be limited to online resources and community forums. VMware plans to continue investing in these products, enhancing features and usability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Benzinga
Alphabet and Meta are negotiating with Hollywood studios to license content for their AI video generation software, aiming to create realistic scenes from text prompts. Studios are cautious about misuse and want control over their content. Microsoft-backed OpenAI is also in similar talks, while News Corp has agreed to a $250 million deal with OpenAI. Warner Bros. is open to limited licensing, while Disney and Netflix are exploring other collaborations. The industry is both excited and anxious about these new AI tools.