Publishers Weekly

Licensing Hotline: February 2026

Read on for news about Papercutz’s first Speed Racer title; the inaugural Barbie YA novel, by Alex Aster; Bluey joining DK’s ...
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Rooster cast and character guide: Here's who's bringing the new HBO comedy series to life

This spring, HBO is premiering a new comedy series Rooster, which features Steve Carell. Steve plays Greg Russo, a famous author who ends up spending time on a college campus to help his daughter.

Mavis Beacon Was a Fictional Character Played by a Real Saks Employee. Here's the Surprising Amount She Was Paid by the Typing Empire

Adrienne Hankin, public relations director for tech company Mindscape told the 'New York Times' in 1998: "Mavis is the Betty Crocker of software" ...

32 Years Ago Today, An Iconic ’90s Series Premiered (And Turned a Niche Character Into a Pop Culture Staple)

A classic animated show every 1990s kid remember proved you could be educational while still delivering a thrilling story.

Mattel’s Ken Makes High-Profile Super Bowl LX Debut in Expedia’s New Campaign, "Going Places with Ken"

Expedia® and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most ...