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PENGUIN VENTURES PARTNERS WITH EXPERIENCES EVERYWHERE
Penguin Ventures partners with Experiences Everywhere for the The Snowman and The Snowdog: An Immersive Christmas Adventure experience. This Christmas, audiences will be invited to step into the enchanting World of The Snowman. First created by Raymond Briggs as a...
BBC STUDIOS ASIA’S FIRST LICENSING DEAL FOR SOUTH KOREA
BBC Studios Asia has announced two licensing agency deals for global character IPs in South Korea. BBC Studios Asia has agreed licensing deals with SMG Holdings for Bluey and Studio Acorn for Hey Duggee, two of BBC Studios most loved and prestigious kids hits. The...
BLUEY LICENSING PROGRAMME LAUNCHES IN GSA
BBC Studios has appointed Studio 100 Media as licensing agents for Bluey in GSA, with products launching in market this summer. Licensees set to launch Bluey products in Germany in addition to master toy partner Moose Toys include Amscan (partyware and dress up)...
Licensee Focus
SPREADING LOVE FOR THE SMURFS THROUGH BLUE RESIN
Based in Belgium, Puppy is a toy and game distributor serving the Benelux region. They are also the IMPS’ sister company, distributing and producing various Smurf-related merchandise. In 2021 they established the Blue Resin brand, which was focused on creating resin...
BRIGITTE BARDOT X FRANCINE BRAMLI
Francine Bramli Paris teams up with Brigitte Bardot once more by launching a second earrings collection for the summery season with pop inspirations from the 70's, each more unique than the others. For more than 15 years, the jewels brand stands out thanks to its 100%...
CARTOON SALOON BRAND DEVELOPMENT SIGNS MULTIPLE LICENSING PARTNERS
Ahead of Licensing Expo 2023, Cartoon Saloon Brand Development, a division of Cartoon Saloon, has announced a slate of new licensing partners for its leading brands, Puffin Rock, The Irish Folklore Trilogy, and My Father’s Dragon. Based on the International Emmy...
Entertainment
MANGOUSTE ANIM BRINGS ‘TRIMAROS’ TO ANNECY
DADA! Animation will serve as the animation studio for the teaser and visual development of the epic oceanic adventure Trimaros, created and executive produced by Mangouste Anim. DADA! Animation has been appointed by Mangouste Anim to assist in the graphical look and...
ANIMACCORD LAUNCHES MASHA AND THE BEAR SHORTIES ON TINY POP
Animaccord is launching its spin-off show, Masha and the Bear Shorties, on top children’s free TV channel, Tiny Pop. The new Shorties show will make its UK linear premiere on Tiny Pop on Saturday 10th June 2023 and will also be available to watch on-demand on the POP...
CAKE SIGNS DEAL ON LULU AND THE HELP YOU CREW
CAKE has teamed up with Annie Mumolo and Ariane Price on Lulu and The Help You Crew, a 3D CG series originally developed with Reel FX Animation. The 52 x 11 minute episodic series targeting 3-5 year-olds was created by Annie Mumolo, writer of blockbuster feature...
Fashion & Lifestyle
CELIO: SAINT SEIYA NORMAL DROP WILL BE AVAILABLE IN STORES
The new collection of Saint Seiya T-shirts will be available soon in CELIO stores A collection of Saint Seiya T-Shirts showcasing the iconic Pandora box of Pegasus Seiya, Dragon Shiryu, Cygnus Hyoga, Andromeda Shun, and Phoenix Ikki will be available soon in CELIO...
THE SMURFS X EMPORIO ARMANI
The Smurfs meet Emporio Armani style for the first time in a special selection for kids that further confirms the brand’s focus on sensitive environmental issues. The collaboration with the Smurfs, ambassadors to the United Nations and its 17 Sustainable Development...
PACSUN X THE MET: THE NEW FINE ART-INSPIRED CAPSULE COLLECTION
Pacsun presents its third collection with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, available now. The collaboration continues with a mission to highlight prized artwork from the legendary museum through covetable apparel with a contemporary design aesthetic. Celebrating The...
Interviews
BLYND, FRANCE’S LARGEST IMMERSIVE AUDIO CONTENT PRODUCTION COMPANY
LM interviewed Tim Borne, co-founder of the audio content production company Blynd, based in Lyon. Blynd was created in 2020 by Tim Borne, Fred Roux and Maryne Chouzenoux, three members of Studio Anatole. Recently the enterprise has been entrusted with the audio...
NELVANA PRESENTS ITS NEW INCREDIBLE IPS
Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content. LM interviewed Mellany Welsh, Head of Nelvana Enterprises, to know more about the 2023 news and licensing strategies. Which properties are you...
A TALK WITH ERIC GARNET, CO-OWNER GO-N PRODUCTIONS
Eric Garnet, Producer / Co-Owner, GO-N Productions, told LM about the latest novelties. What are the main new features of GO-N Productions for 2023? This year we have a new series in production, Monster Shaker, a very funny fast paced comedy for M6/Gulli based on a...
Events
GLOBAL LICENSING GROUP CONFIRMS EVENTS AND DATES UP TO END OF 2025
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group has announced all confirmed events and/or dates until the end of 2025. They include the next three editions of Licensing Expo and Brand Licensing Europe (BLE). For the remainder of 2023: Licensing Expo June...
THE FARMER COMPANIES WINS SOFI NEW PRODUCT AWARD
The Farmer Companies’ Guinness Macaroni and Cheese, crafted with premium Cabot Farmers’ Reserve Cheddar, has been named the 2023 sofi™ New Product Award Winner in the Entrees, Lunch and Dinner category. The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sofi™...
SHARNA JACKSON TO DELIVER CREATIVE KEYNOTE AT THE CMC 2023
This year at The Children's Media Conference, Sharna Jackson will give the Creative Keynote and Sarah Cox will give the annual Creative Masterclass. For the 20th anniversary edition of The Children’s Media Conference, which will take place from 4th - 6th July in...
Media & digital
PEANUTS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SNOOPY FACE FOR APPLE WATCH
As previewed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference, Peanuts has announced the launch of the first SNOOPY face for Apple Watch coming with watchOS 10. The watch face features Snoopy, Woodstock, and themes based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip. More than 140...
SONGS, STORIES AND MORE ADDED TO BING: WATCH, PLAY, LEARN
Acamar Films, the producer and distributor of Bing, has released an updated version of its dedicated Bing app, Bing: Watch, Play, Learn. Developed for little fingers and growing minds, Bing: Watch, Play, Learn is a toddler-friendly destination for Bing episodes, games...
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND GAMEFAM UNVEIL NEW IMMERSIVE WORLD ON ROBLOX
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Gamefam are joining forces to create Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever immersive experience on Roblox. In Cirque du Soleil Tycoon, users can build their own Cirque du Soleil universe filled with performers, artists, sell-out crowds...
Retail
ACAMAR FILMS ENGAGES RETAIL MONSTER FOR UK OPPORTUNITIES
Acamar Films has enlisted the expertise of Retail Monster in the UK to accelerate Bing’s consumer products programme at retail, and drive new licensing partnerships for the award-winning property. Retail Monster will act as an extension of the Acamar Films UK...
PACSUN ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PRINCESS POLLY
Pacsun announced their official partnership with Princess Polly. This exclusive partnership is Princess Polly’s first foray into wholesale. Initially rolling out in 15 doors, Pacsun will offer Princess Polly best-selling apparel at select stores nationwide, including...
ZAG HEROEZ MIRACULOUS MOVIE DOLLS FROM PLAYMATES AND ZAG
Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir make their film debut this year in the US$100+ million animated movie, Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Movie. To celebrate, the movie doll line from ZAG’s global master toy partner, Playmates Toys, will be available at major retailers in fall...
Trend & Research
MID-LEVEL BRANDS CHALLENGE DOMINANCE OF TOP PLAYERS IN THE CHILDREN’S LICENSING MARKET
BrandTrends Group reveals major trends shaping the Licensing market for children’s favorite brands. The licensing market for children aged 0 to 14 is a dynamic industry that constantly evolves to cater to the ever-changing preferences and interests of young consumers....
BRANDTRENDS GROUP: THE LATEST REPORTS ON WORLD’S MOST POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT BRANDS
BrandTrends Group has announced the release of its latest series of reports on the world's most popular entertainment brands. The BrandTrends tracker provides valuable insights into brand awareness, popularity, and merchandise appeal among different age groups, from...
MARKETING AND HOLIDAYS: EASTER 2023
From Europe to Australia, Latin America to Africa, Easter is a holiday celebrated all over the world and for sellers it can be an opportunity to launch new products and attract new customers. Some companies, like Dolfin, launched Easter eggs as early as February as a...
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