Leading Italian publisher Mondadori – through its Children’s Books Division – is to be the global publishing partner of the new children’s TV series Nina & Olga. The first two Nina & Olga books will arrive in the autumn to coincide with the launch in Italy by broadcaster Rai Yoyo of the new animated series …
BBC Studios has agreed a multi-territory licensing deal with VTech to produce electronic role play toys, further expanding its global licensing portfolio for the multi-award-winning children’s TV property Bluey. VTech’s initial range for Bluey will feature popular characters from the worldwide hit series and lines include …
Studio 100 Film will be presenting “The Hero of Centopia” at this year’s Marché du Film. The movie, based on the internationally popular and highly successful brand and hybrid CGI/live-action TV series ‘Mia and me’, is currently in production and will be available at the end of 2021. “The Hero …
LMI has signed a new deal with the specialist apparel licensee Poetic Brands. The deal includes a range of children’s apparel, outerwear and swimwear, nightwear and essentials based on the popular children’s series. THE DAY HENRY MET is distributed internationally by Monster Entertainment …
The number of well-illustrated books for children (of all ages) that have inspired consumer products licensing programs is legion. But last week’s passing of Eric Carle gave us pause to consider a smaller sliver of that universe – those whose authors and illustrators are a single person. Carle authored more than …
Initially created as a range of infant feeding products, Marcus & Marcus’ fun, bright designs have struck a chord with parents and the nursery industry, winning multiple awards, and the brand is now ready to expand into new areas through licensing. And that’s where the experts at Bulldog Licensing come in …
Jerry Leigh of California Inc. celebrates today’s real-life superheroes through a licensing deal with NFL Properties LLC (NFLP) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), through its licensing and marketing division, NFL Players Inc. Brokered by Mix Licensing Group, Jerry Leigh will develop costume and role play items …
Mattel, Inc. announced today that the company has entered into a multi-year agreement with ITOCHU Corporation, one of the largest Japanese general trading companies. ITOCHU will create a comprehensive licensing program for Barbie in Japan with an immediate focus on fashion-related product launches …
The Carle family announces with great sadness that Eric Carle, beloved artist, illustrator, and writer, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family members on May 23, 2021 at his summer studio in Northampton, Massachusetts. Eric was 91. A true creator, Eric Carle is renowned for his …
Disguise, Inc., world leader in costume design and manufacturing today announced a global agreement and innovative collaboration with Funko, the leading pop culture consumer products company, to design, market, manufacture and distribute Pop! Masks in North America, Europe …
Footwear company Ground Up is putting a new twist on character footwear. In collaboration with Disney, Ground Up just dropped capsule collection of casual shoes to celebrate Disney’s new live action film Cruella coming to theaters and Disney + premier access on May 28th. Inspired by 70’s London glamour …
Moose Toys’ Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, super stretchy, goo-filled heroes are venturing out of the toy aisle! In a new partnership with The Licensing Shop, the mega-hit toy line will be extending into an extensive array of consumer products, including publishing, apparel, confectionery, sleepwear and …