Happy Ink has appointed leading licensing agency WildBrain CPLG to represent the Hamsta property in the Benelux. Da Hamstas are a group of funny furballs with big mouths and even bigger personalities. Hearing them chat each other up in their crazy language, Hamstanglish, you’ll notice these quirky … more

In a new agreement that expands on their current multi-year relationship in Italy and Spain, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has appointed CPLG as its licensing agent for additional EMEA markets: Benelux, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Middle East. CPLG will represent Sony … more

Carte Blanche Group has appointed CPLG as its licensing agent for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg (Benelux), the Nordics and Central Eastern Europe (CEE) for its portfolio of award-winning brands including the Me to You properties: Tatty Teddy, Tiny Tatty Teddy and My Dinky Bear … more

Following CPLG’s acquisition of TEAM! Licensing in Germany, the company has announced a realignment of the leadership team of its German and French operations. Joachim Knoedler, formerly Managing Director of France and Germany, is now Managing Director of Germany, and will focus exclusively … more

In a deal brokered by CPLG North America, Tzumi Pets, one of the fastest-growing pet-product companies in the US, has become the first licensee for Superpower Dogs, the latest IMAX documentary from Cosmic Picture. Superpower Dogs offers the first-ever window into the life-saving … more

CPLG, one of the world’s leading third-partylicensing agencies, today announced the acquisition of Germany based Team! Licensing GmbH. Maarten Weck, EVP& MD of CPLG, said: “We are very excited to join forces with Team! Licensing. By combining our strengths, we have created a … more

CPLG is pleased to announce it has been appointed master licensee for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Futbol Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona). In addition, CPLG has expanded its own team in the MENA region, with the addition of new licensing manager, Roberto Pallottini. On the 29th November … more

Meike de Vaere has joined the CPLG Benelux team as Retail Director for the region, reporting to Brenda Draaisma who was recently named General Manager of Benelux. Meike worked at CPLG Benelux from 2008 to 2010 as Retail and Marketing Director, before moving overseas where she held … more

Ironman, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, has appointed CPLG as its licensing agent for the Ironman Triathlon Series and the IRONSPORT brand in Europe. CPLG will work closely with the Ironman Group to develop a range of strategic licensing alliances with best-in-class licensees across a range of … more

CPLG in cooperation with Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products brokered a collaboration with Polish streetwear brand PLNY LALA for a limitededition clothing line inspired by Nickelodeon's hit animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants. The range launched last week as part of Nickelodeon’s … more

CPLG has promoted John Taylor and Slawomir Ekiert to the positions of Managing Director UK and Managing Director Central Eastern Europe (CEE) & Nordics, respectively, reporting in to Maarten Weck, who was recently named Executive Vice President and Managing Director of CPLG … more

CPLG and Pullman are expected to collaborate on the overall management and operations, utilizing CPLG’s international industry knowledge and expertise and Pullman’s local strength in the market. Pullman will maintain the existing staff in their Moscow office and look to expand the existing portfolio of rights … more

CPLG is further extending its international footprint by agreeing to acquire a 49% share in Pullman Licensing LLC, a leading Russian licensing agency owned by Igor Kuleshov, President and owner of Gulliver Holdings, one of Russia’s premier toy and clothing manufacturers and distributors … more

Line Friends, one of the world’s fastest growing global character brands, has appointed CPLG as licensing agent across EMEA for its global character brand, Brown & Friends. Brown & Friends, including Brown, Cony and Sally, were originally created for use as stickers for leading mobile messenger application … more

On 18 March the new action adventure film “Tomb Raider” is released to German theatres. The film is based upon the worldwide successful reboot of the computer game Tomb Raider from 2013 which has been sold more than 18 million times. The story tells about world-famous archaeologist and treasure … more

Italian designer Alessandro Enriquez, in partnership with Universal Brand Development, launches a new capsule collection inspired by the iconic cartoon character, Felix the Cat, at the 93rd edition of Pitti Uomo, the premier international event for men’s fashion and lifestyle projects. The collaboration … more

In a deal brokered by CPLG, London-based fashion label Fyodor Golan is collaborating with Universal Brand Development to launch a Felix the Cat apparel range as part of their SS18 Resort Collection. The collection launches as part of The Hoxton Collective, a designer showroom featuring … more

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY), a leading children’s entertainment company, is welcoming the young (and young at heart) to hatch a whole world with new Hatchimals Colleggtibles™. These adorable little collectible characters are the newest addition to the award-winning Hatchimals® line, which captured the … more

In a deal brokered by CPLG, Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda will launch an extensive apparel collection featuring the world’s first cartoon character – Felix the Cat. The collection contains 42 lines across men’s, ladies and kids including leather jackets, jersey wear and denim. Susan Meinen (Head Graphic… more

CPLG is pleased to announce it has been appointed by Spin Master Ltd., a leading global children’s entertainment company, and a top ranked global toy manufacturer, according to the NPD Group*, to represent Hatchimals across the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Iberia, Central and Eastern Europe… more