Ground Up International is stepping into 2023 alongside Kids Foot Locker with a collaboration. Boys and girls can display their love for everything Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars with sneakers inspired by their favorite entertainment brands. The launch consists of slip-on, low-top, and high-top sneakers … more

“Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” Genius Brands International’s controlled venture with POW! Entertainment (POWN), has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios for future feature films and television productions, as well as use in Disney theme parks and experiences … more

Hasbro, Inc. today announced an extended relationship with Lucasfilm, renewing its longstanding licensing deal for Star Wars, and announcing a new agreement to develop products based on the Indiana Jones franchise. As a master toy licensee for both franchises, Hasbro will continue to create toys … more

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announced today the launch of its new line of toys developed for the upcoming theatrical release of Disney’s “Encanto.” JAKKS is launching a comprehensive, cohesive global line celebrating the entire family ensemble … more

Rainbow, the content powerhouse behind some of the world’s most successful kids brands, will present a range of hit brands at the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair (Hall 31 B34) and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (Hall 26 B24). Regal Academy is the hilarious, fresh and funny show that takes … more

Specialist influencer and social talent management agency, Viral Talent, has worked with YouTuber Emily Tube to announce the new Disney brand available at JAKKS US. The video has had 3 million views in two weeks. Emily Tube has 3.9 million subscribers on her YouTube channels, which is ranked 3rd on … more

Frida Kahlo joins forces with Spanish licensee Grupo Erik for a typical ‘Frida’ collection of stationary and paper goods. Frida Kahlo the authentic female lifestyle icon is available on shelves this summer following an exclusive partnership with Grupo Erik – renowned … more

“Hasbro's global team delivered a tremendous 2016. We reached the $5 billion revenue mark for the first time in company history, we improved profitability and we invested to grow Hasbro over the long-term while increasing our dividend and share repurchase levels," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro's Chairman… more

Cartamundi, one of the world’s market leaders in playing cards and card games, has announced the launch of the Shuffle Twister card game, licensed by Hasbro. Available in January 2016, it’s a brand-new version of the classic Hasbro game in card format. It’s also part of the groundbreaking … more

On stand H1 at the 2016 Toy Fair, Cartamundi, world leader in playing cards and card games, is going to be busier than ever. The company is celebrating new additions to the Shuffle family of games — its groundbreaking combination of playing cards and digital technology. In addition, Cartamundi is … more

With “Amusement Park” and “Fin” Paramount Pictures want to launch even two blockbuster movies onto the silver screen in 2017. Humour, creativity, and great plots offer smart entertainment topped off by high-quality animation art. For “Amusement Park” Bob Bacon came on board as Head of Production, … more

The Walt Disney Company and The Leomil Group have expanded their co-operation into Latin America. Leomil Group has been a long time partner with Disney in major territories worldwide such as EMEA, Russia and Asia. The footwear giant has already started their sales in Colombia and Suriname for … more

Cartamundi, one of the world’s market leaders in playing cards and card games, has announced the imminent launch of a new range of card games with packaging and design inspired by classic early Disney. The first three releases — under the name Disney Mickey Mouse Retro Edition — will star the … more

In November, the Disney Channel achieved all-time high market share of 9.4 per cent amongst children aged 3 – 13 in the daytime segment since its launch on Free-TV on 17 January, beating Nickelodeon (8.2 per cent) in this target group for the first time. The Disney Channel also succeeded in scoring on … more

You will find media characters that have long become children’s heroes at the Licensing World Russia Exhibition, which will open its doors on September 16-18 2014 at the CROCUS EXPO. For a long time now manufacturers of children’s products all over the world have been successfully using images of popular … more

Studio 100 International, part of the leading global family entertainment company, Studio 100 Group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sunny Lee as Licensing Manager in the Asian Pacific region … more

The Giochi Preziosi Group has officially been named as Disney's Licensee of the Year for Toys and Stationery at a presentation during the 2014 Nuremberg Toy Fair. The announcement was made on Wednesday 29th January with The Group being recognised for its extensive range of products produced under ... more

The Walt Disney Company has confirmed its attendance at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe, the Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, from 16th – 18th October 2012 at London’s Olympia. Marianthi O’Dwyer, vice president, Licensing, The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland commented, “We are ... more

The successful collaboration between one of Scandinavia’s oldest and most renowned toy makers, BRIO, and one of the world’s most beloved companies, The Walt Disney Company, continues with an all-new product range to be unveiled at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in February 2011. In 2011 BRIO will … more

Jim Ballantine has become the new Managing Director of Flying Bark Studio, the Australian animation studio of Studio 100. In this capacity, he succeeds the Belgian Eric Claeys, who left for Australia over a year ago to carry out a one-year reorganisation assignment. Eric Claeys did a fantastic job in Australia … more