VIZ Media Europe continues to expand its new hit TV series “Tenkai Knights” in Europe with the announcement of a broadcast partner and a licensing agent in Turkey. The series launched on Minika GO in Turkey on 1st of September 2014 after ist successful launch in other key European countries … more

VIZ Media Europe continues to expand its new hit TV series “Tenkai Knights” in Europe with the announcement of a major broadcast partner and a major licensing agent in Russia. “Tenkai Knights”, the brand new boys 6-12 2D/CG animated series co-produced by leading Japanese animation producer … more

Turner CN Enterprises (TCNE) has announced the appointment of Agne Zurkeviciute as Territory Manager for Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Sharing her time between offices in London and Moscow, Agne will work with the team dedicated to driving TCNE’s consumer ... more

Licensed products sell like hot cakes. Myth or reality? Nowadays almost everything and everyone is a licensed property. No matter if A-, B-, or even C-list celebrity, animated characters or brands – everything has its own “copy protection”. But is that really necessary? Some call it a blessing and some a ... more

Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensed goods, has won an award for its best-selling range of Hello Kitty products. The announcement was made during a recent ceremony and fashion show held in Istanbul to mark Hello Kitty licensor Sanrio’s 50th anniversary, which was attended by Sanrio … more

Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensed goods, has launched a collection of innovative and exciting products featuring Spider-Sense Spiderman - the classic version of one of the best-loved comic book heroes in the world. The new products feature two striking and exciting … more

BRB Internacional will attend the upcoming edition of the Nuremberg Toy Fair set for February with plenty of new licensing-related projects. The Spanish company will present the many agreements it has signed on the strength of the ample catalogue it manages, both vis-à-vis licenses it owns - Suckers, … more

After the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, Grani & Partners (Giochi Preziosi Group) returned for another encounter with the world of licensing in London, with exciting news in the form of its recent appointment by Sanrio as Preferred Premium Supplier EMEA for the Hello Kitty license. This means that, … more

Spearmark Lighting, leading UK manufacturers of child safe lighting, have been awarded sole UK distribution rights for Tech 4 Kids innovative SpotLite and LiteForce ranges.The SpotLite and LiteForce ranges consist of a number of unique and innovative licensed branded… more

More than 400 executives from across the toy industry gathered to honour their peers tonight at the tenth annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards program and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Well-recognised as the “Oscars®” of the toy industry, the annual gala paid tribute to the best … more

Industry Sales Stabilized as Economy Continued to Struggle - Decrease in Licensed Toys. According to leading market research company, The NPD Group, U.S. retail sales of toys generated $21.47 billion in 2009 compared to $21.65 billion in 2008, a decline of under 1 percent. In contrast to fourth quarter … more

Within Preziosi Group, leading player in the Toys market worldwide, Grani & Partners S.p.A. is the point of reference for major Italian and international companies with regard to promotions based on premiums, promotional items and corporate gadgets. Operating from the security of a platform within the … more