Hasbro, Inc., a global toy and entertainment company, announced “Learn with Peppa” – a major new brand extension to help promote early years learning. Towards the end of 2022, the program will kick off with Hasbro’s in-house developed learning app. The offering will expand in January 2023 through … more

When commenting on the final presentations, Ian Downes, chair of the judges and director of Start Licensing, said of the Brand & Design and Character & Animation categories: “Congratulations to the finalists who presented very strong, well thought through and commercially mindful concepts … more

Asmodee Entertainment are excited to announce that the Legend of the Five Rings fan shop – the first in a multiple-IP partnership with Event Merchandising (EML) Limited – is now open at Shop.LegendOfTheFiveRings.com… more

King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, along with its local agent in Brazil, Vertical Licensing, and Starter, a leading apparel brand owned by NTK Textil in the territory, today announced a new streetwear collection inspired by … more

Leading global licensing agency Surge Licensing continues to build its client roster with the company’s appointment as North American licensing agent for the fan favorite and community-driven anime RPG, Epic Seven “E7”, developed by Super Creative and published by Smilegate Megaport, to build a robust … more

Australian menswear brand Mr Simple has launched a Steve McQueen apparel collaboration in a deal brokered by local licensing representative – Blue Chip Brands. It was only a matter of time before Australian menswear brand Mr Simple and The King of Cool collided. Arguably the biggest style icon of the … more

Karma’s World, which premiered globally on Netflix on October 15, follows 10-year-old Karma Grant, an aspiring musical artist and rapper with big talent and an even bigger heart. Every episode is infused with hip-hop music, streetwear fashion and original choreography. The series focuses on themes of … more

The iconic film’s silver anniversary follows the global release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ animated/live action film “Space Jam: A New Legacy” earlier this year, which debuted at the top of the box office and scored the biggest opening for a family film earlier this year. Now streaming audiences can also view the … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced the first licensing agreement for Grisù, star of the new 3D series co-produced by Mondo TV, ZDF Enterprises and Toon2Tango and inspired by the classic 1960s character. The new adventures of the … more

Bulldog Licensing has announced a new collaboration between the Guide Dogs charity and British design brand, Fenella Smith, to develop a collection which celebrates the inspiring and life changing companionship formed by the work Guide Dogs do with dogs and their owners. The new range offers everyday … more

Smiley is proud to present a new streetwear collaboration together with the fashion giant H&M. As a youthful symbol of defiant optimism, the campaign feels upbeat and vibrant with highlights from the '90s. The collection is infused with full on retro vibes, designed for both Men and Women … more

Moonbug Entertaiment’s CoComelon, the #1 children's show on YouTube, has secured several licensing deals with Italian companies thanks to Maurizio Distefano Licensing, Moonbug's agent in the territory, and Moonbug’s EMEA Master Agent The Point.1888. This fall, on the shelves, little fans of the … more

Lucca Comics & Games has returned to offer emotions in the heart of the city, offering the public the chance to find the most beloved publishers and exhibitors in historical areas and in places to be discovered. The event was attended for the first time by Rai Ragazzi, which prepared a very rich … more

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has been appointed to represent the University of Southern California (USC) across Europe, the UK… more

Mattel, Inc. and Nickelodeon today announced the start of production on a live-action television movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about… more

Five-time UEFA Champions League winning football club FC Barcelona has appointed IMG as its master licensee in Southeast Asia to develop a consumer products programme for fans in the region. Part of the club’s broader merchandising strategy and evolution into a global lifestyle brand, the … more

Herschend Entertainment Studios has signed powerhouse licensing agent J&M Brands B.V. to represent international hit preschool series Chuggington for GAS and Benelux Territories. The animated series currently airs across Europe – including Super RTL and Toggolino in GAS and Videoland in the Benelux … more

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season and beyond, Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. has signed new licensing agreements and renewed a few, bringing a new wave of Yu-Gi-Oh! collectible merchandise to the global retail marketplace. The announcement was made today by Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing at Konami Cross Media … more

Being Turkey’s most famous pre-school show Fauna Entertainment’s flagship IP Kukuli (26 x7’) which is already available in 55 different countries in 13 languages has been picked up by Spacetoon. The agreement with Spacetoon will see the animated series dubbed in Arabic and broadcasted on … more

Caroline Mickler Limited, an award-winning, independent licensing agency which builds licensing programmes for a number of major brands, has been appointed by The Stanley Kubrick Film Archive as global licensing agent for a number of Stanley Kubrick’s best-known works. In this role the company will build on … more