Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, along with Kellytoy, a subsidiary of Jazwares, today announced they are expanding the world of Squishmallows® with the launch of their brand new animated YouTube series titled Squishville. The original content, produced by Moonbug … more

Sperry, the heritage footwear brand that’s fully rooted in the history of American style, is introducing a limited-edition, capsule collection that’s super cool! The Sperry Ice Cream collection for men, women and kids serves up iconic Sperry silhouettes reinvented in prints of favorite ice cream truck treats … more

BBC Studios has announced several changes within its licensing team following the departure of Rikesh Desai, the company’s licensing director for UK & EMEA. Mandy Thwaites, director of magazines, will take on additional responsibility for the merchandising team, and Mat Way, global director of live entertainment … more

Cloudco Entertainment, owner of iconic entertainment brand Care Bears has launched the much anticipated live-action mini series, Care-A-Lot Club. Care-A-Lot Club episodes are being released on the Care Bears’ YouTube channel, with a new video rolling out on Tuesday mornings at 9a ET through July 2021 … more

The first-ever MeteoHeroes video game is on its way! The popular environmentally themed animated kids’ show MeteoHeroes, co-produced by Mondo TV and the leading Italian weather forecasting centre, Meteo Operations Italia, has inspired a launch on multiple platforms planned for … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing, licensing agent for the International Space Archives, has announced an agreement with Hermet, a homeware company with extensive expertise in licensing collaborations, to develop a bedding and homeware line inspired by the ISA. Hermet will create a bedding collection … more

Asmodee Entertainment is excited to announce that The Art of Arkham Horror, Asmodee’s second art book in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics and Fantasy Flight Games Studio, is planned to release at local comic shops on June 30th, 2021, and in bookstores and digitally on July 6th, 2021 … more

The Walt Disney Studios, Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Productions Ltd. announced today that Disney+ will bring “The Beatles: Get Back,” a Disney+ Original documentary series directed by Peter Jackson, to fans and music lovers worldwide. Because of the wealth of tremendous footage Peter … more

PROSPECT 100 have just launched their second Global Design Competition. After the success of last year’s design competition which was supported by design leaders like Sean Wotherspoon, Jeff Staple and Sarah Andelman, this year they have gone a step further by partnering with ViacomCBS … more

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, today announced a multi-year, North America contract extension with BLACK+DECKER commencing in 2021. Under this agreement, JAKKS will continue to design, manufacture, market, and sell … more

United Smile has partnered with leading distributors around the world to create a robust product line that features a collection of figures, play sets, vehicles, plush and musical dolls based on the popular animated series. The global distributors already on board include Bandai in Spain, Giochi Preciocci … more

With the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship in full swing, Formula 1 and Fanatics, the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, have today announced a multi-year extension to their e-commerce and manufacturing deal. The extension, agreed following an outstanding 2020 performance, will see … more

Silvergate Media and Merlin Entertainments are extending their established Octonauts partnership with the announcement of an exciting new interactive brand experience. The activity-based Octonauts trails are set to ‘make waves’ when they launch across 13 SEA LIFE centres and aquariums across the UK … more

Tokyodachi Mascot Mania, the month-long College championship of collegiate social media engagement, has commenced its 2021 competition with overwhelming response, generating over 600,000 votes in its first week and is expected to exceed 2 Million engagements this year … more

Rovio Entertainment Corporation, the creator of Angry Birds, has entered into a long-term partnership with Moomin Characters and Gutsy Animation. Rovio will have the rights to develop and publish Moomin IP based games for any platform, with exclusive rights for all mobile platforms. Rovio will also become … more

State-of-the art animation and media company FuturumKids, whose delightful new CGI show for four-to-seven-year-olds, Paddles, is about to launch in a number of markets, has announced licensing and merchandising plans for the property. It has also announced the launch of an e-commerce platform for … more

Anderson Entertainment, the company founded by Gerry Anderson – the man behind such iconic shows as Thunderbirds and Space:1999 as well as modern hits like Space Precinct and the 2005 reimagining of Captain Scarlet – has announced its entry into the direct-to-consumer publishing business … more

CoComelon, the number one kids show is now part of Maurizio Distefano Licensing’s portfolio of properties. The deal, which was made in February 2021 in partnership with Moonbug, the world’s largest digital kids media company for content creation, has already captured the attention of several additional … more

The Frida Kahlo licensing program continues to grow and Art Ask Agency are pleased to announce the renewal of the partnership with Sass & Belle. With both continuity of products and new product additions, Sass & Belle are making a statement on the gift market in the UK and internationally with their … more

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, is bolstering its global footprint and North American operations with the appointment of experienced licensing executive Jasen Wright to the position of Vice President, North America. In this newly … more