Slowtide and Apple Corps Ltd announced the release of a capsule collection of towels and blankets inspired by the iconic imagery of The Beatles. The collection includes album art, as well as graphics inspired by both song and album titles. This sustainable capsule collection consists of a turkish towel, … more

Leading Italian publisher Mondadori – through its Children’s Books Division – is to be the global publishing partner of the new children’s TV series Nina & Olga. The first two Nina & Olga books will arrive in the autumn to coincide with the launch in Italy by broadcaster Rai Yoyo of the new animated series … more

BBC Studios has agreed a multi-territory licensing deal with VTech to produce electronic role play toys, further expanding its global licensing portfolio for the multi-award-winning children’s TV property Bluey. VTech’s initial range for Bluey will feature popular characters from the worldwide hit series and lines include … more

Studio 100 Film will be presenting “The Hero of Centopia” at this year’s Marché du Film. The movie, based on the internationally popular and highly successful brand and hybrid CGI/live-action TV series ‘Mia and me’, is currently in production and will be available at the end of 2021. “The Hero … more

LMI has signed a new deal with the specialist apparel licensee Poetic Brands. The deal includes a range of children’s apparel, outerwear and swimwear, nightwear and essentials based on the popular children’s series. THE DAY HENRY MET is distributed internationally by Monster Entertainment … more

The number of well-illustrated books for children (of all ages) that have inspired consumer products licensing programs is legion. But last week’s passing of Eric Carle gave us pause to consider a smaller sliver of that universe – those whose authors and illustrators are a single person. Carle authored more than … more

Initially created as a range of infant feeding products, Marcus & Marcus’ fun, bright designs have struck a chord with parents and the nursery industry, winning multiple awards, and the brand is now ready to expand into new areas through licensing. And that’s where the experts at Bulldog Licensing come in … more

Jerry Leigh of California Inc. celebrates today’s real-life superheroes through a licensing deal with NFL Properties LLC (NFLP) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), through its licensing and marketing division, NFL Players Inc. Brokered by Mix Licensing Group, Jerry Leigh will develop costume and role play items … more

Mattel, Inc. announced today that the company has entered into a multi-year agreement with ITOCHU Corporation, one of the largest Japanese general trading companies. ITOCHU will create a comprehensive licensing program for Barbie in Japan with an immediate focus on fashion-related product launches … more

The Carle family announces with great sadness that Eric Carle, beloved artist, illustrator, and writer, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family members on May 23, 2021 at his summer studio in Northampton, Massachusetts. Eric was 91. A true creator, Eric Carle is renowned for his … more

Disguise, Inc., world leader in costume design and manufacturing today announced a global agreement and innovative collaboration with Funko, the leading pop culture consumer products company, to design, market, manufacture and distribute Pop! Masks in North America, Europe … more

Footwear company Ground Up is putting a new twist on character footwear. In collaboration with Disney, Ground Up just dropped capsule collection of casual shoes to celebrate Disney’s new live action film Cruella coming to theaters and Disney + premier access on May 28th. Inspired by 70’s London glamour … more

NetEase Games representing Sky: Children of the Light, in collaboration with Medialink Group Limited (HKEX:2230.hk) (“Medialink Group”), the leading dynamic market mover of media content distribution and brand licensing in Asia, is launching a special seasonal version of a digital game called … more

Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, announced today that they have entered a long-term deal with Anjar & Becker Associates and Wham-O to produce an all-new line of pet toys. Scheduled to be online and at brick-and-mortar retailers in North America in fall 2022, this new line marks Jazwares … more

Harada Global is a brand-new Valiant merchandise shop that offers a variety of mugs, posters, shirts, and more featuring characters like Bloodshot, Faith, X-O Manowar, Shadowman, Harbinger, and many others. However, what makes this online shop stand apart is its ongoing commitment to updating its … more

FLORAL STREET, the independent, clean and sustainable, award winning brand is the first fragrance partner of the internationally renowned Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. In a four-year deal brokered by Licensing Link Europe, across fragrance and scented home products, it will celebrate the works … more

Brand Alliance has signed a deal with Bulldog Licensing, which represents the licensing rights for LIFE throughout Europe, to create a range of adult apparel based on the brand. The LIFE brand combines the iconic LIFE logo – made famous by the legendary eponymous magazine – with pictures from the … more

The series launched in Greece on Smile TV in February, in the Baltic territories on TV3 in March and across France, French overseas territories and French-speaking Africa on Piwi+ on 10 April. In Spain (on Clan), Hungary (MTVA/M2) and Turkey (Minika) the launch was timed for the 51st Earth Day on 22 … more

YouTube’s #1 home DIY and design influencer brand, Mr. Kate, continue to grow their licensing program with RoomMates – a division of York Wallcoverings for peel and stick wallpaper, decals, murals and tile, Peking Handicraft for bedding, decorative pillows and throws, and Williamson Home for wall décor … more

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a part of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, will roll out the largest Looney Tunes merchandise collection in decades ahead of the highly anticipated new Warner Bros. Pictures movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” releasing in theaters nationwide on July 16, 2021 and on HBO Max in the U.S. for 31 days from theatrical release … more