The Pokémon Company International is partnering with leading online retailer Zavvi to launch a special European Pokémon capsule collection across adult apparel, footwear and accessories. The recently launched collection marks the first collaboration between Pokémon and Zavvi. The range comprises … more

Rainbow scooped the prize in the Best Animated Kids Programme Category for its second season of global pre-school hit 44 Cats, at the sixth edition of the annual awards that was presided over by a panel of judges and TBI team members. Rainbow, which is currently celebrating is 25th anniversary, is … more

A valuable collection of rare items from various TV shows produced by Gerry Anderson has just been sold at auction. Gerry Anderson’s production puppets, models, costumes and documents, all part of the creation of shows such as Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Thunderbirds and Terrahawks, came to … more

Leading apparel licensee Poetic Brands has added the award winning and children’s favourite IP to its portfolio of brands. Gigantosaurus is strengthening its presence in the UK by joining the growing Baby, Children’s Wear and Accessories division at Poetic Brands. This new partnership with … more

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has inked a wave of new deals across Europe and the Middle East for Peanuts as the beloved character brand celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Brokered on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide, the latest … more

The Royal Horticultural Society has announced the award of a licence to Dexam, a specialist supplier of kitchen cookware, bakeware and accessories, to produce a range of children’s backpacks and meal accessories using environmentally friendly or recycled material. Called the Home Grown … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced the sale to leading TV channels in Switzerland and Poland, along with an internationally renowned distributor in China, of the new series of its popular animated hit for girls Sissi the Young Empress … more

Romantic Crown is a trendy brand renowned for its street mood based on a unique and classic sense of colors, and characterized by presenting fashion and an ideal lifestyle for romanticists, with an open and cheerful angle far from ordinary life. Chupa Chups is well known for its vibrant colours, delicious … more

Bulldog Licensing is expanding its programme for the hugely successful Holly Hobbie classic brand, adding Truffle Shuffle to the programme in addition to renewing the retailer’s deal for one of Cloudco Entertainment’s other iconic brands, the Care Bears™. The new collection for Holly Hobby launched … more

Poetic Brands, the specialist apparel licensee, has announced a new partnership with Rockpool Licensing for hit live action series, The Baby Club. The new collection is set to include layette & fashion daywear along with nightwear, snow suits, sleeping bags, accessories, towels and changing … more

Having received two nominations for the recent Progressive Preschool awards, Rocket Licensing’s work across licensed product ranges and experiential collaborations for a range of their licensors and licensees, has now been recognised with an impressive 10 inclusions in the shortlist for the upcoming … more

With the support of Italian agent, Maurizio Distefano Licensing, Acamar Films is implementing a diverse strategy that aims to strengthen Bing’s presence both in stores and online. Starting this month, Toys Center has new branded shelf areas solely dedicated to Bing. With over 90 locations participating and with … more

Spin Master Corp., a leading global children’s entertainment company, announced today it has entered into a global licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products as the new toy licensee for the Wizarding World franchise. Spin Master will develop Wizarding World products based on the … more

L.O.L. Surprise! fans will walk with a little more pep in their step this holiday season as MGA Entertainment, and global sports company PUMA announced today a new sneaker and apparel collection that will be available at Kids Foot Locker and PUMA stores nationwide beginning Nov. 20 … more

Australia’s Merchantwise Licensing, on behalf of King Features Syndicate, home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, has brokered the first ever Australian Popeye Sportswear Collection with popular online sportswear label, The WOD Life. Launching this month ahead of the … more

As demand for content ramps up ahead of what could be a busy 2021 for the entertainment industry, London-based animation studio Keyframe Studios has hit the ground running. New children’s and adult content, content sales, IP development, further development for its pioneering real-time Unity-based … more

Rocket Licensing has signed the representation rights for Nevison’s BAFTA and Emmy nominated preschool TV animation, Floogals. The popular programme follows Fleeker, Flo and Boomer, three adventurous, pocket-sized aliens from Planet Floog, as they discover the world, and its ‘hooman’ inhabitants … more

Sweat to the Oldies with the all new Richard Simmons Chia Pet! Your Chia Pet has never been in better shape when you grow with everyone’s favorite fitness icon. Grab your workout gear and get pumped up with the Richard Simmons Chia Pet! Give the perfect gift for the workout lover in your family … more

Medialink Animation International Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Medialink Group Limited, one of Asia’s biggest licensing agents, is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement with Quickfine Investments Limited for Lychee & Friends. This deal allows Medialink to explore brand licensing … more

Peanuts has appointed J!NX to develop a line of plush and figures celebrating their two shows “Snoopy in Space”, now streaming on Apple TV+, as well as “The Snoopy Show”, premiering February 5, 2021 on Apple TV+. Brokered by Mix Licensing Group, J!NX will be launching a plush program followed by … more