Through a groundbreaking joint venture between Genius Brands International and Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, an agreement has been struck to create Stan Lee Universe. Stan Lee Universe will assume worldwide rights, in perpetuity, to the name, physical likeness, physical signature, live-action … more

On Monday, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York announced the launch of its global licensing program with the appointments of Beanstalk as the Museum’s U.S. and Japan licensing agency and WildBrain CPLG as its agency for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Beanstalk and WildBrain CPLG join … more

After its successful launch in India, Disney+ Hotstar is set to revolutionize the way hundreds of millions of Indians watch movies with the launch of Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex. As the nation inches towards normalcy, India’s largest video service brings the magic of Bollywood blockbusters and its biggest stars … more

Panda Mony Toy Brands, LLC, the independent U.S. toy firm focused on the development of original toys, stories and characters for today’s kids, has selected FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management, LLC as its marketing arm, with a focus on the newly released Alter Nation line of action figures … more

Independent French agency, Sagoo, which represents the licensing and merchandising rights in Europe for hit Japanese character brand Rilakkuma, has partnered with French arts and crafts specialist, Graine Creative , to produce five kits for older children based on Rilakkuma, the world’s most relaxed … more

Rocket Licensing has been appointed as the international licensing agent for popular CBeebies show, Yakka Dee! Currently in its third series, the animation and live action programme is now in production for series four and five, which are due to air in 2021, with 100 x 5 minute episodes in total … more

Leading global toy company, Just Play, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of two iconic children’s brands: Slinky and Shrinky Dinks. With long-standing legacies as award-winning products that ignite kids’ imaginations, both Slinky and Shrinky Dinks will continue to inspire creativity and innovation with new … more

Barcelona based Art Ask Agency, are very excited to share the latest hot news on Frida Kahlo in honour of her Birthday on the 6th of July. We are celebrating Frida Kahlo’s birthday with 2 worldwide product launches by UK licensees Spectrum Collections and The Vampire’s Wife. Spectrum Collections are … more

Barcelona based Art Ask Agency, are very excited to share the latest news on the Pets Rock license. Italy based intimates retailer, Yamamay, has launched the first stage of their Pets Rock collection of nightwear and loungewear in over 500 stores across Italy and other foreign countries and online… more

Wow! Stuff have agreed a licence with Magic Light Pictures for their full catalogue of award-winning, highly prized brands including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Zog and The Snail and the Whale – all creations based on books by the celebrated author and illustrator duo, Julia Donaldson and … more

Polka Cosmetics, the Indonesian market leader in upbeat urban cosmetics specialised in online sales, launches a range of Chupa Chups cosmetics at the end of June. The collection is a trip back in time taking inspiration from the flower power look and psychedelic prints that were characteristic of the … more

Paula’s in Ibiza, a boutique that became synonymous in the 1970s as an international hub for the hippie lifestyle and its signature floral garments – provides the backdrop to a new partnership between luxury Spanish fashion house Loewe and Smiley to signify better times ahead … more

The first-ever Licensing Week Virtual, organised by the Global Licensing Group in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, took place June 15-19 bringing licensing industry professionals together from across the globe at a time when physical networking and deal-making was not … more

The Copyrights Group, the brand development agency for writers, artists and brand owners has appointed License Connection as its licensing agent in Benelux for Paddington Bear. The Paddington books were written by Michael Bond and the first volume: “A Bear Called Paddington” was published in … more

Mondo TV Iberoamérica and MB Producciones, the production company founded by Myriam Ballesteros, are to develop and co-produce two new animated series: Annie & Carola and Masked Cinderella. Mondo TV Iberoamérica Group, part of Mondo TV Group, one of the largest European … more

Rocket Licensing has been appointed as licensing agent in the UK and Eire for 80s TV sensation Bob Ross, on behalf of the US agent, Firefly Brand Management LLC. TV painter and personality Bob Ross was the face of popular The Joy of Painting TV show, which originally ran from 1983 to 1994, and … more

ViacomCBS Inc. today announced the latest feature film in the SpongeBob franchise, THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN, will debut digitally in the U.S via premium video on demand in early 2021 and then move exclusively to CBS All Access, ViacomCBS’ subscription video on demand and … more

Studio 100 Film presents the international trailer of “Maya the Bee – The Golden Orb” on its YouTube channel. The brand-new movie about the famous little bee Maya will be released into cinemas in 2020 and 2021. “Maya the Bee 3 – The Golden Orb” is produced by Studio 100 Media, in co-production … more

This summer Airheads fans will be able to cool off with Airheads® Snowcones. Big Easy Blends launches a new frozen treat: Airheads Snowcones, individual frozen slush pouches made with real cane sugar and with the playful tangy Airheads® flavors. The Airheads® Snowcones will be … more

The world’s most popular single toy (which boasts of a huge fan following in India as well), is celebrating 40 years since it became a global phenomenon. To enhance the festivities, it is inviting fans to participate in the world’s ‘most viewers for a Rubik’s Cube solving lesson live stream on YouTube’ on … more