UK beauty brand, Peaches & Cream have struck a deal with Metro Goldwyn Mayer, a leading entertainment company focused on the production of premium film and television content across platforms, on a new Pink Panther-inspired eyeshadow pigment. The deal was brokered by WildBrain CPLG … more

The Elf on the Shelf phenomenon continues to go from strength to strength, as impressive 2019 sales-to-date show an uplift of an enormous 63 per cent year on year for The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition box set. Already a Christmas tradition in homes across the world, the brand has enjoyed… more

Licensing Link Europe has announced a campaign, instigated by Louis Kennedy, for the IFLScience brand, with SHO, to launch two limited edition designs of their stainless steel reusable bottles. Ten per cent of the sales of the new SHO lines will be donated to One Tree Planted – a 501(c)(3) environmental … more

An extensive Peanuts fashion collection has debuted at Riva stores in the Middle East, in a deal brokered by WildBrain CPLG on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide. The 50+ piece collection which spans kids and ladieswear, sees Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang feature across daywear … more

Keyframe Studios, a creative full-service London-based animation studio for 2D and 3D character animation, has announced that it is working with Beyond Distribution on the sale and distribution of the recently launched 20 x 2” preschool animation Zeze Zebra. Keyframe has already secured a number of … more

London-based baby and kidswear brand Cribstar, has launched two gender neutral Peanuts babywear ranges – Space and Superhero – in a collaboration brokered by WildBrain CPLG UK, on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide. The Space collection was inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon … more

Following the announcement earlier this year of the award of a licence to Hotter, the UK’s biggest shoemaker, for a selection of comfortable and stylish women’s shoes and sandals, the Royal Horticultural Society has now revealed the contents of the first Hotter-RHS collection, which will be available in … more

Companies wishing to pit their brand licensed merchandise, IP management and retail execution against the crème de la crème of the ever evolving brand and lifestyle licensing industry, are invited to submit entries and nominations here - www.brandlicensingawards.com/how-to-enter.html by Friday February 28th … more

Aurora World – a leading character and content company with a vast global reach in the plush market – has been awarded a pan-European plush toy license for BT21, a series of characters loved by millennials worldwide derived from global character brand LINE FRIENDS. The agreement was brokered by … more

Rocket Licensing has been appointed as the worldwide licensing agency for Fuzzballs, a cute pop culture brand which began life in 2013 as a Tumblr web comic. The funny, adorable characters, including Fuzz Cat Whisky, Fuzz Bunny Ollie, Fuzz Tiger Timmy and their friends go on the hunt for yummy treats … more

Entertainment One is proud to announce a new multi-territory partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see PJ Masks making waves in Sea Life aquariums internationally. Set to launch from February 2020, this exciting new partnership will expand the universal appeal of eOne’s hit preschool … more

Studio 100 Group is gearing up for a massive 2020 with the opening of Flying Bark Productions’ brand-new Los Angeles (LA) studio and a further expansion of its Sydney-based premises which will cater to a 400-crew capacity. Flying Bark has appointed Ian Graham as its Chief Creative Director for the … more

British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has launched a Peanuts capsule collection in a collaboration brokered by WildBrain CPLG UK on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide. The Peanuts range is a cross-category capsule across bags, accessories, homeware, ladies and children’s apparel. Snoopy and friends … more

Winsing has been listed in the Top 50 Guangzhou Cultural Enterprises, a list that reflects the strength of the cultural industry in this major industrial hub, where it is one of the fastest-growing and strongest-performing sectors. The list was jointly compiled by Southern Daily, the region’s major daily … more

Thalia, the market leader in retail bookstores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has launched a Christmas gift collection based on Dr. Seuss’s popular title How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in a deal brokered by WildBrain CPLG, on behalf of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., a leading children’s … more

The Vanke Shopping Mall, one of the most popular malls in Shanghai, has chosen Chupa Chups to create the sweetest Christmas event ever in China in 2019! Vanke Mall has created a jawdropping installation to celebrate the origins and the heart of the Chupa Chups brand, by creating an amazing … more

The Frida Kahlo licensing program continues to grow and outside of the classic licensed products, now includes items such as Christmas baubles, jewelry, a Barbie Doll, hand embroidered denim jackets, flower pots, wine and even a rose. The latest is the licensed tapestry bags and accessories collection … more

Winsing, a leading Chinese animation company for over 15 years, is planning to preview a number of toys inspired by its hit children’s animated shows on stand B-07-1 in hall 11.0.at Spielwarenmesse 2020, taking place from 29 January – 2 February at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. The new toys are inspired … more

Coming to Malaysia and Brunei from November is the massively popular superpowered piglet GG Bond in Season 14: Dodgeball Legend, along with a GG Bond spin-off, Dino Diary, and the latest film GG Bond: Loli Pop in Fantasy. Crazy Candies Seasons 5 and 6 will also arrive in Malaysia and Brunei from … more

Bulldog Licensing has announced the appointment of Ellie Monro-Smith as Licensing Approvals Coordinator. In her new role, Ellie will work across Bulldog’s targeted portfolio of industry-leading brands including EA, Match Attax, Sesame Street, Care Bears, Miraculous and Kindi Kids. Ellie will be providing … more