‘Grinch-mas’ has arrived at retailers across the UK with stores launching a variety of products, from iconic Christmas jumpers to face masks, based on the classic Dr. Seuss title, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! WildBrain CPLG, on behalf of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., a leading entertainment children’s … more

Working with the top calendar publishers, Anne Stokes Collection has had licensed calendars on the market, worldwide, for over 10 years. Pyramid International since 2010 edition, Athesia, Germany, since 2014 edition and Flame Tree Publishing since 2018. For the 2021 edition, calendars are … more

Licensed clothing specialist, Poetic Brands, has again partnered with ASOS, the destination fashion retailer for young adults, for a new collection of clothing and accessories featuring the much loved and globally recognised Smiley brand. The Reclaimed Vintage line includes strikingly designed sweatshirts, joggers … more

The Pokémon Company International is ramping up the excitement for Pokémon fans ahead of the eagerly awaited new video games, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, by announcing a unique tie-in featuring plush toys of characters featured in the games. For the first time ever, fans will be able to … more

Following the hugely successful BT21 London pop-up store in May, WildBrain CPLG has joined forces with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s industry leading merchandise and brand management company, for a second time to execute a pop-up store, featuring widely loved character IPs from global brands … more

It’s sold over 12,500 dolls in just six weeks since launch and the YouTube channel has had over 36 million views to date globally, with the UK being the second largest territory for channel views. Kindi Kids has been named a top toy for Christmas by Argos, and recently received Editor’s Choice and Silver … more

Following on from the success of the first Frida Kahlo licensed product launch earlier this year, House of Disaster are now introducing a second range for autumn. Neil Gauckwin, General manager of House of Disaster says: “We have been so pleased with the initial reaction to our Frida Kahlo licensed collection … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing, which manages the licensing programme for the fashion brand Premoli + Di Bella, has announced the imminent arrival at retail of the first range in a major agreement with Mirabello Carrara for a special Premoli + Di Bella Home Linen collection. A table collection is also on its way … more

Season 1 of Pirata & Capitano, the highly successful preschool show from studio Millimages, launched on Nick Jr on Nov 9th whilst season 1 continues on Milkshake! with new episodes airing for the remainder of the year. Season 2 launches in Q2 in 2020 on Milkshake! whilst Nick Jr will launch Season 2 later … more

Rocket Licensing has teamed up with Royal Caribbean International to commission a brand new, one-of-a-kind Beano comic strip to celebrate the $165m makeover of Allure of the Seas. The story sees the notorious mischief-maker Dennis, joined by side-kick Gnasher and family Minnie, toddler Bea … more

Winsing, a Top Three Chinese animation company for over 15 years, has announced the long-awaited arrival of GG Bond series 15. The new series – called GG Bond: Racing – has been broadcasting in China since 25 October on various TV stations, including AniworldTV and dedicated cartoon channels … more

With more than 2.5 billion gamers across the world, spending more than an estimated $152 billion on games in 2019, the video gaming market is growing at nearly 10% annually, creating enormous opportunities for brands and retailers to extend their products into a wide range of categories … more

Universal Brand Development, and licensing agent WildBrain CPLG, celebrate Felix the Cat’s 100th anniversary this month with a number of exciting product launches including a capsule footwear collection from Skechers. The Skechers x Felix the Cat footwear collection for women highlights the happy-go-lucky … more

Entertainment One is excited to announce that it has secured a multi-year agreement with Leolandia, Italy’s leading theme park destination for families, that will see the launch of the world’s first PJ Masks City theme park attraction in 2020. Construction on PJ Masks City is already underway and the … more

Studio 100 Film and Volgafilm have closed an agreement for the rights to the animated feature film “Vic the Viking – The Magic Sword”. Volgafilm has acquired the distribution rights as well as other audiovisual exploitation rights for home entertainment, pay TV, free TV and VOD including SVOD for Russia, Ukraine … more

Studio 100 Film and Kool Produktion today announced an impressive voice cast for the upcoming theatrical feature “Ella Bella Bingo”. Leading the voice cast are Summer Fontana as Ella Bella, Jack Fisher as Henry, Benjamin Plessala as Johnny, as well as Tress MacNeille, Richard Kind, Fred Tatasciore and … more

Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG., the new kids and family entertainment venture headed up by long-time television and movie industry experts Ulli Stoef and Jo Daris, has announced a major new distribution deal – for a clever, highly original and very entertaining animated series for kids that offers a … more

Walker Books, the world’s leading wholly independent publisher of English-language children’s books, along with its sister companies Candlewick Press in the US and Walker Books Australia, has announced a brand-new We’re Going on a Bear Hunt nature trail challenge at Forest Holidays locations, a provider … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, and licensing agent in Italy, Spain and Portugal for the phenomenally successful interactive plush toys Feisty Pets , has announced yet another award for the fast-growing property – this time for books targeted at the … more

Topps has announced the introduction of two new leagues to its best-selling sport trading card game series. Fans can now collect not only the best players from the UK clubs, but the best players from across Europe as the new format Match Attax hits shelves featuring players such as Ronaldo, Messi and … more