The British Museum has announced the formal handover of a collection of pure gold and silver coins with a strong historical theme. But these aren’t quite the ancient artefacts that one might expect. The coins are the first range in a very successful partnership between the Museum and a leading precious metal … more

Independent licensing company Rocket Licensing has been appointed to manage licensing for the smash hit comedy series The Young Offenders on behalf of brand owner Rotator. The series follows the coming-of-age adventures of lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their … more

Mondo TV Iberoamerica, part of the Italian group Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced a major agency agreement with producers Azteka Films SRL. Azteka Films is an Argentinian company. Ist directors are CEO and Chairman Daniel Stigliano … more

Entertainment One today unveils plans to reach a global audience with ist Chinese New Year ‘Year of the Pig’ celebrations with two new episodes of Peppa Pig, which will be broadcast to viewers across multiple markets. The specials centre on Peppa and her friends and family celebrating … more

Disney Channel Russia has acquired “Arthur and the Minimoys” from Studio 100 Media | m4e and will launch the CGI-animated boysaction series in April. The series (26 x 24’) is based on the fantasy novels for children and the successful “Arthur” movie trilogy created and directed … more

Rocket Licensing, the local licensing agent in the UK for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has announced a major collaboration for spring 2019 between Eric Carle’s classic children’s character and the Eden Project, the massively popular Cornwall-based visitor destination showcasing the world’s most important … more

Influential retro retailer TruffleShuffle is set for a Care Bears-themed Valentine’s Day, with a capsule collection designed by key social media influencers. Care Bears is a pop-culture phenomenon that captures hearts and minds of kids and adults alike. Launched in 1982, the brand continues to … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced that the German children’s magazines market leader Blue Ocean Entertainment AG has acquired a license for the publication rights of a magazine inspired by Mondo’s hit TV series for young girls, Sissi, the … more

Santoro are pleased to announce the appointment of Euro Lizenzen as their Gorjuss licensing agent in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Euro Lizenzen has over 40 years of brand licensing experience and expertise in managing premium, classic brands, making them an ideal partner to represent Gorjuss … more

January 28th marked the official opening of the celebrations for the 15th anniversary of Winx Club, one of the world’s best-loved and magical brands for girls. The fairy property, born out of the creativity and talent of Founder and CEO Iginio Straffi, first debuted on the Italian TV screens on … more

Mondo TV Iberoamérica, a division of Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced the sale to the free-to-air broadcaster Disney Channel Spain of series one (60x45’) and two (60x45’) of its live-action drama comedy for teens and tweens, Heidi … more

Global agent White Space Entertainment (WSE) and sub-agent CPLG have brokered an assortment of licensed merchandise deals in Europe for the highly anticipated animated film franchise UglyDolls, from Robert Simonds’ global next-generation media company, STX Entertainment. New licensees signed … more

Sitting alongside hugely successful dramas Bodyguard and Killing Eve, Bing was revealed to be the ninth most popular programme requested on iPlayer across the year, with the most-watched episode, ‘Show’, having been requested over 3.1 million times. Bing, which launched on CBeebies in 2014, was the only … more

Ulli Stoef, CEO of Studio 100 Media AG and m4e AG, will be stepping down from his functions within m4e AG and the Studio 100 Group by end of June 2019 as the further integration of m4e AG and Studio 100 Media AG businesses continues. Ulli Stoef became CEO of Studio 100 Media in addition to his … more

Allowing families to spend quality time with their children through its trustworthy and fun programming content, Lala TV has signed a deal with Turkish company Fauna to add “Kukuli” to its lineup. The show will air in 4 different markets consisting of Slovakia, Czech Republic, Serbia and Poland … more

For more than 10 years the merry Native American boy has been accompanying us with his unlimited curiosity about the world and his great respect for nature and all creatures. Great Eagle, his totem and protector, has given him a special gift, one that every child dreams of: Yakari is able to … more

The RHS has announced the launch of new additions to their Gourmet Candy range including fudge and honeycomb bars, treacle toffees, salted caramel toffees, milk chocolate bunnies, hedgehogs and butterflies. The new lines added will be available at garden centres and farm shops, department … more

The Natural History Museum has partnered with design studio and independent stationery company Alison Hardcastle to produce a sophisticated new range of greeting cards that offers a fresh and contemporary interpretation of the Museum and ist contents. Called ‘Collection’, this range of 18 cards was … more

Published by Usborne and currently celebrating is 20th anniversary year, That’s not my… is the best-selling series of touchy-feely board books aimed at babies and pre-schoolers. Over 25 million copies have sold worldwide, with over 50 titles to collect. Each page features a different texture, such as … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing, which manages licensing for the Masha and the Bear brand in Italy and Switzerland, has announced the success of a major partnership between the nationwide Italian toy chain Toys Center and the enormously popular children’s characters Masha and the Bear, which … more