Rocket Licensing, the local licensing agent in the UK for Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has announced the launch of a new babywear range as part of what is set to be a strong licensing campaign in Sainsbury’s for 2018. Licensee Paul Dennicci Ltd, a leading name in quality textile design and … more

Ink Media has signed a deal that will see season 3 of Masha and the Bear – the hit 3D family animation from Animaccord – screen across Germany on KIKA. The brand new season will debut on KIKA – a national, free-to-air children’s channel - on June 18th at a kids prime-time slot of 6.00pm and then … more

Sixty years after its launch, the Chupa Chups® brand is going stronger than ever! Apart from being the world’s most popular lollipop, the brand with the iconic logo designed by Salvador Dalí has become a pop fashion style in its own right. Chupa Chups®’ fun designs are a regular on the shelves of … more

The Voice, still on top! TF1's flagship show had been a roaring hit with a seventh season full of surprises. Uniting several millions of French viewers every Saturday in front of their screens, the success of the first European "Talent show" had not faded, just like the power of … more

The National Gallery, London is the fourth most visited museum in the world with a staggering 6 million + visitors each year, over 60% of whom are from overseas, and has strong awareness and appeal both in the UK and Internationally. The collection houses some of the world’s most … more

Licensed apparel specialist Poetic Brands will develop an apparel range for distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland based on the award-winning, blockbuster Call of Duty brand, one of the most iconic entertainment properties in the world. The highly-acclaimed, blockbuster Call of Duty franchise is … more

Bulldog Licensing has inked three brand new licensing agreements for ZAG HEROEZ Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. The hit comedy-action animated series is a ratings sensation, with a huge global following. The show centres on Marinette and Adrien - who have been given the ability to … more

Brand extension and strategy agency Licensing Link Europe has been appointed to manage UK licensing on behalf of brand owner Millimages for Pirata & Capitano, a preschool animation about two friends searching the seas for treasure that launches on Channel 5’s popular preschool … more

The Natural History Museum has announced that its official children’s apparel licensee, Fashion UK, an industry leader in licensed apparel, has produced a range of childrenswear, exclusively for M&Co, using the artwork inspired by the Museum’s recently launched style guide. The childrenswear … more

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Saban Properties LLC today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for Hasbro to purchase Saban’s Power Rangers and several other entertainment brands, including My Pet Monster, Popples, … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, is again looking forward to inviting customers, partners and visitors to its stand (C204) at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo (22-24 May). A fast-growing and diverse portfolio of properties promises something for a variety of … more

Publishing giant Hachette is to be the global master publisher for French language books based on the hotly-anticipated new kids show Zafari, INK Group have announced. Zafari is an inspiring story that tells the tale of a unique baby elephant, Zoomba, who is mysteriously born with the stripes of … more

Less than three months after the launch of new collectible brand Pikmi Pops, Bulldog Licensing has announced it is the No.1 new brand in the UK toys market based on March NPD! Pikmi Pops is a range of sweet-scented miniature plushies that come with surprises, packaged inside an iconic lollipop vessel! … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced a three-year deal that will bring the first two series of the new children’s 3D CGI animated action-adventure show Robot Trains to the Middle East. Season one will show daily from May in Arabic on … more

Hasbro, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter 2018. Net revenues for the first quarter 2018 decreased 16% to $716.3 million versus $849.7 million in 2017. The decrease in revenues is the result of the liquidation of Toys“R”Us in the U.S. and U.K., along with uncertainty in its other … more

Independent licensing company Rocket Licensing has been appointed by US based licensor CCA and B, LLC, to develop and manage the UK and Eire licensing for The Elf on the Shelf®, the brand based on the enormously popular illustrated children's book and Scout Elf box set — The Elf on … more

Sixty years after its creation, Chupa Chups® is proud to be a part of UNIQLO’s The Brands Masterpiece collection, a collaboration that celebrates internationally familiar brands that are the greatest in their category of music, food, electronics and home, incorporating their renowned … more

Rights & Brands will further develop partnerships for the brand and expand its portfolio of licensees.Bulls Licensing has been commissioned to manage the operational business for Rights & Brands. Lekis AB is a production company, founded in 2014 by Niklas Malmqvist and Vanja Wikström, that creates … more

A new clothing range featuring one of the world’s most beloved brands – Mr Men and Little Miss – will soon hit UK shelves, thanks to licensed apparel specialist Poetic Brands. Mr Men and Little Miss has enchanted generations of children across the world since Roger Hargreaves wrote the first set of … more

Bulldog Licensing, one of the UK’s leading licensing agencies, has been appointed by brand owner Moose Toys to licence Pikmi Pops. Moose, the inventor of global phenomenon Shopkins, recently launched the super cute plush, collectible toys and in only a few short months they have shot up the … more