As the awards season enters into full flow for 2017, The Smiley Company are delighted to announce and honor their partners who have made an outstanding contribution over the last 12 months to the licensing industry. Held annually, the awards celebrate the best performing, most innovative and … more

Teddy fur hoodies, classic shirting and festive jumpers have been given a Hello Kitty makeover just in time for Christmas, alongside super cute phone cases, socks, best friend’s jewellery, pyjamas, bags and hosiery. As if that wasn’t enough, ASOS and Sanrio also created an exclusive, dabbing Hello Kitty … more

Studio 100 Film announced today that French TF1 Studio, TF1 GROUP’s movie label, has acquired three upcoming feature films of its portfolio: “Maya the Bee – The Honey Games”, which will be completed beginning of this December and is planned to hit cinemas in 2018, as well as the third feature film … more

Barcelona based Art Ask Agency, hot on the heels of Brand Licensing Europe, have penned deals for Frida Kahlo, Jimmy the Bull and Brandalised with gift and accessories manufacturer Groovy UK. The deal targets young and not so young consumers of today with products complimenting current trends … more

Nickelodeon is home to a multitude of new and exciting brands that appeal to millions of children right across the UK. Our eight branded channels touch millions of households every single day. But Nickelodeon is so much more than our TV channels. We give UK families great content wherever they … more

Independent licensing company Rocket Licensing has been appointed by rights management company SUNRIGHTS INC. to manage UK licensing for BEYBLADE BURST, the third generation of the enormously successful boys’ action franchise. The television show, targeted at 6-12 year old boys, first … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing (MD Licensing), which manages licensing for emoji® – the iconic brand in Italy, has announced the award of a licence to Grandi Salumifici Italiani, the leading name in the Italian market for deli meats and fresh ready meals, and a top international player in the quality deli … more

Specialist influencer and social talent management agency, Viral Talent, has worked with YouTuber Emily Tube to announce the new Disney brand available at JAKKS US. The video has had 3 million views in two weeks. Emily Tube has 3.9 million subscribers on her YouTube channels, which is ranked 3rd on … more

Santoro is delighted to announce the appointment of entertainment front runner Rainbow SRL as its licensing representative for Italy, France & Turkey. Ranked #11 amongst global licensors, Rainbow will be adding Santoro’s renowned Gorjusscollection to an impressive brand … more

Ink Global has revealed that Season 3 of Masha and the Bear – the hit 3D family animation from Animaccord - will debut on France 5 this November. This adds to the show’s massive global presence. The infectiously funny tales of an adventurous little girl and her best friend, the Bear, are now … more

Ink Global has revealed that Season 3 of Masha and the Bear – the hit 3D family animation from Animaccord - will debut on France 5 this November. This adds to the show’s massive global presence. The infectiously funny tales of an adventurous little girl and her best friend, the Bear, are now broadcast in … more

Online hit Booba is a perfect example: a cute, inquisitive character who explores the world with joy and wonder. Produced by 3D Sparrow animation studio, Booba’s adventures show a strange but friendly creature whose boundless energy and enthusiasm, awkward movements and strong desire … more

Spanish brand Ioguis was voted the ninth winner of the annual License This! competition, held this afternoon at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) 2017. Held in front a panel of esteemed judges, this year’s final was a straight head to head battle between British art and design studio Deckled Edge and Spanish … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing, which manages licensing for the Masha and the Bear brand in Italy and Switzerland on behalf of the Ink Group, has hailed the success in Italy of Masha Spooky Stories, the latest spin-off from the fantastically popular Masha and the Bear animated series … more

Content powerhouse Rainbow has announced details of a new deal with Original Marines - a leading company in children's clothing for over thirty years - that will see the launch of apparel collections featuring Regal Academy and Winx Club. Winx Club is the global phenomenon that, thanks to a … more

Kids all over Italy are getting ready for the return to the stage of one of the most successful properties in the Italian preschool market. Maurizio Distefano Licensing, which manages licensing for the global hit brand Masha and the Bear in Italy, has announced the imminent arrival of a new live touring show … more

Family entertainment specialist Rainbow has announced a new collaboration with Santoro. Rainbow – ranked at #11 in the list of global licensors – will add to its impressive brand portfolio by acting as licensing representative for Santoro’s renowned Gorjuss collection across Italy, France and Turkey … more

Called BMD Licensing Partners, this joint initiative brings together the experience and skills of two major players in the Southern European market, with a physical presence in multiple territories across the region. Maurizio Distefano Licensing is headquartered in Italy, and Biplano Licensing is … more

On Sunday night, Cannes hosted what was a highlight of the MIP Junior – a cocktail party to celebrate the launch of “44 Cats”, the brand new pre-school animation project by Rainbow. “44 Cats” is the first Rainbow production jointly developed with Bardel Entertainment, the Canadian animation studios … more

“Drop Dead Weird” (26 x 24’), created by Sally Browning and Dean Cropp, is an hilarious comedy series, targeting kids 6-12 years and a second season (26 x 24’) is already in development for 2019. The series is an Australian/Irish co-production by Ambience Entertainment, Air Pig Productions and Telegael … more