UBM’s Global Licensing Group, organizers of Licensing Expo Japan and Licensing Expo, Las Vegas, reported initial results of its first edition in Tokyo. Licensing Expo Japan brought 400 international and Japanese brands along with 13,200 licensees and retailers to Tokyo Big Sight for three days of networking and … more

Yet another broadcaster has signed up for Masha and the Bear – the hit 3D family animation from Animaccord. Clan TV, Spain’s leading animation channel, will now screen seasons 1 and 2 of the show. This adds to the show’s massive TV presence, which spans nearly every country in the world. Other deals… more

The German brand essence (Cosnova Beauty) has teamed up with the most famous lollipop in the world, Chupa Chups®, to create a real lollipop frenzy with the trend edition “I want candy”. The collaboration offers super-cute beauty pieces that have the irresistible fragrance of the bestselling… more

The Ingmar Bergman Foundation has named the Swedish agency Bulls Licensing as the global licensing agent for Ingmar Bergman. This is ahead of his 100th year jubilee, which will be celebrated worldwide in 2018. The focus of this licensing collaboration is to remind people of… more

Maurizio Distefano the evolution of Licensing (MDL) and Biplano Licensing, two of the most important licensing companies in Europe, have announced the creation of a strategic alliance. Called BMD Licensing Partners, this joint initiative will bring together the experience and skills of two major players in … more

Studio 100 Film presents a new movie at this year’s Marché du Film: “100% Wolf” tells the story of Freddy Lupin, heir to a family of noble werewolves and desperate to become a werewolf himself! But on his 13th birthday, Freddy’s first transwolfation doesn’t quite go to plan when he turns into a… more

Kukuxumusu and Lizenzwerft have signed an agreement by which the German company will be the brand’s licensing agency for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The aim is to expand the brand’s trademark designs into these countries, in which Kukuxumusu already has a solid base of followers and… more

Just in time for the Marché du Film Studio 100 Film presents a brand-new teaser trailer for the forthcoming movie “Maya the Bee – The Honey Games”. Audiences will meet the two scatter-brained army ants Arnie and Barney again – and they promise lots of fresh and funny adventures with the famous bee… more

Mondo TV Iberoamerica, part of the Italian group Mondo TV, announces the signing of an agency agreement with Surge Licensing, Inc. which is appointed as the representative for licensing and merchandising rights of the brand-new live-action teen series Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa for the territories of the… more

LIMA has named the licensing industry’s Rising Stars Award winners for 2017. The accomplished group of 13 young professionals, who are already making their mark in the licensing world, will be recognized at LIMA’s 2017 International Licensing Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 23, at the Mandalay Bay … more

But the main event this year will be a licensing summit for Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, Mondo’s first live action show, produced by Mondo TV Iberoamerica along with Alianzas Producciones. Attendees at the summit, which takes place from 2pm on May 22nd in the Jasmine E Room at the Mandalay Bay… more

Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends is a live-action dramedy that follows the adventures of Maggie and Bianca – two very different girls who meet at the prestigious Milan Fashion Academy. They discover each other and a host of new friends from across the world, as well as hidden secrets that change… more

Shopkins is the #1 fastest growing girls toy brand globally, featuring snack-sized collectable store items, each with little faces and unique creative names. The statistics surrounding this Moose Toys brand are staggering – UK revenue hit $125million in 2016 alone and the property is the biggest girls’ brand in … more

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, the two companies will be able to serve their partners in the very best way possible through focus on their core products while being able to offer concept solutions through combined efforts and communications. “The opportunities in the retail environment for both … more

FremantleMedia will be heading to Licensing Expo 2017 with a robust product program based on the hit television series, Baywatch. From the beaches of Malibu to retailers across the country, fans of the Baywatch brand can look forward to additional items launching throughout the year… more

As Rubik’s continues its cross category brand extension being operated by The Smiley Company, the pop culture icon is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading back to school licensing partner Lannoo. With demand for the Rubik’s Cube throughout the world reaching record … more

Broad Street Licensing Group, exclusive agent for the Tony Roma Restaurant brand has brokered a deal with Ruprecht Company for an extensive line of sous vide meats including ribs and BBQ. This new agreement makes it possible for rib and BBQ fanatics to enjoy Tony Roma’s restaurant quality ribs and … more

Entertainment One (eOne)’s popular preschool property, PJ Masks, expands its global footprint with merchandise launches poised across the Asia Pacific and Latin American regions, in addition to new licensees in the UK and Australia. A raft of new agent appointments for PJ Masks will see merchandise launch … more

Building on its mission to bring the best Pokémon experiences to fans around the world, The Pokémon Company International announced the appointment of Wicked Cool Toys as master toy licensee for the globally popular Pokémon brand, starting in July 2018. Wicked Cool Toys will have the rights to… more

Team Entertainment has signed for the kids’ brand “Coconut The Little Dragon“. The expert in managing international brands like “Calimero”, “Grisù”, “Spike Team” or “Pac‐Man” , will represent the 1st and 2nd season of the TV-series as well as the licensing programme of the orange dragon exclusively … more