The entire entry and nomination process for the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards will be via online submission. This has now gone live with all forms accessed from the dedicated website (www.brandlicensingawards.co.uk). The deadline for entering is 3 February 2016, following which a validation … more

A joint agreement between Warner Bros., Animaccord and Ink Global will see hit TV animation Masha and the Bear make its big screen debut across Italy this Christmas. The theatrical release will run from December 23rd to January 10th, screened in selected cinemas across the country distributed by … more

The brand new CGI-animated series “Wissper” (52 x 7’) is heading to TV screens in Latin American thanks to a deal that the German brand management and media company m4e AG and Discovery Networks Latin America/U.S. Hispanic (DLA/USH) just signed. The contract grants the broadcaster the … more

With “Amusement Park” and “Fin” Paramount Pictures want to launch even two blockbuster movies onto the silver screen in 2017. Humour, creativity, and great plots offer smart entertainment topped off by high-quality animation art. For “Amusement Park” Bob Bacon came on board as Head of Production, … more

The LIMA Awards 2015 in Germany were awarded at the end of a very impressive "Licensing Market Munich" and as the climax of the wonderful dinner party with nearly 500 guests at the leading "Hotel Bayerischer Hof" in Munich … more

Jolly Lynn wears a white dress decorated with cherry blossoms – matching the blossom behind her ear. Lynn the sheep is available as soft toy in 20, 25, 35, 50, 80, and 120 centimetres; in a lying position she is 30 cm large. Her friend, the butterfly, is available in 15, 25, and 35 centimetres. Jolly Lynn and the … more

41 Entertainment (“41E”) and Arad Animation (“Arad”) announced today that they have granted a license to New York City based C-Life Group (“C-Life”) for the United States for Tee shirts, Fashion Tops and Bottoms, Fleece, and Swimwear for men, juniors, boys, girls and toddlers on their KONG property … more

MIA, Spacetoon’s first-ever co-production, arrives on kids’ TV - Toy line developed for animated pre-school tale that builds on success of award-winning children’s educational software. Spacetoon, the free-to-air kids' channel that broadcasts in Arabic to 22 countries and more than 130 million … more

The Pokémon Company International announced today it has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop, the interactive destination where guests can create personalised furry friends, to release an exclusive stuffed Pikachu in early 2016. For the first time, fans will be able to engage with this iconic … more

Today Animaccord Animation Studio, the founders of the second most popular kids’ content on YouTube - Masha and the Bear, announced the premiere of special Halloween episode of Masha’s Spooky Stories - Terrifying true story about Monsters. The new episode will be available this Friday on the official … more

On November 2nd the new website www.aldilino.de, owned by the business group ALDI SÜD, will launch. Shortly after, on November 9th, the loyalty campaign ‘Tom and Jerry Crazy Christmas fun’, presented within the framework of the ALDIlino brand, will start in about … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing has announced the success at retail of two recent licences in the Italian market for the runaway preschool animation hit Masha and the Bear. Both have a strong outdoor focus and both enjoyed a strong response in the recent summer holiday season: Mondo, with ist line of … more

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter 2015. Net sales for the quarter ending September 30, 2015 were $337.0 million, compared to $349.4 million reported in the comparable period in 2014. Reported net income for the third quarter was $45.8 million, or … more

The Walt Disney Company and The Leomil Group have expanded their co-operation into Latin America. Leomil Group has been a long time partner with Disney in major territories worldwide such as EMEA, Russia and Asia. The footwear giant has already started their sales in Colombia and Suriname for … more

After it became quiet around the famous cult mouse in the last few years, now fans of the Diddl mouse may rejoice. In close cooperation with ist creator Thomas Goletz and KIDDINX Media GmbH, the postcards app MyPostcard has published a new collection of Diddl greeting cards … more

This year Perfetti van Melle has showcased its brands Mentos®, Chupa Chups®, Airheads® and Frisk® in full grandeur at Brand Licensing Europe 2015. The brands offer a major opportunity to take fun and taste both to lifestyle oriented products as to food and beverage novelties … more

Regal Academy is a sparkling new series featuring an irresistible mixture of comedy, music and innovative animation techniques. This fresh and funny new show takes the familiar world of fairy tales and turns it on its head through the adventures of Rose Cinderella, a normal girl who suddenly … more

Hasbro, Inc. arrives at Brand Licensing Europe 2015 to spotlight its range of beloved global franchise brands, including Transformers , My little Pony, Monopoly, Littlest Pet Shop, NERF, Play-Doh, Magic: The Gathering and Jem and the Holograms. Named a top 10 Global Licensor by License! Global … more

The promotion and marketing drive for Regal Academy is now well under way. Rainbow has teamed up with leading luxury shoe brand Loriblu, using the firm’s designer heels to promote Regal Academy at various events. At MipJunior, a specially designed pair of Loriblu heels was created for the occasion, while … more

In one of the most successful franchises of all time, cars, planes and helicopters converted into robot action heroes in the blink of an eye. Hasbro’s Transformers brand is one of the world's strongest licences for fans of all ages. Since the property launched in 1984, The Transformers universe has … more