iflix will offer four of Rainbow’s biggest properties – Winx Club, Mia and me, PopPixie and Huntik – to its rapidly growing subscriber base across Malaysia and the Philippines, along with Thailand and Indonesia following the country launches later this year. Winx Club is the smash-hit that follows a group of … more

Winx Club – the magical Rainbow brand that is a smash-hit around the world - is set to return to U.S. screens with brand-new episodes beginning August 3 on the Nick Jr. channel! Winx Club follows the adventures of a group of young fairies, and combines action and adventure with comedy. … more

Hong Kong’s licensing market began to take shape in the early 1990s. Despite a relatively short history of development, Hong Kong has grown into a highly developed licensing market in Asia. Similar to the global and regional pattern, characters and entertainment properties from the US and Japan are … more

Jasco Handicrafts Pvt. Ltd. (Dimpy Soft Toys) to produce a line of baby Pillows & cushions of the company anchor’s property, Purple Turtle, (www.purpleturtle.com). Mr. Manish Rajoria, Director, Aadarsh Pvt Ltd., said “The Purple Turtle is gender neutral properties that stimulate a child’s mind … more

BLE has teamed up with The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) to present a new series of panel discussions in the Licensing Academy this year. It is the first time SPLiCE has brought its insights to BLE, and the first time some of its members have been represented at … more

From the exhibition to the LIMA Dinner Party with the ceremony of the LIMA Awards: The International Licensing Industry Merchandiser’s Association LIMA presents its important licensing fair 2015 in Germany. The annual event organized by the LIMA Representation in Munich is known for the steadily … more

Toy State, a toy industry leader and innovator, has recently agreed to terms on a global licensing deal with entertainment giant, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, to produce licensed products featuring the DC Super Friends brand … more

"Die Maus – Reise durch Deutschland" starts – how could it be otherwise – on a large map of Germany, the game board, in Berlin. The journey from the Baltic Sea to Lake Constance is determined by 54 Travel Cards. Players draw a card from the pile and visit various federal states. When one of the players for … more

Kelvyn Gardner, Managing Director, LIMA UK, will chair the panel. He is joined by Charlie Donaldson, Joint Managing Director, Rocket Licensing, Tom Gunn, International Brand Director EMEA at MTV Networks and Wendy Munt, consultant, Be Inspired Consulting … more

Approaching 5,000 licensed products were entered into the Product Awards this year. The Judging Panel comprised of almost 100 top retail buyers, including those from Sainsbury’s, Argos, Primark, Claires, Toys R Us, Tesco, Mothercare, Poundland, Boots, The Entertainer, Forbidden Planet, Lakeland, Asda, Mothercare, Matalan, BHS, Paperchase, Paulton’s Park, Blue Inc, Oliver Bonas, River Island, Lloyds Pharmacy and Rymans more

PR Solution, Southeast's leading interactive communications group celebrated its 9th Foundation Day here today. A special function was organized, which was followed by an award ceremony for excellence. The office was beautifully decorated with an aqua based theme. Officials from the corporate houses … more

More than 1,200 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions are parading their products and services at the 22nd HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer. Opening today and continuing through 9 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the fair is organised by … more

Cartamundi, one of the world’s market leaders in playing cards and card games, has announced the imminent arrival of its new Star Wars range. Aimed at an age group from four upwards, the new cards bring the magic and excitement of the films and their characters to card-playing children and … more

The Chinese mainland’s growing ageing population is more free-spending and more tech savvy than is generally perceived, according to a focus group study published today by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) Research team. To highlight business trends and opportunities related to … more

Leomil and Sanrio have announced an expansion of their partnership in Colombia and Central America. The two renowned companies have a long lasting partnership for Hello Kitty in Europe, Russia, the Middle East and now also in the Southern hemisphere. Leomil has been investing a great deal in … more

In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique philanthropic initiative in partnership with Omaze. The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast's personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised … more

A record number of more than 580 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions are set to take part in the 26th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair from 15-21 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), together … more

“In Style Hong Kong,” a large-scale promotion on Hong Kong, will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 20 September, 2015. The promotion will showcase a range of Hong Kong offerings for Indonesian businesses, traders and consumers. Riding on successful Hong Kong product expos mounted … more

From Janet Jackson and Puff Daddy & The Family to Smokey Robinson and Kendrick Lamar, it was a night full of electrifying performances, heartfelt speeches and unforgettable moments at the 15th annual "BET Awards" hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross , which aired live from the … more

Munich based international sales company, Studio 100 Film, announces its recent deal for CGI animated movie, Maya the Bee, with London based pan-European entertainment company, Primal Screen. The deal includes all rights for the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark … more