CPLG, Europe’s leading licensing agency, will once again be presenting an outstanding portfolio of entertainment properties at Brand Licensing Europe 2012. Activisions’ Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure has transcended the digital space to become one of the hottest new properties in the kids market. The ... more

Hard on the heels of its successful launch, Brand Extensions Russia JJP, the joint venture licensing company for the Russian market formed by JELC and PJB Brands, has been appointed to licence the PepsiCo brands Pepsi and 7UP in Russia and the CIS. Pepsi is one of the best-known and best-loved soft ... more

Brand Licensing Europe 2012, the Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, has announced its first Licensing Academy keynote speakers: Kevin Eastman, original co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Rich Magallanes, Senior Vice President, Animation, Current Series, Nickelodeon. Icons of the ... more

Since end of August more than 150 articles featuring Mickey – plates, mugs, bread boards, and countless other accessories and gift items – are available at Butlers’. For the first time, the company provided customers with the opportunity to pre-order items two weeks prior to the official market launch ... more

This week LIMA UK, part of the international trade association for the $180 billion licensing industry, unveiled a new exclusive offer to all members to help kick-start the autumn/winter trade fair season; beginning with Brand Licensing Europe 2012. LIMA has teamed-up with Clip Exhibition & Display, experts ... more

Space Enterprises will be presenting two major brands at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe show – smash-hit kids property The Hive and evergreen comedy classic Monty Python. The Hive is the hugely successful animation series produced by Monumental Productions, Lupus Films and DQ ... more

The Rocket Licensing team is back in its front row stand at BLE — and it’s bringing a portfolio that emphasises the strength of the Rocket offering. New brands, new deals and new announcements will greet visitors to stand F005, along with strong long-term performers and previews of future hits. The ... more

For the first time ever the ultimate fan experience will be hosted in Germany. From July 26 to July 28 the biggest party on this side of the galaxy will bring together Star Wars fans from all ages and from places all over the globe to the Star Wars Celebration Europe 2 in the Essen Convention Center. After 35 ... more

The specialist agency for brand extension secured the representation rights for the hot British-Irish newcomer boy band. Formed in 2010, they immediately went third place in the seventh series of the British version of The X Factor, the 5 youngsters can look back on two amazing years of success. Buoyed by ... more

CPLG will be showcasing some of the world’s highest profile sporting properties at BLE 2012 including England Rugby, Tour de France, the Marylebone Cricket Club and St Andrews Links. The England Rugby brand is set for an exciting few years as its already significant popularity builds in anticipation of the 2015 ... more

Bulldog Licensing will once again be showcasing a sizzling portfolio of top brands at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe event. Amongst these is Sindy – the world-famous British doll that first launched in 1963 and enchanted a generation of young girls – becoming the biggest selling toy in Britain by the ... more

ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is inviting attendees at this year’s Brand Licensing Expo to meet Cut the Rope®, Babar, Matt Hatter and Classic Thunderbirds on stand D040. On its amazing new stand, ITVSGE is highlighting this exciting line-up of properties that are making an impact in multiple ... more

There are now just over two weeks left until the closing date for Brand Licensing Europe’s License This! competition. Launched in 2010 to great acclaim, the challenge offers brand new creative concepts the opportunity to break into the global licensing industry. It is open to any new artwork, brand ... more

What do The Beatles, Horrid Henry, Moomin, Tetris and Fifty Shades of Grey have in common? Every one of them has caused a sensation — whether in the world of music, children’s entertainment, publishing, online gaming or adult romance. Every one of these brands, new or classic, is massively ... more

Leading animal welfare charity the RSPCA (within JELC stand E010) is celebrating its second year as an exhibitor at BLE — and it has a lot to celebrate! The year since BLE 2011 has seen the biggest licensing programme in RSPCA history gain traction in the market supported by a comprehensive ... more

If you are a retailer, licensee or sales promotion professional looking for the latest brands, characters & images available for license will find them at BLE 2012 ... more

Beeline™ Interactive, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of video games, has today announced that their popular freemium game, "Snoopy's Street Fair," has reached more than five million unique downloads on iOS. The game, which was developed by Beeline™ Interactive's London-based ... more

Hit children’s brand Hari’s World will once again be making an appearance at the Brand Licensing Europe show, when it returns to London Olympia in October. Hari’s World is attracting considerable attention as an innovative property that combines fun and excitement with subtle safety messages. A Hari’s World ... more

Is it Christmas already?! The same time every year, the holiday is just around the corner – and yet it comes always as a sudden surprise. Here BRANDORA provides a brief overview of interesting developments on the German licensing market. - Dreamlike tree ornaments made of glass: Just in time for the ... more

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is working with Build-A-Bear Workshop® to bring the super cute French bulldog Rebecca Bonbon to stores throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Build-A-Bear Workshop make-your-own Rebecca Bonbon® is now available in stores and online at ... more