Visitors to stand B085 at BLE 2011 can share in a little Moomin magic. They won’t be alone. The past year has seen the brand’s already strong presence in the market further boosted in such areas as plush, greetings cards and fashion accessories. There has also been a strong promotional push, both online and ... more

After debuting at BLE 2010, hit children’s brand Hari’s World will once again be making an appearance at Brand Licensing Europe. Hari’s World is an exciting and imaginative property that features Hari the Elephant and a cast of other loveable characters. A Hari’s World book series is available and the ... more

Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensed goods, is set to return to Brand Licensing Europe after making a hugely successful debut at BLE 2010. Based in Istanbul, Hakan Canta has been producing quality merchandise since 1955 across sectors including back to school (BTS), fashion, travel and ... more

Be it art, model making or custom-made car paint jobs - airbrush technology has long been opening up new fascinating possibilities. However, not only adults are interested in this topic; many kids of today also appreciate airbrush works: cool design skateboards, slogans on t-shirts and creative wall paintings … more

SEGA® Europe has hired Isabel Neal-Hooke to join their London based licensing team as Licensing Coordinator. Neal-Hooke will be reporting to Sissel Henno, the Head of Brand Licensing (Europe), and will be assisting in the day-to-day running of SEGA’s licensing programme across Europe. Neal-Hooke ... more

Among the hit brands being presented is Yu-Gi-Oh! - the global phenomenon that boasts millions of fans across the world and has inspired several hit TV shows and a series of best-selling trading card games. Currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, the franchise is more popular than ever, with the lates ... more

Toei Animation, in partnership with Brazilian licensee, CD and DVD Factory Distribudora Ltda, has finalized a distribution deal for Sailor Moon S with major Brazilian retailer, LIVRARIA CULTURA, it was announced today by Eduardo Lucio, Senior Sales Manager for Toei Animation. LIVRARIA CULTURA ... more

HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers and rights owners, and Haynes announce the launch of the Bob the Builder Owners’ Workshop Manual which is available to buy in stores from today, 1 September. Bob the Builder fans can now find out just ... more

As the date draws near for the roll out of Turner Broadcasting’s preschool brand Cartoonito across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on 5th September, the broadcaster has announced its first major pan-EMEA commission for the channel. Turner Broadcasting has commissioned 52 x 12’ episodes of brand ... more

Brand Licensing Europe 2011, the Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, is pleased to announce the subject of The Big Interview in the 2011 Licensing Academy - Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing and global head of licensing for the Star Wars brand. One of the most successful licensed ... more

One of the first manga and anime series to make it really big also in international markets, Dragon Ball (as well as the subsequent TV series Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Z) still continues to enjoy high popularity. Further sales of the anime series into Russia and Central and Eastern Europe have now ... more

The Bamforth seaside postcard collection has scored yet another big success in the licensed gift market. Paladone, one of the leading gift development companies in the UK, is planning to produce a major new selection of Bamforth-branded gift products, encompassing giftware, kitchen textiles, novelty ... more

This weekend, 2500 Bob the Builder fans descended on London’s O2 Live Quarter to attend ‘Bob’s Big Build’, an interactive event of all things Bob. The event reached full capacity and was hugely oversubscribed with nearly 16,000 people previously registering in a ballot for free tickets. Arriving at the O2's ... more

CopCorp Licensing President Carole Postal today announced the signing of Berkshire Fashions, Inc. (www.berkshireinc.com) as the newest U.S. licensee for Zoodorable™, the new property from pop artist / illustrator Han L. Lee, creator of the well-known Bobby Jack™ brand. Berkshire Fashions ... more

Breakthrough Entertainment’s digital media division has launched the online game Crash Canyon Quest on TELETOON at Night, in advance of the September debut of the Crash Canyon animated series. Crash Canyon Quest is an online social game where players create a unique character and join the ... more

It has been announced that products and books based on the hit children’s brand Hari’s World are now listed at ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo – two of the biggest animal attractions in the UK. Hari’s World is an exciting and imaginative series of books following the adventures of Hari the Elephant ... more

The NICI GmbH is not only in Europe one of the leading plush and gift producers. In Asia, too, the NICI GmbH is very successful with its own subsidiary and with own NICI Shops. In the future high quality licensing products like stationery, puzzles and party goods and an wide range of ... more

Some of the world’s biggest music and publishing stars will be joining the best big city on Earth and one of the great names in romance on a very busy stand B085 at BLE 2011. That’s where Caroline Mickler Ltd, the award-winning boutique agency which specialises in creating and implementing licensing ... more

Today, 2500 Bob the Builder fans descended on London’s O2 Live Quarter to attend ‘Bob’s Big Build’, an interactive event of all things Bob. The event reached full capacity and was hugely oversubscribed with nearly 16,000 people previously registering in a ballot for free tickets. Arriving at the O2's Live ... more

Turner CN Enterprises (TCNE), EMEA licensing and merchandise division of Turner Broadcasting responsible for consumer products, events, DVD, mobile, digital sales and brand licensing, confirmed their participation at the fourth edition of the Dubai International Character and Licensing Fair 2011 ... more