CopCorp Licensing President Carole Postal today announced the two newest Mexican licensees for Jim Benton’s It’s Happy Bunny™, the cute little bunny with the BIG attitude. Dash Toys (www.dashtoys.com) has been granted the rights to produce a wide range of It’s Happy Bunny cushions for … more

Caroline Mickler Limited, Licensing Agent for the Moomins, the friendly trolls loved for decades in print and film and now the focus of a popular and successful licensing programme, has announced another new Moomin range, this time in the area of women’s fashion and lifestyle products. Disaster … more

Toy Story 3 was presented the Best Licensed Program of the Year Award by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association last night at the Licensing International Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. The third installment of The Walt Disney Company’s animated comedy-adventure film series, Toy Story 3 ... more

Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media Group, has signed two new deals for the online phenomenon and viral sensation, Simon’s Cat. Only 4 U Ltd has acquired the rights to produce a range of Simon’s Cat products to include: tote bags, travel accessories, glassware and food storage … more

Nickelodeon Consumer Products Germany, part of Viacom International Media Networks, is heading for directional fashion trade show Bread & Butter Berlin in July with new collections branded with SpongeBob SquarePants, the cult retro version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and South Park. The fashion and … more

Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products (FCP) continues to extend its global reach today as it announced the appointment of three new international licensing agents for China, Korea, Central America, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela, as well as a Director of Licensing for Asia Pacific and Latin … more

Moonscoop, the worldwide brand management and entertainment company representing properties from some of the leading animation producers across the globe, has merged its international TV sales, consumer products and ancillary rights activities into a new single division. The new combined … more

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, brings some of the hottest anime properties to the 2011 Licensing International Expo, taking place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, June 14th-16th, 2011. VIZ Media will be … more

AT has joint-ventured a development services division that can deliver apps and games on multiple platforms. This services division is squarely aimed at agents and licensors who want to control and own more of the commercial upside of their properties and integrate the interactive digital offering … more

Heading into Licensing International Expo, leading family entertainment producer, distributor and licensor Chorion has secured its first major multi-rights deal with German broadcaster Super RTL. The channel has acquired 50 x 11’ minutes and 2 x 22-minute specials of Chorion’s hit preschool series … more

The phenomenon that is The Only Way is Essex (known as TOWIE by fans) just keeps on growing and now producer Lime Pictures has appointed CPLG to implement the series’ UK licensing programme, with discussions in regards to a number of key categories already close to conclusion. The show, which … more

Endemol, a world leader in entertainment programming, today announced it has secured a international licensing deal for the leading German kids brand Lillebi. Created by renowned German artist Steinbeck and his team from Creativ Entwicklungs GmbH, Lillebi is a print-led property based on drawings and … more

The world’s number one engine is going first class! To celebrate the centenary of the birth of the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, the Royal Mail has issued a set of ten ‘Thomas & Friends’ stamps featuring Thomas and other favourite engines. From Tuesday, 14 June, the little blue engine and his friends will send … more

World leading entertainment company Endemol is for the first time exhibiting at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas via its recently launched ancillary rights division Endemol Worldwide Brands. The company is setting up a new booth 2684 and will bring teams from around the world to meet with licencees and … more

Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products has put the final pieces in place as part of a division restructuring that was announced less than one year ago. With a renewed focus on long-term brand building, the division announces the appointment of Elizabeth Bohannon as Vice President, Global Brand … more

Licensing Works!® announced that it has been appointed by Playmates Toys as the global licensing agent for the Hearts for Hearts Girls™ brand. The initial program will focus on manufacturing and promotional partners within the publishing, interactive, apparel, accessory and home décor categories … more

Toei Animation has secured major Latin American broadcast deals in Mexico and Colombia for Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Kai, it was announced today by Eduardo Lucio, Senior Sales Manager for Toei Animation. Cartoon network Latin America has signed as broadcaster across Latin America for episodes 1-54 of … more

With E3 and the Licensing Show upon us and after much discussion with some industry stakeholders, AT New Media has come up with an interesting list on which you can vote. With the growth of merchandising opportunities associated with computer games brands, AT New Media is offering you the … more

4Kids Licensing and 4sight Licensing Solutions, both divisions of 4Kids Entertainment Inc. will showcase a diverse brand portfolio, including several classic properties – Yu-Gi-Oh!, The American Kennel Club, The Cat Fanciers Association as well as The Dog and Friends from the Artlist Collection. The … more

m4e AG announces further deals for the live-action/CGI animation series “Mia and me®” by Lucky Punch GmbH (a joint venture between m4e AG and Gerd Hahn) produced in co-production with Rainbow S.p.A. and March Entertainment. TV-rights have been successfully awarded in France: Canal+ … more