VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced it that holds the U.S. product licensing rights for HATSUNE MIKU, the popular Vocaloid virtual pop singer that has become a massive pop culture phenomenon in Japan. VIZ Media will … more

Heading into Licensing Show 2011, Toei Animation has finalized a number of DVD and licensing deals within Latin America for Dragon Ball Z and Saint Seiya, it was announced today by Eduardo Lucio, Senior Sales Manager for Toei Animation. Dragon Ball Z: Chenson (Mexico) for backpacks; Superbrands … more

Zodiak Kids has secured a raft of licensing and television sales deals for CBeebies’ ultimate arts and crafts show Mister Maker. In the UK, The Christy Group has acquired the rights to produce a Mister Maker kid’s dress-up range for launch in Q4 2011, while Carte Blanche has acquired the rights to … more

CopCorp Licensing President Carole Postal today confirmed the signing of Tai Heng S.A. as a new Pink Cookie® licensee in Peru. Tai Heng has been granted the right to manufacture Pink Cookie branded Notebooks, Sketchbooks, and Folder Files for sale throughout Peru. This deal was brokered by Tycoon … more

Millions of girls across the world are about to be introduced to new adorable characters and amazing adventures, as the much anticipated Puppy in my Pocket: Adventures in Pocketville cartoon series hits TV screens in over 120 countries this July. The exciting new series from the Giochi Preziosi Group, … more

Bulldog Licensing, the representative for Shoot magazine, has signed two new deals that will boost the iconic football brand’s online presence. The new agreements add to an ever expanding licensing programme that includes Portico for greetings cards and gifts, Samuel Eden for socks, Poetic Gem for … more

Zodiak Kids, Zodiak Media Group’s children’s production and distribution arm, has concluded a number of licensing deals for the hit pre-school property LITTLE PRINCESS™. Aurora World UK has acquired the rights to develop a Little Princess plush range for launch in early 2012, while this summer … more

Leading entertainment producer and rights management company Coolabi has secured a raft of new licensing deals for Bagpuss, one of the classic brands it represents on behalf of Smallfilms and Peter Firmin. These new deals highlight the ongoing popularity of the much-loved family favourite. Pigment … more

Fox International’s BabyTV is further expanding its consumer products and retail programme with the addition of new licensing partnerships across home video and other consumer products categories in EMEA, Latin America and Australia/New Zealand. In the home video category BabyTV has agreed five … more

Counterpoint Systems Inc., (“Counterpoint”) the world leader in software solutions for contract and rights management, royalty processing and product licensing for the brand licensing, media & entertainment, and music industries, has announced its’ latest addition to its Maestro™ range: License … more

HarperCollins announced a licensing agreement with Hasbro for film tie‐in publishing of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON. The agreement for English language rights will see HarperCollins launch a range of publishing titles including the junior novel, ultimate guide, and activity book, publishing in… more

Atlantyca Entertainment, a transmedia entertainment company based in Italy, has sold its hit animated series for preschoolers, Dive Olly Dive! Season One and Two (104 x 11’), to Turner Broadcasting System Italy, the company that delivers some of the world’s most successful entertainment brands, among … more

Crayola, LLC and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have formed a licensing partnership bringing kids’ favorite Warner Bros. characters to Crayola’s popular line of art activities. The properties include Green Lantern, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo and will be featured on Crayola’s Giant Coloring Pages, Color … more

Global children’s entertainment phenomenon Moshi Monsters today announces it has reached 50 million registered users worldwide, just three years after it launched. In a remarkable turn-around story Mind Candy, the UK business behind the brand, has risen from near bankruptcy in 2008 to being one of … more

Brand licensing specialist Kidz Entertainment/EEMC has announced details of a new corporate identity that will see the company rebranding as Ink from June 6th. Designit – Europe’s leading strategic design consultancy – is behind the rebrand, which will include a new visual identity and a website at www.ink- … more

Leading animal welfare charity and popular consumer brand RSPCA has awarded a licence to BrownTrout Publishers to produce a range of branded, animal-themed 2012 calendar and diary titles. BrownTrout, a major publisher of calendars and diaries covering a vast range of subjects, plans to launch its … more

In 2010 more than 1000 visitors came to discover the vast scope of licensing business in Germany. The annual show is a market place for licensors and licensing agencies, manufacturers and retail partners as well as advertisers and everyone involved in licensing business. In addition, LIMA… more

Lavish Rights has just signed JELC Ltd to represent their new teen character brand Kuma Couture in the UK and Eire. This unconventional and avant-garde new property, Kuma Couture, builds on their existing brand portfolio which includes The Pet Poets Club, Bob & Peski and Luv Me Buddies. Like the Luv … more

Turner CN Enterprises (TCNE), the licensing division of Turner Broadcasting, today announces that it is to become the licensing agent for pre-school brand, Bananas in Pyjamas in partnership with Endemol Worldwide Brands for major territories in EMEA. The news follows Turner Broadcasting’s recent … more

On 28 July 2011 the day has finally come! Buckle up and get ready for a second ride with the piston cup heroes of Cars. It smells of fuel and smoking tyres when super star Lightning McQueen and his close friend Mater challenge world’s best and fastest racing cars in the second instalment of the “Cars” … more