Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media Group, has signed a number of licensing deals for the hugely successful Mr Bean brand. Zodiak Rights has licensed Spike Leisurewear – a leading manufacturer of classic character T shirts, the rights to produce a range of men’s Mr Bean branded … more

The first anime character to conquer a large audience outside of Japan, Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy gained a huge popularity in the US and other countries as early as in the 1960s through comics and television. Furthermore, Astro Boy was one of the first robot characters with human looks and qualities. Plus … more

Skyreader Media Inc., the recently established eReading division of Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group, announces the launch of Skyreader™, a revolutionary new patent-pending technology platform that quickly transforms books and other intellectual properties into creative interactive eBook apps … more

Leading entertainment producer and rights management company Coolabi has appointed The Joester Loria Group, a leading full-service licensing and marketing agency, as the exclusive licensing agent for Poppy Cat for North America. The Joester Loria Group provides innovative and strategic brand … more

It was “standing room only” at Six Flags Great Adventure’s premiere of the highly-anticipated, new, stand-up thrill coaster, GREEN LANTERN, based on the DC Comics Super Hero. Standing 15 stories tall and reaching speeds of 63 mph, GREEN LANTERN ranks among the tallest and fastest roller coasters of … more

Award-winning funny man Greg Davies is to host The Licensing Awards this year on September 13th in The Great Room of London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. Greg’s acting credits include the cult role of Mr Gilbert in the British Comedy Award winning The Inbetweeners on E4 and he is currently … more

Imira Entertainment, Spain’s leading production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, has underscored its position as a preeminent distributor in the region signing further deals across its slate of third-party animation and live action. In Spain, Imira has scored a major deal with Canal … more

Rubicon Group Holding (RGH), a diversified global entertainment organization producing innovative digital animated content and location-based attractions, will design and produce The Red Sea Astrarium (TRSA), a 184-acre themed entertainment resort located in Aqaba, Jordan, which, through a license … more

Character Options has added DHX Media’s Rastamouse to its prestigious list of properties for younger children and will launch toys emulating the characters from the top CBeebies series as early as October! Rastamouse is not just popular with children under six; the reggae-loving, crime-fighting, special … more

The exciting and imaginative series of books, which follows the adventures of Hari the Elephant and friends, is all about having fun and enjoying life but is also particularly innovative as subtle safety messages are woven into every adventure. The new title follows Hari and his friends as they enjoy a day at … more

4Kids Entertainment International has taken on a consultancy role to help introduce top kids’ brand Max Adventures onto the European licensing market. Max Adventures is a TV series that introduces the character of Max the lion, who protects his people against the evil Shadow Master. His skills and … more

The popularity of greetings sensation Pip the cat - winner of ‘Best Cute Range’ at The Henries Awards 2010 - is continuing to spread across the globe, with sales figures just released from the Russian market showing that an astonishing 70,000 Pip cards have sold in Q1 of this year alone! Russian … more

SMALL SBSP Phone2Hong Kong-based Native Union and Nickelodeon Consumer Products International (NCPI), part of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), are partnering on the first ever SpongeBob by SpongeBob branded Moshi Moshi Pop Phones. These quirky traditional looking telephone handsets … more

Lavish Rights’ agent in Europe, 2Dream, has secured another deal for Lavish’s Luv Me Buddies™ and Luv Me Baddies™. Ethos Concepts Ltd has signed a deal to create an extensive bright and colourful range of children’s toiletries and dental products for the brand. “We are delighted to sign this … more

Tiger Aspect Productions is delighted to announce that a new deal has been struck with Shanghai Franchise Enterprise Management Services Company Limited who has licensed the right to use the Mr Bean brand for a network of Mr Bean Coffee Shops in China. The partnership will see 6 Coffee Shops … more

BRB Internacional has just strengthened its presence in Latin America with the recent acquisitions by several prominent South American TV channels of various series, including Iron Kid, Bernard and A Thousand and One Americas. All these series are set to be broadcast soon, joining Suckers – featuring its … more

TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd has appointed CPLG to represent their classic video game brand Space Invaders across Central Europe, The UK, US and Canada. Space Invaders needs little introduction – the first games hit Japanese arcades in … more

Plus Licens announced a Frankenstein video slot game based on the classic Universal Monsters franchise that will launch online June 30, 2011. The announcement follows an agreement negotiated by Plus Licens, on behalf of Universal Partnerships & Licensing, with Net Entertainment – a premium … more

Egmont, the UK’s top children’s publisher, has signed a multi-territory deal with V & S Entertainment Ltd to publish all book formats and a magazine based on their top rated Cbeebies pre-school series, Everything’s Rosie. In 2011 Egmont will launch with Sticker Activity and Colouring Books, and our award winning … more

Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media Group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lawlor as SVP Strategy and Planning, Consumer Products. She will be the company’s first SVP Strategy and Planning and joins with a wide-ranging remit to devise and oversee the … more