Fluid World – the agency representing Hello Kitty in the UK has secured the representation rights for the world famous Chupa Chups brand. A massive coup for the UK licensing agent, Fluid World will manage all licensing for the brand and PR and marketing for the Chupa Chups consumer products … more

Studio100 Media has signed a license agreement with Austrian public broadcaster ORF for two of its classic animation properties. The license agreement finalized at MIPTV 2011 gives ORF exclusive FreeTV and German language rights for Austria for the newly re-mastered 3D animation series’ … more

CPLG, licensing agent for hugely successful kids’ property Horrid Henry, has brokered a deal with toiletries specialist SERT-MST that will see a range of branded Horrid Henry merchandise hit UK shelves this summer. Horrid Henry is based on characters created by author Francesca Simon and has become a … more

Bulldog Licensing, licensing agent for best-selling collectible Gogo’s Crazy Bones, has announced that a new animated series based on the property is set for production. The innovative collectible figures are produced by Magic Box International and PPI Worldwide Group, who have teamed up with … more

The worldwide toy phenomenon, ZhuZhu Pets®, has developed into a prestigious property with a wealth of lucrative licensing opportunities for a diverse range of markets. At this year’s Las Vegas Licensing Expo, a visit to the ZhuZhu Pets® booth (Cepia LLC – booth 1884 could be one of the most … more

Toei Animation has finalized home entertainment agreements in Latin American for Dragon Ball, Saint Seiya Sanctuary, Sailor Moon and Pretty Cure, it was announced by Eduardo Lucio, Senior Sales Manager for Toei Animation. Toei has finalized a DVD deal for Dragon Ball Kai with TELEVISA in Mexico … more

Multi-award-winning production and distribution company 9 Story Entertainment has signed an agreement with Cartoon Network for the U.S. broadcast of its proprietary animated comedy series, Almost Naked Animals (40 x 22 min); it was announced by 9 Story President and CEO, Vince Commisso … more

Caroline Mickler Ltd, which is implementing the Moomin brand licensing strategy in the UK, has announced another major new license for the fast-expanding Moomin licensing programme. The friendly trolls, known and loved by fans young and old the world over, are to be the stars of a stunning new range … more

Mattel, Inc. today reported 2011 first quarter financial results. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $16.6 million, compared to last year’s first quarter net income of $24.8 million. “Our diverse portfolio of brands and countries has once again allowed us to deliver on our goal of consistent … more

Toei Animation has closed Latin American licensing and merchandising agreements in a number of key consumer product categories for three of its top brands, it was announced by Eduardo Lucio, Senior Sales Manager for Toei Animation. For Dragon Ball, Toei has finalized licensing deals with RICLAN … more

Following on the heels of MIP-TV, Breakthrough Entertainment has finalized a record-breaking company array of license deals totaling over 200 hours of children’s, documentary, lifestyle and factual programming for the Middle East, it was announced by Nat Abraham, Vice President ,Distribution … more

Toei Animation Co., Ltd., Toei Animation Inc. and FUNimation Entertainment will stream the official English-subtitled episodes of “Toriko”, an action/adventure anime series for teen audiences. Starting Thursday, April 14th 6:00 p.m. PST, four days after the Japanese broadcast, each episode will be available on … more

LIMA has announced a slate of 69 nominees from around the world for the annual LIMA International Licensing Excellence Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding creativity and performance in trademark licensing, will be announced at LIMA’s Opening Night Awards Ceremony on June 14 during … more

Hasbro, Inc. today reported 2011 first quarter results. The Company reported net revenues of $672.0 million compared to $672.4 million in the first quarter 2010. The Company reported net earnings for the first quarter 2011 of $17.2 million versus $58.9 million in 2010. … more

HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers and rights owners, today announced that John Lewis has launched the new CGI Angelina Ballerina product line from Mattel, global master toy licensee for the brand. The highly anticipated new product range … more

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), one of the largest creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world, has today announced the appointment of Richard Beach as Gambling Product and Implementation Manager EMEA. Richard will be responsible for all product development and implementation … more

About 1.500 visitors from the international licensing market such as Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK, among other countries, attended the event at the Halle Freyssinet. A 30% increase for the 8th edition as compared to the visitors in 2010. What´s new? The Fashion … more

Bulldog Licensing has announced details of an agreement with The Art Group - part of Pyramid International - that will see classic images from the LIFE photographic library appear on a range of greetings cards and postcards. The LIFE photographic library holds a vast stock of pictures, many of which … more

Turner Media Innovations has teamed up with leading toy firm Spin Master to launch a pan-European advertising campaign for Spin Master’s newest Bakugan Battle Brawlers toy range. Rolling out from the 11th April, the seven-figure campaign will launch in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, … more

Sanrio Foundation takes part in a night of solidarity, commitment and support to victims of Tsunami in Japan under the slogan "Pray, Act, Help for Japan". The charity fashion show takes place on April 8th and it’s organized by Catalan designer Elizabeth Arnau in Barcelona. Fashion, art, music come together to … more