CBeebies controller Kay Benbow has commissioned a brand new multi-platform action adventure animation series from CBeebies In House Productions and FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) designed to help children’s movement development, it was announced today. Tree Fu Tom (26 x 22 mins) follows … more

Show organizers announced that close to 300 companies from all over the world have already signed up to exhibit at the 31st Licensing International Expo, taking place June 14- 16, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. "The hottest brands are going to be at this year's show," said … more

Launching the new year with hope, joy, and pleasure in all the big and small things that make up our lives, PEANUTS proclaimed 2011 as “The Year of ‘Happiness Is…’ ” Special themed products, cross-branding partnerships, social media campaigns and nationwide activities will promote the classic PEANUTS … more

VIPO Land has closed a home entertainment license agreement with Tiglon Ltd. based in Istanbul, Turkey. The launch of the first two DVDs and Video-CDs for "Adventures of the Flying Dog" is in preparation. The series has recently been broadcast on TRT Cocuk again. Tiglon is the major home entertainment … more

Bella Sara™ announces a licensing partnership with Big Ben in France. The deal, which is brokered by Francoise Bouvet of MJA Licensing, grants Big Ben the rights to create a 3D DS game. The game is expected to be available later this year. “We are delighted that Bella Sara is in the new Nintendo 3D … more

Leading children’s and family entertainment producer and rights management company Coolabi, and Walker Productions, the production arm of leading independent book publisher Walker Books, have entered into a major new co-development deal for Walker Books’ quirky comedy book series Scream … more

Atantyca Entertainment has promoted, consumer products executive Rachele Geraci, to Licensing and Agent Manager. Based in Atlantyca’s Milan office she will report to Claudia Mazzucco, CEO of Atlantyca Entertainment. “Our Licensing Executives play a pivotal role in the growth of our department … more

Dynit, leading Italian publishers, have been awarded a license by The Smiley Company to produce a new range of novelties and stickers for its SmileyWorld brand. The range aimed at 5 to 15 year olds is based on the fun and colourful SmileyWorld emoticons and will include bracelets, pins, loose stickers and … more

HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers and rights owners, today announced that it has pre-sold the new CG-animated series of ‘Fireman Sam’ to both Turner Broadcasting and S4C. Turner Broadcasting has picked up the series for its popular … more

MTV Networks International (MTVNI), owned by Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) has broken into new markets as it continues to ramp up its successful Formats business through new deals in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Hit reality shows from niche brands BET, VH1 and Spike will be adapted and localised … more

Milan-based Atlantyca Entertainment in partnership with Italian publisher, Edizioni Piemme, has set March 2011 to announce the launch of www.geronimostilton.com, an exciting new online destination for children that is home to Italy’s most famous mouse, Geronimo Stilton; it was announced … more

In a tight economic context licensing still retains many assets for textile. However, there is an urgent need for reassessment. Textile sales haven’t been booming over the last three years. While 2010 was slightly less negative after two straight years of a 2 to 3 % slump, nobody knows what 2011 will yield … more

VIPO Land has closed a home entertainment license agreement with PRIS Audiovisuais S.A., based in Sao Joao da Madeira, Portugal. The product launch of the DVDs for “Adventures of the Flying Dog” in Portugal will start in June 2011. The TV series has been broadcast on Canal Panda in the past, new … more

2011 will be the year of the re-launch of the famous anime series DR. SLUMP-ARALE, Property that was already a hit in the Spanish autonomous regions where it was broadcasted in the 80s - 90s and beginning of 2000. The re-launching of the Property is supported by several key licensee agreements … more

Moonscoop, the worldwide brand management and entertainment company representing properties from some of the leading animation producers across the globe, has signed a deal with Channel One in Russia. The broadcaster has acquired Moonscoop preschool shows Chloe’s Closet and Dive Olly Dive 2 … more

Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensed goods, has won an award for its best-selling range of Hello Kitty products. The announcement was made during a recent ceremony and fashion show held in Istanbul to mark Hello Kitty licensor Sanrio’s 50th anniversary, which was attended by Sanrio … more

Nickelodoen Consumer Products International is getting ready for summer with a number of new deals for launch in time for spring weather and outdoor activities. In Germany NCPI has signed licensee John for Dora the Explorer balls and adventure accessories such as binoculars, torches, bug viewers … more

Zodiak Kids, Zodiak Media Group’s children’s production and distribution arm, is delighted to announce the premiere of the third series of Waybuloo - the hugely successful BBC pre-school series. New episodes of Waybuloo will start in the CBeebies Bedtime Hour from 4th April at 6pm. Waybuloo, a unique mix … more

CopCorp Licensing (www.copcorp.com) has been appointed to launch and coordinate the global licensing program for Zoodorable™, a new property from pop artist / illustrator Han L. Lee, the creator of the well-known Bobby Jack™ brand. “I am incredibly pleased to be working with CopCorp to … more

Hidden City Entertainment, the rights holder of Bella Sara, announces that Media Service Zawada signed a licensing agreement to publish books and a fan magazine as well as distribute the ongoing Bella Sara Adventures DVD series in Poland. George Stetar, Senior Vice President of Licensing and International … more