Giochi Preziosi Group and Marathon Media are delighted to announce that branded magazine specialists, Blue Ocean Entertainment AG is to publish a new Gormiti Magazine series for the German children’s market. Following agreement of a two year deal, the Stuttgart based publishing group is to release the … more

Leading family entertainment producer and consumer products licensor Chorion is embarking on three major promotions this autumn for its hit global fashion and novelty brand Mr. Men and Little Miss. In Australia and New Zealand an all … more

Hasbro, Inc. today reported revenue and earnings growth for the third quarter 2010. Third quarter 2010 net revenues grew 3% to $1.31 billion compared to $1.28 billion a year ago. Excluding the negative $16.2 million impact of foreign exchange, net revenues grew 4%. Net earnings grew 3% to $155.2 million … more

Mattel, Inc. today reported 2010 third quarter financial results. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $283.3 million, compared to last year's third quarter net income of $229.8 million. "We continue to be pleased with the performance of the business," said Robert A. Eckert, chairman … more

At its first ever presentation, the TV series “Mia and me” was a truly stunning success at this year’s MipJunior event. The co-production of Lucky Punch GmbH (a joint venture between m4e AG and Gerhard Hahn), Rainbow S.p.A. and the Canadian production studio March Entertainment attained 1st place at the MipJunior screenings. Over 1,000 assorted programmes were presented to more than 500 buyers … more

MODA Licensing, Inc. has been appointed as the exclusive licensing agent for Taste of Home, the #1 Cooking Magazine in the world. Taste of Home is the world's leading multi-platform provider of food, cooking and entertaining content. It comprises three magazines, 40 special interest recipe collections … more

Coolabi has today announced that, following remarkable success in Boots and Superdrug, Scarlett & Crimson cosmetics and accessories ranges are now being listed by another major retailer. Urban Outfitters, the eclectic, hip, fashion and style brand, is stocking specially selected Scarlett & Crimson lines in its … more

MTVNE has made two senior appointments to its international programme sales teams, supporting growth of the business in the South Europe and Emerging Markets territories. Maria Rakhmatullina-Ufland is appointed Director International Programme Sales, MTV Networks Emerging Markets. Based in … more

Carson-Dellosa Publishing LLC, a leading provider of premium, standards-based supplemental educational content and learning resources for early childhood centers, elementary and middle school teachers and parents, announced the appointment of Judy L. Harris as Chief Executive Officer. “We are very … more

Brand Licensing Europe 2010, the Advanstar-organised licensing and brand extension exhibition, is pleased to announce it has officially broken its previous attendance record. A total of 5,634 visitors visited the event in 2010, a 16% increase on 2009. Total attendance for BLE2010, including exhibitors … more

Jane Evans Licensing Consultancy (JELC) - European licensing agent for the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization - has announced an exciting breakthrough for the leading brand name in combat sport with the first major UFC® fashion license in the UK and European markets. Fight for Fashion … more

In a strategic new move which signals a significant and newly aligned focus on the partworks industry, Nickelodeon Consumer Products (NCP) has announced a major new international partnership with Eaglemoss Publishing Group Ltd. This first-ever deal allows the Eaglemoss Group first option on all … more

Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio of some of the world’s leading entertainment brands, today announced that more than 2 million people Like the Facebook Page for Where’s Wally?®/Where’s Waldo?®, the pop-culture icon and star of the internationally bestselling book series … more

Bulldog Licensing has announced that licensed goods specialist Bluebird Brands is set to produce a range of products based on hit design led property Goochicoo, after wrapping up a deal during BLE 2010. Goochicoo is the brainchild of designer Kaely Backland and writer Ged Backland and features a … more

Fresh TV, in association with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced today that FME has acquired exclusive licensing and distribution rights outside of Canada for the new live-action series, My Babysitter’s A Vampire premiering on TELETOON Canada Inc. in 2011. As announced at the Banff World TV … more

Goa Geneva Trading, owner of standout, illustrative character-based brand IRMASWORLD is delighted to announce collaboration with luxury retailer ISETAN in an agreement negotiated through Taiko & Associates which represents the property in Japan. The high-end department store is set to … more

Nickelodeon USA has picked up a second season of hit pre-school show OLIVIA from leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion. Based on the award-winning, best-selling book series by Ian Falconer, the new series of 26 x 11’ episodes plus 1 x 22’ special will be delivered to … more

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired World rights, including film, TV and merchandising for a fantastic new series for middle‐grade readers by Siân Pattenden, entitled The Peppers. The deal was concluded by Editorial Director, Harriet Wilson of HarperCollins Children’s Books and Clare Conville of Conville … more

Vincent Chalvon Demersay and David Michel are delighted to announce the appointment of Dominic Webber as Director of Current Series and Senior Producer at Marathon Media. Dominic will manage the creative aspects of all current productions and will lead a team of executive producers. Alongside … more

The most critical kids entertainment event of the year is expanding to run over four days instead of three, and will offer even better networking and learning opportunities for professionals working in every sector of industry. Motivated by direct feedback from delegates, the decision to add a day was … more