HarperCollins Publishers is pleased to announce new merchandising deals with Woodmansterne Publications Ltd and Bluebird Brands, resulting in an extensive new range of Collins Gem-branded greetings cards, stationery, bags, umbrellas and mugs, due to hit the retail market during Autumn/Winter 2010 … more

Big and Small, the Kindle Entertainment pre-school TV property, today announced two strategic partnerships for the brand, both designed to make Big and Small licensed products more accessible to consumers. Namco Goes Big With Big And Small: Kindle’s new deal will see Namco Europe Ltd. (part of the … more

The Leomil Group has recently signed a deal with Rainbow SPA for the brand new license PopPixie. The European agreement covers footwear and includes major countries for apparel. Rainbow, responsible for licensing success Winx, has created a brand new TV show, set in a fantastic dimension called … more

Blue Planet Software, Inc., the exclusive licensing agent for Tetris®, one of the world’s most successful video game brands, announced that it has teamed with leading licensing agency LICENSING WORKS!® to launch a new merchandise licensing program which will allow manufacturers and … more

Jane Evans Licensing Consultancy (JELC), European licensing agent for the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organisation, the leading brand name in combat sports, has announced further success for the brand in the UK and European markets. Global fitness company RFE international has been … more

With less than seven months to go before the Kazachok Licensing Forum opens it’s doors for the 2011 event in Paris, Kazachok Director, Nathalie Chouraqui and her team will host a London business breakfast during Brand Licensing to discuss the benefits of international licensing. Latest updates on European … more

Leading family entertainment producer and merchandising company Chorion has signed a raft of new and promotional deals and partners for award-winning property The World of Eric Carle in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Asia Pacific and Japan, highlighting the global classic appeal of the brand. New US … more

Giochi Preziosi’s and Marathon Media are delighted to announce that Undercover GmbH is the latest firm to join the growing list of Gormiti licensees; having completed a deal to produce Gormiti licensed back to school products for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Undercover, based in Nürnberg, will be … more

The brand licensing division of 2waytraffic has today announced the creation of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?: The Special Editions, an exclusive new range of co-branded, downloadable video games, which will launch on all major platforms. The new digital games will be based on the hit game show but will … more

Bang on the Door™ are delighted to announce that they have signed their 100th Contract since the re-launch of their business in 2008. With a number of deal memos looming Kinnerton Confectionery Australia pipped the others at the post to become the significant 100th signing, and the 8th … more

A global survey conducted by Brand Licensing Europe 2010, Europe’s premier licensing trade exhibition, has revealed that our fascination with the antics of Homer Simpson and his family remains as strong as ever despite more than twenty years on our screens and over 450 episodes. The survey asked … more

4sight licensing solutions, part of 4Kids Entertainment International Limited, has signed three new licensees for the Kennel Club - the largest organisation in the UK specifically dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs, with a broad remit to protect and promote their general wellbeing by investing in education … more

Breakthrough Entertainment announced today the acquisition of three new children’s animation properties from Niolan Entertainment. The Mooh Brothers, Robot Zoo and The Droogles will be introduced to broadcasters for the first time at this year’s MIPCOM. The Mooh Brothers (26x11) -- The Mooh … more

Over 1,000 guests were at last night’s sell out Licensing Awards Ball to witness the which UK retailers, suppliers and licensors were feted with the licensing industry’s top accolades. The prestigious event was memorable from start to finish – from the moment guests walked through the door, the champagne … more

In this world of witch, the Koogles are magical creatures created by Mother Nature specifically to help out Isabelle Kalin (the good and very old witch). Very, very tiny, furry with four tiny striped legs, antennae and wings Glow when ready to use their magical gift. Each has a distinct gift, for example … more

Jane Evans Licensing Consultancy has announced the appointment of Janet Woodward as a Director of the company. The appointment takes effect from the end of September 2010. In her new role Janet will join forces with Jane Evans, MD of the company, at a time of company expansion across a … more

On the heels of Jimmy Two-Shoes’ second season premiere on TELETOON, the network has ordered an additional 13 half-hour episodes from Breakthrough Entertainment, announced company co-founders Ira Levy and Peter Williamson. The animated series’ third season will launch on TELETOON in … more

Brand Licensing Europe 2010, the Advanstar-organised licensing exhibition, has today revealed the shortlist for its licensing challenge, License This! The Next Big Thing. The four successful finalists are: - Bondiband, a boys' action animation, starring a rock band with very special musical instruments … more

This well known Spanish brand established since 1989 now takes the step into active licensing in the UK. With 20 own shops all around Spain and with an extremely high brand awareness we trust this will also be a roaring success on the UK market. Target for teens and adult with its ironic animal drawings in … more

In 2010 Sanrio, the multinational Japanese company behind Hello Kitty, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Mr. Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio in 1960 as Yamanashi Silk Center and renamed Sanrio in 1973. The foundation of the company was built around bringing happiness to people’s lives through … more