Leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion, through its Copyrights subsidiary, is further expanding the reach of the classic property The World of Beatrix Potter™ with new licensees, retail programs, and expanded product lines for Peter Rabbit™ across the US, UK, Australia … more

For the 3rd straight year Jordan’s foremost company for interactive multimedia, production and entertainment Rubicon Holding, has announced its participation at the Dubai International Character and Licensing Fair. Happening on the 29th November to 1st December 2010 the Dubai … more

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Zazzle, the leader in on-demand retail manufacturing, with the addition of online Zazzle stores showcasing some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands, including Batman, … more

Continuing an international campaign to extend the reach of its entire portfolio of high profile entertainment properties for children and young adults, Fitz Roy Media has appointed a number of new licensing agents around the globe; it was announced by Fitz Roy Media CEO Hamp Hampton. In Australia and … more

Toei Animation has finalized licensing agreements with several Latin America broadcasters and DVD companies for the company’s top animated properties, it was announced today by Eduardo Lucio, Sales Manager for Latin America. Broadcast Deals closed are as follows: Saint Seiya has been sold to … more

Moonscoop and Wild Grinders announced today that they have completed a licensing deal with Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) for the new action-oriented, “Wild Grinders” animated TV series entertainment brand created by entrepreneur, reality TV star (MTV’s “Rob & Big” and “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy … more

HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent children’s producers and rights owners, today announced an internal realignment of its business units to increase its brand focus. The realignment involves the creation of four new divisions that will form two new lines of business – one focusing on … more

4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), the diversified children’s entertainment and media organization, has signed three key distribution agreements for the latest version of its popular animated series “Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s”, it was announced today by Brian Lacey, Executive Vice President, International, … more

4sight licensing solutions, a subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment (NYSE: KDE), has been named worldwide (outside of Asia) Merchandising & Licensing Agent and Brand Manager for a fresh new collection of imagery inspired by the artwork of one of the world’s most prolific and distinctive artists, Katsushika Hokusai, … more

Leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion has secured a raft of new apparel licensees for the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters across the United States and Europe, highlighting the brand’s appeal to fashion conscious young adults, teens and kids as it heads to the Licensing … more

Brand Licensing Europe, the Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, today announces the addition of CPLG, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Saban Brands to the exhibitor list for the 2010 show.CPLG (Copyright Promotions Limited Group), a leading licensing agency… more

As every year, Edebé Licensing will be setting out its brands in the next edition of the Licensing International Expo to be held in Las Vegas from 8 to June 10. Edebé will be presenting their International Properties, CHARUCA, CATALINA ESTRADA and BUFF as well as the novelties around the properties … more

A wave of outdoor and summer deals has been inked by Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products for the southern and northern hemispheres across the animation portfolio, with the focus on young children. For Germany, Austria and Switzerland, long-term licensing partner Simba Toys has signed a deal … more

Target Entertainment Group has appointed Kidz Entertainment A/S as the licensing sub-agent for the PlayStation®, brand and selected PlayStation® software IPs (intellectual properties) across Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. The appointment will see Kidz Entertainment manage a … more

Ignition Licensing is delighted to announce its latest UK licensing partnership with The Jim Henson Company to represent “Fraggle Rock.” The fun and silly show that is known all over the world originally aired more than 25 years ago from 1983 to 1987. With four fantastic and wonderful seasons of 96 … more

4Kids Entertainment International Limited has added preschool property “Penelope” to its brand portfolio for representation across the world, excluding Asia and France. “Penelope” will be showcased next month at the 2010 International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas at the company’s Booth # 5649 … more

Yes, Cheeky Monkey, Glamour Puss, Mad Cow, Top Dog, Happy Bunny, Miss Cheeky, Chocolate Moose and Lost Sheep are back at Licensing International Expo for the 2010 show. In fact the whole gallery of 16 fun, design-based Withit characters will be welcoming visitors to booth 3981, where show … more

Brand Licensing Europe, the Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, today announces the launch of the first retail mentoring programme at this year’s show. The programme has been launched in order to help junior and assistant buyers attending the show understand the complexities of the licensing … more

Chris Protheroe has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG), it was announced today by Katarina Dietrich, CEO, CPLG. Protheroe will continue to be based in London, where he previously served as Managing Director, CPLG Sport. In his new capacity, … more

A new deal with Carte Blanche Greetings will see Martin Yaffe launch a complete bedroom and playroom solution, featuring the much-loved ‘Tatty Teddy’ character from Me to You. The lovable grey bear with a blue nose already appears globally on a wide range of Me to You products, including … more