The 5th collection from ENRI, in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, of the gothic queen artist Victoria Francés. Once again ENRI has come up with fresh designs and new formats. Of the 15 licensed properties ENRI offers to retail, Victoria remains in the top three, with some hot competition with the likes of … more

Ulrich Buser (36) has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Egmont Ehapa and Mitte Editionen. From March 2010, he will take over from Dennis Kilian with his new management responsibility. Dennis Killian, current Managing Director, Egmont Ehapa and Mitte Editionen will be leaving … more

Deal brokering, brand debuts and networking, aren’t the only items on the business agenda at the 2010 Kazachok Licensing Forum, the first international event in the licensing industry calendar held in central Paris, in April. The Forum’s conference programme, which takes place during the morning … more

Figures published today, by the NPD EPoS Retail Tracking Service, reveal Thomas & Friends to be the UK’s number 1 license in the pre-school category. This is the 10th year Thomas & Friends has held pole position in the industry survey - which measures the sale of toys and… more

2010 will be a very special year for Warner Bros.: DC Comics is celebrating its 75th anniversary. In order to pay adequate tribute to this event and to its favorite superheros Warner Bros. Consumer Products will launch various activities in the licensing sector and will provide new content for the big … more

Leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion is partnering with ScrollMotion, creators of the Iceberg Reader and a leading developer of original iPhone applications, to bring its Mr. Men and Little Miss classic books to the iPhone and iPod Touch. Available now in iTunes, the digital books … more

Mexican distributor Comarex has acquired several great soccer films from leading European film and television distribution company Telepool GmbH. The deal encompasses the Latin American rights for the feature films - The Wild Bunch: Beastly Beasts Attacking (94 minutes), The Wild Bunch: The Silver … more

Toei Animation inks a deal with UNIQLO, the famous Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and specialty store retailer. A range of T-Shirts with the following popular TOEI ANIMATION’S animated series: DRAGON BALL, ONE PIECE, GALAXY EXPRESS 999, DR SLUMP and SAINT SEIYA will be developed … more

Food manufacturer Gunz Warenhandels GmbH will introduce a new product range of foodstuffs featuring the famous Flintstones to the market in the beginning of 2010. This makes Gunz one of the newest licensing partners of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, from which the Austria-based company … more

Following the worldwide success of the Deltora Quest books stories, published by SCHOLASTIC INC., The Licensing Machine, a division of the Panini group, and DCI Los Angeles (DCI-LA), the US-based production division of Dentsu Inc., announce the Italian TV series launch on RAI GULP channel (RAI SAT- … more

VIZ Media Europe (VME), has announced that KILARI animated series will premiere on Italia Uno, one of Italy’s leading broadcast networks, beginning January 11th 2010. Episodes from the first and second season of KILARI will air three times a week as part of the network’s regular animated … more

With notions of time and space that stretch and become distorted, where absurdity abounds in a strange and unfamiliar world in which realities and dreams are undistinguishable, the collection features many of the most imaginative characters from this classic story of mischief and wonder. The … more

Trade Mark Collections Ltd, Harper Collins and Artpeople A/S have joined the growing list of top licensees for Dinosaur King, part of 4Kids Entertainment International’s portfolio of brands. Pursuant to the new deals, Trade Mark Collections Ltd will launch various bags and backpacks, as well as purses, … more

Bravado, the world's leading global music merchandising company, has completed an agreement with Playmates Toys whereby they will create a signature line of figures and dolls for the most successful entertainer of all time, Michael Jackson. “We are delighted to expand our successful line of … more

Within Preziosi Group, leading player in the Toys market worldwide, Grani & Partners S.p.A. is the point of reference for major Italian and international companies with regard to promotions based on premiums, promotional items and corporate gadgets. Operating from the security of a platform within the … more

Ad Sales: Proliferation of music across so many platforms… And trying before buying! A new piece of research from MTV Networks International, "Back to Basics"* confirms that young people not only consume music across all platforms but they increasingly 'try before they buy', making considered … more

Fitz Roy Media has signed an agreement with Storm City Entertainment to develop an extensive line of video games starring the world’s best known street-smart cat, Heathcliff; it was announced by Fitz Roy Media CEO Hamp Hampton. The licensing deal grants Storm City worldwide rights to create … more

A further four companies have signed up to exhibit at Brand Licensing Central & Eastern Europe, necessitating the move to a larger venue to accommodate more exhibition space. The event will now be held at The Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, the finest luxury hotel in the heart of Budapest city centre … more

Marathon Media, the European Saddle Club licensing coordinator for the Australian producer Crawford Productions Pty, have appointed: MENDIA LICENSING in Spain, GLAM in Germany& CREATORS DOCK in the Netherlands as the Merchandising & Licensing Agents for the Saddle Club. They will be … more

Adness Entertainment has licensed the live-action boys series, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, to Cartoon Network in Asia and Australia, it was announced today by Daniel Castaneda, VP of International Sales. Forty half-hour episodes will launch in 2010 and will be seen in countries including Australia, … more