Wheeling, IL CreateOn®, the colorful creation studio that transforms Magna-Tiles® into innovative new applications for kids and grownups with popular licenses and custom personalization, announces a partnership with iconic children’s author and brand, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a leading children’s … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing managed the agreement between De.Car2, a company of games and toys specialized in plush products from Piedmont, for the making of a collection dedicated to Leo&Tig, and 0+ Media, a part of Digital Television Russia. De.Car2 will develop an entire line with the two … more

2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of STARTER, the iconic athletic brand established in 1971, owned by Iconix Brand Group. To mark the occasion, the STARTER brand has launched a partnership with Zara, part of the world renowned high street trailblazer Inditex Group, to develop and sell a … more

Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo is thrilled to share that leading children’s author JeanClaude Mourlevat has won the 2021 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA). Jean-Claude Mourlevat becomes the first French laureate … more

MovieStarPlanet has partnered with Panini, the International brand leader within the world of trading card collectables, to launch a MovieStarPlanet 2 trading card collection in Poland – a deal brokered by Halo Brands Group. The MovieStarPlanet 2 trading cards represent the perfect opportunity to … more

The first-ever Summer Edition of the world-renowned Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg was to open its doors this July after being postponed in January. In its role as organiser, Spielwarenmesse eG had pulled out all the stops to provide the industry with a suitable networking platform this year … more

From today, retailers are invited to apply for a place on Brand Licensing Europe’s 2021 Retail Mentoring Programme. Thanks to the organisers offering a fully virtual as well as hybrid option this year, invitations to take part in the free-to-attend, CPD-accredited course are being extended to retailers … more

Further enhancing the brand’s move into children’s categories, the Royal Horticultural Society has announced its very first collaboration on children’s clothing – and it’s a big one! In association with the RHS, the award-winning George brand has produced a fabulous collection of children’s clothing and … more

Demand for Pokémon toys has never been higher in Germany with a growth of 34% in 2020 from the previous year, and looks set to increase even further as ever more licensees join the Pokémon adventure. Master Toy distributor Bot-I has seen surging sales for an extended range of innovative new … more

Gail has designed an exclusive limited-edition set of mugs and coasters with four designs inspired by the universe created by Gerry Anderson for his hit shows. The designs were commissioned by Jamie Anderson, who heard about Gail’s work from her writer husband, Matt. Jamie, a writer, director … more

Chupa Chups, the iconic lollipop brand, keeps spreading its natural sweetness among young and stylish women in China with the fashion retailer Hopeshow. Hopeshow has created an amazing collection in a sweet and light retro style, for the ladies’ daily life. A full range of outwear is available: t-shirts, skirts, … more

All four territories are areas in which Mondo TV Iberoamerica, an audiovisual content producer and distributor, has a strong, well-established presence. This news follows the recent announcement that UK-based distributor Beyond Rights has acquired international distribution rights, excluding Italy and … more

Independent content creation, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media Inc. and kids and family content creation and production company, Milkcow Media have teamed up to co-produce a brand new short-form series Piper’s Pony Tales created by Milkcow Media’s Alexander Bar … more

The new collection from Iconospheric will feature a range of products including: apparel, accessories, home and gift merchandise to celebrate Rolling Stone’s heritage and authority across music, culture and politics. Rolling Stone’s multi-platform content touts unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global … more

Animaccord, the multinational licensing company and studio, has teamed up with Crocs, a global leader in innovative casual footwear, to produce and launch an exclusive range of Masha and the Bear branded footwear on various markets across the world. Crocs will bring the collection of licensed Clogs … more

With the recent signing of fashion powerhouse Van der Erve as Pokémon’s Main Apparel licensee for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Pokémon clothing and accessories look set to continue their growth in these territories. This new partner for kids and adult apparel and accessories – a European leader… more

“Barbie Fashion Battle” features 12 up-and-coming adult designers who will be divided into two separate fashion houses, each headed by a celebrity fashion icon. The designers then create miniature high-fashion collections for Barbie that are presented in cinematic reveal sequences. The winner will ultimately … more

Acamar Films’ hit pre-school show Bing continues to gather strength in the Benelux region. With 18 licensees now on board, exciting new products and continued expansion in the digital space, Bing is being established as a top pre-school property. Leading Dutch cosmetics company Caresse BV is the latest … more

Atari, a world-wide known producer in the industry of consumer brands and interactive entertainment products, has entered into a license agreement with ICICB Group for the development of Atari branded hotels. According to the agreement, the first hotels will be constructed at selected locations outside … more

YWOW Brands, one of the fastest growing companies in the Games and Puzzles industry, has recently partnered with Kraft Heinz for novelty puzzles. The deal was brokered by Kraft Heinz’ exclusive licensing agency, Brand Central. YWOW has made waves in the puzzle industry by combining popular … more