Specialists on board to license TCNE’s world-renowned portfolio of brands

Turner CN Enterprises (TCNE) proudly announces that it has appointed Planeta Junior Hellas and Partner Plus as its licensing agents in Greece and Cyprus. Planeta Junior Hellas will be responsible for licensing TCNE’s world-renowned portfolio of boys, comedy and teen & adult brands throughout the region while Partner Plus will manage the license for the company’s girls and pre-school properties.

Jason Rice, Licensing Director for Turner CN Enterprises Israel, Africa & Greece comments, “We recognise the need for specialists on the ground to help our properties reach their full potential in the market. Planeta Junior Hellas and Partner Plus have proven expertise and we look forward to working with them to maximise the commercial opportunities available.”

As one of Europe’s leading rights agencies specialising in the field of youth and entertainment brands, Planeta Junior Hellas will be responsible for handling licensing rights throughout Greece and Cyprus for brands including the popular boys action properties Ben 10, Redakai and Bakugan. The award-winning The Amazing World of Gumball and the hilariously wacky Adventure Time will also sit within the agent’s remit in addition to TCNE’s older-skewed brands such as Dexter’s Laboratory, Johnny Bravo and Captain Planet from the Cartoon Network Originals.

Partner Plus, having been instrumental in kick-starting licensing programmes for brands including pre-school hit Peppa Pig and Australian fashion brand Kimmidoll and Kimmidoll Junior in Greece and Cyprus, is now charged with additionally licensing TCNE’s pre-school and girls brands in the region. LazyTown the world’s leading healthy lifestyle brand for children, ratings hit Bananas in Pyjamas and the fun-loving Ha Ha Hairies and Jelly Jamm will be represented by Partner Plus in addition to Spin Master’s girls collectible Zoobles and Giochi Preziosi’s Puppy in my Pocket.

Sotiris Papageorgiou, Regional Manager – Central & Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece & Cyprus for Planeta Junior Hellas says, “Turner’s properties are among some of the most popular on Greek TV and we’re proud to represent them and take their brands to retail.”

Tina Stahopoulou, Managing Director for Partner Plus adds, “We see huge potential for Turner’s brands in Greece and we’re eager to drive business for such a diverse catalogue of properties that offer something new to this licensing landscape.”