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Bulldog Licensing may be exhibiting for the first time at Brand Licensing Europe 2008 – but its founder isn’t new to the business. Before he started Bulldog, the company’s managing director, Rob Corney worked at major licensing companies, developing programmes for worldwide brands. And now he’s built up a company with, as he puts it, “one of the hottest portfolios in licensing”. Visitors to stand 565 can find out about the fast growing licensing programmes for properties like the enormously popular Thumb Wrestling Federation, one of the most watched shows on UK children’s TV. It’s a hysterical live-action series of shorts in which teams of costumed thumbs take each other on in a miniature battle between good and evil while thumb presenters comment excitedly on the action. By the time of Brand Licensing Europe, the first two series will be available on DVD, with the third on the way, production on series four will be complete and a merchandising programme across major high street retailers will be well under way. 
Equally original and exciting is Orsum Island – or, as Rob Corney describes it, “a fast-paced masterpiece from a team with one of the most impressive pedigrees in the production world”. It’s an epic story of a battle between good and evil with, at its centre, a reluctant hero and his friends battling mystical forces. Orsum Island launched as a website – www.orsumisland.com. The incredible online community that resulted has brought about a strong following for the forthcoming TV show Adventures on Orsum Island, a visually ground-breaking, 4K, high definition 3D series using motion capture technology on real backgrounds. Detailed research helps to ensure that the series delivers what its seven to 12 year old target audience wants from this epic adventure. And that’s not all. Bulldog Licensing also licenses classics like Bill & Ben and Andy Pandy; the irresistibly cute card and gift range Little Ewe, which will be available across retail by the end of 2008; beautifully designed gift and plush ranges Soft Spots and Baby Bunny Bundles;.. Sandy Island, a new international classic brand of children's characters linked in a story-line concept; and Cannonball 8000, the powerful lifestyle brand that offers a unique opportunity for car enthusiasts to be able to join in a rally. And as far as Bulldog is concerned that’s only the beginning. As Rob Corney says: “We’re incredibly proud of the quality and scope of our portfolio and Brand Licensing Europe is a great place to spread the word about our continuing success and growth.” Bulldog Licensing will be one of more than 200 European exhibitors showcasing thousands of exciting new licenses at Brand Licensing Europe in London, 1-2 October. For more information, please click here. |
