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Countdown to The Licensing Awards 2008 on Wednesday 17 September 2008 hosted by comedian Rob Brydon and The Licensing Source Book Europe
Following the recent announcement of the finalists of The Licensing Awards 2008, The Licensing Source Book can now reveal comedian and TV personality, Rob Brydon, will be the host of their glittering event this year. The winners of The Licensing Awards 2008 will be announced and presented during the inaugural ceremony taking place at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Wednesday 17 September 2008.
Now in their third year running, these awards recognise and reward innovation and excellence right across the licensing spectrum - product development, retailing and licensed properties. The awards and The Licensing Awards event are owned and organised by The Licensing Source Book, part of Max Publishing. Spring Fair Birmingham is the headline sponsor once again for the awards and Lima UK is again an official supporter of the awards.
The award categories recognise products, retailers and property owners. This year’s awards categories include five new awards dedicated to brand licensing (encompassing sports, celebrities as well as general brands).
Ian Hyder, Director, The Licensing Source Book, comments: “As we edge ever closer to revealing who will be hailed the best in the business at The Licensing Awards 2008, we can now unveil the brilliant Rob Brydon who will inject his own humour and genius into what is set to be our biggest event yet!”
All finalists listed below also appear in the Brand & Sport Licensing Source Book 2008 and the autumn 2008 edition of The Licensing Source Book. The winners however will remain a closely guarded secret until the Awards event on 17 September 2008. This lavish black tie do, attended by over 1,000 people, will be a night to remember for the schmoozing, the gourmet food, the superb entertainment line-up, the dancing, the biggest goodie bag – and the fact the whole industry will be together.
The finalists in each of the three categories are as follows:
1) THE RETAIL AWARD CATEGORIES FINALISTS (Shown in alphabetical order)
Best Baby/Pre-School Retailer (aimed at 0-5 year olds) of Licensed Products
Asda (including GEORGE)
Boots
M&S
Mothercare
Woolworths
Best Schoolers Retailer (aimed at 5-9 year olds) of Licensed Products
Argos
The Entertainer
Tesco
Toys R Us
Woolworths
Best Tweens and/or Teens Retailer (aimed at 9-16 year olds) of Licensed Products
Asda (including GEORGE)
Clinton Cards
Littlewoods
New Look
Waterstones
Best Brands Retailer of Licensed Products
Bhs
Boots
Debenhams
HMV
JJB Sports
Best Direct Selling Retailer of Licensed Products
Amazon.com
Avon Cosmetics
Express Gifts
Forbiddenplanet.co.uk
Play.com
Best Overall Retailer of Licensed Products The finalists in this category are the winners of the other retail categories and therefore will not be announced until the Awards events.
2) PRODUCT CATEGORY FINALISTS (In alphabetical order by company name)
Best Licensed Toys Or Games Range
Ben 10 Toy Collection from Bandai
Peppa Pig Activity Range from Character Options
In The Night Garden Toy Range from Hasbro
Indiana Jones Classic Collection from Lego
Roary The Racing Car Range from Vivid Imaginations
Best Licensed Dress-up and/or Party Range
Lazy Town Dress-up Collection from Cesar UK
Disney Princesses Dress-up from The Christy Group
Dr Who Dress-up from The Christy Group
High School Musical Year Book Dress-up from Rubies Masquerade
Thunderbirds Adult Dress-up from Smiffy’s
Best Licensed Children’s Apparel Or Accessories Range
In The Night Garden Nightwear from Aykroyd & Sons
High School Musical, Woolworths Exclusive Range from Blues Clothing
Dora The Explorer, Fruit Collection from Cohen & Wilkes
Haynes Children’s T-Shirts from Next
Dumbo, Sainsbury’s Exclusive Nursery Range from Westward
Best Licensed Adult Apparel Or Accessories Range
Sesame Street T-Shirts from Famous Forever
Raleigh Chopper Accessories from Half Moon Bay
Born To Shop Nightwear from Intimas
Shaun The Sheep Ladies Leisurewear from Silverknit
Plain Lazy Nightwear and Underwear from TDP Textiles
Best Licensed Written, Listening Or Learning Range
Life On Mars (Rules Of Modern Policing) from Bantam Press
High School Musical Book Range from Parragon Books
Flower Fairies Novelty Gift Format from Penguin Books
Vintage Ladybird Collection from Penguin Books
Dora The Explorer, Readers Digest Range from Simon & Schuster
Best Licensed Paper Products Or Stationery Range
Emma Bridgewater Stationery from Blueprint Collections
High School Musical 2 Greeting Cards and Calendars from Danilo
Winnie The Pooh Silhouette Stationery from International Greetings
Paddington Retro Stationery Collection from Rainbow Designs
Charlie & Lola Stationery Range from Roger La Borde
Best Licensed Giftware Range
Bobbypin 2008 Range from Disaster Designs
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Giftware from Portmeirion
Charlie & Lola Gift Range from Wild & Wolf
Natural History Museum Gift Range from Wow! Stuff
Science Museum Gift Range 2008 from Zeon
Best Licensed Interactive Range
Go Diego Go! Safari Rescue Wii Game from 2K Games
Ben 10 ‘Protector Of Earth’ Games Range from D3 Publisher Of Europe
Planet Earth DVD Game from Imagination Games
Deal Or No Deal Video Game Range from Mindscape
Ratatouille Video Game from THQ
Best Licensed Home Décor, Housewares or Bedding Range
High School Musical 2 Lunch Range from DNC
Humphrey’s Corner Bedroom Range from Mothercare
Plain Lazy Lunchware from Navigate
In The Night Garden Children’s Homewares from Spearmark
High School Musical Room Makeover Range from Vogue International
Best Licensed Food Or Drink Range
In The Night Garden Confectionery Range from Bon Bon Buddies
Batman Celebration Cake from Elisabeth-the Chef
The Simpsons, Seasonal Confectionery from Kinnerton Confectionery
Peter Rabbit Organics Range from PR Organics
Postman Pat Seasonal Confectionery from Teepee Creative
The Innovation Award
Britain’s Got Talent Electronic Board Game from Drummond Park
Queen Tooth Tunes from Grosvenor
Haynes Internal Combustion Engine from Trends
Dr Who Dalek Wizz Watch from Wesco
Natural History Museum Radio Controlled Tarantula from Wow! Stuff
Best Licensed Brand Range – Soft Goods
Jelly Belly Cosmetics from Baylis and Harding
V&A Bed Linen from Bedeck
Andy Warhol by Burton from Burton Snowboards
Haynes Workwear from Lee Cooper
Mensa Puzzles from Wow! Stuff
Best Licensed Brand Range Hard Goods
Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Sauces from Baxters Food Group
Michelin Automotive Accessories from Custom Accessories Europe
Jamie At Home from Royal Worcester
Marco Pierre White from Russell Hobbs
V&A Tools Home and Garden 2008 from Wild & Wolf
3) THE PROPERTY AWARD CATEGORIES (Shown in alphabetical order)
Best Baby/Pre-School Licensed Property (aimed at 0-5 year olds)
Dora The Explorer
In The Night Garden
Fifi and the Flowertots
Peppa Pig
Roary the Racing Car
Thomas & Friends
Best Schoolers, Tween or Teen Licensed Property
Ben 10
Dr Who
Hannah Montana
High School Musical
The Simpsons
WWE
Best Sports Licensed Property
Arsenal
Chelsea FC
England Football
England Rugby
Liverpool Football Club
Manchester Utd
Best Celebrity Licensed Property
The Beatles
David Beckham
Elvis
Jamie Oliver
Marco Pierre White
Paris Hilton
Best Brand Licensed Property
Haynes
Jack Daniel’s
Michelin
Natural History Museum
Playboy
V&A
The Honorary Achievement Award
This special award is to be given to someone who has contributed greatly to the licensing industry. No finalists are to be announced, but the winner is decided as a result of nominations received. | 
