It is with deep sadness that Hasbro announces the passing of long-time Chairman and CEO Brian D. Goldner. Representatives of the toy and entertainment company shared the tragic news just two days after it was announced that Goldner would be taking time off for health reasons…
As always, major retailers around the world have been releasing lists of “top” toys as a way to focus attention on the upcoming holiday season; this year, it’s been accompanied by a message to buy early, as even consumers are now conversant with the words “supply chain.”
It’s difficult to fathom that it has been 19 months since Covid 19 completely disrupted our world. None of us could have imagined this scenario, and yet, slowly we are inching towards a return to a post-pandemic world. Historically, this moment in time that we have lived through will be written about and …
Leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, for its costume division Disguise, Inc. to produce costumes based on the hit film Ghostbusters as well the upcoming theatrical release …
Every day, sometimes multiple times a day thanks to my kids, I’m reminded we live in an increasingly connected world. From chart-topping music and fashion to the hottest toys, digital platforms and streaming sites are now the pulse behind emerging trends. At Walmart, we recognize the importance of …
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. has signed new deals with leaders in Street, Hip-Hop, Youth Fashion and Skate culture in an effort to strengthen the connection between Gen-Z and the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime franchise. The announcement was made today by Jennifer Coleman, Vice President, Licensing and Marketing at …
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a leading global children’s entertainment company, is welcoming the holiday season with a broad and diverse licensing program for one of its most iconic properties, the Grinch. Building off of the success of Grinchmas 2020, which saw early sellouts and record sell-through rates, this …
The Royal Horticultural Society and Annie Sloan, one of the world’s leading authorities in paint, colour and style, have announced a partnership for decoupage papers – a form of household decoration that simply and cost-effectively transforms a wide range of pieces in any home …
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has garnered several sales for the adorable 2-D TV Special Shooom’s Odyssey targeted at preschoolers. Winner of the Crystal Award for Best TV Production at the 2020 Annecy International Animation Film Festival …
Excitement has been building since the finalists were revealed earlier this year. As the events industry is bouncing back with aplomb, the brand licensing and retail community can really look forward to a fun, energetic, networking and celebratory event on Wednesday 20 October 2021 …
At this year’s AFM Online, Studio 100 Film will be presenting “Quixotes – The heirs of La Mancha”, which is currently in production. Available at the end of 2022, the movie is an Argentinian-German co-production between Studio 100 Media GmbH, GF Films and M.A.R.K.13 – COM. “Quixotes” is an …
152 companies are already confirmed to exhibit at Brand Licensing Europe 2021, with seven weeks still to go and more expected to sign shortly. The announcement coincides with the launch of the event’s online platform. From today, anyone who is registered for BLE can drop off a virtual business …