Der jüngste Bericht der NPD Group zur globalen Spielwarenindustrie spricht von einem relativen Wachstum um 2%, die aktuellen Wechselkurse sorgen allerdings für ein negatives Gesamtergebnis. Trotz eines Umsatzrückgang auf dem US-Markt und steigender Konkurrenz …
Televisa, the Mexican multimedia conglomerate and the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world has set August 17, 2009 for the premiere date of the Adness Entertainment-produced live action series, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. Televisa, which licensed the …
Target Entertainment Group has secured a plush license for the pre-school animation series Fluffy Gardens with toy company MV Sports and Leisure Ltd. The deal will see MV Sports and Leisure develop a core plush range aimed at toddlers. This will include standard …
Toei Animation Co., Ltd has set this year’s Locarno International Film Festival to reveal the trailer of the 10th anniversary film One Piece Film Strong World. The festival will take place from August 5-15 in Locarno, Switzerland. One Piece Film Strong World as well as …
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:KDE) has set up a joint venture with TC Digital Games LLC and Dracco Company Ltd. to manage EMEA operations for the Chaotic Trading Card Game (TCG).The newly formed company, TC Digital International, Ltd., will have responsibility …
Advanstar Communications has appointed Sam Phillips as European Editor of License! Global magazine.Sam is the founding editor of License! Europe magazine, the European publication which together with License!, became what is known today as License! Global …
Die Studio100 Media GmbH hat einen Buy-Out-Vertrag mit der Waldemar-Bonsels-Stiftung für die fortdauernde Nutzung der Rechte an der Figur Biene Maja unterzeichnet. Studio100 Media besitzt bereits alle Nutzungsrechte inklusive Fernsehen, Video, Video on …
Spin Master Ltd. hat ein weltweites Lizenzabkommen mit Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) abgeschlossen. Damit wird Spin Master Ltd. der weltweite Master Toy Partner für den in Kürze erscheinenden Kinofilm von Nickelodeon und Paramount Pictures …
TMNT Productions, in association with Mirage Studios, has signed veteran screenwriter John Fusco to create the script for the upcoming live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theatrical film targeted for release in 2011. Fusco joins the creative team with producers …
A plush and accessory deal for LittleBigPlanet™ has already been secured with Impact International for the UK, Eire and the Middle East. The deal will see the toy company produce a range of plush items, bean toys, mugs, bobbleheads and bags, all featuring LittleBigPlanet’s …
Sub agency partner Carmen Ariza Licensing is managing growing interest and activity in the Iberian peninsular. FT Champs (famed for their football collectibles) are launching The Bogies (Los Mokis) this summer and Autumn. Initial ranges (launched this summer) include …
Peter Kleinschmidt, bislang bei Studio100 Media für den Bereich Merchandising, Licensing und Marketing verantwortlich, wird das Unternehmen im gegenseitigen Einvernehmen verlassen, um sich neuen Herausforderungen zu stellen.Den Bereich mit dem umfangreichen …