Skydance Animation announced it has partnered with global technology provider Fabacus to launch global consumer rewards activations through their licensed products for Apple Original Films’ “Luck” and “Spellbound,” in a deal brokered by IMG. The first feature film, “Luck,” starring Eva Noblezada …
Danone North America – the purpose-driven food & beverage leader with a diverse portfolio of dairy, plant-based and organic brands – taps Global Icons to lead their U.S. brand licensing initiatives. Danone has a mission to bring health through food and lifestyle to as many people as possible with their …
Cryptoys, the revolutionary new NFT platform that combines toys, gaming and entertainment to create an expansive playable universe, today announced that the iconic Masters of the Universe will be the first brand to launch on its NFT platform this fall as part of its global, multi-year partnership with Mattel …
Hasbro, Inc., a global play and entertainment company, will return to San Diego Comic-Con International, bringing an extraordinary portfolio of brands, including Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, NERF, G.I. JOE and Power Rangers, as well as products from premier collaboration …
Studio 100 Media, one of the leading independent studios for kids & family entertainment, has closed a multibrand deal with global media company SPI International for digital exploitation of several 2D animation classic series from its extensive catalogue. The contract will give SPI non-exclusive worldwide …
Selected in the “7 – 10 Years Fiction” category are the half-hour animated short films Mum is pouring rain and Dounia and selected in the ‘Up To 6 Years Fiction” category are the 2D animation series Jasmine & Jambo and Petit. Held every two years, the Prix Jeunesse International is the biggest and most …
Following the enormous success of their first collaboration, the Royal Horticultural Society has announced the launch of a second collection from licensee Dexam, a specialist supplier of kitchen cookware, bakeware and accessories. The 2020 Home Grown collection of backpacks, lunch bags …
Mondo TV Studios, part of the Mondo TV Group, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced a major deal with BandPlay, the streaming platform of the Brazilian TV channel Bandeirantes. Under the terms of the deal, the first series of Mondo TV’s hit live-action comedy-drama for teens Heidi Bienvenida – called Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa …
This excess inventory is tied to shipping delays that resulted in many holiday orders arriving in January, just as retailers were gearing up to take in spring merchandise. The result has been a cascading effect that’s running into back-to-school and the holiday season, forcing retailers to cancel orders and offer …
And while deceased celebrity brands have long been part of the licensing playbook, the recent upswing in nostalgia amid the pandemic and tough economic times is helping refashion them for a new audience with a mix of technology and social media. For example, a hologram of …
The finalists across all categories in The Licensing Awards 2022 have today been announced. Once again, The Licensing Awards attracted a phenomenal number of entries and nominations this year across all the categories. Some 200 retail buyers formed the judging panel offering their expert input across …
The Royal Horticultural Society has announced the launch of a new collection from longstanding licensee Moorcroft, a renowned producer of heritage art pottery and a leading name in the world of ceramic design. Called For The Love of Orchids RHS Collection, these five beautiful pieces of art pottery are not …