By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Ventures has bagged the global rights to create a consumer products program for Tom Fletcher’s bestselling Puffin picture book series, ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ Fletcher is a number-one bestseller and one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors. His debut middle-grade novel, ‘The Christmasaurus,’ was the biggest of 2016 and was … [Read more...] about Penguin Ventures Wins Rights to CP Program For ‘Who’s In Your Book’ Series
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Horrid Henry Goes Global with Webshop and Licensed Merch from Star Editions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Novel Entertainment has signed a licensing deal with the global e-commerce platform Star Editions for print-on-demand Horrid Henry merchandise.The Star Editions e-commerce partnership was brokered by Caroline Mickler Limited on behalf of Novel Entertainment. “I'm thrilled with the launch of Star Editions’ latest print-on-demand shop," said Star … [Read more...] about Horrid Henry Goes Global with Webshop and Licensed Merch from Star Editions
Snowtap Design Signs Misirli as First Licensed Apparel Partner
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Snowtap graphic design brand has appointed Misirli to produce its first licensed apparel and accessories collection.Misirli is a manufacturing and supply company that creates apparel and accessories for both wholly-owned and licensed brands.“Our design development team is known for its creativity and understanding of trends and we’re … [Read more...] about Snowtap Design Signs Misirli as First Licensed Apparel Partner
Coolabi Appoints Spotlight.1888 as Retail Representative for Clangers IP
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spotlight.1888 has been appointed to represent Clangers in the UK and Ireland by international media group and rights owner, Coolabi. Clangers is a preschool stop-motion animated series that features a family of mouse-like alien creatures who communicate in whistles and live on a little blue planet in space. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver … [Read more...] about Coolabi Appoints Spotlight.1888 as Retail Representative for Clangers IP
A Merry Grinchmas of Licensing Deals for Wildbrain and Dr. Seuss
TLL Staff WildBrain CPLG is turning the high street green this festive season with a huge slate of holiday deals for the Dr. Seuss character The Grinch. The global licensing agency has partnered with rights holder Dr. Seuss Enterprises for several new product releases based on the classic children's book How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The product lines are slated for … [Read more...] about A Merry Grinchmas of Licensing Deals for Wildbrain and Dr. Seuss
Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has secured several international distribution deals for the animated preschool series, Brave Bunnies.Created by Olga Cherepanova, Brave Bunnies follows an adorable bunny family as they visit friends and travel the world in their Bunny Bus."With Brave Bunnies, I wanted to create a series that would encourage children to be curious … [Read more...] about Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like, Well, Bunnies
GrandPrix Originals USA Launches Gulf Oil Racing Apparel
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter GrandPrix Originals USA and Gulf Oil LP have signed an agreement to bring licensed Gulf Oil Racing apparel to the US market.Under the new licensing agreement, GrandPrix Originals USA is now offering a wide selection of officially licensed Gulf Oil Racing products that had been previously available in the European market.“Since Gulf Oil’s first … [Read more...] about GrandPrix Originals USA Launches Gulf Oil Racing Apparel
Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
TLL Staff Hasbro is staging a very special celebration of Peppa Pig, hosting a Peppa's Cinema Party in theaters in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK and the United States. The Cinema Party is being launched to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peppa Pig character, which has become one of Hasbro's core brands. Peppa Pig is a British pre-school animated … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
Trade Shows: Get Your Tickets Now For the Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair
TLL Staff Spielwarenmesse, the world’s leading toy fair, has announced that tickets for its upcoming 73rd event trade show are now on sale. The event, which will take place from 30 January to 3 February 2024 in Nuremberg, is the world's largest toy fair, and is expected to attract a large crowd of international toy sector representatives this year under the motto ‘Feel … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Get Your Tickets Now For the Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair
Mattel Creates Barbie In The Likeness of Supermodel Claudia Schiffer
TLL Staff Barbie is celebrating the global fashion icon, supermodel, and entrepreneur Claudia Schiffer with a Barbie doll in her likeness, featuring a recreation of her iconic runway moment from the 1994 Fall/Winter Atelier Versace show. The collector's edition Barbie comes complete with a replica of the showstopping cerulean floor-length Versace gown that Schiffer wore at … [Read more...] about Mattel Creates Barbie In The Likeness of Supermodel Claudia Schiffer