The UK's popular Horrid Henry cartoon is loaning its brand to social organization Madlug to help "care experienced children." That phrase in the UK refers to children in care, which may be under a Compulsory Supervision Order at home, or in a foster home situation. Brand owner Novel Entertainment says it's teaming up with Madlug "to support the company’s mission to raise … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Horrid Henry and Madlug Team Up to Help Children in Care
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Character Licensing: Wildbrain & Peacock Have Big Plans For Caillou
Wildbrain has partnered with NBCUniversal’s streaming platform, Peacock, to produce 52 new episodes of the beloved animated series Caillou. In addition, Peacock will become the home for five previously announced 44-minute Caillou family specials, currently in production. “We’re delighted to join with Peacock to expand the Caillou universe,” said Josh Scherba, President of … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wildbrain & Peacock Have Big Plans For Caillou
Sesame Street: The Musical Coming to New York
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief We finally have an answer to the question, how do you get to Sesame Street? Turns out, it's just off Broadway! Rights holder Sesame Workshop is working with Rockefeller Productions on Sesame Street: The Musical, with an opening night premiere on Sept. 22 at Theater Row on West 42nd Street. Sesame Street’s beloved furry friends will appear in … [Read more...] about Sesame Street: The Musical Coming to New York
Ravensburger to Bring Bread Barbershop Games and Puzzles to Italy
Licensing agent Mondo TV Group announces first Italian deal for hit kids’ show Mondo TV Group has licensed Ravensburger to produce a portfolio of puzzles and craft kits for the Italian market inspired by the hit kids’ show Bread Barbershop. The news of this license award comes only weeks after Mondo TV Group’s appointment by brand owner Monster Studio to represent licensing … [Read more...] about Ravensburger to Bring Bread Barbershop Games and Puzzles to Italy
Licensing Deal Brings Angry Birds Up Close and Personal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electric Gamebox has announced a licensing partnership with Rovio Entertainment to launch an interactive and high-tech Angry Birds game experience. Electric Gamebox delivers hyper-immersive games in interactive digital smart rooms known as Gameboxes. Each Gamebox features a range of cutting-edge technologies such as projection mapping, touch … [Read more...] about Licensing Deal Brings Angry Birds Up Close and Personal
Mondo TV Secures Gorgeous Deals For Its Gorjuss Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mondo TV Group has secured three major licences for the character brand Gorjuss on behalf of the brand owner, Santoro Licensing. The three licenses that have been secured include clothing and accessory producer Coriex, greeting card producer Cromo N.B. Srl, and confectionary marketing company Emmeci. Santoro is a multi-brand design house … [Read more...] about Mondo TV Secures Gorgeous Deals For Its Gorjuss Brand
TV Licensing: BBC Lands Global Deal With Hasbro For Bluey Products
BBC Studios has sealed the deal for a global partnership with Hasbro for products inspired by the hit kids' show Bluey. The Emmy-award winning Bluey, produced by Australia's Ludo Studio, airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+. BBC says the new range will feature Bluey editions of the board games Monopoly Junior and Trouble, as well as Play-Doh, and will start … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: BBC Lands Global Deal With Hasbro For Bluey Products
Something to Tweet About: Campaign celebrates 80 Years of Tweety
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Long before Tweets, there was Tweety. WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences is launching a global 80th anniversary celebration for the licensed character brand Tweety. The 80 Years of Tweety campaign will kick off in Austin at SXSW 2022 on March 11. Tweety debuted in the award-winning 1942 short, A Tale of Two Kitties. Tweety's … [Read more...] about Something to Tweet About: Campaign celebrates 80 Years of Tweety
Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
The premium children’s clothing brand Hanna Andersson has launched an exclusive capsule collection based on the bestselling Miffy books. Inspired by the globally-recognized, classic character Miffy, and available in bright, multi-color patterns and prints, designers say the collection celebrates childhood adventures, employing iconic Hanna Andersson silhouettes and animated … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal
Bapper Entertainment is releasing a licensed collection of hot sauces from Jade City Foods to expand its merchandising program for the animated series, Disenchantment. Disenchantment is an adult-animated series from Matt Groening's LLC, Bapper Entertainment. After tackling modern times with his epic hit series The Simpsons and the future with Futurama, producer Groening … [Read more...] about Hot Netflix Show Disenchanted Adds More Heat With Spicy Licensing Deal