By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global licensing agency IMG has closed a massive deal, securing a worldwide contract with the entertainment studio Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B). Vancouver-based Lionsgate has produced some of the most popular film franchises in recent years, and helped establish Canada's reputation as Hollywood North. Lionsgate has now confirmed it … [Read more...] about Film & TV Licensing: Lionsgate Signs IMG For Global CP Program
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Sports Licensing: Legends Appointed Retail Partner For Rugby World Cup
World Rugby and its licensing partner IMG hope to repeat the consumer product success of the pre-COVID Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. For that reason, World Rugby has inked a deal with the same retail partner, Legends, for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The partners say World Rugby enjoyed record-smashing sales of official merchandise at the Japan event, making it an … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Legends Appointed Retail Partner For Rugby World Cup
YouTube Hit Booba Tags IMG For Licensing Program
UK Animation studio 3D Sparrow Group has appointed IMG to extend Booba through product and brand licensing partnerships. Booba is a new, non-dialogue pre-school family show following the adventures of a joyful, funny and curious creature called Booba and his friends. The show has become a global hit on YouTube, reaching more than 13 billion views since first airing in … [Read more...] about YouTube Hit Booba Tags IMG For Licensing Program
Global Esports Names IMG As Strategic Partner
The Global Esports Federation has announced the appointment of licensing agency IMG as its new strategic partner. "We are proud to welcome IMG to our Global Esports family,” says Lorenzo Giorgetti, board member and chair of brand, marketing, communications commission at GEF. "This is an important strategic partnership, not only for the GEF and IMG, but for players, fans and … [Read more...] about Global Esports Names IMG As Strategic Partner
Project Makeover and Queer Eye Team Up on Mobile App
The hit show Queer Eye is developing its first mobile app in an exclusive partnership with Project Makeover, Magic Tavern’s top-downloaded mobile game. The collaboration will see the creative Queer Eye cast joining Project Makeover’s characters to help them glamorize, accessorize and revamp their clients’ looks by completing puzzles to win coins, mystery boxes, and gems to … [Read more...] about Project Makeover and Queer Eye Team Up on Mobile App
Fashion Licensing: Laura Ashley Engages IMG for Multi-Territory Expansion
IMG is set to expand the British heritage brand Laura Ashley's consumer products line in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and the Middle East. “For almost 70 years, Laura Ashley’s iconic, quality-led designs, prints and patterns have continued to inspire the most coveted styles and fashion trends around the world," said Tim Smith, Vice President at IMG. "We are … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Laura Ashley Engages IMG for Multi-Territory Expansion
Fashion Licensing: Unlimited to Produce Branded Footwear For The Gap
Unlimited Footwear Group of The Netherlands has signed a deal to produce footwear for Gap Inc. in Europe, in a deal brokered by IMG. The deal covers the European Union, the UK, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap is a leading casual lifestyle brand in the USA, and Unlimited believes the brand has huge growth potential in Europe as well. “We are … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Unlimited to Produce Branded Footwear For The Gap
Video Game Licensing: Angry Birds CP Program to Launch With Netflix Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment and IMG are launching an Angry Birds consumer products program for the upcoming Netflix series Angry Birds: Summer Madness. Rovio is working with CAKE Entertainment on the new series for release next month, and has partnered with sports and media licensing firm IMG for a global CP licensing program. “After more than a … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Angry Birds CP Program to Launch With Netflix Series
IMG Expanding Its PepsiCo Partnership
The global licensing firm IMG has re-upped on a representation agreement with PepsiCo, one of its largest and most prestigious clients. IMG announced its agreement with PepsiCo has not only been renewed for Pepsi, 7UP, Cheetos, Doritos, Lay’s and Mountain Dew, but has also been expanded to include British snack food brand Walkers. IMG has seen continuing success growing the … [Read more...] about IMG Expanding Its PepsiCo Partnership