Six-Time Platinum Video Game Grows Its International Presence With New Products Including Apparel, Accessories, Novelties, Publishing and More King Features Syndicate this week announced a robust international expansion, including new agents and licensing deals for the global gaming sensation Cuphead. Ahead of the 2021 debut of The Cuphead Show! with Netflix Animation, the … [Read more...] about King Features Launches Cuphead Licensing Blitz
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Flash Gordon Board Game Rocketing to Retail Via Plastic Meatball
King Features is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the cult classic film Flash Gordon by engaging retro-nostalgia experts Plastic Meatball for a multi-year licensing agreement across multiple product categories. Plastic Meatball is kicking off the program with a retro-style family board game, but the deal encompasses a wide swath of consumer products categories, including … [Read more...] about Flash Gordon Board Game Rocketing to Retail Via Plastic Meatball
Merchantwise Brings Popeye Fitness Wear Down Under
Now all you need for your workout is a can of spinach. Australia’s Merchantwise Licensing, on behalf of King Features Syndicate has brokered the first ever Australian Popeye sportswear collection with popular online sportswear label, The WOD Life. The partners say the collection was a perfect fit for The WOD Life, who saw a strong correlation between its loyal customer base … [Read more...] about Merchantwise Brings Popeye Fitness Wear Down Under
Flash Gordon Back From the Future for 40th Anniversary
It's probably been a while since you've seen Flash Gordon in action, and in fact, half our audience is young enough they weren't even born when the original Flash Gordon film was released in 1980. But thanks to some big plans for the cult sci fi hero, you're likely to see a lot more Flash in the near future. King Features is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Flash … [Read more...] about Flash Gordon Back From the Future for 40th Anniversary
Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise Based on $100MM+ Entertainment/Character Properties
This chart was most recencently updated November 2019 in conjunction with an analysis of entertainment/character properties generating more than $100 million in licensed retail sales in the U.S. and Canada. For more information on TLL's methodology, click here. … [Read more...] about Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise Based on $100MM+ Entertainment/Character Properties
Wrap-Up: Experiential, Promotional & Personalized
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com King Features taps toxicfox for a Betty Boop personalized character collection that allows users to transform their likeness into Betty Boop character art that can then be printed onto a wide range of items including mugs, suitcases, tote bags, and apparel. Currently available in the U.K. and Ireland, the collection is coming … [Read more...] about Wrap-Up: Experiential, Promotional & Personalized
Experiential, New Media & Partnerships
Asmodee Group launches a new division devoted to developing content based on its owned IP, primarily through strategic partnerships and licensing. Asmodee Entertainment will be the launching ground for new films, TV series, and comics and graphic novels. Already in development is a film based on the board game Catan, which is being adapted by Sony Pictures. DC Entertainment … [Read more...] about Experiential, New Media & Partnerships
Who’s News — 12/18/2017
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Email Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com and we'll announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. CJ Kettler is the new President of King Features Syndicate. Kettler is charged with bringing King properties—including Popeye, Betty Boop, Prince … [Read more...] about Who’s News — 12/18/2017
44 Entertainment/Character Brands Make the $100 Million List
Karina Masolova, additional reporting by Glenn Demby and Marcy Magiera Forty-four entertainment/character properties make our list of brands that generate over $100 million in retail sales of licensed merchandise in the U.S. and Canada—accounting for a total of $41 billion in sales worldwide in 2015. See the full list here. Three brands cleared $1 billion in the U.S./Canada … [Read more...] about 44 Entertainment/Character Brands Make the $100 Million List
Who’s News
LMCA names Donna M. Bruschi Director Brand Licensing. Iconix's board of directors appointes John Haugh President, effective immediately, and CEO, effective April 1. Carla Silva is the new VP, GM & Global Head Licensing for King Features. Rockpool Licensing appoints Nicola Thompson to join MD Vickie O’Malley. 4K Media names Michelle Zamora Dean Senior Manager Licensing … [Read more...] about Who’s News