The animation studio ZAG and the Horst Brandstätter Group have joined forces to develop PLAYMOBIL toys for the popular Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir franchise. The launch is planned for 2024 and will feature Ladybug, Cat Noir, and their cast of heroes and villains in various playsets and seasonal toys. The toy range will have the iconic look and feel of … [Read more...] about Miraculous Characters to Appear in PLAYMOBIL Toys
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Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Former Target Exec As VP of Retail Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has appointed veteran retail expert Gaye Dean as the company's new VP of North America retail development. In her new position at Zag, Dean will manage strategic relationships across all tiers of retail throughout North America for the ZAG Heroez brand franchise. Her initial focus will be to work with retailers on this year’s product … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Former Target Exec As VP of Retail Development
Watch Out Pokemon: Miraculous Trading Card Game Hits European Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has launched a licensed trading card game for the studio's Miraculous franchise in Germany and Austria. The studio plans to expand distribution with a future release across Europe. “Featuring the bold cinematic visuals from Miraculous, we anticipate strong demand from fans of all ages across Europe who will be eager to collect the … [Read more...] about Watch Out Pokemon: Miraculous Trading Card Game Hits European Market
Who’s News: ZAG Promotes Angela Cortez To Oversee Canadian Expansion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has promoted their LATAM consumer products executive, Angela Cortez, to oversee the company’s Canadian consumer products business. Angela Cortez has more than 30 years of experience in the licensing and retail industries. She initially joined ZAG in Spring 2021 as Vice President for the LatAm region. Since then, Cortez has … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Promotes Angela Cortez To Oversee Canadian Expansion
ZAG Stages Its First Dedicated Brand Summit
New Licensing Partners Announced For Flagship Show Miraculous The animation house ZAG is hosting its first-ever brand summit in Mexico City, thanks to soaring ratings in Latin America. The award-winning studio says that, since establishing a dedicated office in Mexico in September 2021, enthusiasm for ZAG’s multiple award-winning flagship brand Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug … [Read more...] about ZAG Stages Its First Dedicated Brand Summit
Ferrero To Release Miraculous Kinder Surprise Eggs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has signed an agreement with Ferrero for a multi-territory, in-store promotion for its licensed property, Miraculous. Ferrero is a multinational manufacturer of chocolate and confectionary products based in Italy. The licensing agreement for the multi-territory, European promotion with Ferrero was brokered by DeAPlaneta Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Ferrero To Release Miraculous Kinder Surprise Eggs
ZAG Engages Born For Advertising and Marketing Licensing
The booming animation studio ZAG has engaged Born Licensing, an agency focused on licensing for the purpose of advertising and marketing. The agreement will see Born Licensing representing the company’s flagship property, Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, said founder and CEO Jeremy Zag. Founded in 2014 by David Born, Born Licensing works with owners of intellectual … [Read more...] about ZAG Engages Born For Advertising and Marketing Licensing
ZAG To Celebrate “Miraculous Day” Across Latin America
Animation studio ZAG is celebrating its hit flagship brand, Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, across Latin America on Aug. 8. The first official Miraculous Day was celebrated in Brazil by ZAG and Brazilian broadcast partner Gloob in 2019. Julian Zag, the EVP of Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products says the success of this initiative has led to the creation … [Read more...] about ZAG To Celebrate “Miraculous Day” Across Latin America
Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
The animation studio ZAG continues its rapid global growth as it hires Megalicense for representation in Russia. The deal with Megalicense also covers the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which also includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. “Megalicense is the premiere licensing agency across Russia and CIS, … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Megalicense To Rep ZAG Licensing in Russia and CIS
Licensing Law: ZAG To Give IP Pirates The Heave Ho
ZAG Creates Internal Anti-Piracy Department With Two New Hires The independent animation studio ZAG is establishing an anti-piracy department to protect the company’s intellectual property rights for its brands, content, and products in the global marketplace and to manage counterfeit enforcement. The immediate focus is for the company’s hit flagship brand, Miraculous™, Tales … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: ZAG To Give IP Pirates The Heave Ho