By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Ladybird division of Penguin Random House will publish a series of pre-school books based on the Ukrainian children’s TV Show Brave Bunnies. The show is a breakout hit created by Olga Charepanova at the Ukrainian studio Glowberry, and is broadcast in more than 63 countries. The deal was brokered by Big Picture Licensing, with the … [Read more...] about Penguin To Publish Books From Ukrainian Children’s Series Brave Bunnies
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World Book Developing Historical Board Games With Ion Game Design
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World Book, Inc. has formed a licensing partnership with Ion Game Design to develop and market a line of board games under the World Book brand. The licensed history-themed board games will include: Vendel to Viking - A strategy game set in the Vendel era, the period that led to and served as a foundation for Nordic culture. This game is a … [Read more...] about World Book Developing Historical Board Games With Ion Game Design
Literary Licensing: Netflix To Air Five New Series Based on Dr. Seuss
Netflix is following the success of its 2019 Green Eggs and Ham series by launching five new Dr. Seuss series and specials. Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Netflix announced they will work together to bring the wild world of the classic kids writer to the screen. The projects include series or specials inspired by Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetches, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Netflix To Air Five New Series Based on Dr. Seuss
Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Few things go together better than travel and a good bottle of wine, which has inspired the latest Travel + Leisure licensing deal. Travel + Leisure Group says it's getting into the wine business through a licensing partnership with Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. The travel magazine announced this week the launch of travelandleisurewine.com, … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business
Warner and Cartamundi Release DC Hybrid Trading Cards With NFTs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cartamundi Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have launched a new line of licensed DC Hybrid Trading Cards by Hro. The new program combines physical cards with collectible NFTs. Founded in 1970, Cartamundi Group is a prolific manufacturer, producer, and distributor of board games, collectible card games, playing cards, and … [Read more...] about Warner and Cartamundi Release DC Hybrid Trading Cards With NFTs
Cosmo Going To the Dogs … and Cats … With New Furbabies Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Leading media brand Cosmopolitan has partnered with pet supply manufacturer Ethical Products for the launch of a licensed Cosmo Furbabies product line. “It’s not an overstatement to say that Cosmo readers are obsessed with their pets,” explains Angela Kim, Senior Director of Hearst Global Licensing. “Given their tendency to splurge on their … [Read more...] about Cosmo Going To the Dogs … and Cats … With New Furbabies Line
Book Licensing: Little Prince Expands Licensing Program
The classic children's novel The Little Prince and LMI have partnered to expand its licensing program to the UK and Eire. The novel is also being turned into a new pre-school children's series with 52 episodes now in development. The agreement was inked between LMI and POMASE, which owns the rights to the book and its characters. “We are delighted to be working with POMASE on … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Little Prince Expands Licensing Program
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
Smurfs Coming To Multiple Screens Through Smurftastic Licensing Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nickelodeon and Paramount have formed a creative licensing partnership with IMPS and LAFIG Belgium to expand The Smurfs cinematic universe. That partnership is a huge boost for the franchise, and will result in multiple new shows and films. Sony previously owned The Smurfs brand, which was originally created by Pierre Culliford, also known … [Read more...] about Smurfs Coming To Multiple Screens Through Smurftastic Licensing Deal
Literary Licensing: Seven New Licensees For Percy The Park Keeper
Brand licensing specialist The Point.1888 has secured seven new licensees for heritage publishing brand Percy The Park Keeper. Created by Nick Butterworth, the popular British publishing property has expanded its licensing program due to the continued popularity of the brand among families. Nick worked for various major graphic design companies before becoming a full-time … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Seven New Licensees For Percy The Park Keeper