The UK-based publisher Farshore has announced a huge win for the company, saying it has secured the publishing rights for books based on the wildly popular CoComelon children's series by Moonbug. The deal was brokered between Bethan Garton at The Point.1888 and Emma Cairns-Smith, the Global Acquisition Director at Farshore. The agreement includes rights for the UK and Eire, … [Read more...] about Farshore Acquires Rights For CoComelon Books
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Travel + Leisure Group Launches Brand Licensing Business
The iconic Travel + Leisure magazine—a must read for travel junkies everywhere—is launching a new brand licensing business creating premium consumer products that leverage the globally known brand. The new venture will be operated by the Travel + Leisure Group, a newly established business line under Travel + Leisure Co., formerly known as Wyndham Destinations. “Travel + … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Group Launches Brand Licensing Business
Trese Available for Licensing Through Reemsborko
The award-winning comic Trese, from ABLAZE Publishing, created by writer Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo, is now represented globally in all categories for merchandising by Reemsborko. “We are delighted to have Reemsborko on-board helping create a must-have range of merchandising for Trese," said Rich Young, Co-Founder of ABLAZE. "This is going to be great.” Trese is … [Read more...] about Trese Available for Licensing Through Reemsborko
Writers Form #DisneyMustPay Task Force In Royalty Dispute
Disney has been getting back into the publishing business in a big way in recent years, but the acquisition of several publishing houses has also brought some headaches in the form of writers who say they are owed unpaid royalties. Half a dozen writers' organizations have joined the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) in forming the task force, which is … [Read more...] about Writers Form #DisneyMustPay Task Force In Royalty Dispute
Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
Billboard and Hot Topic Join Forces to Launch Collection of 50 Standout Tee Shirts Inspired by Pop Culture & Music Hot Topic, the ultimate retail destination for music fans, has tapped Billboard, renowned music authority, to launch a limited-edition collection inspired by past, present and future iterations of music culture. Billboard is a global music media brand, … [Read more...] about Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
The newly launched Aconyte Books says it's publishing a new series of novels inspired by Marvel's hit tabletop miniatures game Crisis Protocol, and a series based on the Assassin's Creed video game series. Aconyte is the novels division of Asmodee Entertainment, created last year to deliver on the Asmodee slogan: “Great games, amazing stories!”, and to create new … [Read more...] about Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
Mattel Signs a ‘Ludacris’ Deal
Toy giant Mattel is joining forces with star musician and songwriter Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges on a new animated series called Karma's World, to air on Netflix later this year. The agreement creates a joint venture between Mattel, 9 Story Media Group Inc., and Karma's World Entertainment for a multi-year global licensing deal tied to Karma’s World, the series created by … [Read more...] about Mattel Signs a ‘Ludacris’ Deal
Peanuts And Vayyu Launch Sustainable Fashion For Earth Day
The venerable comic strip Peanuts and the eco-lifestyle brand Vayyu have jointly launched a new licensed apparel collection to mark Earth Day. In a deal secured by WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, Peanuts Worldwide has licensed its popular cast of characters, including Charlie Brown and Snoopy, to create apparel with … [Read more...] about Peanuts And Vayyu Launch Sustainable Fashion For Earth Day
Charlesbridge Partnering On Chicken Soup For the Soul Series
The folks at Chicken Soup for the Soul LLC will be bringing their positive message to kids, in a new joint venture with children's book publisher Charlesbridge, launching this fall. The companies say two new lines of books, Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES (for ages 0-3) and Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS (for ages 4-7), will focus on childhood social and emotional well-being … [Read more...] about Charlesbridge Partnering On Chicken Soup For the Soul Series
Jazwares Pens Multi-Year Marvel Deal For Costumes
Superhero suits for the masses—and their pets—will be hitting stores in 2022, thanks to a new, multi-year deal between global toyco Jazwares and Marvel Entertainment. Jazwares announced the deal, saying they will produce an all-new line of costumes and costume accessories. Set to hit retailers in North America in 2022, this new line will include an epic assortment of … [Read more...] about Jazwares Pens Multi-Year Marvel Deal For Costumes