The animation studio Aardman, which got its start with the celebrated Wallace and Gromit series, has secured two new licensing deals for its new animated musical special Robin Robin. Aardman this week announced it has reached an agreement with Macmillan Children’s Books for publishing and Aurora World for plush. Robin Robin is a 30-minute festive holiday special, created by … [Read more...] about Aardman Secures Two Licensing Deals for Robin Robin
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Group Nine Media Announces Licensing Partnership with Wright’s Media
Wright's Media, an industry-leading global content licensing agency, this week announced a partnership with Group Nine Media, which owns the popular POPSUGAR and Thrillist. POPSUGAR is an online magazine aimed at millennial women, covering pop culture, health, fashion, celebrities and current events. It is ranked as one of America's most popular lifestyle brands for women, … [Read more...] about Group Nine Media Announces Licensing Partnership with Wright’s Media
Hasbro’s Finn Arnesen Joins Games Workshop
The Games Workshop Group is diving even deeper into the entertainment business, announcing the appointment of former Hasbro Studios SVP Finn Arnesen as the company's first Head of Entertainment Development. Games Workshop is best known for its Warhammer gaming franchise, and the company also has its own library of novels and short stories based on the game. Arnesen's first … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s Finn Arnesen Joins Games Workshop
Random House Signs LEGO Book Deal
Random House has signed a deal that will see a major expansion of book titles being published and distributed globally for toy giant LEGO. Under the agreement, Random House Children’s Books will partner with AMEET Publishing, LEGO Publishing’s worldwide strategic partner, to expand the LEGO Books business, said Chris Angelilli, VP & Editor-in-Chief of Licensed Publishing, … [Read more...] about Random House Signs LEGO Book Deal
Massive Campaign Marks Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary
Following hard on the release of Wonder Woman 1984, DC and Warner Bros. are launching a sprawling, global campaign to celebrate 80 years of the Wonder Woman character, which is arguably more popular today than ever. The global anniversary party will launch under the 'Believe In Wonder' slogan, and will include worldwide events such as fan favorite digital content, new … [Read more...] about Massive Campaign Marks Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary
LEGO Takes Kids to the Hundred Acre Wood
LEGO this week launched a superb new product for fans of the Winnie the Pooh books to embrace their nostalgia with a Hundred Acre Wood play set. The set came to life from the mind of super fan Ben Alder who collaborated on the design through the LEGO Ideas program, and was made possible through a licensing partnership with brand owner Disney. Beneath a large oak tree, complete … [Read more...] about LEGO Takes Kids to the Hundred Acre Wood
VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
VIZ Media announced it's made a major addition to its licensing team, hiring Laura Takaragawa, the Head of Consumer Licensing at Netflix, as its new VP of Consumer Products Licensing & Promotions. Viz says the newly created position will allow for the integration of all of VIZ Media's licensed merchandise, collaborations, interactive and digital games, LBE, and promotions … [Read more...] about VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
Centennial in Deal for Specialty Magazines and Books
North Equity LLC, a venture equity firm that owns and operates over 15 media properties, has agreed to terms with Centennial Media to produce special interest magazines and books for Popular Science and SAVEUR. Centennial, a leading book and magazine publisher that specializes in richly illustrated publications, will produce six single-topic, Special Interest Publications … [Read more...] about Centennial in Deal for Specialty Magazines and Books
Colour Republic and Country Living Say It With Flowers
North American floral company Colour Republic has launched a new licensing partnership with Country Living magazine, published by Hearst Magazine. The deal will see Colour Republic producing freshly picked, artfully arranged floral designs that will be offered for home delivery through the Country Living Floral Collection. The designs can be delivered quickly and easily to the … [Read more...] about Colour Republic and Country Living Say It With Flowers
LEGO Named World’s Most Popular Kids Entertainment Brand
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief According to a sweeping new report on brands for children, LEGO is now the most popular kids’ entertainment brand in the world, followed by Disney, Marvel, Barbie, and with Paw Patrol rounding out the Top 5. The data comes via a report from Brand Trends, in which mothers provided answers to a survey on behalf of their children, from ages 0 … [Read more...] about LEGO Named World’s Most Popular Kids Entertainment Brand