Another week, another slate of great deals in our industry, as we lead our coverage today with expansion of an existing agreement with Warner Bros. and Spread Group. Spread Group Expands Warner Bros. Collaboration Beyond Europe Spread Group - formerly known as Spreadshirt - has worked with Warner Bros. in Europe since 2012, developing more than 1,700 designs for the … [Read more...] about Deal Summary: Spread Group, Emoji Co., Lucasfilm, League of Legends
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Gets Into Book Biz With Random House
Recording artist and producer Jay-Z is getting into the book publishing business, and in a big way, thanks to a deal with Random House. The publishing giant announced this week the launch of a new publishing imprint with Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. Called Roc Lit 101, the imprint will be devoted to publishing books at "... the dynamic … [Read more...] about Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Gets Into Book Biz With Random House
Poetic Brands Launches Baby Line With Brambly Hedge
Poetic Brands is creating a line of baby clothing and accessories based on the Brambly Hedge children's books by Jill Barklem. Poetic signed the deal this week with Rockpool Licensing, which manages the Brambly Hedge intellectual property worldwide. Under the agreement, Poetic plans to produce a new collection including layette and fashion daywear, nightwear, snow suits … [Read more...] about Poetic Brands Launches Baby Line With Brambly Hedge
Shell Hires Beanstalk As Global Licensing Agent
Beanstalk scored a major new client, becoming the licensing agency for Shell, one of the world's largest energy and petrochemical companies, operating in 70 countries and boasting 80,000 employees worldwide. Beanstalk announced this week its partnership with Shell to extend the company's brand into a range of consumer products and services. The program will look to leverage … [Read more...] about Shell Hires Beanstalk As Global Licensing Agent
Penske Media Appoints Rachel Terrace to Key Role
Penske Media Corporation has appointed Rachel Terrace as its new SVP of Licensing and Brand Development. In Terrace's new role she will lead licensing and brand extension activity in the US across Penske Media's portfolio of brands. Effective immediately, she reports to Craig Perreault, Chief Digital Officer for the company, and is based in New York. "Rachel's experience … [Read more...] about Penske Media Appoints Rachel Terrace to Key Role
The Gap Rolls Out New Home Products Brand
The Gap is now getting into home fashion, after signing a license for soft home merchandise with Al-Karam Textile Mills of Pakistan. The Gap says the collection will include bedding, bath and decorative accessories for adults, kids, teen and babies. Al-Karam’s license covers North America only for now, and the first Gap Home Collection is scheduled for release in … [Read more...] about The Gap Rolls Out New Home Products Brand
Two new licensees signed for Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Beloved kid's book character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is getting even more popular with licensees, as agent Metrostar signed up two new deals this month. One of those agreements is with Danilo, a leading European publisher of licensed calendars, greeting cards, gift wrap and bags, and diaries. A family-run company operating for over 40 years, Danilo works with a huge range … [Read more...] about Two new licensees signed for Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Z2 Retells Legend of Elvis in Comic Book Form
Z2 Comics has acquired a license to the story of rock'n'roll icon Elvis Presley, and will release the singer's biography in the form of a graphic novel. The graphic novel will be released in partnership with Authentic Brands Group, owner of the Elvis Presley Estate. Elvis: The Graphic Novel was written by Chris Miskiewicz, who wrote a similar piece on the Grateful Dead for Z2, … [Read more...] about Z2 Retells Legend of Elvis in Comic Book Form
New Lego Sets Create Disney-based Art
It's said that a single picture is worth a thousand words, but in the case of the new Lego Art series, that single picture is also worth 2,658 plastic blocks. Danish building toy giant Lego is once more expanding its line of Lego Art kits with the addition of two Disney-themed, 2-D mosaics, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The kits are aimed at older Lego and Disney fans who … [Read more...] about New Lego Sets Create Disney-based Art
Rachel Lowe Develops Board Game for Elf on the Shelf
Just in time for Christmas, British board game designer Rachel Lowe is creating a new game for The Lumistela Company's much-loved The Elf on the Shelf property. “I love Christmas and I am absolutely delighted to be working with The Elf on the Shelf to create a range of products that any child will love to have this Christmas," said Lowe. "Every year parents come up with … [Read more...] about Rachel Lowe Develops Board Game for Elf on the Shelf