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… . . . read more
Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
February 23, 2022
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… . . . read more
Apparel Licensing: Netflix Hit Karma’s World Scores Fashion Deal
February 22, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Entertainment companies 9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment have announced a licensing partnership with FIT DTech for a children’s fashion collection. Inspired by the animated Netflix series Karma’s… . . . read more
Toy Licensing: Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head Goes Into Therapy
February 17, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Online therapy provider PresenceLearning has partnered with Hasbro to bring popular licensed characters and games to its platform. Through this partnership speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other mental health professionals will be… . . . read more
Melisa Fuhr To Head ZAG Expansion In New Argentina Office
February 15, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG has established its first office in Argentina to spearhead merchandising and licensing activities in the region. The Buenos Aires office will focus primarily on Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and… . . . read more
Diversity in Licensing: Disney In Collaboration With EPI For Diverse Line of Dolls
February 11, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of EPI has announced a collaboration with Disney and Marvel to create ethnically-inclusive fashion dolls, collectible figurines, and accessories. The upcoming line of licensed consumer products will feature characters from… . . . read more
Comics Licensing: Iceberg’s Popeye-Themed Fashion Says ‘I Yam What I Yam’
February 11, 2022
The Iceberg Fall/Winter 2022 men’s collection is set to feature items inspired by the enduring comic character Popeye the Sailorman. The collection captures the lifestyle of explorers and survivalists, featuring Popeye-inspired, nautical-themed designs throughout the… . . . read more
Comics Licensing: WildBrain Bringing Peanuts To The India Market
February 9, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG is expanding its multi‐territory representation deal with Peanuts Worldwide to include the massive Indian market. The company plans to release a local cross‐category consumer products programme that targets… . . . read more
Terrifying Deal Sees The Ring Girl Joining Dead By Daylight Video Game
February 9, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Behaviour Interactive and the Kadokawa Corporation have partnered on the upcoming release of a licensed Dead By Daylight Chapter based on the popular horror franchise Ringu. The cult favorite Japanese… . . . read more
Wildbrain Acquires Ward Animation Classics Like Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right
February 8, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain and Jay Ward Productions, Inc., have signed an agreement across distribution, production and licensing for the entire portfolio of classic Ward-owned IP. This portfolio includes properties such as George… . . . read more