Canadian content, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media (ESM) has signed deals for both broadcast and licensing partners on a number of key titles across its slate of children’s programming, as well as debuting new MIPCOM launches. Founded by Ken Faier, Epic Story Media launched in 2017 to put creators at the centre of compelling and engaging franchises for kids. … [Read more...] about Children’s TV Licensing: Epic Story Media Signs Key Programming And Licensing Deals
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Licensing Jobs: Lisa Foster To Head ZAG’s North American Licensing
Animation studio ZAG is adding more horsepower to its licensing team, due to the ongoing success of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. As part of that growth, ZAG is promoting North American Licensing VP Lisa K. Foster (pictured) to the role of Senior Vice President, Licensing to manage the company’s portfolio of brands under the ZAG Heroez label: an umbrella brand … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: Lisa Foster To Head ZAG’s North American Licensing
Mattel Announces Distribution Partnerships for Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
Mattel, Inc. announced this week it has broadened the global reach and viewership of the newly reimagined animated series Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go through multiple global licensing agreements. Produced in vibrant, 2D animation in partnership with Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Mattel says Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go introduces an entirely new creative … [Read more...] about Mattel Announces Distribution Partnerships for Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
The Met Goes Global With Beanstalk
Once up on a time, museums primarily served the community in which they were located, but with the development of the internet and cultural licensing, the reach of great museums now spans the globe. For that reason, the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is extending access to its collection of art and cultural artifacts into Europe, the Middle East and … [Read more...] about The Met Goes Global With Beanstalk
Surge Brands Sign First Licensing Deals For ‘Toxic Waste’
Surge Brands has signed an impressive roster of licensees for its client Candy Dynamics ... especially considering those deals are for a candy called Toxic Waste! But Surge Brands also says they are responding to demand from retailers for licensed consumer products, as the Toxic Waste line has become one of the hottest selling new candies in the market. As a result, the agency … [Read more...] about Surge Brands Sign First Licensing Deals For ‘Toxic Waste’
Reebok Unleashes Ghostbusters Shoe Line In Advance Of Film Release
Shoemaker Reebok is unveiling a spooky, slimy shoe line this week, partnering with Sony Pictures Consumer Products on a full-family footwear and apparel collection inspired by the Ghostbusters franchise. Following the successful first line between the two brands, which launched in October 2020, Reebok has come back with an even larger collection. Various pieces of footwear in … [Read more...] about Reebok Unleashes Ghostbusters Shoe Line In Advance Of Film Release
BMG Pays A Royal Sum For Rights To The Queen Of Rock’n’Roll
Music giant BMG says it has acquired "an extensive portfolio of rights in the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, one of the greatest and best-loved artists in popular music history, Tina Turner." While details of the deal were not released, industry insiders say the agreement is believed to be worth in the range of $60 million. Working hand-in-hand with Tina Turner, BMG says it will … [Read more...] about BMG Pays A Royal Sum For Rights To The Queen Of Rock’n’Roll
Bulldog Adds Two New Licensees For Care Bears
Bulldog signs up MoYou and The Hut Group to create a raft of new products based on the heritage brand UK-based Bulldog Licensing says Care Bears is a perfect brand for consumer products licensing, given its millions of enduring fans around the world, so it's no surprise the property has attracted a huge range of licensing deals. “The strong values at the heart of the Care … [Read more...] about Bulldog Adds Two New Licensees For Care Bears
eBay Partners With MINT Collective on Collectibles Event
The MINT Collective, a first-of-its-kind event uniting sports collectors, professionals, and investors, announced today that global commerce leader eBay has joined as an exclusive partner and the event’s presenting sponsor. Nicole Colombo, General Manager of Collectibles and Trading Cards at eBay, will also join the event’s speaker series to discuss the significant growth of … [Read more...] about eBay Partners With MINT Collective on Collectibles Event
Opinion: LEGO Profits Highlight Its Success As A Pandemic Leader
By Utku Tansel Global Toy News LEGO’s global sales increased by 43% to hit £2.6bn in the first six months of 2021 while profits rose by a whopping 140% during the same period. The company announced that its sales were up by more than 10% across all markets while online sales rose by 50%. The company plans to open a further 120 new LEGO shops, including 80 in China alone … [Read more...] about Opinion: LEGO Profits Highlight Its Success As A Pandemic Leader