The hit series Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has been signed on for seasons four and five, and high ratings are now driving several new licensing deals. Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global Operations, says the company has signed several "top tier" partners over the past month for a wide range of consumer products and services. Newly signed consumer … [Read more...] about ZAG’s Miraculous Signs With Disney and New Product Partners
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Forbidden Planet Releasing New Merch Based on Classic Paramount Films
Forbidden Planet, a pop culture product developer, has partnered with ViacomCBS to release new merchandise featuring several of Paramount Pictures classic films, including Forrest Gump, Top Gun, and the hilarious cult classic Galaxy Quest. In total seven Paramount films are included in the new range of apparel and giftware that will be released through Forbidden Planet's … [Read more...] about Forbidden Planet Releasing New Merch Based on Classic Paramount Films
Brand Central’s Trend Service Announces New Clients
Brand Central LLC announced today that its trend intelligence service, Brand Central Insights, has grown exponentially, acquiring several new clients. The clients span multiple industries including media, manufacturing, brand ownership and retail. Over the past year, the insight service has added many new industry leading clients including: Michaels stores, Sun-Maid, Jazwares, … [Read more...] about Brand Central’s Trend Service Announces New Clients
Max & Ruby Are Back With New Fashion
The adorable sibling bunnies Max & Ruby from the popular books and the Nelvana animated series are getting their own fashion line for adults. Nelvana has partnered with fashion and merchandise retailer Hot Topic to launch a new collection of Max & Ruby T-shirts. The collection, which is currently available for purchase online at hottopic.com, debuts following Max … [Read more...] about Max & Ruby Are Back With New Fashion
Beijing Lashes Out at Western Fashion Brands
WAR OF WORDS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS SPILLS OVER INTO LICENSING, AS CHINA HITS BACK AGAINST H&M, ADIDAS, NIKE, AND MORE Stung by accusations of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region, Beijing is lashing out at Western fashion brands that have criticized the Chinese government. Already, Chinese state TV has called for a boycott of the Swedish retailer H&M, following … [Read more...] about Beijing Lashes Out at Western Fashion Brands
Deal With Cotton On and Douglas Makes Miffy a Happy Bunny
The popular children's brand Miffy, from the line of books by Dick Bruna, is launching new lines of baby apparel and plush toys in collaboration with Cotton On and Douglas. The Australian fashion brand Cotton On will be producing four new lines of baby clothing from newborn up to 24 months, and priced competitively at between $14.99 and $19.99. The well known US plush toy … [Read more...] about Deal With Cotton On and Douglas Makes Miffy a Happy Bunny
Nic Cage Film Willy’s Wonderland Appoints Radar Licensing
The film Willy's Wonderland has appointed Radar Licensing of Brooklyn as its global licensing agent as Landmark Studio Group develops a worldwide consumer products retail program for the horror thriller, starring Nicolas Cage with Emily Tosta, Ric Reitz, Chris Warner, and Beth Grant. Landmark says Radar Licensing will create a comprehensive licensing and merchandising program … [Read more...] about Nic Cage Film Willy’s Wonderland Appoints Radar Licensing
New Brands From ‘Jeweler To The Stars’ Martin Katz
Even if you don't know the name Martin Katz, it's almost certain you've seen his work, as the designer has for more than 25 years bejeweled A-List celebrities on the Hollywood red carpet, including Sharon Stone, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Nicole Kidman. The famous jeweler and philanthropist Martin Katz has redefined luxury … [Read more...] about New Brands From ‘Jeweler To The Stars’ Martin Katz
Disney Confirms ‘Flexible’ Summer Film Release Schedule
The world's dominant entertainment company confirmed on March 24 its summer film release schedule, committing to a "flexible distribution strategy" similar to what Warner Bros did earlier this year with HBO Max. Disney says it will use both theaters and its Disney+ streaming service to release its major films this year, in a strategy calculated to maximize returns and … [Read more...] about Disney Confirms ‘Flexible’ Summer Film Release Schedule
Mattel to Air Barbie Fashion Battle Reality Show
If you've got an eye for fashion and a talent for really, really tiny stitching, you too could be a star on Mattel's new reality TV offering, Barbie Fashion Battle. Mattel has announced it is partnering with Mission Control Media to develop Barbie Fashion Battle, a design-focused reality competition series that tasks aspiring designers with creating miniature high-fashion … [Read more...] about Mattel to Air Barbie Fashion Battle Reality Show