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Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Master Replicas has signed a licensing agreement with BBC Studios to continue the Doctor Who figurine collection for the franchise's 60th anniversary.The rights for the Doctor Who figurine collection previously belonged to Eaglemoss before the company ceased operations in 2022 due to financial crisis.One of the longest-running Doctor Who … [Read more...] about Master Replicas and BBC Relaunch Doctor Who Collectibles For 60th Anniversary

Bluey Partners With Hanna Andersson for Sustainable Kid Fashion

By Allison Watkinson  TLL Reporter BBC Studios Kids & Family has partnered with Hanna Andersson for an exclusive Bluey-themed children's apparel collection. Hanna Andersson is a children's and infant apparel company that designs and manufactures sensory-friendly clothing items. The company is known for its fair trade, organic and sustainable business … [Read more...] about Bluey Partners With Hanna Andersson for Sustainable Kid Fashion

Bluey’s Road to ‘Global Domination’ A Proof of Concept for Doctor Who

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Not that many years ago the BBC was known outside the UK primarily as a purveyor of international news. Before streaming, there just wasn’t that much awareness in the US, for example, that the BBC is also one of the largest producers of top flight TV series and films. Ironically, it was a little kid’s show from Australia called Bluey, … [Read more...] about Bluey’s Road to ‘Global Domination’ A Proof of Concept for Doctor Who

Bluey’s Live Stage Show Coming To Canada, Eh?

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed theatrical production, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show is coming to venues across Canada starting on December 8, 2023. The live show is based on the Bluey animated series which is available in Canada on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Disney+ and STACKTV. The Bluey children's show follows the humorous adventures of a young … [Read more...] about Bluey’s Live Stage Show Coming To Canada, Eh?

BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The BBC's top kids' show Bluey has just released a second album, following the chart topping performance of Bluey: The Album. Released on April 21, Bluey: Dance Mode! is the follow up to an initial, award-winning music collection that has been streamed more than 200 million times. The debut album landed at number 1 on both the … [Read more...] about BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album

Bluey and Ground Up Release Children’s Shoes For Kids Foot Locker

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ground Up International is releasing a Bluey footwear collection in partnership with Kids Foot Locker and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Jointly commissioned by BBC Studios Kids & Family and ABC Children’s, Bluey is a 2D-animated series that was created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in association with Screen … [Read more...] about Bluey and Ground Up Release Children’s Shoes For Kids Foot Locker

Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The British outerwear company Hunter is launching a licensed capsule collection for the hit BBC program Killing Eve. The collection is being created in collaboration with BBC America's and Sid Gentle Films television series Killing Eve in a deal facilitated by the global licensing company IMG. Since its founding in Scotland more than 160 … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve

Who’s News: BBC Studios Reshuffles Its Licensing Leadership

Big news from the UK as BBC Studios reshuffles its licensing leadership team following the departure of Rikesh Desai, licensing director for the UK and EMEA. Desai had a huge impact on the licensing activities for BBC Studios, according to Stephen Davies, BBC Studios’ managing director of consumer products and licensing. “Rikesh has been a driving force behind our merchandise … [Read more...] about Who’s News: BBC Studios Reshuffles Its Licensing Leadership