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Experiential Licensing: Spy Ninjas, Hey Duggee Go From Screen to Live Stage

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Two hit shows are going on live tours, as location-based entertainment deals take off in the world of licensing. Last week The Licensing Letter reported on the new Sesame Street: The Musical that is hitting the stage in an off-Broadway production. This week we can report two new live shows are being produced based on Spy Ninjas and Hey … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Spy Ninjas, Hey Duggee Go From Screen to Live Stage

Experiential Licensing: Spy Ninjas, Hey Duggee Go From Screen to Live Stage

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Two hit shows are going on live tours, as location-based entertainment deals take off in the world of licensing. Last week The Licensing Letter reported on the new Sesame Street: The Musical that is hitting the stage in an off-Broadway production. This week we can report two new live shows are being produced based on Spy Ninjas and Hey … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Spy Ninjas, Hey Duggee Go From Screen to Live Stage

BBC Signs Tycoon As Licensing Agent For Hit Show Bluey

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BBC Studios has hired Tycoon to expand licensing for the hit children's show Bluey into South and Central America. Bluey, an Australian production about a Blue Heeler puppy and his family, has become a runaway global hit, with a significant licensing program. BBC Studios is now looking at a major expansion for retail and licensing … [Read more...] about BBC Signs Tycoon As Licensing Agent For Hit Show Bluey

TV Licensing: BBC Lands Global Deal With Hasbro For Bluey Products

BBC Studios has sealed the deal for a global partnership with Hasbro for products inspired by the hit kids' show Bluey. The Emmy-award winning Bluey, produced by Australia's Ludo Studio, airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+. BBC says the new range will feature Bluey editions of the board games Monopoly Junior and Trouble, as well as Play-Doh, and will start … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: BBC Lands Global Deal With Hasbro For Bluey Products

Bluey’s Latest Licensing Deal Signed With A Crayola Crayon?

BBC Studios has signed an agreement for a multi-territory licensing deal with Crayola for stationery, arts, crafts and coloring packs, further expanding its global licensing portfolio for the multi-award-winning Bluey. “Crayola has inspired artistic creativity in children for more than 100 years," said Warren Schorr, Vice President, Business Development and Global Licensing at … [Read more...] about Bluey’s Latest Licensing Deal Signed With A Crayola Crayon?

BBC Studios Appoints Licensing Partners For Bluey in Canada, Mexico

BBC Studios, the distributor and licensor for the international preschool sensation Bluey, has named top licensing agencies Nelvana and La Panaderia for Canada and Mexico to extend the brand’s successful merchandising program. The two companies will build on the series’ popularity in the U.S. and help expand the Bluey experience beyond the screen through consumer product … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Appoints Licensing Partners For Bluey in Canada, Mexico

Bluey Gets New Product Line From Moose Toys

The global smash hit Bluey is hitting the road this month with a new range of must-have products from Moose Toys. Bluey is a series created in Australia that has become a global sensation, becoming the top show on BBC's children's programming in the UK, and consistently ranked #1 on Disney Channel  and Disney Junior. “Bluey has entered the cultural zeitgeist, an actual ‘pup … [Read more...] about Bluey Gets New Product Line From Moose Toys

Eight New Licensing Deals For BBC’s Bluey

BBC Studios has signed eight new licensing deals in the US for the hit preschool series Bluey. A favorite with preschoolers and adults alike, the top-rated Bluey series, seen on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+, will make a big splash at retail this year and next with a range of introductions from new partners Accessory Innovations, Accutime Watch, Centric Brands LLC, … [Read more...] about Eight New Licensing Deals For BBC’s Bluey

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