The Licensing Letter

Corus Entertainment

Corus Launches New Merch Line Inspired by HGTV Star Bryan Baeumler

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Corus Entertainment's Nelvana and Baeumler Productions have partnered to launch a licensed merchandise line called 43°N by Bryan Baeumler. Bryan Baeumler is a contractor, entrepreneur and host of HGTV Canada series, including Island of Bryan, Renovation Resort, House of Bryan, Leave it to Bryan, Bryan Inc. and Disaster DIY. "Through … [Read more...] about Corus Launches New Merch Line Inspired by HGTV Star Bryan Baeumler

Corus Debuts New Kids Series Based on Property Brothers

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Corus Entertainment is debuting a new, animated childrens' series inspired by the Property Brothers home improvement franchise. The original 3D-animated series, Builder Brothers Dream Factory, will feature child characters inspired by the reality TV hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott, also known as the Property Brothers. Drew and Jonathan … [Read more...] about Corus Debuts New Kids Series Based on Property Brothers

Corus Entertainment: Big Changes Coming to Children’s Programming in Canada

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Canadian media giant Corus Entertainment just announced it is rolling out major changes to its children's entertainment platforms. Those changes should positively impact those working in the licensing of content or entertainment characters, as Corus expands its reach in both streaming and linear TV. Corus is also a major partner of Warner … [Read more...] about Corus Entertainment: Big Changes Coming to Children’s Programming in Canada

Babar Gets New Duds in Deal With Rowing Blazers

The world's most popular elephant character, Babar, will now have his own line of apparel and accessories through New York clothing brand and retailer Rowing Blazers. The agreement was made with international kid's show producer Nelvana and The Clifford Ross Company, which has owned the rights since 1986. The collaboration, launched globally on Rowing Blazers’ website on Dec. … [Read more...] about Babar Gets New Duds in Deal With Rowing Blazers

Who’s News—November 2018

Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. 10/19/2018 Rovio appoints Alexandre Pelletier-Normand as EVP of its Entertainment's Games Business Unit and a member of leadership team, beginning … [Read more...] about Who’s News—November 2018

Who’s News

Andrew Cooper is the new President of Sequential Brands Group.HMD global Oy appoints Pekka Rantala CMO. Following NBCUniversal’s acquisition of DreamWorks Animation, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group restructures its management team. Vince Klaseus leads the combined Universal and DreamWorks Animation games, digital and consumer products divisions. Margie Cohn helms the … [Read more...] about Who’s News

Who’s News

Corus Entertainment appoints Pam Westman to the role of Head of Nelvana Enterprises. Turner EMEA promotes Tarek Mounir to VP & GM Turkey, Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus. Meanwhile, Cecilia Persson is promoted to VP Programming/Content Strategy Kids EMEA, Acquisitions & Co-Production Intl. Perry Ellis names George Feldenkreis Executive Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Who’s News