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King Features

Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning comic strip Curtis will be featured in a new book in a partnership between King Features and Drawn & Quarterly. The book will be a collected edition of favorite strips over the years from the classic syndicated comic by artist and writer Ray Billingsley. The new tome is a collaboration between King Features … [Read more...] about Publishing: Curtis Jumps Off the Funny Pages And Into New Book

Popeye and Olive Oyl Featured in China’s Qixi Festival with L’Oreal

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has partnered with L’Oréal for a Qixi Festival themed licensing promotion featuring Popeye and Olive Oyl. The Qixi Festival is an annual Chinese celebration that focuses on the love between Zhinü and Niulang in Chinese mythology. The Festival is often celebrated by romantic partners through gift-giving and … [Read more...] about Popeye and Olive Oyl Featured in China’s Qixi Festival with L’Oreal

Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and The Perth Mint have partnered on an exclusive collection of commemorative coins for the comic book hero The Phantom. The licensing deal between the two companies was negotiated by Merchantwise, King Features’ Australian agent. “We are thrilled to bring King Features Syndicate’s The Phantom together with The … [Read more...] about Perth Mint Creates Commemorative Coins for The Phantom

Mad Cave Studios Named as Publishing Partner for Flash Gordon

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate has appointed Mad Cave Studios as master publishing partner for its Flash Gordon character IP. Flash Gordon was originally created for King Features in 1934 as a sci-fi, action-adventure comic strip by Alex Raymond. Since the character's initial debut, Flash Gordon has starred in a live-action TV show, a radio … [Read more...] about Mad Cave Studios Named as Publishing Partner for Flash Gordon

Olive Oyl Gets Comfy With Sleepwear Collection From Loungerie

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Loungerie has partnered with King Features to debut a licensed Olive Oyl product collection in Brazil for Mother's Day. The Loungerie x Olive Oyl partnership was brokered by Vertical Licensing, King Features’ licensing representative in Brazil. The Loungerie brand has developed pajamas for women and children and gift items for the … [Read more...] about Olive Oyl Gets Comfy With Sleepwear Collection From Loungerie

King Features x Hours Deal Lets You Dress Like Archie Comic

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Archie Comics has partnered with the Hours clothing brand for a licensed Archie Andrews apparel collection. "Archie has been a mainstay in pop culture for a very long time and a perfect alignment us to be collaborating with such an iconic property," said Hours owner Roman Hessary. "The comics were a big part of us growing up and we’re … [Read more...] about King Features x Hours Deal Lets You Dress Like Archie Comic

Reservoir and LabelNoir Release $4,600 Licensed Popeye Watch

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features has partnered with the luxury watch brands Reservoir and LabelNoir for a licensed Popeye timepiece. A division of Hearst, King Features Syndicate is the production and distribution company that owns the licensing rights to the Popeye brand. The licensing deal with Reservoir and LabelNoir was negotiated by King Features’ … [Read more...] about Reservoir and LabelNoir Release $4,600 Licensed Popeye Watch

King Features Scores With PUCK HCKY Popeye Apparel Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and PUCK HCKY have entered a licensing partnership for a collection of hockey-themed Popeye apparel. The Popeye entertainment franchise is owned by the international production and distribution company, King Features. A division of Hearst Newspapers, King Features Syndicate specializes in content syndication, … [Read more...] about King Features Scores With PUCK HCKY Popeye Apparel Partnership

Lefties Sets Sail With Popeye-Themed Apparel Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Lefties have partnered on a licensed apparel collection featuring Popeye the Sailorman. The co-branded collection includes t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, socks, pajamas, and jogger pants that feature graphic art inspired by the Popeye franchise. The Popeye brand is owned by King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst … [Read more...] about Lefties Sets Sail With Popeye-Themed Apparel Collection

King Features and Rebel Girls Come Together In New Licensing Agreement

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterKing Features Syndicate has announced that the Rebel Girls brand is joining its roster of licensing properties. Under the terms of the licensing agreement, King Features will represent Rebel Girls worldwide for promotions, collaborations, and merchandise.King Features is currently seeking new licensing partners for the brand across all categories … [Read more...] about King Features and Rebel Girls Come Together In New Licensing Agreement