The Licensing Letter

Zag Animation Studios

Build-A-Bear Creates First Plush Bear for ZAG’s Miraculous Series

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has signed an agreement with Build-A-Bear Workshop for the first officially licensed Miraculous Ladybug plush bear. Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is a 3D-CGI-animated superhero series created by the ZAG entertainment studio and co-produced with Mediawan's Method Animation division. The fifth season of the series began … [Read more...] about Build-A-Bear Creates First Plush Bear for ZAG’s Miraculous Series

Licensing Jobs: Lisa Foster To Head ZAG’s North American Licensing

Animation studio ZAG is adding more horsepower to its licensing team, due to the ongoing success of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. As part of that growth, ZAG is promoting North American Licensing VP Lisa K. Foster (pictured) to the role of Senior Vice President, Licensing to manage the company’s portfolio of brands under the ZAG Heroez label: an umbrella brand … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: Lisa Foster To Head ZAG’s North American Licensing

Disney Acquires Rights to ZAG’s New Series Ghostforce

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone who has followed the rampant success of ZAG's hugely popular superhero series Miraculous: A Tale of Ladybug and Cat Noir will know why it's a big deal when ZAG gets a new series on the Disney Channels around the world. Miraculous only aired for the first time in 2015 and has notched four seasons, but this year ZAG announced the … [Read more...] about Disney Acquires Rights to ZAG’s New Series Ghostforce

ZAG Partners On Miraculous-Branded Kids’ Watches

The Animation Studio Signs Global Deal With Swatch Subsidiary Flik Flak ZAG has been on a global licensing tear with its global hit Miraculous, and now the popular toon will grace kids' watches around the world in a deal with Swatch subsidiary Flik Flak. ZAG says it has signed an exclusive global license (excluding China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) with Flik Flak for a … [Read more...] about ZAG Partners On Miraculous-Branded Kids’ Watches

ZAG’s Miraculous Signs With Disney and New Product Partners

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

Former Mattel Exec Helena Perheentupa Joins Rapidly Expanding ZAG Team

The ZAG Company continues the expansion of its senior executive team with the appointment this week of licensing veteran Helena Perheentupa to the newly created role of vice president of licensing for Central, Eastern, Northern Europe and Russia. Perheentupa formerly worked with Mattel's operation in Germany as head of licensing, overseeing brands such as Hot Wheels, Barbie, … [Read more...] about Former Mattel Exec Helena Perheentupa Joins Rapidly Expanding ZAG Team

Indie Animation Studio ZAG Tags Sarah Boyer For Senior Licensing Role

The award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG opted for deep experience as it expands its retail division, hiring on Sarah Boyer as Vice President, Retail, North America. Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global Operations, says the timing was right to bring on Boyer, who formerly worked with MGA Entertainment, as the company has been successful in signing up a … [Read more...] about Indie Animation Studio ZAG Tags Sarah Boyer For Senior Licensing Role

Who’s News—March 2019

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. 3/18/2019 Toysmith appoints Michael Keaton to the role of CEO. Keaton currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Toy Association in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Who’s News—March 2019

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