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Licensing Headline News

Guru names Toy State Master Toy Partner for Netflix Series ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’

Netflix original preschool series is produced by Guru Studio in collaboration with Pharrell Williams’ i Am Other, iconic artists FriendsWithYou, and Home Plate Entertainment.

Licensing Headline News

Factory Acquires Rollo Rights, Launches Licensing Division

BAFTA-winning animation studio based in Manchester acquires licensing outfit Rollo Rights with a catalog including David McKee’s classic ‘Mr Benn,’ Rupert Fawcett’s ‘Off The Leash,’ ‘King Rollo,’ and ‘Towser.’

Anime Headline News

VIZ Acquires ‘Mr. Osomatsu’

The series, with season two slated to air this Fall in Japan, features the misadventures of six unique brothers, and is produced by famed anime production company Studio Pierrot, Inspired by the bestselling manga series. 

Genius Brands Headline News

Genius Brands Expands Licensing Program for ‘Rainbow Rangers’

Slated to premiere in 2018 on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr., ‘Rainbow Rangers’ rolls out comprehensive retail program spearheaded by Mattel’s Fisher-Price Toys as master toy partner with previously announced licensing partners H.E.R. Accessories, Bentex and Franco Manufacturing.

DHX Media Headline News

DHX Dives into New Deals for ‘The Deep’

Newly-signed deals for season two of the DHX Media and A Stark Production co-production include Universal Kids in the U.S., along with broadcasters throughout Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Middle East, the Baltics, Russia, Angola & Mozambique, and French Canada.

Genius Brands Headline News

Genius Brands Promotes Two Executives

Deb Pierson, credited with the rapid growth of the video-on-demand Kid Genius Cartoon Channel into nearly 50 million U.S. households, has been upped to SVP, global content distribution and marketing & president of Kid Genius Cartoon Channel, while 25-year licensing, merchandising and business development veteran Lloyd Mintz was promoted to SVP, head of worldwide consumer products.

Laika Headline News

NECA Announces Multi-Category Merchandise Deal with LAIKA

New merchandise line launched just in time for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 includes bespoke reproductions of the Oscar-nominated animation studio’s hero puppets.

Disney Headline News

Disney Studio’s Ink & Paint Department to be Celebrated on Forever Stamps Featuring Disney Villains

Ten classic Disney villains including ‘Sleeping Beauty’s Maleficent, ‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians’ Cruella De Vil, ‘The Little Mermaid’s Ursula and ‘Beauty and the Beast’s Gaston to be included in dedicated sheets of 20 Forever stamps.

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Licensing Expo China Expands to the Middle Kingdom

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 5:39pm

Industry-leading exhibition group launches brand new show next week in Shanghai, helping licensors find licensees across rapidly expanding Chinese consumer markets.

Studio 100 Media Headline News

Studio 100 Media’s ‘The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill’ to Air on Nat Geo Kids in LATAM

The 52 x 12’ CGI-animated series starring a cheeky koala starts on the newly launched platform after distributor Comarex brokered the pay-TV deal with National Geographic, and the series is produced by Flying Bark Productions in association with Telegael Teoranta (Ireland) and Giant Wheel (India).

Technicolor Headline News

Technicolor to Produce High-Flying Drone Adventures with ‘Team DroniX’

The series is being produced with France Télévisions and Gloob Brazil, with leading drone manufacturer Silverlit on board as worldwide master toy partner, and PGS handling global distribution, licensing and merchandising.

Bento Box Headline News

Sutikki Announces Licensees for New BBC Series ‘Moon and Me’

The kids and family division of Bento Box Entertainment announces lead partners including Redan, Immediate Media, Danilo, Jumbo Games, Amscan, Blueprint Collections and Paper Projects.

Superights Headline News

Superights Appoints Nathalie Pinguet Head of Sales and Acquisition

The new deputy general manager has handled major accounts at advertising agencies Carat and Leo Media, and now brings her expertise in kids’ viewing habits and broadcaster’s needs to the international sales company.

Business Headline News

Animasia Studios Teams with Pilla-Scheetz Productions for ‘Nine Lives of Claw’

Malaysian animation studio to develop 2D animated concept from co-creator Gary Pilla into a multi- platform brand covering animated series, mobile games, and toy line merchandise.

Animated TV Headline News

Technicolor Animation Productions Announces ‘Sly Cooper’ Animated Series

The new CG series is based on the best-selling PlayStation game franchise of the same name, representing a collaboration among Technicolor, Sony Interactive Entertainment and investment group PGS, and will be distributed for audiences around the world.

People Headline News

Gaumont Appoints Paris-Based Vice President of Animation TV Sales

Laura Laas will be responsible for selling Gaumont’s animated television series within the EMEA territories and North America, as well as solidifying partnerships for worldwide co-productions.

Licensing Headline News

Acamar Films Brings ‘Bing’ Beyond TV

Licensing partnerships with Redan Publishing and Jolly Roger Amusement Rides bring ‘Bing’ to ‘Fun to Learn’ magazine and coin-op rides, alongside new products from other partners set to launch this summer.

Licensing Headline News

International Broadcasters Eager to Snap Up ‘Mia and Me’ Season 3

m4e strikes international broadcast deals for season 3 of its flagship show with partners for Nordic regions, Benelux, Estonia, Portugal, France and Thailand.

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