9 Story’s ‘Wild Kratts’ Sees Major Expansion in China
New agreements span broadcast, digital and licensing representation.
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Disney Interactive & Consumer Products to Cut 250 Jobs
Five percent of the division’s total staff of 5,000 workers are laid off as Disney shifts to licensing characters to video-game producers rather than making games itself.
‘Super Wings’ Ready to Take Flight in Germany
m4e is named licensing agent for the German-speaking territories for the international hit TV series from South Korea’s FunnyFlux, EBS and CJ E&M, U.S.-based Little Airplane Productions, China’s Qianqi Animation, and co-production partner KiKA.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Arthur and the Minimoys’ Joins Studio 100 Portfolio
Studio 100 celebrates its 20th birthday with major announcements at BLE, including the addition the new CG-animated series produced by EuropaCorp and directed by Luc Besson.
In 3D, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Event, Films, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Genius Brands International Ups Stone Newman to President
Industry veteran Jo Kavanagh-Payne Joins GBI as senior vice president, global distribution, overseeing catalog content sales.
Fan-Made Shorts Launch New Toy Line for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Fan-made stop-motion animated shorts featuring the new line of toys from the forthcoming movie launch on the ‘Star Wars’ YouTube channel.
‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ Gains Momentum in Europe
Consumer products for ITV Studios Global Entertainment’s new CG-animated series are poised to launch in France, the Nordics and Benelux.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Disney Announces Season 2 of ‘Elena of Avalor’
Princess Elena character debuts today at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and will debut at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim this fall.
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CN Appoints New Retail Partners for ‘Rick and Morty’ Merch
‘Rick and Morty’ hosiery from Hyp will be available this fall at specialty stores. Because Rick Sanchez cares.
LIMA Survey Reports 4.2% Gain in Global Retail Sales
Second annual Global Licensing Industry Survey reports that Character & Entertainment licensing remains the top category, accounting for $113.2 billion in retail sales in 2015.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Disney Expanding ‘Frozen’ Universe with ‘Frozen Northern Lights’
New series of animated shorts from the LEGO Group to air on Disney Channel and digital platforms this fall; new story to launch with books in July along with Website and ‘Frozen’-inspired Instagram account.
India’s Cosmos-Maya Bolsters Digital Presence with Wow Kidz
Mumbai-based animation studio expands Wow Kidz YouTube platform and fortifies brand portfolio with new merchandising initiatives.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
