Doctor Who and Lionel Messi were among the most popular brands on Licensing.biz this week.

Here's our top stories for the week ending Friday, July 13th:

1. Sonic Screwdriver remote control on the way

2. Licensing Awards finalists revealed

3. Messi is UK's most-loved footballer

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4. New Dani Harmer TV show commissioned

5. French Connection launches Dark Knight Rises tees

6. Topps sings Skylanders cards licence

7. Nottingham Forest grabs Mouk

8. Mattel unveils Comic-Con line-up

9. Rubie's unveils Monster High costumes

10. Video: Betty Boop meets supermodel in Lancome ad

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