The show takes place in a “glamorous, seductive and hedonistic world of ex-pats” who consider the black gold under the desert as theirs to take.

A number of partners will also be producing books, magazines, a film and even a confectionary range for the popular show.

The company has bumped its offer to $71.3bn (£54bn) from $52.4bn, surpassing Comcast’s $65bn all-cash offer of last week.

The firm has tapped Max Arguile's Reemsborko to grow the licensing programme in anticipation for the release of the third film, Bill and Ted Face the Music.

The partnership will kick off this July 7 and follows the success of last year’s PAW Patrol Mission PAW screenings and its successful Easter activity Nick Jr Big Screen Heroes.

Executive producer Rick Porras will oversee both the creative aspects of the TV production as well as its long-term 360 strategy.

Eroulla Constantine, head of sales at Acamar Films, said: “The global appetite for Bing is very strong and the latest deals highlight the continued international appeal of the series.

With football fever currently spanning the globe amid the first week of the FIFA World Cup 2018, the new series launched on Canal J in France , YouKu in China and Animax in much of Asia on June 15.

The collection features three different handbag styles, each of which reflects the individual characteristics and personality traits of the crime fighting trio.

The new collection celebrates 80 years of Disney’s Snow White.

The deal was brokered by CPLG on behalf of Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

The new additions include CTI (bedding), Sun City (apparel), Leomil (footwear) and ATM (backpacks).

We caught up with licensing manager Jenny Smyth to talk about Historic Royal Palaces' successful collaborations, the growing heritage brands sector, and what key partnerships we can expect to see over the next year.

This is the latest move from the IOC as it sets out for a global licensing strategy in place for 2020

The MayaHansenXChupaChups collection will be presented at this year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

The collection introduces a new Spring/Summer colour palette and features sketches taken from the creative archives.

It’s the boldest acknowledgment yet of the company’s struggles in the changing retail landscape, seeing more sales and custom lost to digital downloads and online trading.

Players are encouraged to work together by combining the Parr family’s abilities and unique powers to conquer crime and family life in a LEGO world

You can now get a Wumpa Fruit candle to create an immersive, fruity experience whilst playing the game.

The firm has expanded its licensing team with the appointment of Megan Wain who – in the role of licensing manager – will head up a number of licensing accounts with particular focus on the video gaming sector.

Brand & Deliver will work to secure UK partnerships on other major Square Enix titles over the next 12 months.

“Crayola Scoot brings our mission to life in an entirely new space. We are very excited and proud to be part of expanding the brand mission beyond the page and into the interactive space.”

The new title will mash together the shooter style game with Funko’s iconic Pop aesthetic. Developed in partnership with the toymaker, the title will include Pop renditions of characters Marcus Fenix and Kait Diaz.

Konami put out a statement explaining that the German team appears in its 2019 game's promo material, but won't feature in the finished product.