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Disney has delayed the release of a trio of major films this year, citing the ‘global health crisis’ that has come out of the coronavirus pandemic. The live action re-make of Mulan – originally planned for a March release this year, but hoping to make an August launch – has …

Dr Seuss Enterprises is taking on the digital collectables market thanks to a new partnership with Dapper Labs, the company behind the world’s first blockchain game, CryptoKitties. It’s the latest move in a mission to bring blockchain to mainstream consumers through licensing. Featuring some of Dr Seuss’ most iconic and …

The London-based animation and family content distribution firm, Media I.M Incorporated has detail a slate of new deals that will launch its global pre-school hit, Sunny Bunnies into several new Asian territories. The deal will also see the property land on one of China’s biggest VOD platforms, Tencent. Tencent will …

Golden Goose is bidding a fond farewell to its product director Phillippa Green who is leaving the licensing agency to take up the role of licensing manager at The Royal Mint. Green has held her position with the outfit for the past five years. Among the latest changes to the …

The European family entertainment company, Planeta Junior has acquired a participation in ZAG Entertainment in an extension of a long-standing relationship between the two who have successfully expanded ZAG Entertainment’s presence across Europe. Under the new agreement, Planeta Junior will join the production company’s management board. Planeta Junior and ZAG …

The Pokemon Company International has released the first board game adaptation of its best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game – the Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy – at participating mass and hobby retailers around the world. Designed for Trainers of all types, including parents and children who may be new …

Endemol Shine Group, alongside the brand owner and production company Caryn Mandabach Productions, has detailed a suite of six new licensees – spanning a new and varied product range –  inspired by the multi-award-winning hit series Peaky Blinders. It’s believed by the licensing unit that the new products across multiple …