Xbox Game Studios Publishing has partnered with iam8bit and DONTNOD Entertainment to bring the soundtrack of the episodic narrative adventure gaming title, Tell Me Why, to vinyl. In a deal brokered by the video game licensing specialist and digital media division of Beanstalk, Tinderbox, the new LP will feature 17 …
Read More »The Point. 1888 doubles marketing division headcount with latest suite of new hires
The Point. 1888 has doubled the headcount of its marketing division with the appointment of three new team members who join the firm as it strives to reach its ambitious goals for growth throughout the year. The news comes just months after the agency announced the creation of a director …
Read More »The Royal Mint unveils Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland coin collection with the V&A
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first official Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland coin collection developed in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum and inspired by illustrations from the original book by the English novelist, Lewis Carroll. A special £5 crown featuring Alice and the Cheshire Cat is now available …
Read More »PlayMonster launches Schitt’s Creek version of hit party game THINGS… in ITV Studios deal
ITV Studios is building on recent licensing developments for its record-setting Emmy award-winning sitcom, Schitt’s Creek thanks to a new partnership with PlayMonster’s popular party game, THINGS… THINGS… Schitt’s Creek Edition puts a new spin on the best-selling party game that has to date, sold more than four million globally …
Read More »Fashion brands Uniqlo and Skechers face investigation over claims of forced labour in China
Uniqlo and Skechers are among a group of fashion brands being investigated by French prosecutors over accusations that they have ignored China’s alleged abuse of Uighur muslims in the Xinjiang region. It was confirmed on Friday that the investigation concerned Uniqlo France – owned by Fast Retailing – Inditex, which …
Read More »Moonbug Entertainment taps Brand Energy as licensing agent for French market
Moonbug Entertainment has appointed Brand Energy to represent the licensing rights of its portfolio of children’s entertainment properties across France, spanning CoComelon, Blippi, and Morphle. Under the deal, the Paris-based agency will be in charge of finding local partners to develop licensed products under Moonbug brands as well as assist …
Read More »Pets Rock and Mr Time launch new smartwatch faces for Samsung in Korean market move
The British pop art brand, Pets Rock has partnered with the global smartwatch app company, Mr Time to launch a series of licensed watch faces for Samsung watches. The deal extends the British brand’s presence in Korea where it is represented by BrandKind Workshop. The deal sees Mr Time launch …
Read More »Emoji renews slate of US licensing partners as Retail Monster continues to grow the brand
The Emoji Company has renewed a slate of US licensees across apparel, accessories, health and beauty, and fabrics in a sweep of deals brokered by the brand’s North American licensing agent, Retail Monster LLC. Under the renewed partnerships, Emoji licensed product will continue to be developed and rolled-out by ASO, …
Read More »The National Gallery taps ARTiSTORY to grow licensing programme on a global scale
The cultural IP licensing specialist, ARTiSTORY has secured a new, multi-year partnership with The National Gallery Company through which it work to expand its licensing programme on a global scale. Co-founded by Yizan He and Natasha Dyson, ARTiSTORY is a specialist in IP development working with museums, galleries, science centres, …
Read More »Fanattik nets SpongeBob SquarePants in first partnership with animated property
The pop culture specialist, Fanattik has signed a pan-European gift licensing partnership with ViacomCBS Consumer Products that will bring Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants into new home decor, barware, gifts and collectables. The new collection of collectables and products will be available from September this year across gift and toy stores throughou …
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