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Surge Licensing to lead Stanley Kubrick programme for North America

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Leading global licensing agency Surge Licensing has been appointed by the Stanley Kubrick Film Archives and Caroline Mickler Ltd, global licensing agent for the brand, to develop a North American licensing and retail programme inspired by six iconic features from the visionary filmmaker: The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and the dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange, which continues its 50th Anniversary celebration this year.

Surge Licensing, collaborating with Mickler, will create a unique licensing and retail campaign across North America that will pay homage to Kubrick’s extraordinary work and its enduring popularity with millions of fans around the world, focusing on the development of merchandise across multiple key categories including apparel/fashion, accessories, toys, games, collectibles, gift, novelty, paper goods and lifestyle collaborations. Products are anticipated to begin debuting at retail in Q4 2022.

“Representing the works of such an evocative and awe-inspiring filmmaker requires creating a strategy that can meet the expectations of his renowned style known to his legions of fans worldwide,” says Caroline Mickler. “I know Mark Freedman and the Surge Licensing team will be up to the task to develop and deliver a truly spectacular merchandise campaign that honours Stanley Kubrick’s legacy.”

Mark Freedman, President, Surge Licensing, adds: “I have been a huge fan of Stanley Kubrick’s legendary filmmaking since I can remember so this is truly a tremendous career opportunity to be able to represent the brand and to bring high quality merchandise representative of Kubrick’s visionary genius to his legions of fans across North America. We have worked with Caroline over many years, starting with Ninja Turtles, and have the upmost respect for her talent so it will truly be an honour to collaborate with her again on such a special campaign.”

 

 

Caroline Mickler Ltd appointed as global agent for Stanley Kubrick classics

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Caroline Mickler Ltd has been appointed by The Stanley Kubrick Film Archive as global licensing agent for a number of Stanley Kubrick’s best-known works.

In this role the award-winning independent company will build on the success of the Warner Bros global licensing programme for six of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic films: The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and A Clockwork Orange, which continues its 50th anniversary celebrations in 2022.

Stanley Kubrick created genre-defining worlds for his films, using stunning imagery and designs that are uniquely recognisable to this day. It is the visually striking nature of these films, along with their classic status, that Caroline Mickler plans to translate into a truly original licensing campaign focusing on the delivery of unique products across multiple categories.

Brand collaborations, fashion collections and fan-based merchandise are all expected to play a role in a carefully curated licensing programme that will pay homage to Stanley Kubrick’s extraordinary work and its enduring popularity with millions of fans around the world.

MD Caroline Mickler will be at BLE discussing the development of this programme along with plans for the coming year.

In a career that spanned nearly 50 years Stanley Kubrick gained an enduring reputation as one of the most original and influential filmmakers in cinematic history. He proved his genius across multiple genres, including war, science fiction, satire, horror, historical drama and much more, gaining a reputation as a true visionary, whose works have influenced innumerable filmmakers and remain popular to this day.

Jonathan Cameron, President of The Stanley Kubrick Film Archive, says: “Bringing the iconic work of this master filmmaker to a global licensing programme requires a partner with a clear understanding both of brand management and of the unique nature of Stanley Kubrick and his films. In Caroline Mickler we have found that partner. We are looking forward enormously to working with her and her team.”

Caroline Mickler says: “Few films in history can claim the lasting significance and appeal of Stanley Kubrick’s works, which are visually striking and memorable in a way that we believe can inspire products that are both desirable and highly original. We are truly honoured to be representing Stanley Kubrick and his unique and ground-breaking movies.”

 

Caroline Mickler named UK licensing agency for Surge Brands’ Toxic Waste Sour Candy

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Caroline Mickler Ltd. has been appointed as the exclusive UK Licensing Agency on behalf of Surge Brands Inc, to develop a brand licensing campaign for Candy Dynamics Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy.

“I am thrilled to be representing this dynamic brand which has a huge following,” said Caroline Mickler. “Launched in the UK in 2005 by distributor Newbridge Confectionery, the brand is recognized as the number one sour novelty product in the market place and has achieved extensive retail distribution including in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Martin McColls, B&M, The Range, Home Bargains and Spar.”

Recent times have seen kids and adults alike take on the Toxic Waste extreme challenge, a game played where the winner is able to hold the ultra-sour candy in their mouth for at least 60 seconds and claim the honour of becoming a Full Toxie Head.

The challenges are uploaded on YouTube by fans of all ages.

Toxic Waste was featured on Channel 4’s “Heston Blumenthal Fantastical Food” as the Ultimate Super Sour Product currently available today.

Targeted licensed product categories will initially include Food & Beverage, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty and gifts.

Caroline Mickler named UK licensing agency for Surge Brands’ Toxic Waste Sour Candy

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Caroline Mickler Ltd. has been appointed as the exclusive UK Licensing Agency on behalf of Surge Brands Inc, to develop a brand licensing campaign for Candy Dynamics Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy.

“I am thrilled to be representing this dynamic brand which has a huge following,” said Caroline Mickler. “Launched in the UK in 2005 by distributor Newbridge Confectionery, the brand is recognized as the number one sour novelty product in the market place and has achieved extensive retail distribution including in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Martin McColls, B&M, The Range, Home Bargains and Spar.”

Recent times have seen kids and adults alike take on the Toxic Waste extreme challenge, a game played where the winner is able to hold the ultra-sour candy in their mouth for at least 60 seconds and claim the honour of becoming a Full Toxie Head.

The challenges are uploaded on YouTube by fans of all ages.

Toxic Waste was featured on Channel 4’s “Heston Blumenthal Fantastical Food” as the Ultimate Super Sour Product currently available today.

Targeted licensed product categories will initially include Food & Beverage, Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty and gifts.

Caroline Mickler teams with Iconic Images to represent iconic fashion photographer Norman Parkinson

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Caroline Mickler Ltd has teamed up with Iconic Images to represent Norman Parkinson, most commonly recognised as one of the most important and celebrated fashion photographers of the 20th century.

With a career spanning the 1950s to ’80s, including a long collaboration with Vogue Magazine, Parkinson’s images are known for capturing the style of the 20th century; from pre-war 1930s Britain and the austerity fashions of World War Two, the Parisian New Look of the 1950s and Swinging London in the 1960s, to the glamour and glitz of the 1970s and ’80s. 

In the 1970s, his images helped elevate new models Jerry Hall and Iman to superstar status.

Alexis Venn, head of licensing for Iconic Images, said: “Norman Parkinson’s images for many years have been celebrated in books and magazines, his fine art prints adorned the walls of galleries and homes globally, we are delighted to collaborate with Caroline Mickler Ltd and through merchandise bring this wonderful archive to a brand new audience.”

Mickler added: “Photography as an art form has the ability to capture a unique moment in time and Norman Parkinson’s body of work is still highly relevant. We believe that a Norman Parkinson collection of licensed stationery, ceramics, apparel and gift products will allow consumers to enjoy beautiful fashion photography for many years to come.”

ITV’s The Masked Singer makes move for consumer products with Caroline Mickler

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The ITV reality talent show, The Masked Singer, is moving into the consumer products space. Argonon, the international super-indie production group has tasked Caroline Mickler Ltd to develop a UK licensing programme inspired by the series, tapping into the ‘creatively designed merchandise’ market.

Argonon is an independent production group based in London and New York and led by a board of creatives. The group conists of seven companies producing multi-award winning programming for a range of broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and more.

The Masked Singer is produced by Bandicoot TV, one of the seven companies making up Argonon.

“We are delighted to be working with Caroline Mickler Ltd to extend The Masked Singer into creatively designed merchandise,” said Derek McLean, Bandicoot’s joint executive producer. “The reaction to the first series of The Masked Singer has been phenomenal with over 8.4 million viewers tuning in to see Girls Aloud Nicola Roberts crowned the winner. Ahead of the second series, it’s the perfect timing to be expanding into consumer products.”

 Caroline Mickler said: “This completely bonkers, unique and joyous family show has enormous appeal and we are looking forward to working with retailers and manufacturers to create ranges of product that fulfill fans’ appetite for this dynamic show.”