Universal Brand Development has launched a cross-category consumer products programme centered on the latest chapter in the DreamWorks Animation Spirit franchise, as the new animated feature film, Spirit Untamed rolls out across EMEA this summer. Having premiered in Central London last weekend at an event attended by celebrities and their …
Read More »JAKKS Pacific extends global toy deal with SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog
JAKKS Pacific has renewed and expanded its global toy partnership with SEGA of America for the classic and modern versions of the hit entertainment franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog. Under the extended partnership, JAKKS will design, manufacture, market, and sell Sonic the Hedgehog branded toy product lines worldwide, commencing in 2022. …
Read More »Minions: The Rise of Gru movie release date put on hold as France enters lockdown
Illumination and Universal’s Minions: The Rise of Gru has been moved from its global release slot of late June and early July owing to the deepening COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown in many countries across the globe. The move was spurred by the current lockdown in France that incorporates Illumination’s …
Read More »David Lynch’s Blue Velvet turns heads at Paris Fashion Week with Italy’s Off White collection
The David Lynch American neo-noir mystery Blue Velvet has become the focus of a new licensed fashion line, created by the Italian luxury label, Off White. The collection – developed in collaboration with MGM Studios – was unveiled at Paris Fashion Week. It includes stylish tees and slacks that feature …
Read More »Back yard to Hyde Park: How an independent cinema is transforming brand experiences
Having secured a partnership with Penguin Ventures to bring The Snowman to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland this year, Back Yard Cinema is expanding its offering for the modern day cinema goer.
Read More »BLE 2018: Penguin and Sony team for Peter Rabbit 2 movie licensing programme
Sony and Penguin will be developing a worldwide licensing and consumer products campaign with Penguin Ventures managing the licensing across the UK and Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Read More »This is how Universal will maintain Jurassic World momentum ahead of third franchise film in 2021
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the second-highest grossing film in the franchise, topping the UK box office this summer and grossing nearly $1.3 billion worldwide, 25 years after the original Jurassic Park film first hit the big screen.
Read More »WB reveals Fantastic Beasts sequel, The Crimes of Grindelwald
The film will debut in cinemas on November 16th 2018.
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