The popular pre-school properties Numberblocks and Alphablocks are continuing to build a solid base in the children’s toys space thanks to new signings with Hasbro and Doodle Education. Both series – which are currently enjoying strong viewing ratings on CBeebies – have secured a new partnership with Hasbro UK for a Play-Doh brand …
Read More »Anderson Entertainment’s ’80s sci-fi series Terrahawks is coming back for 21st century audiences
Anderson Entertainment has turned to Tiny Giants to redevelop the British ’80s children’s sci-fi series, Terrahawks for a 21s century audience, more than 30 years after its original run ended. The 1983 series – notorious for its nightmarish character of Zelda (with alarmingly alluring eyes, to add) – was originally …
Read More »Numberblocks: “When you hear the words ‘you’ve changed my child’s life,’ that’s fantastic for us”
Hats off to a writing team that credits its viewers with dialogue far above their reading age; it’s a sign of true respect for an audience. Take the following scene for example: “I have to perform three tasks at once?” exclaims the number 12 as he is seen rocketing through …
Read More »“We have a reputation for being open to new opportunities”: Clare Piggott on her role as judge at License This! 2019
The judging panel for this year’s License This! competition has been revealed as Brand Licensing Europe once again prepares to host the annual event that has cemented its status as an industry must-attend. Making up the panel of judges at this year’s competition will be Licensing International’s Kelvyn Gardner and …
Read More »Aykroyds and TDP Licensing back Numberblocks and Alphablocks with new clothing ranges
The popular CBeebies pre-school series Numberblocks and Alphablocks are jointly making their first move into clothing, having just signed with Aykroyds and TDP Licensing for nightwear, underwear and swimwear. Thanks to new deals secured by the series licensing agency, Larkshead Media, the first products based on the shows will hit …
Read More »Larkshead Media signs first publishing deal for Alphablocks
The independent children's publisher, Sweet Cherry has stepped in to publish a series of book titles for children aged 0 to six.
Read More »Half Moon Bay picks up global rights for May The Thoughts Be With You by Charlotte Reed
Billed as a 'brand defining' partnership for the property, the deal will see the a broad range of products unveiled at this year's Spring Fair and the New York International Toy Fair later this month.
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