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Creative Licensing brings Terminator 2: Judgement Day to high street fashion with French designer Etudes

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Creative Licensing Corporation is bring the dystopian worlds of Terminator 2: Judgement Day and the French film La Planete Sauvage to the fashion aisles through a new partnership with the French fashion designer, Etudes.

Under the partnership, the fashion label will launch a men’s collection featuring designs inspired by Terminator 2: Judgement Day. The Autumn/Winter 2020-21 collection made its debut during Paris Fashion Week in January this year, and was lauded by the New York Times and Paris Vogue.

The collection will now be seen in stores worldwide, including in the UK’s Selfridges, from this autumn, bringing the classic movie and the pop culture following it has garnered over the years to the high street fashion space.

The collection also includes designs inspired by the French film, La Planete Sauvage. Together, the two films share a dystopian view of the world which Etudes has interpreted into menswear that includes heatmap prints, slick leather trenches with shades of grey and silver coated outerwear.

The range has been described as ‘robotic and psychedelic’ and follows Etudes own memory bank to deliver a ‘transcontinental discourse on 20th century science fiction and its intentions for nature and technology,’ according to Aurelien Arbet, creative director, Etudes.

“We are delighted to see this inspired take on the world famous T2. It confirms the timeless beauty of the film and its elements,” said Kim Penny, EVP, Creative Licensing.

The EtudesT2 Collection can be found here:  https://www.etudes-studio.com/collections/etudes-x-terminator-2

Terminator 2 is owned by STUDIOCANAL. Creative Licensing represents STUDIOCANAL and T2 for merchandise licensing. 

BlueSkye Licensing to develop family edutainment programme for best-selling book Prisoners of Geography

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BlueSkye Licensing has partnered with the independent publishing house Elliott & Thompson to develop a family edutainment franchise programme around the Sunday Times’ best-selling Prisonsers of Geography book series.

Written by Tim Marshall and first published in 2015, Prisoners of Geography has sold upwards of 1.5 million copies to date with global retail sales now exceeding $20 million. The book combines geography, history, and politics in an informative and accessible way. A sequel, The Power of Geography has already been scheduled for 2021.

“Extending the franchise is a natural step forward for Tim’s books,” said Elliott and Thompson chairman, Lorne Forsyth, who has appointed Maggy Harris at BlueSkye to develop the family-centric digital and game based licensing programme.

The licensing programme will primarily focus on Tim’s extraordinary grasp of his subject matter, the factual content, and the beautiful illustrated edition artwork.

Harris said: “This franchise is a great  example of licensing opportunities coming from an ever increasing and broad range of  sources. ‘Prisoners of Geography’ fits perfectly into the huge demand for quality, factual, fun  family and digital entertainment which the 2020 lockdown world has accelerated …Tim’s  books provide fresh, timeless content for our changing times.” 

BlueSkye will target the family edutainment sector with a licensing programme that will be ‘perfect for fans of maps and facts’ and will encompass board games, strategy games, quizzes and puzzle games, as well as digital apps, experiential, gifts, stationery, posters and cards.

Creatively, licensees will be able to access multiple design assets  sourced from the stunning illustrated edition. 

Elliott and Thompson’s Lorne, added: “It is a timely and welcome business development opportunity. We are a growing publishing house at the heart of the creative independent  publishing sector. We look forward to working with Maggy, our licensed partners and Tim to  build a uniquely different, but successful, multimedia franchise.” 

Another win for licensed toys as Star Wars, WWE and Super Mario land Smyths’ top toys for Christmas top spots

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WWE, PAW Patrol, Pokemon, and Super Mario have all made the top billing as this week sees the international toy retailer, Smyths Toys, take its turn in listing its top toy predictions for Christmas 2020, pitting some of the world’s biggest and long-lasting toy brands against new launches in the space this year.

Licensed toys have once again featured heavily in the retailer’s top ten picks, with LEGO Super Mario, Star Wars Mandalorian, and Barbie making their appearacne alongside pre-school staple PAW Patrol, and the universally popular Pokemon and LOL Surprise toy brands.

Sinead Byrne, joint head of marketing at Smyths Toys, said: “We are excited to announce our Top 10 Toys for Christmas, and it was a difficult choice again this year. We have some cool characters from L.O.L. Remix and Pokémon to Mario and The Child, as well as our exclusive Wrekkin’ Slambulance, as seen live on WWE last week.

“PAW Patrol has entered the age of dinosaurs, and Barbie’s Princess Adventures are hot to trot. Mix up game night with Monopoly for Sore Losers, Mini Brands Mini Mart shelves are full and ready to go and the Present Pets unboxing experience is sure to delight any child this Christmas.”

The toys all feature in the newly released Smyths Toys catalogue and are available in all stores nationwide. 

Smyths Toys Superstores now trades from over 130 stores across the UK and Ireland. Catering for all ages, the leading toy retailer offers a huge range of toys, video games, bikes and baby products, including all the top brands.

Top Toys 2020 – Click here 

Smyths Toys Superstores Top Toys List:

  • WWE Wrekkin’ Slambulance
  • Pokémon Carry Case 
  • Star Wars Mandalorian The Child Animatronic 
  • L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix 4-in-1 Plane and Remix dolls 
  • Barbie Princess Adventure Prance & Shimmer Horse
  • Present Pets 
  • LEGO Super Mario Starter Set
  • Monopoly Sore Losers 
  • PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller Motorised Team Vehicle with Chase & T-Rex

  • Mini Brands Mini Mart

Another win for licensed toys as Star Wars, WWE and Super Mario land Smyths’ top toys for Christmas top spots

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WWE, PAW Patrol, Pokemon, and Super Mario have all made the top billing as this week sees the international toy retailer, Smyths Toys, take its turn in listing its top toy predictions for Christmas 2020, pitting some of the world’s biggest and long-lasting toy brands against new launches in the space this year.

Licensed toys have once again featured heavily in the retailer’s top ten picks, with LEGO Super Mario, Star Wars Mandalorian, and Barbie making their appearacne alongside pre-school staple PAW Patrol, and the universally popular Pokemon and LOL Surprise toy brands.

Sinead Byrne, joint head of marketing at Smyths Toys, said: “We are excited to announce our Top 10 Toys for Christmas, and it was a difficult choice again this year. We have some cool characters from L.O.L. Remix and Pokémon to Mario and The Child, as well as our exclusive Wrekkin’ Slambulance, as seen live on WWE last week.

“PAW Patrol has entered the age of dinosaurs, and Barbie’s Princess Adventures are hot to trot. Mix up game night with Monopoly for Sore Losers, Mini Brands Mini Mart shelves are full and ready to go and the Present Pets unboxing experience is sure to delight any child this Christmas.”

The toys all feature in the newly released Smyths Toys catalogue and are available in all stores nationwide. 

Smyths Toys Superstores now trades from over 130 stores across the UK and Ireland. Catering for all ages, the leading toy retailer offers a huge range of toys, video games, bikes and baby products, including all the top brands.

Top Toys 2020 – Click here 

Smyths Toys Superstores Top Toys List:

  • WWE Wrekkin’ Slambulance
  • Pokémon Carry Case 
  • Star Wars Mandalorian The Child Animatronic 
  • L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix 4-in-1 Plane and Remix dolls 
  • Barbie Princess Adventure Prance & Shimmer Horse
  • Present Pets 
  • LEGO Super Mario Starter Set
  • Monopoly Sore Losers 
  • PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller Motorised Team Vehicle with Chase & T-Rex

  • Mini Brands Mini Mart

Motorhead and Judas Priest slow it down for Rock N’ Roll Colouring books

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Taking a break from the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, Motorhead and Judas Priest are slowing things down a little, as the iconic rock bands move into the serenity of the adult colouring book trend.

In a new deal brokered by Global Merchandising Services, the two groups have partnered with Rock N’ Roll Colouring to launch the first, officially endorsed colouring books, featuring iconic artwork from classic albums.

‘Each book allows you to raise the horns in celebration of two of Heavy Metal’s most legendary and important bands, letting your imagination run riot as you create your own personalised versions of your favourite designs,’ read a statement from the firm.

Each book in the series contains renderings of each image, with detailed outlines for fans to unleash their artistic skills using pens, pencils, or paint.

Rock N’ Roll fans was devised and created by two life long rock and heavy metal devotees and colouring book fans.

‘Every effort has gone into making sure these books do justice to the legacy of both Motorhead and Judas Priest, and gives fans another reason to enjoy some of the most beautiful and creative artwork from these bands,’ said the company.

‘Not only that, colouring has proven significant mental health benefits including mindfulness, relaxation, and increased focus, and can be enjoyed by any age group. These two books provide hours of creative and restful activity that combines a love of the music with a love of the art,’ it added.

Both books will be published on November 2 this year and will be available for worldwide shipping.

Motorhead and Judas Priest slow it down for Rock N’ Roll Colouring books

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Taking a break from the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, Motorhead and Judas Priest are slowing things down a little, as the iconic rock bands move into the serenity of the adult colouring book trend.

In a new deal brokered by Global Merchandising Services, the two groups have partnered with Rock N’ Roll Colouring to launch the first, officially endorsed colouring books, featuring iconic artwork from classic albums.

‘Each book allows you to raise the horns in celebration of two of Heavy Metal’s most legendary and important bands, letting your imagination run riot as you create your own personalised versions of your favourite designs,’ read a statement from the firm.

Each book in the series contains renderings of each image, with detailed outlines for fans to unleash their artistic skills using pens, pencils, or paint.

Rock N’ Roll fans was devised and created by two life long rock and heavy metal devotees and colouring book fans.

‘Every effort has gone into making sure these books do justice to the legacy of both Motorhead and Judas Priest, and gives fans another reason to enjoy some of the most beautiful and creative artwork from these bands,’ said the company.

‘Not only that, colouring has proven significant mental health benefits including mindfulness, relaxation, and increased focus, and can be enjoyed by any age group. These two books provide hours of creative and restful activity that combines a love of the music with a love of the art,’ it added.

Both books will be published on November 2 this year and will be available for worldwide shipping.

Chefclub to serve up first children’s TV series in France as lockdown fuels new cooking craze

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The popular cooking brand, Chefclub, has signed an exclusive agreement with the French pay-TV channel, TeleToon+ for the first children’s television series Chefclub Kids, We Have Fun in the Kitchen. The new series will begin broadcasting this month, making its debut on October 12th, during the Week of Taste.

The full series will be available on the SVOD platform myCANAL.

Chefclub is recognised as a world leading producer of culinary videos on social networks, with more than a billion views per month worldwide, including more than 200 million in France. It aims to engage viewers with fun and easy recipes that has already inspired a community of more than 90 million followers across the globe, including 8.6 million in France.

Chefclub Kids, We Have Fun in the Kitchen, aims to serve up recipes in a series that offers a ‘cooking spectacle’ to motivate children to take their turn in the kitchen. Through it, children discover a variety of healthy recipes that have been created especially for them.

Chefclub has previously outlined its mission to ‘transform the kitchen into a game.’ Guided by the Chefclub brigade, children will be immersed into a universe designed to help them discover healthy eating habits and cooking autonomously.

These 21 5-minute episodes are also available for international distribution, giving Chefclub programs a new and even more extensive network of broadcasting.

Marie-Laure Marchand, SVP, global consumer products and business development at Chefclub, said: “We are very pleased to collaborate with the Canal+ group and its children’s channel TéléToon+ in France. Following the craze for cooking during lockdown, Chefclub’s cooking videos have known an unprecedented success, particularly the children’s vertical, Chefclub Kids. It seemed natural to us to offer a format adapted for television that will allow us to promote our brand on all media.”

Poetic Brands tunes up new Fender apparel range

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The licensed clothing specialist, Poetic Brands has tuned up a new European deal with the musical instrument manufacturer, Fender, to create a raft of new apparel lines for adults. The partnership arrives off the back of a trend for music properties within the consumer products space over the last few years.

The new range is set to launch this autumn/winter and will be led by nightwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tracksuits. The new signing expands Poetic Brands’ music portfolio which already includes the likes of AC/DC, Def Leppard, Pink Floyd, Woodstock, and MTV.

Established in 1946, Fender has a long history of revolutionising music and culture across all genres, from rock ‘n’ roll to country and western, jazz, and rhythm and blues. The brand name has become a cultural icon that rolls out Fender guitars, basses, and amps played by music lovers the world over.

Elliott Matthews, executive director of Poetic Brands, said: “Having Fender on board adds a new dimension to our music portfolio, with a global guitar brand to join our range of bands and artists. 

“Fender is a leading brand in the music sector and we are looking forward to leaning on its heritage and ethos to create an innovative on-trend collection. Music brands have been increasing in popularity recently, so we’re sure consumers will love this range.”

Zuru detail Toy Mini Brands launch with Nickelodeon and classic toy brands partnerships

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The award-winning global toymaker, Zuru is putting a new spin on the miniature collectables trend, having partnered with Nickelodeon/Viacom to launch a new licensed line to its already popular Toy Mini Brands line up. The partnership sees the introduction of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, and JoJo Siwa to the range of nine toy brands all to be miniaturised and hit retailers this year.

In addition, popular and iconic toy and children’s brands such as Classic Rubik’s, Crayola, and Wham-O join the Toy Mini Brands portfolio.

Zuru’s new toy range launches to the Australian market this month, followed with a roll out across North America and the UK and Europe. The toy range will have full UK distribution by January next year.

“Our product development and licensing teams have worked closely to take some of the most iconic toy brands and shrink them to fit in your hand,” said Aneisha Vieira, global brand director of Zuru. “The mini collectible trend is unwavering and we’re confident Toy Mini Brands will follow suit as one of the most in-demand products of the year.” 

Made to match their full-sized counterparts, even down to the packaging, there are over 60 different nostalgic and currently in-market toys to collect including Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Backpack from Dora the Explorer, and Angelica from Rugrats. 

Other miniaturized products include Crayola Crayons, Rubik’s Cubes, WowWee Fingerlings, JoJo Siwa bow accessories, Nickelodeon Slime and Wham-O Frisbees. In addition, a selection of Zuru’s top toys including Rainbocorns, X-Shot and Bunch O Balloons have been shrunk. The assortment includes rare and super rare minis to find.

With Toy Mini Brands, kids can unwrap the 5 Surprise capsule and peel back the segments to discover what five mini toys are inside. Each capsule is a surprise unboxing with toy miniatures and toy shop accessories, including shopping basket, cart, bag and shelves, to find.

In addition, a Toy Mini Brands collector’s case features room for 30 of the most sought after minis and comes with four exclusive minis.  The case is available for an SRP of £9.99.

Zuru detail Toy Mini Brands launch with Nickelodeon and classic toy brands partnerships

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The award-winning global toymaker, Zuru is putting a new spin on the miniature collectables trend, having partnered with Nickelodeon/Viacom to launch a new licensed line to its already popular Toy Mini Brands line up. The partnership sees the introduction of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, and JoJo Siwa to the range of nine toy brands all to be miniaturised and hit retailers this year.

In addition, popular and iconic toy and children’s brands such as Classic Rubik’s, Crayola, and Wham-O join the Toy Mini Brands portfolio.

Zuru’s new toy range launches to the Australian market this month, followed with a roll out across North America and the UK and Europe. The toy range will have full UK distribution by January next year.

“Our product development and licensing teams have worked closely to take some of the most iconic toy brands and shrink them to fit in your hand,” said Aneisha Vieira, global brand director of Zuru. “The mini collectible trend is unwavering and we’re confident Toy Mini Brands will follow suit as one of the most in-demand products of the year.” 

Made to match their full-sized counterparts, even down to the packaging, there are over 60 different nostalgic and currently in-market toys to collect including Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Backpack from Dora the Explorer, and Angelica from Rugrats. 

Other miniaturized products include Crayola Crayons, Rubik’s Cubes, WowWee Fingerlings, JoJo Siwa bow accessories, Nickelodeon Slime and Wham-O Frisbees. In addition, a selection of Zuru’s top toys including Rainbocorns, X-Shot and Bunch O Balloons have been shrunk. The assortment includes rare and super rare minis to find.

With Toy Mini Brands, kids can unwrap the 5 Surprise capsule and peel back the segments to discover what five mini toys are inside. Each capsule is a surprise unboxing with toy miniatures and toy shop accessories, including shopping basket, cart, bag and shelves, to find.

In addition, a Toy Mini Brands collector’s case features room for 30 of the most sought after minis and comes with four exclusive minis.  The case is available for an SRP of £9.99.