Including licensee growth for Yo-Kai Watch and Teletubbies.
Bulldog Licensing has welcomed Kinnerton to the Yo-Kai Watch licensing programme. The company will produce a range of products including Easter eggs, mealtime sets, mug and egg sets, advent calendars and chocolate lollies.
MTV International is teaming with Vans for a new global collaboration. The retro-styled MTV Vans Era – first released in 1984 – is being reissued as part of Vans’ 50th anniversary Pro Classics Collection.
An Art of Aardman exhibition has opened at the German FilmMuseum in Frankfurt. Running for five months, it is the first major exhibition in Germany to showcase the work of the studio. Wallace & Gromit, Shaun, Morph and a host of other well-known characters are all featured.
DHX Brands has signed a further six Teletubbies licensing deals in North America. Joining the roster of licensees are Hybrid, Amscan, Playtex, Global Brands Group, Rasta Imposta and TabTale.
HTI has expanded its team with two new appointments. Michelle Dalziel has been promoted to the role of licensing manager, having previously been national account manager in the UK sales team. In addition, Linsey Sykes has joined the licensee as licensing and marketing assistant.
Former Saban Brands president, Elie Dekel has been enlisted as a strategic brand advisor and worldwide CP licensing agent for entertainment brand Mystery Science Theater 3000. Elie will work closely with Satellite of Love and Shout Factory to help grow the pop culture brand within the licensing space.
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has appointed Kasmanas as the licensing agent in Brazil for Thunderbirds Are Go. Meanwhile, in the US, merchandise has launched on Amazon, including flagship toy lines such as figures, crafts, play-sets and Tracy Island.
Pioneer Europe has launched a new line of Disney-Pixar Finding Dory tableware and balloons. The tableware range, manufactured by Procos, includes party plates, napkins, cups, table covers, party bags and banners, as well as invitations and envelopes. The balloon range includes Qualatex Bubble balloons.
ALFILO, which licences US and European entertainment IP, celebrities and consumer brands, has become a member of LIMA. The company will be attending Licensing Expo to seek out new opportunities.
Celine Dion has partnered with Epic Rights and Prominent Brand+Talent to launch a collection of lifestyle products and services.
Smiley has teamed up with Butlers for a new range of summer-themed homeware and lifestyle products. The line includes bicycle accessories, lighting, door mats, bags, accessories and picnic and dining sets.
The Brand Liaison is expanding the licensing programme for lingerie brands, Felina, Jezebel and Paramour, adding activewear, socks and hosiery.
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