Innovation in licensed publishing catches the eye of Start Licensing’s Ian Downes.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes finds good examples of design refreshment at retail.

Ian Downes asks where can we push licensing opportunities this week.

Ian Downes discovers lots of activity in Birmingham and Yoda in Mallorca.

The use of classic characters by big corporate firms catches Ian Downes’ eye.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes a trip down the Toy Fair aisles this week.

Director of The Last Jedi to create new trilogy; live action series also planned.

New launches and evergreen favourites continue to boost children’s magazine sector.

Rogue One, Fantastic Beasts, Finding Dory help amass £1.32bn haul for the year.