Hasbro’s Cat O’Brien talks innovation, 2024 highlights and vault brand plans
Cat O’Brien – Director of UK Licensing Consumer Products at Hasbro – discusses PEPPA PIG highlights, MONOPOLY plans and the power of nostalgia.
BBC looks to expand the world of Doctor Who with animated pre-school show
The BBC is looking for ideas ‘that will engage the CBeebies pre-school audience on the CBeebies channel and on BBC iPlayer’.
IDW Publishing readies The Twilight Zone comic series
“Every detail is a love letter to the TV show: from the full black and white design to the connected cover set to the narrative style,” said series co-editor Ellen Boener.
Anti Social Social Club teams with Yahoo Mail for Anti Email Email Club collection
The range spans a t-shirt and is timed with Yahoo Mail’s rollout of its new catch up feature.
Toyish Labs teams with artist Timothy Goodman for new Clixo pack
“We are thrilled to work with Timothy on this new pack and incorporate his fun and unique graphic style into Clixo,” said Assaf Eshet, Founder of Toyish Labs and creator of Clixo.
Van Gogh Museum and Floral Street Fragrances extend their partnership
“We remain both proud and honoured to be able to broaden the reach and story associated with Vincent’s artwork across our beautiful, award winning products,” said Michelle Feeney, Founder of Floral Street Fragrances.
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Play Creators Conference 2025 to host ‘Brand Showcase’ session
The session will see Reemsborko, Pophouse Entertainment, Two Daughters Entertainment, Licensing Link, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Pop Paper City detail opportunities around their brands to a room of toy and game companies and inventors.
Terrifier video game landing later this year
Developed by Relevo, Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is a retro-inspired beat ’em up game that sees players step into the blood-soaked shoes of Art the Clown.
Invincible video game on the way from Skybound’s new in-house studio, Quarter Up
Invincible VS. is a 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe
Skew to host AI workshop as part of Not Just Colouring In initiative
Taking place on June 18th, the live workshop invites guests to explore the potential and limitations of generative AI in creative licensing.
Airstream launches Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Travel Trailer
“Collaborations like this bring new ideas to the table and push our design and engineering teams beyond their comfort zone,” said Bob Wheeler, President and CEO at Airstream.
