Hidden Pigeon Company’s Tori Cook on bringing Mo Willems’ characters to life in product

Tori Cook – Senior Vice President of Franchise Management at Hidden Pigeon Company – discusses the licensing potential of characters like The Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie.

Sanrio’s Alastair McHarrie on embracing new looks for classic characters with Mr Men Little Miss Reimagined

Alastair McHarrie – Sanrio’s Senior Licensing Director and Mr. Men Little Miss Brand Leader – talks us through the how and why of the exhibition.

Fred Rogers Productions’ Katie Huber on crafting product plans for message-driven brands

Katie Huber – Senior Director of Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions – on creativity, inspiration and plans for IP like Donkey Hodie and Alma’s Way.

Ravensburger’s Samanta Erdini on the “unique freedom” artists enjoy on Disney Lorcana

Art Director Samanta Erdini talks animation, inspiration… And The Emperor’s New Groove!

Veronica Kushnareva – AKA LadyShalirin – on using music as inspiration when illustrating for Disney Lorcana

LadyShalirin talks us through her work on Ursula – Sea Witch Queen from Disney Lorcana.

Egan Escape’s Jason Egan on returning to the world of IT for his latest immersive experience

Egan Escape’s Jason Egan discusses adapting IT: Chapter Two into an experience… And what he’s got planned for John Wick.

Jochem van Gool on how a career in animation guides his approach to illustrating Disney Lorcana

Disney Lorcana artist Jochem van Gool on the influences behind his illustrations.

Amie Flynn – Head of Product at MORI – on putting playfulness at the heart of the firm’s Peppa Pig collection

“This collaboration aims to bring smiles to parents and children”: Amie Flynn talks us through the design considerations around uniting MORI and Peppa.

Disney Lorcana artist Alice Pisoni on the perks – and pressure – that comes with illustrating icons

Alice Pisoni discusses creating the artwork for Disney Lorcana cards inspired by iconic moments from Fantasia, The Lion King and more.

Hasbro’s Marianne James on how anniversaries can be creative catalysts for brands

Marianne James – Senior Vice President of Global Licensing at Hasbro – discusses the creative ways partners are celebrating milestones for brands like Peppa Pig, D&D and Transformers this year.

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