Film & TV

Inspired by the Booksellers Association’s Christmas Books catalogue, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts licensed publishing in the spotlight.

Our chat with CAA Brand Management’s Ellie Parry about being hands-on with brands was our most read interview of the year.

Actor – and passionate Warhammer fan – Henry Cavill is set to star in and executive produce the Warhammer 40,000 franchise across all Amazon Studios productions.

The Tubbytronic Dipsy Boots are ‘Teletubbies meets goth’, with the vegan boots adorned with silver chains and a Dipsy head.

The collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises was brokered by Asgard Media, who signed Vignobles Bardet as a client during lockdown.

We asked figures in the licensing industry for their favourite launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product or experience they were involved in!

The magic brands behind Magic Light Pictures: Aidan Taylor-Gooby discusses the BAFTA-winning business

Fuzzballs Director Marc Sach on his tough early conversations in licensing and the advice he’d give new brands.

Staying creative and feeling proud: Tamaya Petteway on working for Endemol Shine North America

Fashion UK are on board to create apparel, while Smiffy’s will debut a dress-up range based on the popular CBeebies show.