Film & TV
Mattel and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products sign multi-year licensing partnership for DC
“It is an incredibly proud milestone to welcome DC back to Mattel,” said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.
LEGO debuts Bluey sets
“Bluey is the first IP to be developed into both LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO ranges, which is a testament to the show’s cross-generational appeal,” said Suzy Lee Raia, SVP of Global Consumer Products at BBC Studios.
Mad Beauty details latest lines for Lady and the Tramp, Moana, The Powerpuff Girls and more
“This season we’ve taken beloved classics and given them fresh, modern twists,” said Julia Cash, Creative Director at Mad Beauty.
Born to License brings Dream Big Little Co and Moonbug together for CoComelon collection
“This collaboration is exactly what Born to License is all about – making licensing accessible and guiding brands through the complexities of the process to create something truly special,” said David Born, Founder and CEO of Born to License.
EXG Pro’s Alan Fenwick on the rise and rise of Cable Guys
Alan Fenwick, CEO and Co-Founder at EXG Pro, on the origins of the company, the success of Cable Guys – and knowing when to kill an idea.
The Brand Radar: From Sidemen ice cream to square-shaped Doritos… A look at promotions and innovations with brands in food
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes shares his picks of interesting developments in the world of brands and food.
Midsomer Murders stage show to tour from October
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will open at Richmond Theatre on October 24thand will tour through to April 2026.
BBC Studios broadens Bluey’s reach in Japan
“We are excited to expand our partnership with TV Tokyo to bring the global hit series Bluey into more Japanese homes – and to work alongside our dedicated agency Phoenixx Inc. to introduce more consumer products locally,” said Sophia Spinelli, VP Brands & Marketing at BBC Studios Asia.
Disney teams with Marc Jacobs for kids’ apparel collection
The collection spans swimsuits, t-shirts, shorts and more in a contemporary Mickey Mouse print.
Moose Toys details Amazing Digital Circus toy range
“We’ve once again identified the next big property and it’s an incredible honour to partner with an animation studio that boasts thinkers as innovative as we are,” said Paul Solomon, CEO of Moose Toys.