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Rainbow’s ‘Winx Club’ Unveils New Licensing Plans


October 15, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Italian animation house Rainbow has announced new raft of licensing agents for its popular brand Winx Club, on the even of London’s Brand Licensing Show. New licensees include: CPLG for Germany and Benelux; RBW for Brunei, Malaysi, Singapore and Thailand; Tuesday (Bates Group) Indonesia; License2Brand in Greece and FWD Licensing [...]

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DHX Media Takes Over Rights for ‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’


September 24, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Top Canadian producer and distributor DHX Media has taken over all global broadcast and licensing rights of hit preschool show Yo Gabba Gabba!, which is produced by company subsidiary Wildbrain Entertainment. Previously, Zodiak Rights handled the intl. broadcast and licensing rights. Steven DeNure, President and COO of DHX Media said: [...]

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DQE Signs Burger King as ‘Jungle Book’ Promo Partner


September 10, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image
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DQ Entertainment has inked a deal with Burger King for a promotional partnership centering on the studio’s new 3D CG-animated The Jungle Book television series and upcoming feature film. Starting in summer 2013, the deal will see Burger King restaurants in select countries launch an integrated marketing campaign highlighted by [...]

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‘Angry Birds’ Honor Freddie Mercury’s Birthday


September 3, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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In honor of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury’s September 5 birthday, Rovio has released a new animated Angry Birds YouTube short using the song “Bicycle Race.” The video was produced to raise awareness for the special Freddie For A Day fundraising evening hosted by band members Brian May and Roger Taylor. [...]

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eOne Nabs U.K Licensing for ‘Knights of Valour’


August 30, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Entertainment One (eOne) has secured the U.K. licensing rights to the new 3D animated feature Justin and the Knights of Valour which the firm’s theatrical division will distribute in U.K. cinemas in August 2013. “We’re extremely excited to be presenting licensing opportunities for Justin and the Knights of Valour which [...]

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Jazwares Unveils New Line of Hanna-Barbera Collectibles


August 29, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Jazwares is launching a new line of figures and plush based on several classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters. Products hit toy aisles nationwide earlier this month and rollouts will continue into the fall and feature familiar faces from eight popular Hanna-Barbera properties, including The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Tom & Jerry, Yogi [...]

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myKaZootv Signs Distribution Deal with Ameba


August 17, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Online children’s music video channel myKaZootv, has signed a deal with digital distributor Ameba to reach new audiences and boost exposure for its content of family-friendly music. “We’re excited to partner with Ameba, and to provide some of the best artist-driven music content created just for children,” says Richard Ellis, [...]

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Crackin’ Wallace & Gromit Ride Opens in Blackpool


August 15, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Pack up your cheese and crackers and start planning your trip to Blackpool, U.K.’s Pleasure Beach amusement park to check out a new Wallace & Gromit themed family ride set to open in 2013! Called “Thrill-O-Matic,” the ride will take fans on a journey through the worlds of popular W&G [...]

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CNE, Spirit Halloween Partner for New Costume Lines


August 14, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Cartoon Network Enterprises has announced a yearlong exclusive partnership with Spirit Halloween to introduce costumes based on two of its most popular franchises—just in time to start making your Trick or Treat plans! Fans of Pendleton Ward’s Emmy-nominated Adventure Time can choose from their favorite characters (including Finn, Jake, Princess [...]

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Universal Cuddles Up to ‘Ted’ Plush


August 2, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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If catching Seth MacFarlane’s buddy comedy about an average joe and his foul-mouthed living teddy bear made you pine for some cuddly-yet-crude companionship, you’re in luck! According to The Hollywood Reporter, producer Media Rights Capital and Universal will introduce a line of talking Ted plush toys this fall. The bears [...]

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