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MIPTV: Kids Rule in Cannes

May 01, 2013

April's MIPTV presented a plethora of children's programming to international broadcasters.

MIPTV: Kids Rule in Cannes

Wed, 2013-05-01

April's MIPTV presented a plethora of children's programming to international broadcasters.

Saban Brands: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Wed, 2013-05-01

Saban is reorganizing its businesses to accomodate its growth both domestically and abroad.

A Perfect Fit: The Tracy Anderson Brand

Wed, 2013-05-01

Gwyneth Paltrow and Tracy Anderson are teaming up to build a licensing program.

Sony Picks Up Angry Birds Movie

Mon, 2013-05-20

Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the upcoming Angry Birds film. 

Discovery Expands Walgreens Line

Mon, 2013-05-20

Discovery Communications has released the new Discovery Kids Outdoor Adventure Toys exclusively at Walgreens.

Exim Expands Strawberry Shortcake

Mon, 2013-05-20

  AG Properties has announced several new deals for Strawberry Shortcake in Paraguay, secured by Exim Licensing.

Disney Debuts Quinceañera Gowns

Fri, 2013-05-17

Disney Consumer Products has unveiled its first-ever line of Quinceañera gowns inspired by Disney Princesses.

DreamWorks Hosts Racing Contest

Fri, 2013-05-17

DreamWorks Animation has released a new app for its upcoming film Turbo combined with a first-of-its-kind mobile racing competition.

Weta Brings Middle-earth to China

Fri, 2013-05-17

  Weta Workshop has teamed up with the China Post to create an online shopping portal for customers in China.

Animaccord Broadens Masha Program

Fri, 2013-05-17

Animaccord Animation Studios has partnered with the Panini Group for Masha and The Bear sticker albums in Russia.

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MIPTV: Kids Rule in Cannes

May 01, 2013

April's MIPTV presented a plethora of children's programming to international broadcasters.

Vortexx Debuts New Series

Mon, 2013-03-11

The new kids' series "The New Adventures of Nanoboy" debuted on the CW programming block Vortexx (an affiliate of Saban Brands) Saturday.

Disney Launches New Blog

Mon, 2013-03-11

Disney.com has launched the new blog Oh My Disney, which combines smart and witty writings with classic and current Disney characters and stories.

Dreamtex Adds Power Rangers Line

Mon, 2013-03-11

U.K. licensee Dreamtex has inked a deal with CPLG for a Power Rangers bedding line.

Marvel Teams for Fruit Snacks

Mon, 2013-03-11

Funky Monkey Snacks has joined forces with Marvel for a new line of kid-friendly freeze-dried fruit snacks featuring Marvel Super Heroes.

DC Comics Creates Family Blog

Mon, 2013-03-11

DC Entertainment has unveiled the DC Comics Fan Family blog, a new site that features family-oriented content for parents to share with their kids.

Disney Unveils China Resort Plans

Mon, 2013-03-11

The Walt Disney Company has unveiled images for its Shanghai Disney Resort, set to open in China at the end of 2015.

TCNE Preps for Russian Expo

Tue, 2013-03-12

  Ben 10, LazyTown and Adventure Time will lead Turner CN Enterprises’ lineup of brands at the Russia Licensing Forum, taking place in Moscow this Wednesday through Friday.

Sanrio Signs Wall Graphics Deal

Tue, 2013-03-12

  Sanrio has teamed up with Blik for a new line of Hello Kitty wall graphics.

Alphanim Rebrands as Gaumont

Tue, 2013-03-12

  European children’s entertainment producer Alphanim has been renamed Gaumont Animation and is teaming up with DreamWorks for a new series.

NBA Adds Teammates in Canada

Tue, 2013-03-12

  The National Basketball Association Canada has announced two new retail partnerships for apparel and home accessories, in a series of deals brokered by Studio Licensing.

Nestle Plans Jungle Book Eggs

Tue, 2013-03-12

Planeta Junior Italy has announced a new deal with the Nestle Group for Jungle Book-branded chocolate Easter eggs

Viz to Publish Ben 10 Books

Wed, 2013-03-13

Viz Media has announced plans for a new series of original graphic novels inspired by Cartoon Network’s “Ben 10 Omniverse” animated series.

Rocket Expands Mrs. Brown’s Boys

Wed, 2013-03-13

  Rocket is continuing to expand the licensing program for the hit BBC1 comedy “Mrs. Brown’s Boys.

Steiner to Make DiMaggio Collectibles

Wed, 2013-03-13

  Steiner Sports has signed on to create a range of sports collectibles featuring baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. 

Dark Hall Unveils New Peanuts Prints

Wed, 2013-03-13

  Dark Hall Mansion has revealed two new limited edition Easter prints featuring the Peanuts brand.

Angry Birds Series Takes Flight

Wed, 2013-03-13

Rovio Entertainment has announced an innovative distribution plan for its new animated series, “Angry Birds Toons,” which will be integrated into its game apps in addition to airing on traditional TV and video-on-demand networks.

Lucasfilm Switches Up Star Wars Plans

Wed, 2013-03-13

Lucasfilm has announced plans to forego several TV projects for the Star Wars franchise in favor of pursuing Episode VII.

Marvel Teams for Arena Shows

Thu, 2013-03-14

  Marvel Entertainment and Feld Entertainment have teamed up in a new multi-year partnership to create live-action arena spectaculars based on Marvel characters and stories.

Lyke Brokers Marvel Card Deal

Wed, 2013-03-13

  Lyke Licensing has brokered a new deal between Marvel Entertainment and Aquarius for a line of novelty collectibles featuring Marvel Super Heroes.

Brand Central Takes on MasterChef

Thu, 2013-03-14

  Shine America has tapped Brand Central as the exclusive licensing agency for its series “MasterChef.”

VIMN Promotes NVCP Execs

Thu, 2013-03-14

VIMN has announced two new promotions in its Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products division–Ron Johnson as executive vice president, NVCP, and Mark Kingston as general manager and senior vice president, NVCP EMEA & Australia.

eOne Expands Peppa in Asia

Thu, 2013-03-14

  Entertainment One is expanding the Peppa Pig brand in Asia with new broadcast and licensing deals in Korea.

Disney Outlines 2013 TV Plans

Thu, 2013-03-14

  Disney Media has announced its television programming plans for the upcoming year including new Marvel animated shows and a series of shorts featuring Mickey Mouse.

‘Justin Time’ Expands in Europe, Oz

Thu, 2013-03-14

  Guru Studios has announced a raft of new sales for its preschool series “Justin Time” that will see the show head into new European territories and Australia.

Sesame Launches Look and Find App

Thu, 2013-03-14

  Sesame Workshop is taking the 20-year-old Sesame Street Look and Find products digital, with the launch of a new app for iOS devices.