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Delivers concise coverage of issues relevant to the licensing industry with information to help you make informed choices, smarter business decisions and maintain your cutting edge. 2008-08-20T22:54:58Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Character/Meany-Doodles-Befriends-Clairersquos/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542803?ref=25 Concorp Licensing announced specialty retail chain, Claire’s Stores, as the first-to-launch retail partner for the brand Meany Doodles. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542803null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/ldquoiCarlyrdquo-Tween-Themed-Electronics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543025?ref=25 Nicklodeon & Viacom Consumer Products and Imation have set out to create a new line of youth-friendly electronics, inspired by the “iCarly” television show. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543025null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Spore-Game-Moves-Forward/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542782?ref=25 Electronic Arts and Maxis have moved into the manufacturing phase for the Spore video game. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542782null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/ldquoLazyTownrdquo-Gets-Games/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543020?ref=25 International educational game firm Compedia has gotten together with “LazyTown” to develop two games based on the children’s health-focused television show. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543020null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Return-of-The-Banana-Splits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542785?ref=25 Cartoon Network and Boomerang will relaunch the ’60s television classic, “The Banana Splits” on Sept. 2. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542785null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/More-Agents-for-BKN-Kid-Series/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542801?ref=25 BKN International AG recently added several licensing and merchandising agents for its properties. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542801null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/Crystal-Light-Lands-in-the-Freezer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542810?ref=25 Matterhorn Group has introduced Crystal Light Frozen Pops to the frozen section of select grocery stores. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542810null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Egmont-Launches-ldquoBen-10rdquo-Magazine-in-the-U/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542835?ref=25 Egmont is launching a magazine in the U.K. for Cartoon Network’s “Ben 10” this month. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542835null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/Mrs-Fields-Files-For-Bankruptcy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543032?ref=25 Mrs. Fields Famous Brands filed for bankruptcy recently with plans to restructure business. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543032null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/ldquoIgorrdquo-Gets-ICEE-Contest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542808?ref=25 Exodus Film Group added ICEE and Sylvan Learning to an already extensive list of partners to the soon-to-be-released animated feature, “Igor.” 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542808null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Sears-to-Debut-at-Fashion-Week/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542762?ref=25 Sears plans to reveal a lifestyle exhibit during N.Y.’s Fashion Week on Sept. 10, complete with a new portfolio of brands for the general public to view. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542762null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Character/New-ldquoFamily-Guyrdquo-Range-From-Character-Worl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542825?ref=25 Character World is to launch a new collection of household textiles for Twentieth Century Fox’s animated show “Family Guy. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542825null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Viacom-VP-Leaves-Joins-Chorion/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543024?ref=25 Robert Traub was recently named licensing vice president, Americas for Chorion. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543024null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Wireless/Kathy-Ireland-Joins-Lot-and-Home/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542780?ref=25 Real estate Web site Lot and Home looks to enhance its customer experience with new chief designer, Kathy Ireland. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542780null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Toy-Sales-Get-Focus-at-Frankfurt-Book-Fair/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542817?ref=25 Nuremburg Toy Fair organizer Spielwarenmesse is taking 20 toy companies to the Frankfurt Book Fair Book in October to create a zone called Games & Playing in the Book Trade. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542817null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Cookie-Jarrsquos-Richard-Scarry-TV-Series-Joins-DR/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542828?ref=25 DRi Licensing has been signed to handle the U.K licensing rights of the new Richard Scarry-inspired “Hurray For Huckle!” animated TV series produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542828null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Jetix-Takes-On-Really-Useful-Role-and-Invites-Poke/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542815?ref=25 Jetix Consumer Products has signed a deal with The Really Useful Group to handle merchandising for the musicals Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, Starlight Express and Evita across all European territories, Israel and the Middle East. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542815null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Weekly+E-news/Weekly-E-news-Issue-278-August-19-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542727?ref=25 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542727null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Target-Lands-McQueen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542766?ref=25 Speculation is circulating in the U.K. press that catwalk womenswear, menswear and accessories designer Alexander McQueen is being lined up for a capsule collection at U.S. retailer Target. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542766null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/Roush-and-Valvoline-To-Brand-Motor-Oil/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542802?ref=25 IMC Licensing will be managing Roush’s agreement with oil licensee Valvoline to create Roush Motor Oil. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542802null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Chorion-Signs-Computer-Games-Deal-for-Horrible-His/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542831?ref=25 Chorion has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with computer games publisher Slitherine Strategies to develop Scholastic’s Horrible Histories games for PC, DS and Wii. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542831null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Editor%27s+Note/Editorrsquos-note-Design-Credibility-is-Taking-Ove/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542761?ref=25 Editor’s Note 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542761null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/ToddWorld-Aligns-with-CCL/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543023?ref=25 Corporate Creative Licensing reached a U.K. licensing agreement with Suppertime Entertainment to lead a campaign for the Emmy nominated preschool show, “ToddWorld.” 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543023null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/UK-Retail-Sales-Drop-in-July/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542777?ref=25 The British Retail Consortium/KPMG monthly sales figures for the U.K. show that sales values fell 0.9 percent on a like-for-like basis, compared with July 2007, when they had risen only 1.2 percent, hit by very wet weather. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542777null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/Pink-Panther-Plays-Golf-with-Winning-Edge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542821?ref=25 Winning Edge Designs signed with MGM Consumer Products to be the exclusive golf industry licensee for the Pink Panther brand. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542821null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Marchpole-Wins-DKNY-Menswear-Deal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542774?ref=25 London Stock Exchange listed U.K. fashion brand house Marchpole Holdings has signed a joint venture and strategic licensing deal with Donna Karan International, part of the Louis Vuitton Group. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542774null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Emmy-Rossum-Shares-Her-PiNKiTUDE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542765?ref=25 MGM Consumer Products has named Golden Globe-nominated actress Emmy Rossum as the official spokesperson for its new cause-related marketing initiative, PiNKiTUDE. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542765null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Star-Trek-Online-Comics-on-DVD-ROM-Revealed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542779?ref=25 Trekkies got a look at Star Trek Online at this month’s annual Star Trek Convention. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542779null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Baby-Buggy-Gets-a-Push-From-Delta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542805?ref=25 Delta Children’s Products donated $100,000 worth of goods to Baby Buggy, a New York City non-profit organization that provides clothing and products to area families. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542805null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/ldquoFreefonixrdquo-Series-Ready-to-License/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542800?ref=25 Music animated adventure series, “Freefonix,” looks to expand in U.K. and hit new ground in the U.S. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542800null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Jakks-Aids-China-Earthquake-Victims/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542812?ref=25 U.S. toymaker Jakks Pacific recently donated $54,000 to the American Red Cross to help China’s earthquake victims. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542812null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Steven-Madden-Pairs-with-lei/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542776?ref=25 Jones Apparel Group has announced that its l.e.i. footwear franchise has partnered with Steven Madden to produce and distribute a line of junior and girls’ footwear only at Wal-Mart this spring. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542776null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Hamilton-Beach-Creates-Kitchen-Electronics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542797?ref=25 Hamilton Beach Brands and Starlight Marketing have agreed to design a line of consumer electronics for the kitchen for the fall. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542797null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Nintendo-DS-and-Wii-Top-July/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542778?ref=25 NPD group announced Nintendo DS and Wii claimed the top two hardware spots for July. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542778null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Basic-Concepts-Create-Pop-up-Board-Game-Series/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542789?ref=25 This fall, Basic Concepts will release its new board game concept, 3D Adventures. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542789null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Weekly+E-news/Executive-Moves/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542819?ref=25 Executive Moves 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542819null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Macyrsquos-Readies-New-Strategy-New-Product/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542763?ref=25 Macy’s looks to launch a new marketing approach and has agreed to a work with British-based retailing firm DunnhumbyUSA. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542763null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/European-Firms-on-Board-for-Brand-Licensing-Europe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542768?ref=25 More than 20 European brand owners are exhibiting at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe in London in October, a 38 percent jump on last year’s show and the biggest European turn out since it launched 10 years ago. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542768null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/HampM-Group-Gets-Back-On-Track/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542769?ref=25 International fashion retailer H&M got back on track in July, recording a like-for-like sales increase of 3 percent and total sales increase of 15 percent compared to July 2007. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542769null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Limited-Too-Gets-Brand-over/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542806?ref=25 Tween Brands announced that it will be converting 560 Limited Too stores to its less expensive Justice brand. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542806null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/LL-Cool-Js-Fall-Line-with-Sears-Revealed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543112?ref=25 Sears has announced its anticipated fall advertising campaign for hip-hop artist LL Cool J's new apparel line. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543112null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Galleon-Signs-with-Xilams-French-Cartoons/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543022?ref=25 Galleon Entertainment was granted the licensing rights to children’s properties, “A Kind of Magic,” “Oggy” and “Rahan.” 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543022null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Laptop-Learning-From-Barbie-To-Batman/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542786?ref=25 Oregon Scientific is expanding its line of Learning Laptops with new themes, including Batman and Star Wars, as well as a new game from Barbie. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542786null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Clickables-Tech-Added-To-Disney-Fairies-Line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542783?ref=25 Disney Consumer Products and Techno Source have joined to add Clickables technology to the Disney’s Fairies Pixie Hollow. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542783null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/Lotta-Luv-Teams-With-Candy-Brands/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542788?ref=25 The Lotta Luv line has recently paired up with Ferrara Pan Candy to produce lip balms and cosmetics inspired by sweet brands like Lemonheads, according to agent Licensing Link. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542788null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/New-Potter-Film-Delayed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543031?ref=25 Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in the summer of 2009, instead of this November. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/543031null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/The-Baby-and-the-Bulldog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542830?ref=25 Bulldog Licensing has signed a deal to represent design-led baby/toddler property Goochicoo. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542830null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Wireless/WeeWorld-Expands-With-FremantleMedia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542823?ref=25 WeeWorld, the interactive avatar community and home of the WeeMee, has signed a strategic licensing agreement with FremantleMedia Enterprises. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/342008/542823null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Snoop-Dogg-Launches-Rich-amp-Infamous/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535389?ref=25 The Robert Thorne Company and IMG World have joined forces to launch a new multi-category lifestyle brand called Rich & Infamous from the design studios of entertainer Snoop Dogg and fashion design house Industry Concepts. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535389null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Barbie-amp-Hot-Wheels-Go-Back-to-School/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534977?ref=25 Mattel has released its back-to-school shopping guide, complete with product partnerships for the Barbie and Hot Wheels brands. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534977null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Care-Bears-Three-Disc-DVD/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534985?ref=25 On Oct. 7, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release the “Care Bears Flurries of Fun” DVD. The $29.98 collection will include “Care Bears Oopsy Does It,” “Care Bears Grizze-ly Adventures” and “Care Bears Ups and Downs.” 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534985null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Character/Barney-DVD-Collection-Ready-For-Fall/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535233?ref=25 Barney and friends, along with Lionsgate and Hit Entertainment, will release a new DVD collection, "Barney's I Love You" gift set, in stores on Oct. 14 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535233null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Lionsgate-Adds-ABC-DVD-Titles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534972?ref=25 Lionsgate Home Entertainment’s DVD segment has gained the rights to produce and sell ABC Television’s most popular series through a distribution agreement with Disney-ABC Television. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534972null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Imperial-Renews-Little-Tikes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534986?ref=25 Imperial Toy agreed to a multi-year renewal with MGA Entertainment for Little Tikes in the U.S. and Canada. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534986null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/Stop-amp-Shop-Designs-New-Look/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534980?ref=25 The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. is launching a new logo next month, and a re-energized look. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534980null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Blues-Clothing-Gains-New-Partner-in-French-Market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534973?ref=25 U.K.-based Blues Clothing has signed a licensing agreement with Californian American Retro Museum to produce leisurewear until 2010 for the French market. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534973null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Target-Entertainment-Signs-Direct-to-Retail-Storm-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535337?ref=25 Target Entertainment has signed an exclusive direct-to-retail deal with Woolworths for "Storm Hawks" fashion items until the end of 2008. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535337null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/Replogle-Creates-Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Inspired-Globe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534983?ref=25 International globe producer, Replogle Globes, recently teamed up with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to design five signature globes. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534983null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/LMI-Expands-With-Nostalgia-Brands-Cars-amp-Food/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534984?ref=25 License Management International recently added a number of retro brands to its portfolio. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534984null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Dominoes-Joins-Marathon-Projects/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534988?ref=25 PDA Dominoes, the sports and entertainment brand for the game of dominoes, has been added to Marathon Projects list of license clients. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534988null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Raggs-Shorts-Visit-the-Movies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535232?ref=25 "Raggs" music shorts will now be seen along with Kidtoons popular G-rated matinee programming in 150 U.S. movie theaters, beginning this October. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535232null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/New-Disney-XD-Targets-Tween-Boys-Replaces-Toon-Dis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534971?ref=25 Disney plans to reposition its Toon Disney television and online segments to attract boys, ages 9-14, in the U.S. through a new brand, Disney XD. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534971null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Playboy-Lingerie-Line-to-be-Revealed-on-Valentiner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534975?ref=25 This Feb. 14, Playboy Enterprises will unveil a new sophisticated and sexy lingerie collection, Playboy Intimates White Label, in the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534975null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Character/VeggieTales-Takes-The-Stage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535235?ref=25 Beginning Sept. 4, the characters from the "VeggieTales" series will be going on a 50-city live tour entitled VeggieTales God Made You Special. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535235null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Weekly+E-news/Executive-Moves/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534989?ref=25 Executive Moves 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534989null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Starbucks-Closings-List-Released/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534981?ref=25 Starbucks has announced that it will be closing 600 stores nationwide to boost profitability. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534981null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Character/Toys-Rugs-For-UKs-Little-Princess-Series/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535237?ref=25 Crush Licensing landed two new agreements for the U.K.'s preschool show "Little Princess." 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535237null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Trade+Shows/Sept-2-Deadline-Approaching-for-MIPCOM-Challenge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535336?ref=25 In partnership with License! Global, MIPCOM Junior will be hosting "The Licensing Challenge," a pitching session designed to showcase the TV property with the highest licensing potential. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535336null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brands/Good-bye-Mr-Bubble/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534979?ref=25 Ascendia Brands, the maker of bath time buddy icon, Mr. Bubble, recently filed for reorganization under Chapter 11. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534979null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/ldquoDreamrdquo-Game-Series-Follows-Act-III/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534987?ref=25 Oberon Media’s Dream Day casual game franchise has agreed to join licensing agency, Act III Licensing. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534987null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Weekly+E-news/LIMA-Expands-Exec-Team/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534974?ref=25 The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association has added two executives to lead expansion of the association. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534974null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Hasbro-and-Reebok-Create-Monopoly-Sneakers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535236?ref=25 A line of Monopoly-inspired sneakers is in the works between Hasbro and Reebok. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535236null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Bob-Celebrates-Christmas-on-Repackaged-DVD/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534982?ref=25 Bob The Builder’s “Bob’s White Christmas” is being repackaged for the holiday season and will be available in stores on Oct. 14 from Lionsgate and Hit Entertainment. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534982null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Weekly+E-news/Weekly-E-news-Issue-277-August-12-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534950?ref=25 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534950null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/New-License-Deals-for-Roush/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534976?ref=25 IMC Licensing has landed multiple licensing agreements for the Michigan-based Roush Performance Products. 2008-08-12T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/534976null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Donna-Karans-Pollack-Joins-Martha-Stewart-Living-O/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535227?ref=25 Patsy Pollack, the former Donna Karan Home CEO, has been named as the new executive vice president of merchandising for the Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535227null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/New-Fragrance-from-Diddy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535228?ref=25 Record producer, clothing designer and entrepreneur, Sean "Diddy" Combs will launch his newest men's fragrance, "I Am King" in December. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535228null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Postman-Pat-CD-ROM-Release/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535231?ref=25 Compedia and Entertainment Rights have made a deal to develop and launch the educational game, Postman Pat, on CD-ROM this spring. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535231null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Limited-Edition-Pokemon-Pack-for-Nintendo-DS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535230?ref=25 This month, Nintendo has released a new Pokemon-themed game system for its DS line. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535230null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Kids-Author-Eric-Carle-Joins-Kodak-Gallery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535229?ref=25 Illustrations from "The Very Hungary Caterpillar" and other Eric Carle children's book will be featured in the Kodak Gallery. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/332008/535229null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Editor%27s+Note/Editors-Note/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533870?ref=25 Editor's Note 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533870null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Boscovs-Joins-Bankruptcy-List/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/534095?ref=25 Boscov's Department Store LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/534095null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Argos-Names-Christmas-Toy-Winners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533485?ref=25 High-street catalog and online retailer Argos is the latest U.K. business to name its toy picks for Christmas, this time accompanied by a consumer survey on the top toys for the past 35 years that the retailer has been trading. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533485null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Mervyns-Files-for-Bankruptcy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533889?ref=25 California and Southwest-based department store chain, Mervyns filed for Chapter 11 last week and says it will continue to conduct business as it reshuffles business operations. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533889null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Iconix-Expands-Brands-Internationally/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533483?ref=25 Iconix's Op, London Fog, Joe Boxer, Starter and Rocawear brands recently entered into license agreements outside of the United States. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533483null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Beano-and-Dandy-Celebrate-with-Birthday-Bash/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533587?ref=25 The 70th anniversary of DC Thomson’s The Beano comic, and its brother The Dandy, launched eight months earlier in 1937, are being celebrated as part of an exhibition of comic artwork spanning eight decades at the Cartoon Museum in London. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533587null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Woolworths-Issues-Profit-Warning-Next-Reports-Decl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533484?ref=25 U.K. high street retailers continue to feel the pain as more report on first half trading. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533484null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Hasbro-Suit-Against-the-Creators-of-Scrabulous/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533561?ref=25 Hasbro filed suit against Rajat Agarwalla, Jayant Agarwalla and RJ Softwares, creators of the Scrabulous game application hosted on Facebook. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533561null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Jim-Hensons-Preschool-Animated-Series-Goes-Interna/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533890?ref=25 Sam Ewing has been appointed to handle international sales for the Jim Henson Company's newest property "Sid the Science Kid." 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533890null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/BBC-Worldwide-Names-Neil-Ross-Russell-to-Replace-G/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533486?ref=25 BBC Worldwide has named Neil Ross Russell as its new managing director for children’s brands, replacing Gill Pritchard who has left the business to take up a yet-to-be announced role outside of the BBC. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533486null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Gaiam-Signs-Brand-Central/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533493?ref=25 Gaiam, the largest producer of fitness programming in the world and a top provider of fitness and yoga products, has chosen Brand Central LLC, a Los Angeles-based global brand consultancy, to be its exclusive consumer products agency. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533493null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Brand/Remington-Arms-Creates-Steak-Snacks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533496?ref=25 Remington Arms, home of America’s oldest gunmaker, and Tennessee-based TrailSteaks, a provider of premium jerky and smoked meats, have joined forces to produce a line of premium steak snacks. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533496null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Gameloft-Releases-Spooks-Mobile-Game/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533583?ref=25 Mobile phone and consoles game publisher, Gameloft, has won the mobile games license for the BAFTA award-winning BBC TV show “Spooks,” produced by Kudos Film & Television. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533583null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/IMG-Signs-20-Year-Chinese-Sports-Broadcasting-Deal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533487?ref=25 IMG Worldwide, the global sports and entertainment company, and China Central Television (CCTV), the world’s largest television broadcaster, have signed a joint venture to create, develop and promote sporting events and programming across China, including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. The 20-year deal is the first time that a company based outside of China has been chosen to participate in an exclusive, multi-year, multi-sport joint venture with CCTV, IMG claims. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533487null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Bon-Bon-Buddies-plays-iCamp-Rocki-in-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533588?ref=25 U.K. confectionery and biscuits licensee Bon Bon Buddies is working on 2009 launches timed to work with Disney movie releases Camp Rock and Toy Story 3. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533588null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Toys-lsquoRrsquo-Us-and-Disney-Team-Up-for-Hallowe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533491?ref=25 Toys ‘R’ Us and Disney Consumer Products introduced a line of 10 specially created Disney-character Halloween costumes for boys, girls and babies. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533491null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/The-Beatles-Make-Music-with-Lordsvale/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533580?ref=25 Lordsvale Sales has been signed by licensing consultant Caroline Mickler to design The Beatles-branded jukeboxes for the U.K. market. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533580null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Games/Extreme-Launches-Board-Brand-EX-Skate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533582?ref=25 EX Skate, the board collection from The Extreme Group, has launched its first range of skateboards, mountain boards and longboards at retail. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533582null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Dabel-Brothers-Publishing-iWarriorsi-Comic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533579?ref=25 Dabel Brothers Publishing has developed the comic book adaptation of the cult movie classic, The Warriors. 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533579null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Weekly+E-news/Weekly-E-news-Issue-276-August-5-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533479?ref=25 2008-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/322008/533479null HTML