
Disney’s upcoming movie based on the Roald Dahl novel brings new tenor to the brand's licensing program.

The estate has partnered with the Oxford University Press for the release of the
Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary
, which compiles Dahl’s inventive use of language. The estate has also partnered with Penguin Random House for an exclusive, limited edition copy of the
The BFG
that will showcase never-before-seen illustrations by Quentin Blake.
Beyond publishing,
The BFG
will also see additions in a range of other categories including Rainbow Designs for a soft toys; Moonpig for personalized greeting cards; BCI for adult apparel; and Steiff for a limited edition teddy bear, among others.
“This is a fantastic year for the Roald Dahl brand and we’re excited that it will see a host of new products, the
BFG
serving as the rightful hero in this gloriumptious centenary year,” says Alicia Davenport, director, licensing, DRi.
The Roald Dahl licensing program focuses
The BFG, Matilda
and
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
.
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