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The latest licensed products, partnerships and brand collaboration news, from global publishing houses and kids' books to classic properties and new authors.

Ian Downes, Start Licensing
Publishing
10 Minutes With … Start Licensing on Licensing Plans for Country Diary by Edith Holden10 Minutes With … Start Licensing on Licensing Plans for Country Diary by Edith Holden

License Global speaks with Ian Downes, director, Start Licensing Limited, about Country Diary by Edith Holden, Nadiya Hussain, Aardman, Asterix, Kendra Dandy’s Bouffants and Broken Hearts, Spirit of Concorde, Britvic Soft Drinks and The Ashmolean Museum.

byIan Hart
Aug 22, 2023
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6 Min Read
The Story Dream Machine.
Toys & Games
Little Tikes Launches the Story Dream Machine with Random HouseLittle Tikes Launches the Story Dream Machine with Random House
byLicense Global
Aug 15, 2023
2 Min Read
Rainbow High Magazine cover.
Publishing
Immediate Media Launches Rainbow High MagazineImmediate Media Launches Rainbow High Magazine
byLicense Global
Aug 10, 2023
1 Min Read
Paramount and Simon & Schuster logos, respectively.
Publishing
KKR to Acquire Simon & Schuster from Paramount GlobalKKR to Acquire Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global
byLicense Global
Aug 8, 2023
2 Min Read
The Elf On The Shelf's Night Before Christmas
Publishing
Farshore to Publish The Elf on the ShelfFarshore to Publish The Elf on the Shelf
byLicense Global
Aug 4, 2023
2 Min Read
The Traitors Interactive Puzzle Book
Toys & Games
All3Media International Signs Publishing Deal for ‘The Traitors’All3Media International Signs Publishing Deal for ‘The Traitors’
byLicense Global
Aug 2, 2023
2 Min Read
A copy of The Beano being read digitally
Publishing
Beano Celebrates 85 Years as Report Reveals Increased Kids’ Comic Readership
Beano Celebrates 85 Years as Report Reveals Increased Kids’ Comic Readership
Jul 31, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
The Phantom Coin, King Features Syndicate, The Perth Mint
Heritage
The Perth Mint Releases Limited-Edition Coins Featuring The Phantom
The Perth Mint Releases Limited-Edition Coins Featuring The Phantom
Jul 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
“Unleashing Oppenheimer” cover.
Publishing
‘Oppenheimer’ Gets Book from Insight Editions
‘Oppenheimer’ Gets Book from Insight Editions
Jul 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
BLEACH takeover at Matte Black Coffee, Los Angeles
Food & Beverage
‘BLEACH’ Takes Over Matte Black Coffee
‘BLEACH’ Takes Over Matte Black Coffee
Jul 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
San Diego Comic-Con
Entertainment
Comic-Con 2023: The Latest Updates and Reveals from San Diego
Comic-Con 2023: The Latest Updates and Reveals from San Diego
Jul 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
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Popeye consumer products
Entertainment
Trending: King Features on Consumer Products and Kidult Culture
Trending: King Features on Consumer Products and Kidult Culture
Jul 17, 2023
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4 Min Read
byBen Roberts
Flash Gordon Logo
Publishing
Flash Gordon Announces Mad Cave Studios as Master Publisher
Flash Gordon Announces Mad Cave Studios as Master Publisher
Jul 17, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Stan Lee Comics and Legible logos.
Publishing
Kartoon Studios Announces ‘Stan Lee Comics’
Kartoon Studios Announces ‘Stan Lee Comics’
Jul 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
JLG x Penguin Ventures Logos
Publishing
JLG, Penguin Ventures Partner for the World of Eric Carle
JLG, Penguin Ventures Partner for the World of Eric Carle
Jul 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Horace & Co books, Sweet Cherry Publishing,
Publishing
Sweet Cherry Publishing Secures Publishing Deal for Horace & Co
Sweet Cherry Publishing Secures Publishing Deal for Horace & Co
Jul 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Red Sonja Comic, Dynamite Comics
Entertainment
Red Sonja Expands Consumer Products Program for 50th Anniversary
Red Sonja Expands Consumer Products Program for 50th Anniversary
Jul 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
‘Absolut Cocktails’ Recipe Book
Publishing
‘Absolut Cocktails’ Recipe Book Announced by Quadrille
‘Absolut Cocktails’ Recipe Book Announced by Quadrille
Jun 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Tom Gates x Eden Project Imagery
Publishing
‘Tom Gates’ Brand Licensing Program Ramps Up After Nationwide Events
‘Tom Gates’ Brand Licensing Program Ramps Up After Nationwide Events
Jun 23, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Rights & Brands logo
Publishing
Lindrizia Appoints Rights & Brands as Worldwide Agent for ‘Maxi & Helium’
Lindrizia Appoints Rights & Brands as Worldwide Agent for ‘Maxi & Helium’
Jun 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
“Peaky Blinders: Official Wit & Wisdom” is an illustrated quote book
Entertainment
Banijay Brands Unveils Raft of Games and Publishing Deals
Banijay Brands Unveils Raft of Games and Publishing Deals
Jun 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Pride rainbow parachute, Arctic-Images, Getty Images
Fashion
How Bans on LGBTQ+ Content Affect the Licensing Industry
How Bans on LGBTQ+ Content Affect the Licensing Industry
Jun 12, 2023
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7 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Odo Characters
Streaming & TV
Bulldog Licensing Announces Licensing Deals for Odo
Bulldog Licensing Announces Licensing Deals for Odo
Jun 7, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Laura Takaragawa, VIZ Media
Entertainment
10 Minutes With … VIZ Media on Manga and Anime Licensing Trends
10 Minutes With … VIZ Media on Manga and Anime Licensing Trends
Jun 6, 2023
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8 Min Read
byIan Hart
XOMG POP! members
Entertainment
Thomas Global Media Announces Licensing Deals for Jess and JoJo Siwa’s XOMG POP!
Thomas Global Media Announces Licensing Deals for Jess and JoJo Siwa’s XOMG POP!
Jun 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
“Totally Spies!”
Publishing
Bayard, Banijay Partner for Totally Spies!
Bayard, Banijay Partner for Totally Spies!
Jun 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
"Elemental" logo
Publishing
‘Elemental’ Kids’ Books to Coincide with New Disney/Pixar Release
‘Elemental’ Kids’ Books to Coincide with New Disney/Pixar Release
Jun 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Moominhouse Build-Up Model
Publishing
Moominhouse Build-Up Model Announced in the U.S. by DeAgostini
Moominhouse Build-Up Model Announced in the U.S. by DeAgostini
May 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Moleskine x Van Gogh Museum notebook Collection
Art & Design
Moleskine x Van Gogh Museum Collection Launched
Moleskine x Van Gogh Museum Collection Launched
May 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’ key art
Video Games
Bulldog Licensing Announces Partnership with ‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’
Bulldog Licensing Announces Partnership with ‘PUBG: Battlegrounds’
May 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Merchantwise, The Gruffalo logos
Lifestyle
Merchantwise Secures Magic Light Pictures and Designer Bums Deal
Merchantwise Secures Magic Light Pictures and Designer Bums Deal
May 16, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Blake Harrison surrounded by Mr. Men Little Miss characters.
Publishing
Farshore Acquires Audio Rights for Mr. Men Little Miss
Farshore Acquires Audio Rights for Mr. Men Little Miss
May 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Watering Can and Garden Tools ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Happy Meal Toys
Food & Beverage
‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Happy Meal Launches at McDonald’s Japan
‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Happy Meal Launches at McDonald’s Japan
May 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Yoto logo
Publishing
Yoto Partners with Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Yoto Partners with Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
May 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Tabby McTat book cover
Streaming & TV
Magic Light Pictures and the BBC Announce ‘Tabby McTat’
Magic Light Pictures and the BBC Announce ‘Tabby McTat’
May 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
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