EUROPE – Toyota has partnered with J&M Brands and Minikim Holland for a new campaign in the Netherlands featuring popular “Love Is..” illustrations by artist Bill Asprey.

GLOBAL–BES Animation and Jetpack Distribution have inked several new platform deals for its animated series “Kitty is Not a Cat.”  

GLOBAL–The National Basketball Association and Fanatics have teamed up to launch official online NBA stores across Asia-Pacific.

AUSTRALIA–In a deal brokered by Merchantwise Licensing, Popeye branding will be featured at flagship Australian Tough Mudder events throughout October and November.

GLOBAL–Paramount has appointed Funrise to serve as the worldwide master toy partner for its upcoming animated feature Amusement Park, which is set to hit theaters on March 15, 2019.

AUSTRALIA–Marvel has teamed up with Cityneon to open the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) experience at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia.

GLOBAL–In a deal brokered by Bulldog Licensing, Nurture Rights has partnered Winning Moves to produce a World of Dinosaur Roar!-branded version of its Top Trumps card game.

AUSTRALIA–Aardman has appointed Merchantwise to represent Shaun the Sheep, among other properties, for licensing in Australia and New Zealand. Merchantwise has also been tapped to represent Hachette Children’s Group’s Enid Blyton portfolio for...

GLOBAL–Design brand Bouffants and Broken Hearts teamed up with Australian retailer Cotton On Body to launch a new capsule collection this past holiday season.   

GLOBAL–UFC entered into a multi-territory agreement with AirAsia, establishing the company as the first-ever “Official Airline” sponsor of UFC.