Licensing International Preview

2009 EXPO PREVIEW

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4Kids Entertainment

4Kids Entertainment is a global organization devoted to the creation, development, production, broadcasting, distribution, licensing and manufacturing of children's entertainment products, with U.S. headquarters in New York City.

Act III Licensing

Act III Licensing is excited to launch two new properties at this year's Licensing Expo. Sunkist, a billion-dollar licensing brand in the food and beverage category, will be licensing its name and illustrious history of fruit crate art in non-food categories. Target categories include housewares, apparel and stationery products. Act III also will represent the Ray Charles estate. Ray Charles' name and likeness and hundreds of never-before-seen photographs will be available for licensing. Target categories include apparel, stationery, wall décor and collectibles.

Jackie Jensen +1.310.385.4003, [email protected]

Alchemy Studios

The best and the only recognized worldwide brand name in gothic, fantasy/alternative. With more than 400 images, Alchemy Studios are very much alive and rocking, producing new, innovative and up-to-date art and design every day. Managed, marketed and supported entirely in-house by Alchemy's dedicated team of licensee-friendly staff.

BBC Worldwide

BBC Worldwide's Children's and Licensing division, which focuses on preschool, preteen and adult licensing, features a strong portfolio of properties. The commercial arm of the BBC will be seeking new partners for key properties as they roll out in the U.S. and internationally, including award-winning hits "In the Night Garden," "Doctor Who," "3rd & Bird!," "Charlie and Lola" and "Teletubbies." Other emphasis includes adult brands Top Gear and Strictly Come Dancing, as well as the newly launched brand, BBC Earth, which brings together all of the BBC's natural history content. Visible across all platforms, including TV, digital and merchandising, BBC Earth encourages engagement with current programming, classic productions and future commissions.

Richard Hollis, head of U.K. licensing +011 44 020 84332000, [email protected] www.bbcworldwide.com

Big Bocca Productions

Big Bocca Productions BV, an affiliated company of Upper Deck Group, has been created to develop, co-produce, distribute and license intellectual properties for kids on a global basis. The first property developed is "Huntik: Secrets & Seekers," 52X30), a fantastic new boy action adventure property targeting ages 6 to 12 and was created through a partnership with animation studio Rainbow S.p.A. and media company m4e AG. Magic, mystery and mission come together in this series.

Marie-Laure Marchand, managing director +33 1 44 50 59 05, [email protected] www.huntik.com

The Beanstalk Group

The Beanstalk Group, the world's leading brand licensing consultancy, added HGTV, the country's leading home and lifestyle television network, to its impressive client roster and continues to develop innovative brand extensions for Ford, Stanley, Vespa, and Paris Hilton, among other brand and celebrity clients. In addition, Beanstalk is developing a range of baby products for Procter & Gamble's Pampers brand, creating authentic products for the World Wildlife Fund, designing lifestyle products targeting African-Americans for Ebony and Jet magazines and coordinating the launch of Purina Pet Gear pet accessories. Beanstalk's global services were bolstered by the opening of a Hong Kong office and engaging commercial representatives in Latin America.

Elizabeth O'Neill, senior vice president of business development and marketing +1.212.421.6060 www.beanstalk.com

Boy Scouts of America

Feb. 8, 2010, marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. To reach today's estimated 50 million Scouting alumni and their extended families, BSA is reconnecting with consumers in almost every age group who may have been touched by the program at one time or another. BSA is exploring licensing opportunities for the BSA 100th anniversary, Be Prepared, Pinewood Derby, Venturing and KidSkills to name a few.

Gillian Murrell, licensing programs +1.800.323.0732, [email protected] www.bsalicensing.org

Cartoon Network Enterprises

Cartoon Network Enterprises comes to Licensing International Expo with unparalleled momentum behind its portfolio of leading brands. Continuing its dominance in the boys' action space, the company will unveil new partners and plans for its hit Ben 10 franchise. In addition, the network's newest action-adventure series, "The Secret Saturdays," launches this fall with a fully immersive program that features toys, interactive, publishing and home video, while Bakugan will continue its roll in to a wide range of categories as CNE expands a robust licensing program for Nelvana and Spin Master's breakout toy brand. Finally, the smash hit kids' series "Total Drama Island" will make its licensing industry debut as CNE, the brand's exclusive North American licensing agent, signs launch partners for one of television's biggest hits.

Lauren McCabe, PR manager +1.212.275.6882, [email protected]

CBS Consumer Products

CBS Consumer Products offers a collection of television icons. Among primetime series, "NCIS" launches its first-ever licensing program, while "90210" and "America's Next Top Model" expand into new merchandising categories. Television City's classic portfolio celebrates anniversary campaigns for legendary series "The Brady Bunch," "Happy Days" and "Twilight Zone" in 2009. Following the blockbuster movie premiere, Star Trekextends its presence across all retail channels with movie, classic and branded products targeting new fans and collectors. New theatrical film opportunities include "Consent to Kill" by best-selling author Vince Flynn and the anticipated release of Beastly.

J.P. Shields, account manager +1.212.689.6360 x1210, [email protected]

Chorion

Headlining Chorion's portfolio for Licensing International Expo is its new 3-D animated children's television series "Olivia," based on the best-selling book series. "Olvia" will air on more than 20 top broadcasters around the world this year. The Mr Men and Little Miss global franchise continues to grow with more product ranges for fashion-conscious young adults. Now in its second season, "The Mr Men Show" has spawned a new range of consumer products for kids. Chorion also will feature Paddington, Noddy, and its new TV series "Noddy in Toyland," The World of Eric Carle and other quality literary and lifestyle brands.

Eric Karp, executive vice president of global licensing and merchandising +1.212.973.4700, [email protected] www.chorion.co.uk

Classic Media

Reinventing classics of yesterday and creating classics of tomorrow, Classic Media debuts two all-new preschool series: "Tinga Tinga Tales" on CBeebies (U.K.) and "Playhouse Disney" (U.S.) in spring 2010 (Penguin Group, global publisher), as well as "Guess with Jess" on CBeebies in fall 2009 (Fisher-Price, master toy partner). Seasonal brands Casper, Peter Cottontail and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town expand to new categories, including apparel, social expression and toys. Where's Waldo? launches video and mobile games, apparel and puzzles. Postman Pat SDS rolls into new territories with an all-new mission. A fresh crop of merchandise is headed to retail this year from Big Idea's VeggieTales.

Andrew Kerr, executive director of consumer products and marketing, international +44.208.7626.264, [email protected];Nicole Blake, senior vice president of marketing and consumer products, North America +1.212.659.3030, [email protected]; Leslie Ferrell, general manager, Big Idea +1.615.224.2234, [email protected] www.classicmedia.tv

Discovery Enterprises International

Discovery Enterprises International licenses Discovery Communications' channel brands and program franchises across the international markets. Key initiatives for 2009 include: the launch of Discovery Channel toys from Jakks Pacific; expanding the Animal Planet kids line with opportunities in toys, games and kids' apparel; the introduction of Discovery Expedition with key categories of outdoor apparel, camping gear and electronics; a style guide for the hit series "Deadliest Catch"; the continued growth of Doki and Discovery Kids in Latin America, currently standing at 80+ licensees, with a live show to launch in June; furthering relationships with retailers, including Toys"R"Us, Amazon and Carrefour.

Jo Edwards, vice president of international licensing +44 7788 714855, [email protected]

Dissero Brands

Dissero Brands Ltd. owns and manages international success story "Rachael Hale-the world's most lovable animals." A License! Global Top 100 Global Licensor, Dissero Brands is dedicated to the creation, marketing and development of design and image brand properties.

E1 Entertainment

The first-ever Licensing Expo for E1 Entertainment also is its first trade show since it changed its name from the Contender Entertainment Group. It will be highlighting licensing plans for its latest preschool TV hit properties Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom and Humf, as well as its leading property, Peppa Pig, which has two series on air, a third now in production and more than 50 licensing agreements in the U.K. alone. The half-hour special "Lost and Found," established properties Janet and John and Tractor Tom, and third-party representation, including It's a Big Big World, Hi-5, and textile design brand Kim Parker Home also will be featured on the company's booth.

Jane Garner, director + 44 ( 0 ) 1279 778 919, [email protected] www.kilogrammedia.co.uk

Fulanitos

Fulanitos is a bunch of funny characters that inspire kids and even adults. This brand was born from the imagination of a Mexican artist who began scribbling Fulanitos characters when she was a 9-year-old girl. Fulanitos´ distribution and licensing programs have expanded from Mexico to other territories, such as the U.S., Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. This year, the brand is working on new projects including a daily-changing Web site and new ideas and designs for the Fulanitos style guide. Fulanitos has stories ready to be published.

FremantleMedia Enterprises

FremantleMedia Enterprises is one of the world's leading licensing companies and will be representing Europe, EMEA, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the U.S., showcasing a range of key properties, including leading global brands Merlin and Rebecca Bonbon; market-leading entertainment shows "America's Got Talent," "Britain's Got Talent," "The X Factor" and "American Idol; and third-party brands Star Trek, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Next Top Model, Cheers, The Godfather, Grease, Footloose, Flashdance, and Tintin; and classic game shows "Family Feud," "The Price is Right," "Press Your Luck," "Let's Make a Deal" and "Going for Gold."

Belinda Thomas, senior PR manager +44 (0) 20 8206 5151, +1.212.704.8101, [email protected]

Grani & Partners

Grani & Partners' Promo Division (Preziosi Group) will attend the Las Vegas International Licensing Show, presenting different promotional products based on some of the leading properties on the market. Featured will be Hello Kitty, for which Grani & Partners is preferred premium supplier in the EMEA countries; Disney, in different characters; and Marvel Heroes. Also being featured is the renowned Preziosi Group's properties Gormiti and Puppy In My Pocket. Grani & Partners will be glad to welcome all company representatives who wish to organize winning corporate promotions addressed to their customers and based on the most celebrated characters in the entertainment world for children.

Sara Pomesano +39 059-816472, [email protected] www.graniepartners.com

HIT Entertainment

HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent producers of children's properties. New for 2009: Angelina Ballerina debuts a new CGI series, "Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps," and new specialty toys in fall. Thomas & Friends steams toward his 65th anniversary with his first-ever CG-animated movie, Hero of the Rails, and more than 50 tie-in products in fourth quarter. In the DVD and subsequent TV series, Thomas and his friends debut individualized voices and meet new engines on the Island of Sodor. Barney, Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam continue with new TV series and DVD specials in fall 2009 and 2010.

Intercontinental Licensing

For more than 43 years, Intercontinental Licensing has been dedicated to offering unique and compelling art and character designs. At this year's Licensing Expo, in addition to Intercontinental's most established properties Hanadeka Club and Dear God Kids, the company is offering several exciting entertainment-based titles. Targeted at tweens and teens, these new lines are available for licensing in markets across Europe and North America. Intercontinental also has incorporated a number of new decretive photographic and illustrative design series with its catalog. These fresh collections are available for exclusive use on new product ranges.

Ann Ketly, marketing assistant +1.212.683.5830, [email protected] www.intercontinental-ltd.com

ITV Global Entertainment

The major brands focus for ITV Global Entertainment for 2010 includes several top properties. Bella Sara, a vibrant girls' property, unlocks a magical world of fantastical horses across multiple platforms from online to toys. A comprehensive licensing program debuts internationally in the fall. The U.K.'s longest-running serial drama, "Coronation Street," celebrates its 50th birthday. It's a British institution, and there are several licensing opportunities that capture the essence of the Nation's Street. "The Prisoner" is an AMC co-production launching the high-tech remake of the '60s cult classic that will have modern audiences captivated. Discover the power of six. In addition, there's "Hell's Kitchen," "I'm a Celebrity" and "Dancing On Ice—International," celebrity reality shows attracting huge audiences.

Aysha Kidwai, director of merchandising and licensing worldwide, commercial brands 0207 157 6250, [email protected] www.globalent.itv.com

JAST Company Limited

JAST Company Limited is a reputable gift and toy manufacturer that provides manufacturing of consumer products, including paper and plastic products with embedded electronics technology, plush gifts, electronic gifts and toys, IC modules and collectible and seasonal stuffed toys. Starting in 2003, Jast has invested vigorously in research and development and has invented 12 products for patent applications. These products have been launched into the market for mass production. Characters and sounds can be applied to musical pens, musical gift bags, musical gift boxes, musical diary/notebook/photo albums, candy/jewelry/wine packaging and/or football club sound products.

Steve Chen, managing director [email protected] www.jastcompany.com

Jim Benton Arts

GoAnimate has been granted the right to incorporate Jim Benton's It's Happy Bunny with its Go!Animate Web site, www.goanimate.com, allowing users to create their own animated It's Happy Bunny adventures. New It's Happy Bunny licensees in France include Kid'Abord and Pictura.

Carole Postal, president +1.212.947.5958, [email protected] www.copcorp.com

John Wiley & Sons

Wiley's portfolio of brands includes the world-famous For Dummies brand, Frommer's and CliffsNotes. With near-universal name recognition, For Dummies is the world's best-selling reference series. The For Dummies brand franchise also includes an extensive licensed product line that includes video, software, consumer electronics, cooking, home improvement, culinary, automotive products, craft and hobby kits, games and more.

Caitlin Cricco +1.201.748.7676, [email protected]

Lo Coco Licensing

Lo Coco Licensing is a full-service licensing and design agency in the category of art and design. Founded in 1990 by Peter and Julie LoCoco, it currently licenses imagery in more than 50 countries on over 250 products.

Ludorum

Ludorum, a leading specialist company dedicated to developing, acquiring and marketing global entertainment franchises, has had a successful global launch of Chuggington, the preschool train series. Ludorum will be working closely with global master toy partner RC2/Learning Curve, which will be presenting key elements of the toy line to retailers, key licensees and partners worldwide. After appointing agencies in most key territories around the world, the company will be looking to appoint in the few remaining outstanding markets, including the Middle East, Latin America, Turkey and Taiwan. Ludorum will be looking to sign licensees worldwide and is looking to fill categories, including interactive and live events.

Julian Day, vice president, U.K. licensing; Daniela Flower, vice president, international sales +44 (0) 208 849 8735; [email protected], [email protected] www.ludorum.com

Lunartics

Lunartics is a licensing and publishing company based in Oxford, U.K., that develops and promotes the Lunartics brand worldwide. With a vast array of 147 unique collectable characters, as well as Moon-zone artwork and storylines, the Lunartics can be licensed across an incredible range of products, with both regional and worldwide license opportunities available. Who would ever have thought our moon was in fact hollow—with an exotic secret world deep within: home to the Lunartics. "The multitude of Lunartics have all emerged from Danny Flynn's vivid imagination ... some are so adorable that you feel like inviting them for tea, but you may not wish to meet others on a dark night."

Simon Harris 01865 885201, [email protected]

MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products including toys and games, dolls, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery and sporting goods. The MGA family includes such brands as the award-winning Bratz, Rescue Pets and the popular Little Tikes brand. MGA also has acquired worldwide licensing rights for Zapf Creation.

Leah Marks, vice president of licensing and entertainment, U.S. +1.818.894.2525, [email protected] Diana Luna, senior director of worldwide licensing +1.630.219.1986, [email protected] www.mgae.com, www.bratz.com, www.littletikes.com

MGL

MGL is Europe's leading art licensor, offering an apparelled variety of illustrative styles and themed imagery for use on licensed products, with more than 6,000 images in the collection. Vision is a contemporary division representing some of the world's top fashion illustrators.

The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in London has 4 million visitors annually. World renowned, its 350 scientists ensure that licensed products are accurate. Its 50,000 images of the natural world inspire exciting new product design. Licensing and distribution opportunities are available in many categories, and the company is seeking potential agents.

Nelvana Enterprises

Nelvana Enterprises will showcase "The New Adventures of Babar," a 3-D animated update of the classic story that will introduce King Babar's 8-year-old grandson, along with a cast of new animal characters. Broadcast is set for TF1 in France and YTV in Canada, with more sales to be announced soon. "Willa's Wild Life" is based on a book by Oswald creator Dan Yaccarino that follows the adventures of Willa, a little girl who brings home stray penguins and hippos instead of cats and dogs. The 2-D animated series is set to air in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Latin America, Italy, Denmark and Australia.

Diana Pitt [email protected]

Preziosi Group

Giochi Preziosi is the market leader in Italy and one of the largest worldwide players in the toy industry. Its activities cover a wide range of toy products but also include many other consumer products aimed at the youth market.

Rainbow

Rainbow is approaching Licensing International Expo 2009 with a new TV series "Winx Club 4," 104epix24, launched in Italy on April 15 and to be broadcast throughout Europe in October. A well-structured licensing strategy includes fashionable style guides and dolls and the launch of DVDs, publishing, back-to-school, apparel and many other merchandising categories. Rainbow is announcing "Poppixie," a new TV series, 52x13, to be launched in 2010. The show's target is families, teens and 6- to 12-year-olds. The main characters are the already-famous Pixies (created from the Winx second series), which boast licensing success: an impressive list of 25 licensees are already on board in Italy ready to roll out products from books to apparel to stationery.

Friderico Gatti, licensing director +3907175067500, [email protected]

RDF Rights

RDF Rights is part of the RDF Media Group, one of the U.K.'s largest independent television producers and distributors. It has a dedicated rights team of specialists covering TV distribution, DVD rights, publishing and licensing around the globe.

Skechers USA

Skechers USA, a global leader in the footwear industry, is expanding its lifestyle brand to cover consumers from head to toe in apparel and accessories through a global licensing program to be previewed at the Licensing International Expo. Skechers has an agreement with Viva International to design and distribute Skechers-branded eyewear worldwide, adding to its existing stable of U.S. licenses in children's apparel, handbags and socks. Skechers footwear is available in the U.S. in department and specialty stores, company-owned Skechers retail stores, an e-commerce Web site and internationally in more than 100 countries and territories through the company's global network of distributors and subsidiaries.

Mitchell Lewis, senior vice president of apparel and licensing +1.310.318.3100 x4639, [email protected]

Sony Pictures Consumer Products

At Licensing International Expo 2009, Sony Pictures Consumer Products will offer "smurfy" licensing opportunities for The Smurfs for both the classic and movie programs in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, SPCP will be showcasing established classic brands such as Ghostbusters and 2010 movie releases such as the heart warming remake of The Karate Kid and an action-hero comedy, The Green Hornet. For 2011, SPCP will highlight the blockbuster franchise phenomena, Spider-Man 4 to release May 6, 2011, for global retail and promotional initiatives.

Juli Boylan, senior vice president of worldwide consumer products +1.310.244.4155, [email protected]

The Smiley Company

The Smiley Company will be exhibiting all of its brands at this year's expo; Smiley World, Smiley Collection and Smiley. There will be a whole host of products exhibited for each property, including several books from the Smiley World publishing series, T-shirts from the Smiley World vintage range and the first Smiley video game, Smiley World Island Challenge.

For Smiley Collection there will be a selection of this season's fashions, including clothing, shoes and accessories, and Smiley products will include Smiley Happy Sports apparel, Smiley Happy Therapy fragrance and a selection of stationery and greeting cards for Smiley Photo Gallery.

Jemma Morgan, marketing and communications manager 020 7378 8231, [email protected]

Target Entertainment Group

Target Entertainment Group's major focus will be its recently announced PlayStation games deal. Target signed an agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in April to act as the consumer products agent for PlayStation Intellectual Properties in Europe and Australasia. Target will be looking to sign up prospective licensees across numerous categories for a range of titles, including LittleBigPlanet, EyePet, WipEout, God of War and Buzz! Target also will be looking for sub-agents to work on the PlayStation account in Australia and across Europe. Other properties Target will be representing include the boys' action comedy series "StormHawks," family feature film The Nutcracker: The Real Story and preschool animation "Fluffy Gardens."

Sarah Walker, director of marketing and communications +44 (0) 207 535 7227, [email protected] www.targetentertainmentgroup.com

Toei Animation Co.

With headquarters in Tokyo and sales offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Paris, Toei Animation ranks amongst the world's most prolific animation production studios. Toei Animation's operations include animation development and production and worldwide marketing and program licensing. Since its founding in 1956, Toei Animation has produced more than 9,900 episodes of TV series (181 titles) and 192 long feature films as of September 2008. At this year's Licensing Expo, the company will be introducing 12 new properties to global licensees, including Marie & Gali, Asataro—The Onion Samurai, My Three Daughters, Happy Lucky Bikkuriman, Master Hamsters, GeGeGe No Kitaro, Pretty Cure, Yes! Pretty Cure 5, Fresh Pretty Cure, Saint Seiya the Hades, Digimon Data Squad and Dragon Ball Z.

Kenji Ebato, chief manager of international +81-3-5261-7619, +1.310.996.2240, [email protected] www.toei-anim.com

Tosh World Limited

Tosh Licensing continues to bolster its reputation for creating stylish, contemporary and design-led properties with strong consumer appeal. This year sees the introduction of Street Speak, featuring 100 percent real American street names, as well as an expanded Local Folk range.

Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising

Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising brings its strongest-ever slate of entertainment properties to Licensing International 2009. The billion dollar Ice Age franchise returns this summer with Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. The licensing program includes more than 200 global licensees with a full range of apparel, toys, games and more. James Cameron's epic action-adventure Avatar will be supported by a toy line from master toy partner Mattel, while interactive giant Ubisoft will release video games. Fox L&M is partnering with the United States Postal Service for The Simpsons postage stamps, celebrating the show's 20th anniversary. Fox Licensing also is the exclusive licensing agency for Microsoft's powerhouse Halo franchise.

Erica Yergan, account coordinator for Bender/Helper Impact +1.212.689.6360 x1211, [email protected] www.bhimpact.com

V&A Licensing

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's greatest museum of decorative and applied arts. It holds an unrivalled collection of objects and imagery, demonstrating the richness of global culture and design. It provides a tremendous source of inspiration for designers and manufacturers. The V&A has developed an international licensing program across a broad range of products, including interiors, homeware, apparel, gifts, jewelry and stationery. The V&A encourages contemporary design interpretation of the archives to be relevant to today's ever-changing market, offering infinite opportunities, endorsed by the prestigious V&A brand and generating valuable revenue to support the museum's activities.

Lauren Sizeland, head of business development and licensing +44 (0)20 7942 2981, [email protected]

Vicki Thomas Associates

Vicki Thomas Associates specializes in designing gifts for U.K. companies who want to sell abroad and create new products for firms worldwide, as well as those who are keen to sell into Europe and the United States.

Vicki Thomas +44 207 511 5767, [email protected] www.vickithomasassociates.com

Vipo Land

Vipo's popularity rapidly increases on an international level. More than 100 countries have signed up to televise "Vipo—Adventures of the Flying Dog" only a few months after completion of the high-quality 3-D animation TV series. In each of the 26 episodes, Vipo and his friends Betty (a toy cat) and Henry (a stork) go to a different destination, where they meet interesting characters and make new friends. In each exciting adventure, young viewers learn quality educational information. The series features 50 loving characters and offers major merchandising potential. The TV series is accompanied by numerous products varying from home entertainment products, books to merchandising. The charming character Vipo is consistently built as a high-quality brand. Vipo Land Inc. has started to produce a second season.

Bianca Koenig +49 (0)89 94 38 420-11, [email protected] www.vipoland.com

Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products arrives at Licensing Expo 2009 with an unrivaled lineup of properties. WBCP's current slate is anchored by the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise, led by the next film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which premieres this summer. WBCP also showcases DC Comics' Batman and the top-rated Cartoon Network series "Batman: the Brave and the Bold," as well as perennials such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, The Flash and others. In addition, the Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Hanna-Barbera and the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz get top billing.