The Very Hungry Caterpillar Extends Action for Children Partnership
Rocket Licensing, which manages the UK rights for The Very Hungry Caterpillar through The Joester Loria Group, has launched a new campaign aimed at Action for Children donors.
Paddles Comes to Cartoonito UK
The CGI children’s show Paddles from animation and media company Futurum is slated for an Autumn launch on Cartoonito UK.
All in the Family: The Coster Family
Theo and Ora Coster founded Theora Design in Israel in the ’60s. Now their sons Gideon and Boaz, plus Boaz’s wife Aliza, are involved in the family toy and game business. Read Mary Couzin’s interview with the Coster family about their company’s history and the stories behind their most popular products.
Cloudco and Moonbug Partner on Care Bears AVOD Business, Including New Music Video Content Production
Cloudco Entertainment signed a long-term deal with Moonbug for content creation, distribution and management of the Care Bears YouTube channel.
Skechers x Dr. Seuss Footwear Collection Launches
The Skechers x Dr. Seuss collection captures the characters and designs from Dr. Seuss’s stories, starting with The Cat in the Hat.
WildBrain CPLG Wins Top Honors as ‘Agency of the Year’ at 2020 International Licensing Awards
WildBrain CPLG took home the top award of “Agency of the Year” at the 2020 International Licensing Awards, which were held in a virtual ceremony August 13.
Firefly Secures Zoltar’s Future with New Deals
Firefly Brand Management announces newest licensing deals for Characters Unlimited Inc.’s fortune-telling character and brand, Zoltar.
YuMe Reveals Harry Potter Magical Capsules
Harry Potter Magical Capsules from YuMe will start hitting shelves at stores this week, including Hot Topic, Walgreens, Indigo Books and Music, and more.
All in the Family: The Morrison Family
Mary Couzin interviews Doug Morrison, developer of sound for talking toys and founder, alongside his wife Christine, of So Sound. The Morrison’s sons, TJ and Charlie, have since joined the family business.