Interviews
ROKA London’s Emma Katz takes us inside the company’s Natural History Museum collaboration
Emma Katz – CEO at ROKA London – on how a partnership with the Natural History Museum aligned with the company’s own values.
Jehane Ltd’s Jehane Boden Spiers on her approach to bringing artists and licensees together
“Develop a strong sense of your own vision”: Jehane Ltd’s Jehane Boden Spiers on what artists need to be licensing ready.
Tim Kilpin – President of Toys, Board Games, Licensing & Entertainment at Hasbro – on how insights fuel innovation
“We’re in an industry that turns on serial creativity”: Hasbro’s Tim Kilpin discusses cultivating creative cultures.
Hidden Pigeon Company’s Tori Cook on bringing Mo Willems’ characters to life in product
Tori Cook – Senior Vice President of Franchise Management at Hidden Pigeon Company – discusses the licensing potential of characters like The Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie.
Sanrio’s Alastair McHarrie on embracing new looks for classic characters with Mr Men Little Miss Reimagined
Alastair McHarrie – Sanrio’s Senior Licensing Director and Mr. Men Little Miss Brand Leader – talks us through the how and why of the exhibition.
Fred Rogers Productions’ Katie Huber on crafting product plans for message-driven brands
Katie Huber – Senior Director of Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions – on creativity, inspiration and plans for IP like Donkey Hodie and Alma’s Way.
Ravensburger’s Samanta Erdini on the “unique freedom” artists enjoy on Disney Lorcana
Art Director Samanta Erdini talks animation, inspiration… And The Emperor’s New Groove!
Veronica Kushnareva – AKA LadyShalirin – on using music as inspiration when illustrating for Disney Lorcana
LadyShalirin talks us through her work on Ursula – Sea Witch Queen from Disney Lorcana.
Egan Escape’s Jason Egan on returning to the world of IT for his latest immersive experience
Egan Escape’s Jason Egan discusses adapting IT: Chapter Two into an experience… And what he’s got planned for John Wick.
Jochem van Gool on how a career in animation guides his approach to illustrating Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana artist Jochem van Gool on the influences behind his illustrations.