BLE’s Culture & Unity catwalk to showcase designs from Sibu, Bunmi and Anita Quansah
“Set as a closer to BLE’s three-day fashion theme, the Culture & Unity runway show is the one to watch,” said Saphia Maxamed, founder of Black Lives Matter Licensing.
Warner Bros teams with Creation Entertainment for The Sopranos Official Convention
“The opportunity to bring our brand of live fan convention entertainment to this project is a dream come true for our company and we can’t wait to mob it up with our fellow fans this December,” said Erin Ferries, Senior VP of Creation Entertainment.
COPA celebrates history of the World Cup with FIFA Classics collection
The range of t-shirts and socks features posters, emblems and mascots from World Cups throughout the decades.
Disney Lorcana to be “game-changer for the trading card game market”, says Ravensburger
“The breadth and scope of Disney characters represented in this game will be unprecedented, and it will contain more original Disney artwork than any other single product ever created,” said John Balen, Vice President of Product Design at Disney.
Super7 debuts Parks and Recreation action figures
The first wave of figures includes fan favourites Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson, Ben Wyatt and Donna Meagle.
Spirit Halloween teams with PepsiCo for MTN DEW costumes
“Whether you’re dressing up as one of your favourite DEW flavours or going all in as the VOO-DEW Grim, these limited-edition costumes are sure to turn heads this Halloween season,” said Kym Sarkos, Executive Vice President at Spirit Halloween.
The Brand Radar: Museum Selection and the benefits of a design-led approach to heritage licensing
With Museum Selection turning 20 this year, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the retailer is a good example of how to succeed through a laser-like focus on product, design and presentation.
Warner Bros to open first FRIENDS-inspired Central Perk Coffeehouse in 2023
“We’re looking forward to giving fans a Central Perk of their own,” said Peter van Roden, SVP of Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment.
Brand Design Conference goes virtual
This year’s event will now take place virtually, with content released throughout the last week of November.
MGM teams with Good Shepherd Entertainment and Teravision Games for Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
“Not only will dedicated fans of the original film be excited for the video game’s take on the property, but it will also introduce the cult classic to a new generation of Killer Klowns enthusiasts,” said Robert Marick, Executive Vice President Global Consumer Products and Experiences at MGM.