Stephanie Milton – Publishing Director at Studio Press – on brands, cover design and the ‘Book As Object’ trend
“Our books are created by fans, for fans”: Stephanie Milton, Publishing Director for Bonnier Books UK’s Studio Press imprint, discusses design decisions around licensed titles.
Fred Rogers Productions teams with Palace Entertainment for immersive experiences and character meet and greets
“The experiences we create together will foster moments of joy and connection for all families,” said Christopher Arnold, Fred Rogers Productions’ Chief Operating Officer.
Brandship to handle UK and European licensing push for LAIKA’s portfolio
“With pent up demand and a highly engaged audience, there are number of best-in-class partners in key categories that are being secured,” said Brandship Founder and CEO Lisa Shapiro.
Gap and Disney’s expanded partnership kicks off with Collegiate collection
“We are continuing to build upon our longstanding relationship with Gap by fusing our creative energies to deliver a more stylised product,” said Paul Gitter, Executive Vice President of Global Brand Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products.
Pair debuts The Met eyewear collection
“At Pair, we are always thinking about how to bring more personality into eyewear,” said Sophia Edelstein, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pair Eyewear.
Rocky Horror Show gets the video game treatment
“This brand extension helps to demonstrate the huge affection that exists for this fantastic property,” said Adam Bass, Director at Golden Goose.
Batwheels provides “endless inspiration across all major categories”, says Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
“The airing on Netflix is a huge step forward for this young and incredibly exciting IP,” said Philippe Roucoule, SVP for EMEA Consumer Products at Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.
Build-A-Bear Workshop launches Bluey collection
“Bluey is a cherished character that embodies joy, imagination, and family fun — values that resonate deeply with Build-A-Bear,” said Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Toikido teams with Panini America for Bad Eggs trading cards
“By hatching our characters into physical trading cards, we’re pushing the boundaries of what fans can expect from the Bad Egg universe,” said Darran Garnham, Chief Egg and CEO of Toikido.
Sports and animé brands driving growth of licensed toys in Europe, reports Circana
“In a year with fewer blockbusters, the toy industry was able to successfully pivot from big screen names to small screen legends and sports heroes,” said Melissa Symonds, UK Toys Director for Circana.