Disney to build homes, hotels and shops as part of new community initiative, Storyliving by Disney

The neighbourhoods will boast ‘distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and Disney’s brand of world-renowned service’.

The Brand Radar: How exhibitions can power licensing activity

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how exhibitions like Bob Marley: One Love, Amy: Beyond the Stage and Pissarro: Father of Impressionism have the power to fuel exciting brand extensions.

Huge! Play’s Adrian Roche discusses the extraordinary tech in the GameBud Talking Tom

Why Game Bud Talking Tom is the tip of the licensing iceberg for Huge! Play’s Adrian Roche.

Design Museum to host immersive Netflix exhibition this summer

The exhibition will explore the evolution of Netflix and its design philosophy.

As Judge Dredd turns 45, we discuss the IP with 2000 AD’s Matt Smith, and The Cartoon Museum’s Joe Sullivan

2000 AD editor Matt Smith and Cartoon Museum director Joe Sullivan on why the character Judge Dredd still endures…

An ABC of classics: why Anthologies, Books and Concerts are part of Gerry Anderson’s legacy

Jamie Anderson discusses extension plans for some all-time classic brands.

Great British Bake-Off: The Musical to debut this summer

The musical – endorsed and developed in association with Bake-Off creators Love Productions – will debut at Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre in July.

Caryn Mandabach Productions teams with Rambert for Peaky Blinders dance show

“This is dance for people who don’t usually watch dance,” said Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

The Brand Radar: Everyone seems to be playing Wordle… Does it have licensing potential?

With the online word puzzle Wordle soaring in popularity, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Wordle could expand into consumer products and live experiences.

Our top ten most read articles of 2021

Interviews with Disneyland’s Matt Conover, BBC Studios’ Vanessa Hamilton and Skew’s Oliver Dyer all made our top ten this year.

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