Film & TV
The Point.1888 to helm purpose-driven product push for The Repair Shop
“The series plays an incredible role in enhancing people’s lives and so too, we hope, will the products we create,” said Janine Richmond, Head of Product and Brand at The Point.1888.
Pixar teams with Porsche to create one-off, street-legal Porsche 911 inspired by Cars’ Sally Carrera
The Sally Carrera car will be auctioned off to raise funds for Girls Inc and USA for UNHCR.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window gets the tabletop treatment from Funko Games
The game sees one player assume the role of the Director who must communicate clues – all without uttering a word – to help players uncover the murderer.
WildBrain CPLG’s Jasen Wright on design, authenticity and the rise of playful collaborations
Jasen Wright – VP North America at WildBrain CPLG – talks us through his approach to crafting brand extensions for the likes of Strawberry Shortcake, Chip & Potato and Malibu.
Brands Untapped 100 to celebrate product developers, designers, creative leaders and studios working in licensing
The inaugural Brands Untapped 100 publication – a global list of 100 figures that have done exceptional work across the past year – will debut at BLE 2022.
Blu Goblin readies limited-edition replica Bullseye trophies in support of the Stroke Association
“As Jim Bowen would have said, this is a super, smashing, great partnership,” said Laura Wood, Brand and Social Media Manager for Bullseye.
The Op’s Sean “Fletch” Fletcher on bringing the Disney Sorcerer’s Arena mobile game to the tabletop
Sean “Fletch” Fletcher, Senior Game Designer at USAopoly, tells us how the team translated a hugely popular mobile gaming experience into an exciting new board game brand.
Levi’s debuts The Simpsons apparel collection
The Springfield Elementary-inspired styles include a vintage school uniform-inspired wide-wale yellow corduroy jacket and pants.
D1 Milano’s Dario Spallone on creating watches for brands like A Clockwork Orange, Gremlins and Chupa Chups
Dario Spallone, CEO and Founder of D1 Milano, discusses his design-led approach to smart brand collaborations.
Talking Brands: Off Menu has apparel, Casefile has a board game… What other podcasts have licensing potential?
We asked The Brand Director’s Tim Collins and Sutikki’s Jo Redfern for their thoughts on other podcasts with strong brand potential…