Film & TV

Prolific author Alan Dean Foster discusses cinematic IP, ghostwriting and his latest work.

Golden Bear’s Barry Hughes talks about licensing soft toys – and developing ideas.

Surge Licensing’s Elan Freedman reveals how he brings out the best in creative people…

One features the word ‘chill’, while another boasts a design inspired by the spectrum of colours seen in the Netflix intro.

Recipes include Snap Pea Gelatine Labyrinth inspired by The Shining and Roasted Leg of Lamb & Carrot Flan inspired by Rosemary’s Baby.

Karl Mizen, Creative Director at Numskull Designs, discusses how to successfully bring brands to life as Christmas jumpers.

Maggie Calmels – Founder and Creative Director at Licensed to Charm – discusses her approach to bringing brands like Labyrinth, Pusheen and Frida Kahlo into jewellery.

The collaboration forms part of Northern Monk’s New Patrons Project range, with each launch boasting artwork from a different artist to celebrate Thought Bubble, the UK’s biggest comic art festival.

In the US, fans can take a tour of the first-ever Stranger Things pop-up stores located in New York City’s Times Square and at The Americana at Brand in Los Angeles.

The college-inspired collection features Hawkins branding – based on the town featured in the show – as well as a mirrored design to reflect The Upside Down.