Film & TV
BBC Studios Vanessa Hamilton on the near-limitless opportunities to extend the Doctor Who brand
Doctor Who’s Vanessa Hamilton on how she steers the brand through licences of every kind as well as dimensions in time. Kind of…
TV channel Dave teams with Firebox to launch Dave’s Flat Pack Pub
“Everyone loves a local pub and it doesn’t get more local than this – in the garden, in the lounge, in the bath – we’ve designed a pub that fits in anywhere,” said Luke Hales, channel director for Dave.
Mondo’s Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce on giving brands like Godzilla and Gremlins the tiki mug treatment
We caught up Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce, Creative Directors of Mondo’s Toy and Collectibles division, to find out more about how the company approaches design – and what fuels their creativity.
Scruffy Dog CEO Joe Bright on the magic of turning brands into entertainment experiences
Joe Bright on Scruffy Dog’s creative process, dream brands and what’s next…
From Peppa Pig and The Simpsons to Swizzels and Ben 10: Carl Richardson on sweet deals
Sweet Connexions founder Carl Richardson on how confectionery clients can enter new markets
Fanattik’s Anthony Marks discusses which licences work for him… And what he won’t go near!
Anthony Marks on what makes Back to the Future, Willy Wonka and Harry Potter bankable brands for Fanattik
Sesame Workshop’s Theresa Fitzgerald on brand values – and what we can all learn from Cookie Monster
We caught up with Theresa to learn more about her history with brands, and what’s key to designing great product for Sesame Street.
Talking Brands: TV reruns… Board games… What deals should Top of the Pops consider next?
This month, industry figures are looking at the iconic BBC brand, Top of the Pops – and whether it has the potential to rise up the licensing charts.
Roydon Turner on changing the conversation around organ donation with the Orgamites
We caught up with Roydon to find out more about the origins of the Orgamites, and why licensing makes sense as the next step for the brand.
Mondo debuts Godzilla Vs Kong tiki mugs
The tiki mugs have been designed by Mondo’s own Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce.