Publishing
Watch Next Media to develop Mr Men Little Miss animated series
“The Mr. Men Little Miss characters are universally recognisable by their simple illustrations and iconic names and are relatable to every age, culture, personality and gender,” said Philippe Alessandri, President of Watch Next Media and Kids First.
Hasbro brings Harry Potter to Monopoly Deal
The game sees players try and collect three different sets of magical items to win.
Skybound Entertainment’s Robert Kirkman and Sean Mackiewicz on bringing surprises, shocks and passion to their TRANSFORMERS comics
Skybound Entertainment Chairman Robert Kirkman and SVP & Editor-in-Chief Sean Mackiewicz on crafting something new for brands they love.
Legendary Comics readies Trick ‘r Treat graphic novel
“I’m thrilled to return to the twisted world of Trick ‘r Treat for more of Sam’s mischievous adventures,” said Trick ‘r Treat writer/director Michael Dougherty.
Bulldog Licensing appointed UK licensing agent for Beano
“Beano is a brand like no other,” said Bulldog Brand Manager Sophie Yates.
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.
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.
BBC Studios and Penguin Random House renew publishing deal for Bluey
“As Bluey fandom continues to soar, we look forward to bringing even more Bluey stories inspired by the beloved TV show to families,” said Jan Paterson, Director of Book and Audio Publishing at BBC Studios.
Amazon MGM Studios and WildBrain CPLG detail fresh Wednesday collaborations
“We’re just getting started in unlocking Wednesday’s full merchandising potential,” said Jamie Kampel, Head of Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products and Interactive Licensing.
DC’s Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog to unite for crossover comic in 2025
The crossover event will also span categories like apparel, toys and collectibles.