Talking Brands: When is a brand ready for licensing? And are there any sleeping giants waiting to be licensed?

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes, Jehane’s Jehane Boden Spiers and Licensing International UK’s Graham Saltmarsh share their insights.

Dobble graphic novel on the way from Ablaze

“We are planning to deliver something unique and fun here,” said Rich Young, VP Creative and Managing Editor at Ablaze.

Playboy welcomes Cardi B as firm’s first Creative Director in Residence

The hip-hop star will provide artistic direction across co-branded fashion and sexual wellness merchandise collections, digital editorial content and experiential activations.

Reemsborko to helm licensing push for artist Matt Bailey

“Reemsborko constantly seeks the most interesting IP out there,” said Reemsborko’s Max Arguile.

Thomas Merrington – Creative Director at Penguin Ventures – on passion, perspectives and Peter Rabbit

As Peter Rabbit’s 120th anniversary approaches, Thomas Merrington – Creative Director at Penguin Ventures – explains why the character continues to thrive across consumer products and live events.

Plan B Games teams with Loto-Québec to launch Azul scratch card

“We’re always watching the entertainment market in all its forms in order to assess the possibility of entering into partnerships on themes that speak to Quebecers,” said Anne-Marie Voyer, Director of Products and Development at Loto-Québec.

Looney Tunes podcast “opens up a new avenue of storytelling” for the brand, says Warner Bros Animation

“The Looney Tunes have entertained audiences on countless screens and I’m so excited to bring their unique brand of comedy and slapstick to the podcast medium,” said Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.

Author Alan Dean Foster on the novelisation of IP: From Alien and Star Wars to Krull, Star Trek and beyond…

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

Dot Dash Design’s Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis on prints, patterns and projects

Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis discuss creativity, collaboration and Dot Dash’s own print and pattern work influences how they create for brand partners.

A24 launches Horror Caviar: A Cookbook, featuring recipes inspired by The Shining, Alien and Rosemary’s Baby

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

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