Publishing
The Point.1888 and HarperCollins Children’s Books sign Redan Publishing for Official World of David Walliams Magazine
“I have wanted to bring the humour, fun and values of David Walliams to a children’s magazine for years and to see this now come to life is brilliant,” said Katie Wilkinson, Commercial and Strategy Director at The Point.1888.
Rebellion’s Into Battle: The Art of British War Comics exhibition comes to York Army Museum
Drawing on Rebellion’s extensive archives, the exhibition features artwork from comics like War Picture Library, Battle Picture Weekly and Battle Action, which Rebellion recently revived.
Lovehoney renews Fifty Shades partnership
“As an integral part of our portfolio, the Fifty Shades of Grey products speak to an important customer group curious to explore BDSM,” said Johannes Graf von Plettenberg, CEO of Lovehoney Group.
Michael Malul’s Hanan Malul on crafting an Esquire fragrance collection
“It’s as much a science as an art”: Hanan Malul – CEO and Founder of Michael Malul – explains the sense behind the scents.
Katie Price on how licensors can make their brands attractive to publishers
Publishing consultant Katie Price talks trends, timings and some old favourites.
IMG brings Esquire into fragrances with Michael Malul
“Our readers have an insatiable appetite for stories about men’s fragrance and grooming, and we’ve been talking about developing men’s fragrances for years,” said Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of Esquire.
Skybound Tabletop readies Creepshow: The Suspense Building Game
Based on the comic book anthology, Creepshow is a story-building game where players become Creeps and weave ‘twisted tales’.
Rocket Licensing brings European Space Agency and DK together for publishing slate
“This exciting new partnership with DK highlights ESA’s huge appeal,” said Charlie Donaldson, Joint Managing Director of Rocket Licensing.
Rocketship Entertainment teams with Rovio for Angry Birds graphic novels and comics
“Angry Birds is a household name that a generation of fans have grown up with.” said Rocketship CEO and publisher Tom Akel.
Dark Horse to launch comics and graphic novels for D&D and Magic: The Gathering in 2025
“From this licensed publishing program with Dark Horse Comics, we anticipate a lot of excitement to come with new artwork and creative storytelling,” said Marianne James, Senior Vice President, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro.