Publishing
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.
Insight Editions teams with Riot Games for The Art and Making of Arcane.
The book includes never-before seen art and in-depth interviews with the creative team behind the show, including Arcane co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee.
Story House Egmont’s Laura Adnitt on the power of licensed children’s magazines
Laura Adnitt, Publishing & Brand Management Director at Story House Egmont, on what makes a brand right for the magazine treatment – and the vital role they play around children’s literacy.