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Yedaz by Shemaroo nominated for LIMA International Licensing Awards 2019

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Yedaz by Shemaroo nominated for LIMA International Licensing Awards 2019

Yedaz – Bollywood Madness, Shemaroo Entertainment’s licensing & merchandising brand, has been officially nominated at the LIMA – International Licensing Awards 2019 under the ‘Entertainment/Character Live Action’ category. Considered as the most prestigious and globally-recognized honour in the licensing industry, Yedaz inclusion substantiates its unique, quirky and high-quality Bollywood merchandise.

With 622 submissions from 19 countries judged by a panel of 150 executives from 18 different countries, Yedaz is the only Indian brand to be nominated for showcasing creativity and innovation in the licensing industry. Yedaz by Shemaroo has been nominated alongside properties such as Harry Potter by Warner Bros., Jurassic World by Universal Brand Development, Shark Week by Discovery Inc., JoJo Siwa by Nickelodeon and Mr. Rogers & Neighbourhood by Rogers & Brand Central.

Smita Maroo, Sr. VP – Licensing & Merchandising, Shemaroo Entertainment, commented, “This is a great achievement for the entire Indian licensing and merchandising industry, especially for a new category like Bollywood. We have been working diligently towards building an ecosystem for Bollywood licensing and merchandising in India as well as globally and the nomination at International Licensing Awards 2019 is a recognition of all the hard-work and efforts we have put in.”

Netflix added nearly 10mln subscribers in Q1

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Netflix added nearly 10mln subscribers in Q1

Netflix, Inc has released its first-quarter 2019 financial results. Netflix generated $4.5 billion in revenue, while average streaming paid memberships increased 26% year over year and ARPU decreased 2% year over year due to currency headwinds.

The company’s paid net adds subscribers in Q1 were 9.6 million (with 1.74m in the US and 7.86m internationally), up 16% year over year, representing a new quarterly record.

Streaming content obligations dipped sequentially in Q1 due in part to the timing of run-of-series commitments. In addition, as we shift to more original content, there will be greater variability in content obligations.

For Q2’19, the company has projected total paid net adds of 5.0m (-8% year over year), with 0.3m in the US and 4.7m for the international segment. This would put us at 14.6m paid net adds for the first half of 2019, up 7% year over year.

The company is looking forward to a strong slate of global content in the second half of the year, including new seasons of some of our biggest series, Stranger Things (July 4th), 13 Reasons Why, Orange is the New Black, The Crown and La Casa de Papel (aka Money Heist) as well as big films like Michael Bay’s Six Underground and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and expect another year of record annual paid net adds in 2019.

The company believes that there is vast demand for watching great TV and movies and Netflix only satisfies a small portion of that demand.

The company forecast an acceleration in both streaming ARPU (+2% vs. -2%) and total revenue growth (26% vs. 22%) in Q2 as against Q1.

The company’s full year 2019 operating margin target of 13% is unchanged, which means that it expects operating margin in the second half of the year will be higher than the first half.

The company continues to see big successes across our programming categories. For the quarter, in scripted English language TV, the company premiered another big hit in Umbrella Academy, based on the comic book by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, which has been watched by 45 million member households in its first four weeks on service.

Later in Q2, the company will be running a test to improve our UK member experience by releasing weekly top 10
lists of the most popular content on our UK service across various programming categories.

New Pingu series arrives in overseas markets

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New Pingu series arrives in overseas markets

Tokyo-based Sony Creative Products Inc. (SCP), which manages licensing in the Japanese market for the much-loved little animated penguin Pingu on behalf of rights owner , has announced the arrival of the new,entirely Japanese-made-and-produced computer-animated TV series Pingu in the City in Europe.

Pingu in the City launched in the Japanese market in October 2017. Following the announcement last year of a new distribution partnership for Pingu with Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L. (SME), focusing on Europe and Latin America, a number of European broadcast partnerships are on the way, beginning with UK-based free-to-air television channel ITVBe.

Pingu in the City began airing from Monday to Friday on the channel’s preschool block Little Be on February 25, twice a day, at 10.15 and 10.25. From 8 April extra slots have been added at the weekend,bringing Pingu to his UK fans seven days a week.

Pingu in the City (two series of 26 x 7 minutes) launched on the free-to-air NHK ETV channel – which is owned by Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK – in October 2017. This delightful new version of the Pingu story brings the cheeky, lovable penguin and his family from their small village to the big city, where Pingu meets many other fascinating penguins, finds out about what they do and – inevitably – gets into trouble.

The success of the new show in Japan has been accompanied by a strong performance in licensing, at retail and also in promotional initiatives.

Collectibles, mobile phone accessories, plush and cushions are among recent output, while a Pingu-themed café, a Pingu-themed shopping event, a Christmas collaboration with a popular aquarium in Tokyo, and a collaboration with a women’s lifestyle magazine have all enjoyed strong responses.

Takeshi Nakamura, Global Business Group Licensing Manager, Sony Creative Products Inc., says: “After its
success on NHK ETV, Pingu in the City is starting to make inroads into a number of major new territories. We are looking forward to celebrating the delightful penguin’s arrival in many more countries very soon.”

Scentials launches skin care brand ‘ARIAS’ with Lara Dutta

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Scentials launches skin care brand ‘ARIAS’ with Lara Dutta

Scentials Beautycare and Wellness Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled skin care range – Arias, crafted by Bollywood actress, Lata Dutta. Arias is a complete skin care brand that is designed for women who define themselves. The brand is a culmination of Lara’s rich experiences as an actress, model, mother and an entrepreneur.

Lara Dutta remarked, “I have been keenly following the trends of skin care that has shaped up the general attitude of women towards their own skin. Through Arias, I aspire to bring women closer to their own skin, prioritizing its care and embracing its true beauty. ”

The Arias range for women consists of 11 products including facial toners, face washes and masks, serums, and day and night creams. All of it is available now on Amazon India and Amazonfashion.

Licensed Sports merchandise market expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%

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Licensed Sports merchandise market expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%

The global licensed sports merchandise industry is projected to grow at the significant rate in the near future as many licensed sports merchandisers are acquiring a license to sell sports merchandise that incorporates copyrighted material is similar to other licensing arrangements. The market of licensed sports merchandise is highly dominated by few key players as the agreement used in merchandise licensing is usually more complex.

The global licensed sports merchandise market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, 2018 to 2023, according to Licensed Sports Merchandise Market Report.

Licensed Sports Merchandise Market Major key players are G-Iii Apparel Group, Fanatics Inc., Adidas Ag, Nike Inc., Under Armour, Anta Sports Products Limited, Puma Se, Columbia Sportswear, Everlast Worldwide, Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., Newell Brands Inc., and Ralph Lauren.

Increasing Sports League activities Driving the Licensed Sports Merchandise Market growth

Growing popularity of outdoor sports like football, cricket, and basketball is attracting teenagers to spend more on licensed sports merchandise. Increasing sports league activities across globe is also creating new opportunity for key players to capture the market. For example, The La Liga and its franchisees are following the other global sporting events for building the brand value to increasing their revenue collections through merchandising. Licensed sports merchandise market is also driven by growing innovation and development activities to produce more attractive and stylish sports apparel and sports accessories. The market is also significantly influenced by the improved economic conditions across developing countries such as China and India, due to which, sports fans are spending more on licensed sports merchandise.

Licensed Sports Apparel will witness significant growth rate

On the basis of product type, the licensed sports merchandise market is led by the apparel segment as popularity of licensed sports apparel and footwear among athletes and teenagers are growing across the globe. Increased in adoration of leagues, their teams such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, and favorite players across various age groups is also driving the market growth of licensed sport apparel and footwear. Innovation in merchandise accessories and gift is playing key role in the growth of licensed sports merchandise market across globe. Improving distribution network of leading players will boost the sales of toys and games merchandise products. Increase in sport sponsorships are likely to fuel the market for other licensed sports merchandise in upcoming years; Adidas has sponsored football teams including Spain, Argentina and Germany in world cup 2018.

Europe will witness increase in demand for Licensed Sports Footwear

Globally, North America holds significant market share followed by Europe region over the forecast period due to growth in sports apparel and footwear industry in the region. In North America, the United States is the leading producers of licensed sports merchandise as most of the key players are located in the country. In Asia-Pacific region, apparel and footwear segment will witness significant growth due to increased purchasing power and outdoor activities. E-commerce will witness significant growth in Europe region due to high internet penetration in the region.

Disney+ set to launch in US market on November 12

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Disney+ set to launch in US market on November 12

The Walt Disney Company presented an extensive overview of its comprehensive direct-to-consumer strategy, including presentations on Hulu, Hotstar, ESPN+, and the upcoming Disney+ service at its highly-anticipated Investor Day, which took place on the Company’s studio lot.

“Disney+ marks a bold step forward in an exciting new era for our company – one in which consumers will have a direct connection to the incredible array of creative content that is The Walt Disney Company’s hallmark. We are confident that the combination of our unrivaled storytelling, beloved brands, iconic franchises, and cutting-edge technology will make Disney+ a standout in the marketplace, and deliver significant value for consumers and shareholders alike,” chairman and chief executive officer, Robert A. Iger, said.

During presentation, the Company unveiled a first look at the Disney+ offering, which will launch in the U.S. on November 12, 2019 at $6.99 per month. The service will offer fans of all ages a new way to experience the unparalleled content from the Company’s iconic entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, and will be available on connected TV and mobile devices.

In addition to its robust library of theatrical and television content, in its first year Disney+ will release more than 25 original series and 10 original films, documentaries, and specials by some of the industry’s most prolific and creative storytellers. New original titles for Disney+ announced today include:

Disney+ announced that all 30 seasons of “The Simpsons” will be available on the service on day one. In year one, audiences will also have access to family-friendly Fox titles like “The Sound of Music,” “The Princess Bride,” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” This content will join an impressive collection of more than 7,500 television episodes and 500 films including blockbuster hits from 2019 and beyond.

Designed to super-serve the most ardent fans, Disney+ will provide subscribers with a feature-rich product experience that makes it easy to navigate, discover, and watch their favorite programming with immersive brand tiles and dedicated pages for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Subscribers will have the ability to create custom profiles with each receiving personalized experiences curated to their unique tastes based on past behaviors and preferred content.

The Disney+ service will be available on a wide range of mobile and connected TV devices, including gaming consoles, streaming media players, and smart TVs, and will adjust to the best possible high definition viewing experience based on a subscriber’s available bandwidth, with support for up to 4K HDR video playback. Fans will also have access to an unprecedented amount of content for offline viewing.

Following its U.S debut, Disney+ will rapidly expand globally, with plans to be in nearly all major regions of the world within the next two years.

Kong Studio’s announces second collaboration with IMAX

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Kong Studio’s announces second collaboration with IMAX

Kong Studio announced its second collaboration with IMAX, this time creating a digital animation spot to support the IMAX release of superhero origin film, “Shazam!” from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.

The latest IMAX spot for ‘Shazam!’ was produced in collaboration with IMAX from Kong’s new East London studio in Walthamstow with sound design by Father Ltd. Traditionally animated using TV Paint and comped in After Effects, the style of the spot draws directly from the film’s origin and used classic comic book half tone and action effects. The spot emphasizes the immersive, premium experience provided by IMAX cinemas when seeing “Shazam!” and was versioned in several languages for distribution across IMAX’s global social media platforms.

Based on characters from DC Comics, “Shazam!” is directed by David F. Sandberg (“Annabelle: Creation”) and follows the story of Billy Batson, a streetwise 14-year-old foster kid who, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!— can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam, courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.

Kong and IMAX’s first collaboration was Solo: A Star Wars Story and highlighted how generations after generations have enjoyed the Star Wars franchise.

Kong’s Co-Founder Bill Elliott says of the two spots and working with IMAX, “I grew up besotted with the world of Star Wars, and spent my childhood taking a pilgrimage to my local comic book shop at every conceivable opportunity. So, for Kong have the opportunity to partner with IMAX to create an accompanying piece to ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ was an utter joy. For Kong then to be asked to create a piece of animation that pays homage to the beautiful half-tone quality of comic book art, for the purpose of supporting the IMAX film release of a classic DC title is a dream come true. SHAZAM!”

Poetic Brands adds Fido Dido to 7UP free License

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Poetic Brands adds Fido Dido to 7UP free License

Licensed clothing specialist Poetic Brands has extended its 7UP Free agreement to include Fido Dido – the witty wriggly-haired “King of Chill” who will star in the brand’s 2019 “Feels Good to be Free” creative campaign.

First created in the 1980s, Fido Dido is known for his quirky, fun attitude that became synonymous with 7UP in the 1990s, when he graced cans and bottles and appeared in a series of commercials. Fido Dido has appeared on 7UP packaging on and off ever since in celebration of important moments in the iconic lemon-lime beverage’s history.

Poetic Brands will develop a host of apparel lines that feature Fido Dido’s unmistakable outline combined with classic 7UP Free imagery.

“We are very excited to be adding Fido Dido to our 7UP Free license,” says Elliott Matthews of Poetic Brands. “He is an iconic figure for a whole generation of people and is instantly recognisable to millions, so this range will really
stand out at retail and we are expecting strong sales.”

TBZ-The Original partners with ‘Kalank’ as official jewellery partner for ‘collection K’

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TBZ-The Original partners with ‘Kalank’ as official jewellery partner for ‘collection K’

TBZ-The Original, a brand that is coveted for its promise of innovative designs, exemplary quality of workmanship and trust that spans over 154 years partnered with Dharma Productions’ magnum opus movie – ‘Kalank’ as the‘Exclusive Jewellery Partner’.

A royal touch for the reigning hand by TBZ – The Original’s ‘Collection K’ hand crafted for the movie Kalank. The craftsmen have spent the better half of a year researching and crafting jewellery for the regalia of the movie Kalank.

TBZ – The Original unveils “Collection K” researched through its design archives that date back to its inception in the year 1864.

Collection K’ is available in TBZ stores pan India.

This collection is truly a work of art, adorned by the stellar cast of Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit & Sonakshi Sinha throughout the period drama film.

 

 

Viacom’s Pluto TV signs content licensing deal with BBC Studios

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Viacom’s Pluto TV signs content licensing deal with BBC Studios

Viacom’s Inc Pluto TV has entered into a new content licensing deal with BBC Studios.

Reports said that the deal includes about 700 content hours featuring approximately 1,000 episodes including Doctor Who, Robin Hood, Antiques Roadshow, Primeval, Being Erica and Bedlam.

Pluto TV will launch two channels for “Doctor Who,” with more than 200 episodes, and “Antiques Roadshow,” with more than 300, with new content.

BBC Studios content will launch on Pluto TV in May of 2019.

Viacom has acquired Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming service, for $340 mn in cash. The acquisition, will advance Viacom’s strategic priorities across multiple touchpoints, while solidifying Pluto TV’s leadership in the domestic free streaming video market and accelerating its growth globally.

Pluto TV is an Internet-based TV platform owned by Viacom. Founded in 2013, Pluto TV streams more than 100 channels and thousands of hours of on-demand content spanning television and movies, sports, news, lifestyle, comedy, cartoons, gaming and trending digital series.

Recently, Discovery, Inc. and BBC Studios announce a series of agreements, reigniting their historic relationship with a multi-million pound global content partnership spanning a library of premium factual series to power a new global streaming service.

 

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