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Sanrio, Converse to bring Hello Kitty-themed fashion collection

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Sanrio, Converse to bring Hello Kitty-themed fashion collection

Sanrio has teamed up with Converse for a new line of Hello Kitty-themed footwear, sportswear and accessories collection.

Set to coincide with the back-to-school season, The Hello Kitty x Converse collection will offer a range of Hello Kitty-inspired designs across classic Converse silhouettes including the Chuck Taylor All Star, Chuck 70, and One Star.

The shoes will be available for everyone as they come in kid’s, women’s, and men’s sizes. Sneakers include a second set of laces in all-over Hello Kitty print. Custom graphics are screen printed on each pair, and there’s a style for every taste.

In addition to footwear, the collection will include apparel, accessories, and sportswear, including tees, hoodies, phone pouches, and bags. The clothing and accessories range from USD 35 to USD 75.

Hello Kitty x Converse will launch globally on Sanrio.com and Converse.com as well as Converse retailers and stores on August 16.

Sony Music launches global artist royalty portal in India

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Sony Music launches global artist royalty portal in India

Music label Sony Music has launched its global artist royalty portal — Artist Portal in India to empower artists by giving them easy access to royalty statements online.

Along with detailed insights into worldwide music streams, downloads, video views, charts position and more, the label’s artiste and partners are presented with earnings from across all leading audio and video platforms.

“It is a unique platform that gives artists access to revenue and consumer insights information on their songs,” Shridhar Subramaniam, President India, and the Middle East said in a statement.

In addition, Artist Portal also gives social media analytics to understand consumer interaction and feedback on the song.

Movie producer Mukesh Bhatt said it is a fantastic way of giving producers and artists an immediate access to what they are earning.

“I didn’t think this would ever happen in India, and am happy that Sony Music is setting new benchmarks with this portal,” Mukesh further added.

“This is phenomenal and the transparency is much needed. The tool is simple yet intuitive and is very effective. Kudos to Sony Music for starting this trend”, said Apoorva Mehta, CEO Dharma Productions.

Artist Portal is currently live in 27 countries such as the US, Australia, and China, with over 250 artists and managers. The platform also gives a break up of digital, physical, synch licensing and other revenues.

(With inputs from IANS)

Disney Q3 Results: Profits boost 23%, consumer products revenues fall 8% to $1bn

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Disney Q3 Results: Profits boost 23%, consumer products revenues fall 8% to $1bn

The Walt Disney Company reported quarterly earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30. Disney has seen profits boost 23 percent in its most recent quarterly reports to a net income of USD 2.9 billion but has missed Wall Street estimates for USD1.95 a share.

Consumer products and interactive media revenues decreased 8 percent to USD 1.0 billion and segments operating income decreased 10 percent to USD 324 million. The decrease in operating income was due to lower income from licensing activities from products based on Spider-Man and Cars, and decreased comparable retail store sales, partially offset by lower costs at the games business.

Film studio revenues have increased 20 percent mainly because of the Avengers: Infinity War, which has taken USD 2 billion in ticket sales globally, making it the highest-grossing film of the year.

Parks and Resorts revenues for the quarter increased 6 percent to USD 5.2 billion and segment operating income increased 15 percent to USD1.3 billion. The increased operating income at the international parks and resorts was due to growth at Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Broadcasting revenues for the quarter increased 11 percent to USD 2.0 billion and operating income increased 43 percent to USD 361 million owing to higher program sales, affiliate revenue growth and increased network advertising revenue.

Media Networks revenues for the quarter increased 5 percent to USD 6.2 billion and segment operating income was comparable to the prior-year quarter at USD 1.8 billion.

However, despite its record summer at the box office, Disney has failed to beat forecasts owing to a heavy spend on its upcoming streaming service, one that will put the studio in direct competition with Netflix and Amazon.

This is the first earnings report since Disney won a high-stakes battle with Comcast to buy 21 Century Fox’s entertainment assets.

Disney and Fox shareholders and the US Department of Justice have already approved the USD 71billion proposed the merger. Disney is awaiting regulatory approval in several countries including China.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the launch of its streaming service will come later this year and is the ‘biggest priority of the company.’

Disney’s upcoming streaming service won’t try to compete directly with Netflix and Amazon, but will focus instead on quality namely original programs from Disney’s “Star Wars,” Pixar and Marvel brands, Iger said.

Disney is building the streaming service as more people switch from traditional cable TV bundles to streaming online through services such as Amazon and Netflix.

Scout Productions appoints IMG for ‘Queer Eye’ licensing makeover

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Scout Productions appoints IMG for ‘Queer Eye’ licensing makeover

Scout Productions has chosen IMG as the exclusive global merchandise and licensing representative for the Netflix original series, Queer Eye, to create meaningful and engaging new brand touchpoints for fans and followers.

The new multi-year partnership will see IMG and Queer Eye build a robust licensing program of products, experiences and collaborations focused around the core areas addressed in the show. These include fashion and accessories, home design and décor, health, beauty and grooming, food and wine, and culture and travel.

“We know from the passionate audience viewing and the voracious appetite for Queer Eye in social media, that the fans are longing for more ways to interact with the show,” said David Collins, Scout’s Co-Founder and Queer Eye creator.

Queer Eye is a successful new take on the famous franchise, featuring a transformative life makeover in each episode. The show received four Emmy Award nominations this year and is currently filming its third season.

Gary Krakower, Vice President of Licensing, IMG, said, “There is huge demand from the series’ passionate and growing fan-base for new, interactive ways to engage with the brand. This combined with the show’s authentic storylines and unique ability to be as accessible as it is aspirational, lends itself extremely well to an extensive, multi-faceted licensing program”

IMG will work with Scout Productions on branded and co-branded collaborations across a wide range of categories and distribution channels on behalf of Queer Eye. The show is produced by Scout Productions in association with ITV Entertainment.

Genius Brands appoints PhatMojo as master toy partner for ‘Llama Llama’

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Genius Brands appoints PhatMojo as master toy partner for ‘Llama Llama’

Genius Brands continues its licensing drive for the endearing preschool brand, Llama Llama, based on the bestselling and multiple award-winning children’s book franchise.

The company has named PhatMojo, one of the fastest-growing toy and collectible companies in the industry, as the master North American toy partner.  The deal follows the recent announcement that Netflix has greenlit season two of the animated Llama Llama series, starring Jennifer Garner.

“PhatMojo’s creativity in developing toys and collectibles that are both true to the brand and the vision of the originators of that brand has been a major factor in the company’s meteoric rise in just a few short years in the licensing industry,” explains Lloyd Mintz, SVP, Global Consumer Products at Genius Brands.

The series tells heart-warming tales of life in a safe, friendly town seen through the eyes of Llama as he interacts with the amazing world around him.

“The company also values relationships and respects the community that embraces the property, which is extremely important for a beloved and trusted property such as Llama Llama.  We are eager to work with PhatMojo’s creative team on bringing yet another dimension of this extremely popular, modern-day classic property to consumers throughout North America,” Lloyd further added.

“Our partnerships are the foundation from which all of PhatMojo’s product lines are built,” added Bill Graham, chief business development officer, PhatMojo.

Genius Brands’ growing roster of licensing partners creating products for the upcoming retail launch of Llama Llama includes Kids Preferred (plush), Cuddle Barn (animatronic plush toys), Prime Party (online party supplies) and Myself Designs/Myself Belts (belts).

The products will be available at retailers in spring 2019.

Based on Anna Dewdney’s bestselling and award-winning Llama Llama book series, season one of Llama Llama starred Jennifer Garner as Mama Llama and debuted worldwide in 20 different languages on Netflix in January 2018.

KL Rahul joins Virat Kohli, signs three-year contract with Puma

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KL Rahul joins Virat Kohli, signs three-year contract with Puma

Joining Indian Captain Virat Kohli, Global sportswear brand PUMA has roped in Indian cricketer KL Rahul as brand ambassador.

PUMA announced a three-year association with the cricketer which will see him feature in exciting brand campaigns and promote the latest product lines across performance and sporty style categories

The association has been facilitated by Cornerstone Sport, which exclusively represents KL Rahul and Indian Skipper Virat Kohli including many others.

With this partnership, Rahul joins the league of many sports athletes and superstars including Virat Kohli, strengthening the foothold of the company.

Commenting on the association, Rahul said, “Choosing to exclusively partner with a sportswear brand is an important decision and we have hit it out of the park with this association. As a cricketer, I am constantly striving to be one step ahead in the game both on and off the pitch and PUMA, the forever faster brand shares the same goals and values. It will be amazing to work with PUMA and join their impressive portfolio of.”

To make the announcement more interesting, Kohli and Bolt had an interesting conversation on Twitter.


Rahul also thanked Kohli and Bolt for the warm welcome.


PUMA India MD Abhishek Ganguly said, “Rahul is a world-class athlete who inspires today’s youth with his performance and style. He is a perfect fit for the brand due to his exceptional performance on the field, effortless style off-field and his penchant for fitness.”

Recently, Rahul launched exclusive lines of his new athleisure brand ‘Gully’ on Koovs.com.

Gully is a cult brand inspired by street sport, rap, and hip-hop, with an emphasis on comfort, quality, and affordability, aimed at the youth of India. According to the young cricketer, the brand ‘is rooted in culture, music, and fashion’.

Touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket, Rahul’s determination, confidence, energy, exuberance, and versatility both on and off the field make him a perfect fit for the brand.

Argos launches first range of road bikes, deal brokered by three60brand

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Argos launches first range of road bikes, deal brokered by three60brand

Argos launched their first range of road bikes, which are designed by cyclists, for cyclists.

A new and exclusive collaboration between the UK’s leading road cycling publications Cycling Plus and largest digital platform BikeRadar launched earlier this month at Argos.

The unique partnership, developed and managed by specialist brand extension and licensing agency three60brands to create a range of three industry-leading road bikes under the Argos owned ‘Challenge’ brand.

The bikes were designed from scratch, utilizing some of the most experienced road bike testers in the UK. The teams at Cycling Plus and BikeRadar have unrivaled knowledge having tested thousands of bikes from all ends of the market allowing us to create completely new bikes with bespoke frame and fork design that blend comfort and speed.

The bikes were priced at £199.99, £249.99 and £329.99 respectively.

The range is available nationwide and will be promoted via all immediate media’s cycling publications and social channels.

Marvel, Stern Pinball announce new Deadpool pinball machines

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Marvel, Stern Pinball announce new Deadpool pinball machines

Marvel and Stern Pinball have partnered to create a new Deadpool-inspired pinball machine.

The new machines are available in pro, premium and limited-edition models priced at USD 5,999, USD 7,599 and USD 8,999. The new machine features Wade Wilson as well as other iconic X-Men characters, like Wolverine, Dazzler, Domino, Colossus, Juggernaut, Sabretooth, Mystique, Sauron, and Mr. Sinister.

Premium and limited-edition models offer a disco ball with disco illumination effects, custom-molded Wolverine and Dazzler action figures, an actuated up/down ramp that feeds the flipper and a custom-molded chimichanga truck time machine.

The Deadpool pinball machine will also allow players to travel via time machine to battle a T-Rex and Megalodon!

“Deadpool is one of Marvel’s most entertaining and unique characters ever created. We feel his humor fits perfectly with pinball and creates a high energy and fun pinball experience,” said Gary Stern, Chairman, and CEO of Stern Pinball.

Premium models also include a custom “Deadpool’s Mix Tape” cassette featuring 11 original music tracks with sleeve art by Zombie Yeti. The exclusive edition is limited to 500 units globally, includes a 12” Vinyl LP featuring 11 original music tracks with cover art by Zombie Yeti.

“Every property brings different challenges. Deadpool has been great because it’s given us a lot of running room in terms of what we can do. We’ve taken the approach that we’re going to make all these screen graphics look like the 80s or 90s video game graphics, purposefully very pixelated,” said George Gomez, Stern Pinball Chief Creative Officer and Lead Designer of the Deadpool machine.

In addition to the vinyl LP, the limited-edition model includes features such as exclusive mirrored backglass, anti-reflection pinball glass, shaker motor, exclusive art blades, and powder-coated metal flake Deadpool Red side armor, hinges, and front lockdown molding.

#TuesdayTrivia: These celebrities invested in part-financing consumer product firms

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#TuesdayTrivia: These celebrities invested in part-financing consumer product firms

While most of the celebrities forayed into fashion and hospitality sector, there are others who believed fitness as the ultimate thing.

A league of celebrities has shifted their focus from brand endorsements to part-financing consumer products firms, and help influence sales.

Venturing into businesses other than acting is not unheard of and joining the bandwagon is actor John Abraham.

John Abraham has picked up a minority stake in a Mumbai-based chain of health, wellness, and beauty stores, Guardian Healthcare, which works as a franchise partner of US-based health and nutrition company GNC in India. Though deal size remained undisclosed, the funding is speculated to value the company at about Rs 250 crore (USD 36.46 Million).

However, there are other celebrities, who have invested in the fitness and pharmaceutical industry. Take a look.

Hrithik Roshan:

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan invests Rs 6 crore in Bengaluru-based fitness startup Cure.Fit.

In August 2017, the startup had signed on Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador valued at Rs 100 crore, which is touted as one of the largest endorsement deal signed by an Indian startup.

The five-year association includes the actor’s equity stake in the company in lieu of cash investment, promotions and royalty from his personal brand HRX’s specialized workout plan.

According to the MCA filings, Hrithik invested directly in Cure.Fit and also through his entity, Extreme Brands.

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh:

Mumbai-based Welcomecure, an online homeopathic treatment, and consultation platform have raised an undisclosed amount of funding from the cutest B-town couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh.

The funds raised will go towards strengthening its infrastructure, expansion of the team and promotion of the brand through consumer engagement initiatives.

Welcomecure was founded by Jawahar J Shah, along with Punit Desai and Nidhi Desai in 2016.

Jacqueline Fernandez:

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez had invested in Rakyan Beverages that makes juices under the Raw Pressery brand. The investment is pegged at Rs 3.5 crore.

Madhuri Dixit Nene:

Madhuri Dixit is an angel investor in a fitness brand GoQii. However, the size of the funding was not disclosed. GoQii offers a fitness tracker band couples with a personal coach.

Gul Panag:

Actress, Pilot and now a mother of a 6-month old son, invested in the formation of MobieFit with Prototyze. The app focuses primarily on fitness and measuring vital statistics using GPS to measure distance and other sensors for measuring exercise-related statistics.

She is the co-founder of this app and has also introduced her own online fitness platform named FirstRun.

After Sacred Games, Netflix unveils ‘Baahubali: Before the Beginning’ web series

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After Sacred Games, Netflix unveils ‘Baahubali: Before the Beginning’ web series

In what could be termed as good news for Mahismati fans, American online video streaming service Netflix has announced a new original series, based on the global blockbuster franchise, Baahubali that will explore the journey of Sivagami in a prequel to the SS Rajamouli’s two-part blockbuster.

The series will be directed by SS Rajamouli, Deva Katta, and Praveen Sataru. It will be an adaptation of The Rise of Sivagami, a prequel novel to the 2015 film.

Netflix has partnered with the talented team behind Baahubali, including Arka Media Works.

Netflix also shared on Twitter, “You witnessed the Mahishmati Empire in all its glory. Now witness its rise. Baahubali: Before the Beginning coming soon.”


“The World of Baahubali is extensive and immersive with strong characters and larger than life kingdoms. The films Baahubali -The Beginning and The Conclusion, are from one story set in this world and more dramatic stories were broadly conceived while building the Universe,” SS Rajamouli said in a statement.

The prequel series will capture Queen Sivagami’s journey from a rebellious and vengeful girl to a wise and unequalled queen and the rise of Mahishmati – from being a city-state to an empire, which forms the backdrop of the Baahubali franchise.

“The Baahubali Series, a prequel to the films, is one such story. I am very excited that this is being adapted as a Netflix Original Series. With Netflix as our partner, we have the opportunity to create a rich and riveting series and take this quintessential Indian epic to the world, which is very gratifying to me as a story-teller,” Rajamouli further added.

Erik Barmack, Vice President of International Originals at Netflix, said, “Baahubali is a world-class franchise that epitomizes the power of compelling stories that resonate globally. We are excited to work with some of the world’s most talented writers and producers on one of India’s most beloved stories. The series is a tremendous opportunity for us to give audiences more of the universe that they have come to love, and welcome millions more into the global Baahubali fandom.”

However, no details have been released on the star cast and release dates of the series.

The news follows the premiere of its first Indian series Sacred Games last month. It will be an adaptation of The Rise of Sivagami, a prequel novel to the 2015 film.

Recently, Netflix also announced a collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan and Emraan Hashmi for a spy drama ‘The Bard of Blood’ based on Bilal Siddiqi’s book of the same name.

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