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DHX brands signs new licensing deals for ‘Teletubbies’ in South Korea

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DHX brands signs new licensing deals for ‘Teletubbies’ in South Korea

DHX Brands has signed nine new consumer products licensees for its Teletubbies brand in South Korea.

The news follows the recent launch of the new Teletubbies series in South Korea on the country’s leading public broadcaster, KBS, and on streaming services Naver TV and Naver Junior.

The new consumer products line builds on the strategy to expand the Teletubbies brand throughout Asia and capitalize on the significant opportunity in the region.

Targeting both children and adults, and aiming to tap into the brand’s strong heritage in South Korea, the range of new Teletubbies products will include:

  • Books from Random House Korea
  • Health-based products from L2 Communications
  • Bath and sand-play toys from Big Tree
  • Novelty toys from Daeyoung Tongsang
  • Footwear from Alphashoe
  • Phone cases and accessories from Coquad
  • Emoticons from Unico Korea
  • Soft toys from Ezen Creation

“With new consumer products coming in South Korea, and a raft of new broadcast and streaming platforms on board, kids and adults alike will be able to celebrate and share their love of the colorful quartet across cultures and languages worldwide,” said Tom Roe, Commercial Director, DHX Brands.

Besides, DHX Media’s distribution arm has signed 19 additional broadcast and streaming agreements internationally for the new Teletubbies series, bringing the total number of platforms signed for the preschool series to 54, spanning more than 100 territories worldwide.

Seasons one and two of the new Teletubbies have been picked up by the streaming service Bilibili in China; HBO Europe, for Eastern Europe; and RTM for Malaysia. New deals for season two include ABC (Australia), ETV (South Africa), NPO (Benelux), Télémagino (Canada), Hop! (Israel), E-Junior (Middle East), and YoYo TV (Taiwan).

Marvel, littleBits release Avengers Hero Inventor Kit

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Marvel, littleBits release Avengers Hero Inventor Kit

Marvel has partnered with LittleBits to introduce the Avengers Hero Inventor Kit, an electronic building block creation set inspired by the Avengers franchise. The new kit allows kids to create and customize high-tech hero gear and a unique superhero identity using LittleBits electronic blocks.

Here’s how your kids can transform themselves into superheroes:

Each package includes nine Bits, seven hero gear parts, two sticker sheets, and access to the free LittleBits Avengers Hero Inventor app, which gives creators step-by-step guides featuring Ironman, The Hulk, Shiri, Black Widow among others.

Additional features include wearable tech sensors, in-app block coding, authentic Marvel Avengers sound effects, and a customizable LED matrix light design.

“LittleBits’ Avengers Hero Inventor Kit enables kids of any age, gender, and technical background to find superpowers that appeal to them, embrace these skills, and invent their own. This rich and fun experience allows kids to ‘be more’ by allowing them to learn and challenge themselves,” said Paul Gitter, senior vice president, licensing, Marvel Entertainment.

Marvel Avengers including Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, Black Panther, and Shuri, will guide the kids through “hero training” in the free Avengers Hero Inventor app, which includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for more than 18 in-app activities.

“We’re thrilled to extend our relationship with Disney to now work with the amazing team at Marvel to give kids the skills and the confidence to change the world,” said Ayah Bdeir, founder, and CEO of littleBits.

The kit is available on Amazon.com, in Disney Stores and Little Bits.com. Shipping to the United States, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand will begin from August 24.

Lingerie brand Undiz unveils Betty Boop collection

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Lingerie brand Undiz unveils Betty Boop collection

King Features, the exclusive worldwide licensing agent for Fleischer Studios, has partnered with lingerie brand Undiz for a collection of underwear.

The designs were inspired by Betty Boop, a fashion icon of the modern age and the original “It” girl.

Biplano Licensing brokered the transaction.

“Undiz’ flirty and unique style make them a perfect fit for Betty Boop, who has personified those qualities for decades,” said Carla Silva, VP, and GM, Global Head of Licensing for King Features.

The Betty Boop-inspired collection includes nightwear, swimwear, and underwear for women featuring playful designs that celebrate the character’s image and legacy.

Undiz is an innovative lingerie brand for women and men that take a daring and fun approach to underwear.

Born during a time when cartoons starring self-reliant female characters were rare, Betty Boop continues to sing and sashay past rules and conventions, enduring as a rebellious, mischievous pop-culture icon. Her style transformation into “Modern Classic Betty” began when Pantone paid tribute to the icon by developing her signature shade —“Betty Boop Red”—which inspired apparel designed by Zac Posen and lipstick from MAC Cosmetics.

Betty’s refreshing and expressive new look spurred original poses, outfits and fashion collaborations that are celebrated by Millennials as well as Betty’s legions of long-time fans.

Besides the latest collaborations, other recent associations include fashion and beauty heavyweights such as Yves Saint Laurent, Moschino, Lazy Oaf and A Bathing Ape, as well as Jean Paul Gaultier, Supreme New York, Lancome among others.

The Undiz x Betty Boop collection is available on the official portal of Undiz and all Undiz locations across Europe.

Cosmetic mogul Kylie Jenner now has her own custom Instagram filter

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Cosmetic mogul Kylie Jenner now has her own custom Instagram filter

Television personality and model Kylie Jenner has now got her very own custom filter on Instagram.

The cosmetic mogul has topped the 2018 Instagram Rich List, having earned one million dollars (Rs 6,87,15,000) on each post.

Not only this, the financial magazine Forbes estimated that Kylie’s worth is estimated at USD 900 million, making her not just the richest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan but to become the youngest self-made billionaire ever. Currently, Facebook’s brainchild Mark Zuckerberg is the current record holder of the title, whose worth was estimated at USD1 billion at the age of 23.

The app provides seven of Kylie Cosmetics’s most popular Lip Kit shades – Candy K, Dolce, Posie K, Say No More, Shady, Boy Bye, and Glitz.

The fans of the 20-year-old reality TV star can now go to the app’s front-facing camera and take it for a virtual test drive. Kylie Jenner’s Instagram filter will also add false lashes, contouring and a softly flattering blur to Instagrammers’ faces.

Kylie Cosmetics was founded by Kylie Jenner in February 2016. Since then, it has earned a revenue of USD 630 million. Jenner owns 100 percent of the company.

The publication had described Jenner as USD 900 million Cosmetics Queen.

Jenner is the youngest daughter of Kris and Caitlyn, formerly Olympic gold medalist Bruce. Her sister is supermodel Kendall. Her half-sisters are Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian.

Kylie Jenner was just 10 years old when she made her debut on her family’s reality television series ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’. Aged 17, she trademarked the phrase “Kylie Lip Kits… for the perfect pout.”

Since the almost-billionaire’s beauty products are sold exclusively online, the filter should prove useful for those wishing to try out a shade before purchasing it.

With a vast majority of her 110 million-plus strong Instagram followers, Kylie is the most influential person to date.

Mondo TV announces first broadcast licence for Cuby Zoo

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Mondo TV announces first broadcast licence for Cuby Zoo

Mondo TV has announced the first major broadcast license for its new 3D CGI pre-school children’s animated TV show, Cuby Zoo.

Cuby Zoo will appear on free-to-air children’s channel MBC3 in a two-year agreement that will see an Arabic-language version of the show launched in all Arabic-speaking countries.

Aimed at a core audience of 2-5-year olds, Cuby Zoo tells the story of cube-shaped animal toys that come to life when humans are away, playing and exploring their surroundings. They are also the secret custodians of our children’s happiness and sometimes called upon to help and protect the people of our world.

Matteo Corradi, Mondo TV CEO, said, “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Cuby Zoo in its first major market via MBC3 – a leading children’s edutainment channel in the Middle East. This clever, charming and colorful show is already attracting a lot of attention from the broadcasting and licensing worlds and we expect to be making many more announcements about it in the very near future.”

This highly original, colorful and very entertaining show is co-produced by Mondo TV and South Korea’s Aurora World Corp.

Ashraf Younis, MBC3 channel manager said, “We are happy and excited about the debut of Cuby Zoo soon on MBC3. We are confident that the high animation quality and storyline provided by Mondo TV whom we have dealt with in the past, will be an attractive addition to our young Arab audience, wherever they are.”

The show is expected to launch on MBC 3 across the Arabic-speaking world in the first half of 2019.

Its official! BlackBerry Evolve series coming to India on August 2

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Its official! BlackBerry Evolve series coming to India on August 2

Ahead of the launch, BlackBerry has teased the launch of two smartphones, showing off features such as rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and dual rear cameras.

The two upcoming smartphones – BlackBerry Evolve and BlackBerry Evolve X will be sold by Optiemus Infracom, which has licensing rights for BlackBerry-branded smartphones in India, and other South Asian countries.

However, according to media reports, the smartphones will not come with a physical keyboard.

Check the teaser here:

According to the teaser on the YouTube, the smartphones will sport a dual camera setup, a fingerprint sensor, and the BlackBerry logo.

However, no details on the pricing and availability have been leaked and can be expected at the event.

Optiemus has sent out an invite for an upcoming smartphone launch in India. According to the company, the launch is scheduled for August 2 from 11 AM onwards.

Last month, BlackBerry KEY2 was launched in India late last month at a price of Rs. 42,990 sporting a 4.5-inch full-HD panel with a physical QWERTY keyboard on the bottom, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, a dual rear camera setup with two 12-megapixel sensors, and a fingerprint sensor placed on the spacebar key. The phone had gone on sale exclusively via Amazon India from July 3.

eOne to showcase ‘Ricky Zoom’ at Brand Licensing Europe 2018

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eOne to showcase ‘Ricky Zoom’ at Brand Licensing Europe 2018

Entertainment One (eOne) will be showcasing its award-winning portfolio of globally renowned preschool properties Peppa Pig and PJ Masks at Brand Licensing Europe this year.

Entertainment One will also present its brand-new boy’s property, Ricky Zoom, which makes its licensing show debut at this year’s summit.

Peppa Pig is now one of the top performing preschool properties around the world and generates over USD 1.2 billion in worldwide retail sales per year.

With over 1000 licensees supplying products globally, Peppa Pig has a strong retail presence in the UK, ANZ, the U.S, Iberia, France, CEE, Latin America, Russia, Asia and the reaction to the brand in China has been phenomenal.

A global partnership with Merlin Entertainments will see the first of many Peppa Pig World of Play indoor play attractions launch in Shanghai in autumn 2018 before opening in multiple locations including Dallas, Beijing, and New York area through to 2019.

eOne is readying for the brand’s 15th-anniversary celebrations in the UK and Australia 2019, which will be marked by a nationwide theatrical release, new episodes, top-tier partnerships and retail events in the new year.

2019 also marks the 10-year anniversary of eOne’s Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom which hails from Peppa Pig creators Astley Baker Davies. In honor of the anniversary milestone, Fiery Light Productions will be bringing back the popular live stage show for a tour of 45 theatres across the UK and Ireland from February 2019.

eOne’s animated superhero TV property PJ Masks has swiftly become a leading preschool property both on screen and on the shelf. The show’s universal appeal has won audiences all around the world and broadcast ratings have soared thanks to a growing slate of FTA and VOD partners.

The global licensing programme has enjoyed exceptionally strong sales led by Just Play’s master toy line with products now available across a wide range of licensing categories in most markets.

eOne will be presenting their new boys 2-5 animated TV property Ricky Zoom.

From the producers of PJ Masks, Ricky Zoom is a CGI action comedy adventure series all about friendship, community and learning to stand on your own two wheels. The series follows the adventures of Ricky, a little red motorbike with a zest for speed. Ricky is joined by an enthusiastic group of young bikes, Scootio, Loop, and DJ.

Currently, in production and with a global master toy partner on board, eOne is lining up broadcasters and the show will premier to global audiences from spring/ summer 2019.

Samsung, Disney release Frozen AR Emojis for Galaxy S9 and S9+

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Samsung, Disney release Frozen AR Emojis for Galaxy S9 and S9+

In what could be termed as good news for all Elsa fans, Samsung has collaborated with Disney to release Frozen AR Emojis for Galaxy S9 and S9+.

The animated singing stars are the latest to join the line-up, which also features classic Disney characters such as Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Goofy and The Incredibles’ super family.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ users can create AR (augmented reality) avatars of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff.

How to start animating messages:

  • Open the Galaxy S9/S9+’s AR Emoji mode
  • Tap the plus icon on the right-hand side to access the Galaxy Apps Store
  • Download the Disney Frozen pack

That’s not it, Samsung said it has even more collaborations with Disney in the works for AR Emoji in the months to come.

Frozen is a 2013 computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

The film is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, which tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on a journey alongside a rugged iceman, his loyal reindeer, and a naïve snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped their kingdom in eternal winter.

The Frozen pack is now live!

#WowWednesday: How ‘Chhota Bheem’ becomes India’s favourite animated character?

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#WowWednesday: How ‘Chhota Bheem’ becomes India’s favourite animated character?

We have a ‘little’ addition to the list of our famous Indian superheroes – be it Krish, Shaktiman, Baal Veer, or Ganesha. Any guess? It’s our very own gullible – Chhota Bheem.

Chhota Bheem becomes the first Indian cartoon character to sell merchandise worth Rs 200 crore. Unseasonal nature of the sales across big cities and small towns alike and a large portfolio of products at different price points have been helping the steady growth of Chhota Bheem merchandise sales year-after-year.

Chhota Bheem is an Indian animated comedy adventure television series created by Rajiv Chilaka.

The initial journey….

Premiered in 2008 on Pogo TV, it focuses on adventures of a boy named Bheem and his friends in the fictional kingdom of Dholakpur. In this series, Bheem and his friends are usually involved in protecting Raja Indravarma, the king of Dholakpur, and his kingdom from various evil forces. Sometimes they also help other kingdoms.

It is one of the most popular animated series for children in India.

Chhota Bheem merchandises:

Toonz Retail had collaborated with Green Gold Animation to stock and sell exclusive Chhota Bheem merchandise across their retail chain.

Till now, Green Gold, which started producing their own collection of Chhota Bheem merchandising and apparel, were selling the products through only their own select stores.

With this collaboration, more kids would be able to buy their favourite merchandises, as the reach would be maximum.

Toonz, being one of the most preferred destinations for parents and kids, had entered into a strategic tie-up with Green Gold to sell exclusive Chhota Bheem merchandise.

Green Gold expects Chhota Bheem merchandise to clock Rs 500 crore revenue in the next 4-5 years.

Chhota Bheem: The Ride:

Taking a cue from global counterparts, Imagica, an Indian entertainment destination extended a unique consumer experience for guests at the Theme Park, in association with Green Gold Animation. The alliance witnessed the introduction of India’s first character ride – ‘Chhota Bheem The Ride’.

Chhota Bheem will entertain guests from all across the country through ‘Chhota Bheem The Ride’ at Imagica, Grand Imagica Parade alongside the stars of Imagica, meet and greet with fans among others.

The kid-friendly attraction unveiled at Imagica’s Theme Park this May.

Live-Action Musical Show:

Green Gold announced a live-action musical show that will be performed across five cities in the country towards the end of the year. It will be produced and promoted by Venture One Innovations.

Foraying into digital space:

Green Gold also plans to take Bheem to the digital space with a series titled Mighty Little Bheem. “We are thrilled to work with Netflix. It will open to audiences across 190 countries. This is incredible,” Rajiv Chilaka was quoted.

Video Games:

Mobile gaming company Nazara technologies have partnered with Amazon to enable localized gaming experience on its Fire TV.

As a part of this partnership, Nazara Gaming is planning to bring freemium games for kids under 11, starting with its flagship game ‘Chhota Bheem Speed Racing’. The company had further developed games for titles such as Chhota Bheem, Motu Patlu, Shikari Shambu, Suppandi and Mighty Raju.

Movies:

Gold started Green Gold Pictures in 2012 and has produced and released three theatrical movies.

Among all the Chhota Bheem films, the most popular ones have been Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2012), Chhota Bheem and the Throne of Bali (2013) and Chhota Bheem: Himalayan Adventure (2016). Post Chhota Bheem’s huge success, Rajiv had also introduced a standalone show on Raju titled as Mighty Raju.

Green Gold is coming up with yet another title — Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka. On the occasion of 10th Anniversary on May 3, the creators unveiled the trailer of the upcoming animated movie.

The film was distributed by Yash Raj Films and will be released in two different languages—Hindi and English.

Foraying into international markets…

China is all set to witness the strength of one of the most popular Indian toons, Chhota Bheem, which has clocked ten years.

Titled ‘Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka,’ the franchise’s upcoming venture will travel across many international markets this year-end.

Green Gold Pictures is well known for their original Indian animated content and it is also the only Indian company to diversify itself into L&M, digital media, theatrical movie production, branded stores among others. Green Gold Animation was established in 2001. Green Gold set up its Licensing and Merchandising division in 2008.

Fossil Group, BMW join hands to create timepieces

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Fossil Group, BMW join hands to create timepieces

Fossil Group announced a global licensing agreement with Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) for a collection of BMW-branded watches and smartwatches.

The watches will be designing, developing and distributing through 2023.

“BMW is one of the most iconic brands in the world,” said Kosta Kartsotis, chairman and chief executive officer of Fossil Group.

“We look forward to bringing our watch design expertise and smartwatch capabilities to BMW enthusiasts around the world,” Kosta stated further.

In collaboration with the BMW team, Fossil Group will design and distribute BMW branded watches and accessories with the first collections available in 2019.

The collections will be sold globally in more than 4,000 BMW retail channels and key retailers in Fossil Group’s extensive global network.

Fossil Group is a global design, marketing, distribution, and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, the products include fashion watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, and wearables.

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