Special Focus ZAG HEROEZ – Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is the smashhit animated TV show from kid’s entertainment specialist ZAG. The series is dominating the kids’ TV scene in the UK, where it is the No. 1 girls’ show on both Disney Channel and Pop. Season 2 launched in November ’17 on Disney Channel and season one is now available on Netflix in UK, USA and other select countries. Over twenty-five licensees will be on the market by mid-2018 and initial reads are very strong with Miraculous nightwear the bestselling line for two major UK retailers. Care Bears have been a staple of childhood for over a quarter of a century. The group of fun, lovable bears from cloud-filled Care-a-lot have one special mission - to teach caring and sharing to others and show them how to express their feelings. With 98% awareness across kids and their mums, Care Bears has a very wide appeal. Care Bears TV shows are available in UK on Tiny Pop, as well as through Lionsgate for home entertainment and VOD from Netflix. Bulldog is building on the brand’s immense popularity and is in talks with a range of licensees. A recent deal with alternative fashion brand Alice Vandy, to produce a range of adult clothing, demonstrates the property’s versatility.
to encourage sensory awareness and interactive play. That’s not my unicorn… - published last year as the special 50th title – is the highest seller to date, and was the best-selling baby book of 2017. Dennicci is already on board for baby apparel, which launched in Mothercare just before Christmas, and Bulldog is currently in talks with several potential partners across a range of categories.
Match Attax is the best-selling sport trading card game series the world has ever seen and the UK’s No.1 children’s football brand - with over one million collectors. Nearly half of all boys in the UK collect Match Attax and it is a massive playground craze, with live swapping events held across the country. The brand also has a massive online presence - Toppsfootball.com – that boasts over 800,000 registered users and is the 9th most visited boys’ site in the UK. Licensees include Centum for publishing (including annuals), Sambro for bags, backpacks, stationery and table football, and Cooneen for nightwear and underwear.
ZAG HEROEZ – Zak Storm™ is another winner from ZAG. This boy’s action comedy adventure features the eponymous Zak, a fearless teen surfer who finds himself sucked into the Bermuda Triangle. The eagerly anticipated show saw a great reaction and excellent viewing figures after debuting on Pop in October 2017.
Published by Usborne, That’s not my… is the best-selling series of touchy-feely board books aimed at babies and preschoolers by author Fiona Watt. The series has sold over 5 million books in the UK, and over 20 million worldwide. Each page features a different texture, such as soft fur or crinkly skin, which is designed
As Rob Corney, Managing Director at Bulldog Licensing says: ”We’re bringing an impressive mix of brands to Vegas this year, which all offer considerable commercial opportunities and we are expecting a lot of interest from potential licensing partners.” 25