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On Show At BLE 2018
Squad goals
Licensing Management International has been appointed to handle the European licensing for Odd Squad. One of CBBC’s most popular live action shows over the last four years Above: Odd Squad is one of CBBC’s most - with a strong popular live action shows. following on iPlayer - series three is due for launch autumn/winter 2019. Ring Warriors, meanwhile, is a weekly wrestling TV series with 52 one-hour episodes launching in September on WGN in the US, with some 80 million households with European TV to follow. The company will also be showcasing Zorro, with the brand celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. Meanwhile, LMI’s affiliate company, Bradford License Europe, handles the European licensing for HBO series, Game of Thrones.
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Pokémon perfection
Pokémon is enjoying another successful year as it gears up for intense activity in November. The first UK collection from Wicked Cool Toys, distributed by Character Options, launched in July and includes new action figures, plush and roleplay items. Two new video games - Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! - arrive on November 16 exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Releasing alongside these is the portable new accessory, the Poké Ball Plus controller, which fits into the palm of your hand and can also be used when playing Pokémon GO to search for and capture Pokémon. Above: November is a busy November 24 sees the month for the Pokémon brand. worldwide cinema release of Movie 21 as Ash and Pikachu return in Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us. Further ahead, 2019 will welcome live action movie featuring Detective Pikachu, with an extensive new range from Wicked Cool Toys, distributed by Character Options, for spring/summer 19; while the next introduction to Pokémon’s popular core RPG series arrives on Nintendo Switch for the first time. Grand Hall C55
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Preschool promise
CHF is another company appearing at BLE for the first time, with the company showcasing Pip Ahoy and Daisy & Ollie. Preschool Above: Jason Manford and Sarah Hadland show Pip Ahoy! is are among the voices for Daisy & Ollie. available on multiple platforms in the UK. Starring Sir David Jason as the voice of Skipper, the series follows the adventures of Pip the pup and his friends as they work together to take care of their close-knit community. Season 3 of 26 new episodes will launch exclusively on ITVBe together with the first two seasons. Meanwhile, Daisy & Ollie has 52 seven-minute episodes, with a further 52 in the pipeline. Featuring voice talent including Jason Manford and Sarah Hadland, the series encourages young children to be curious and question the world around them. Grand Hall C123
Sooty’s return
Those Licensing People has found its niche in classic character properties. In the past year, the licensing agency has picked up The Magic Roundabout, Roobarb and Custard, Willo the Wisp and most recently The Sooty Show, which celebrated its 70th birthday in July of this year. Each brand has seen a refreshed look with new graphics and product ideas to inspire all age groups which the boutique agency will be showcasing at BLE. TLP has already secured a pet food partnership for Roobarb and Custard and will unveil new CGI modelling of the original Magic Roundabout Above: The Sooty Show is airing as part puppets. of ITVBe’s littleBe programming block. There will be a major focus on The Sooty Show as the brand gears up for its new series on ITV, as well as a hugely anticipated live tour in 2019. TLP will also focus on extending The Sooty Show’s reach across digital platforms across the globe as the TV series continues to attract a huge audience; the show boasts over 11 million views on YouTube..
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