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On Show At BLE 2018 Below: Bill & Ted Face the Music is due for release next autumn.
Film action
Creative Licensing will once again be showing its slate of iconic films. These include the likes of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Halloween, Escape from New York and the Rambo franchise. New for the company is the Morgan Creek Library which includes films such as Ace Ventura, Exorcist III, Major League II and Nightbreed. In addition, it will be showing the third instalment in the Bill & Ted franchise – Bill & Ted Face the Music – which is due for release in autumn 2019. Grand Hall B71
Variety packed Lisle Licensing returns to the show with an array of licences to suit multiple categories, as well as some new brands making their debut. Above: Smooshy The company will be talking to Mushy will be a highlight for Lisle. visitors about Smooshy Mushy, Tetris, Masha and The Bear, Studio Pets by Myrna, Shoot, Art Ninja, School of Roars, SuperZings, Boxy Girls, Nitro Circus, Andy Capp and Mirrorpix. National Hall M40
All dolled up
New properties for CPLG include CGI-animated movie UglyDolls, from STX-Entertainment, slated for summer 2019 and Sunny Bunnies, the non-dialogue CGI animation comedy for three to six year olds. CPLG will also be Above: UglyDolls is one of the new properties on announcing representation of a show from CPLG. new animated family movie from MGM to be unveiled at the show. New updates will be revealed for Spinmaster’s hugely successful toy brand Hatchimals, as well as animated series The Deep. Character brand focus will include Felix the Cat, as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019; Peanuts, including further plans around the NASA space act agreement, and the iconic Pink Panther. Three new character brands to be showcased include Archie Comics, home to some of the most popular comic book characters; Dr. Seuss, author of the world’s best selling classic children’s books, and global character brand Line Friends. Other brands on display will include BBC Earth, Chupa Chups, England Rugby, Yale University and Absolut.
Grand Hall E30
Workshop warriors
With 40 years of IP development under its belt, Games Workshop's Warhammer brands are growing like never before - with the past two years each seeing sales growth of 35%+. In fact, in 2017 Games Workshop was the best performing share on the entire London Stock Exchange. Retail sales of licensed Warhammer product reached $153 million in 2017 as the company continued its 25-year run of successful video game Above: Retail sales of licensed Warhammer product reached licensing. It will be $153m in 2017. exhibiting again this year and is actively seeking new licensees in all territories and product categories, with a particular interest in interactive, apparel and accessories, collectibles, hobby games and back to school.
Grand Hall A25
Animal magic
Netherlands-based TCC Brands will be introducing the Ojo brand to visitors to the show. The animals are described as ‘hip, brightly coloured, hairy, sweet, playful and naughty’ and all Above: The Ojo brand is a come with their own story. collection of ‘hip, brightly A number of companies are coloured’ animals. already on board with the brand including The Cookie Company (fashion and apparel), Footbrands (socks and shoes), W&O Products (stationery, arts and crafts), Play by Play Toys/Famosa (plush) and Rebo International (publishing).
Grand Hall F95
Budding hits Zodiak Kids will be showcasing new preschool property, Lilybuds. The show launched on FTV in France in the spring, Above: Lilybuds is launching Discovery Kids LATAM in on Tiny Pop this autumn. September, Tiny Pop this autumn and will roll out globally over the next year. Meanwhile, Tee and Mo has enjoyed success on CBeebies since its launch this year, while it has also proved popular online for CBeebies with games, shorts and music videos. Tee and Mo helps kids expand their critical thinking and problem solving skills, showing how both parent and child approach everyday life. Grand Hall B35 LICENSING SOURCE BOOK EUROPE 2018
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