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THE LICENSING AWARDS 2024
Best preschool licensed property (Age group 0-5): BLUEY

Paddington
Contact us for a meeting @Brand Licensing Europe with the Copyrights Group about Paddington.

BLE 2024
Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) is marking its 25th anniversary this year. BLE is Europe’s leading event for licensing and brand extension and takes place Sept. 24-26 at ExCeL London. 

Best Brand: Animated, Bluey – Ludo Studio & BBC Studios
Excellence Awards 2024

Moomin wins Best Brand: Publishing, Stationery or Social Expression @ The 2024 Licensing International Excellence Awards
Rights & Brands

New Bluey Minisodes Are Coming To ABC And Disney+!
BBC Studios have announced that a collection of 20 brand new ‘Bluey Minisodes’ are set to be released on the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) in Australia and on Disney+ elsewhere around the world.

The new ‘Minisodes’ are a collection of funny and sweet moments with the Heeler family. There will be some new characters alongside fan favourites, including Unicorse, Nana and Bob Heeler, with Dad getting a ‘tattoo’ and even a special look inside Bluey and Bingo’s dreamhouse from ‘Escape‘.

ACAMAR FILMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIERGAARDE BLIJDORP
Bing and Flop, from the series Bing are heading to Rotterdam to meet Dutch Bing fans as part of the first-ever international zoo activation for the hit property from independent creative studio Acamar Films.

Banijay Kids & Family welcomes new Totally Spies agents
Banijay Kids & Family, the global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Mr Bean: The Animated Series and Shasha & Milo, announces the appointment of the licensing agents for the iconic franchise Totally Spies!.

Ellie @ Toy Fair Nuremberg 2024
Ellie traveled with License Connection to the Toy Fair in Nuremberg

Voorleesfeest met Ellie de Olifant
Ellie de Olifant viert De Nationale Voorleesdagen in de Bibliotheek Heemstede! We gaan voorlezen, knutselen, kleuren en spelletjes spelen. 

Happy New Year
Ellie wishes all of you a happy, creative, good and healthy 2024!!!

Spielwarenmesse 2024
As the largest and most important event of the year, the toy fair in Nuremberg brings together all international decision-makers. Well-known brands, trendy start-ups, buyers for major chains, independent retailers and large numbers of media representatives combine to make the Spielwarenmesse a unique event for all players in the toys and games market.
Get in touch with us for Licensing opportunities.

SPECIAL EXTENDED BLUEY EPISODE ANNOUNCED 
BBC Studios Kids & Family have revealed that a special extended episode of the critically-acclaimed and multi-award-winning TV sensation, Bluey, will premiere globally next year on ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) and Disney+.

‘The Sign’ is an extra-long episode of the global TV hit show, with a run time of 28 minutes. It is penned by Bluey creator and writer Joe Brumm, directed by Richard Jeffery, and produced by Ludo Studio.

Bluey the videogame
Explore BBC Studios' Bluey’s house and other Bluey’s world locations with original voice talent from the show. “Bluey: The Videogame” from Outright Games launches in November.

Licensing Awards 2023
Last Tuesday Bluey won the most important Award in the category: Best Preschool Property.As well as the Award for Best Party, Balloon and Dress-Up collection with Bluey goes to our partner Amscan. Many congrats!
* Best Preschool Licensed Property (Age Group 0-5): “Bluey”
* Best Licensed Dress-Up or Partyware Range: “Bluey” Party, Balloon and Dress-Up Collection, from Amscan International

Brand Licensing 2023
Join us on 04-06 October at ExCeL London and discover the widest range of brands for license in Europe

We are happy to announce New Series for Bluey:
https://www.bluey.tv/blog/brand-new-bluey-coming-to-disney-on-july-12th/

Licensing Magazine's interview with Katie Rollings Chief Licensing Officer, Acamar Films, UK

A special premiere for Bing and his Friends at the Cinema in Hilversum
On Sunday the Vue Cinema in Hilversum hosted a special premiere of Bing en zijn Vriendjes in de Bioscoop (Bing and his Friends at the Cinema).

“YUMMY DELICIOUS!” The Association of recognized pancake restaurants picks BING for Dutch promotional Campaing
Acamar Films, the creative studio that produces the award-winning, pre-school animation Bing, has partnered with the Association of Recognised Pancake Restaurants, Vereniging van Erkende Pannenkoekenrestaurants, on a nationwide partnership. The six-week-long promotion will see children in the Netherlands able to enjoy a special limited-edition Bing-themed pancake with a Bing soft toy, plus the opportunity to enter a colouring competition. The activation will run from 6 April until 19 May 2023 and will be open to 26 pancake restaurants that are members of the Association.

Licensing Expo 2023
Licensing Expo is the largest event dedicated to licensing and brand extension. Whether you are looking to spot trends, build partnerships, or secure brand rights for your products, Licensing Expo has your answer. Join the global licensing industry on June 13-15, 2023 in Las Vegas to secure the rights to the world's biggest brands and meet directly with the brand owners.

Collaboration Zara - Paddington
The Zara Paddington collaboration which is now live. There are two items in the men’s collection using assets from the movie guide. The deal was brokered by the Edebe team in Spain.

Allie the Ellie hits the stores
Please find attached the press release to inform about new deals and development of Allie the Ellie (Ellie de Olifant) products and TV Series format.

RGB x Betty Boop Collection to Debut at Fred Segal
Collaboration is the first in Fleischer Studios’ new Betty of the People Initiative, celebrating community and inclusion.

Marie-Laure Marchand: "One of our strategies is to go beyond Social Media"
The SVP Global Consumer Products & Business Development of Chefclub explains how the food-themed studio and entertainment brand is expanding into the audiovisual world in order to reach new audiences.
For full press release click here

Spielwarenmesse 2023
As the largest and most important event of the year, the toy fair in Nuremberg brings together all international decision-makers. Well-known brands, trendy start-ups, buyers for major chains, independent retailers and large numbers of media representatives combine to make the Spielwarenmesse a unique event for all players in the toys and games market.
Get in touch with us for Licensing opportunities.

Shaun the Sheep in space!
Shaun’s mission to the Moon finally began as he was launched into space! You can follow his journey here.

World of Eric Carle is officially on YouTube Kids
New episodes of The World of Eric Carle will be released every two weeks with 26 original episodes to come over the next year! Created in collaboration with Rockefeller Productions (The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show)  and StoryToys (The Very Hungry Caterpillar apps),  each YouTube episode features kid-friendly craft activities, visits from Eric Carle character puppets, interstitial animations, and a full-length read aloud of an Eric Carle picture book.

Massive success sees Eolo Toys extend Supermasked range
Eolo says the innovation in its collectible toys, such as the sounds and sensors added to the Supermasked figures, gives the company and its products a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Eolo Toys is launching its most ambitious brand to date: Supermasked. Partnering with Maya Studio, Toyzone and Artline, the new franchise has generated a lot of conversation in the toy industry.

To read the full story, click here.

Allie the Ellie (Ellie de Olifant) is over the moon!!! 
We’re happy to announce that the #allietheellie GIPHY Gifs and stickers has reached 100 million views! Can you imagine that?! Everyone loves Allie the Ellie!

The Adventures of Paddington Now in Happy Meal

Global Icons appoints License Connection as Licensing Agency for Betty Boop in the Benelux

The International brand Licensing Agency, Global Icons, have appointed License Connection as Licensing Agency for the Benelux region for the iconic character, Betty Boop.

Brand Licensing 2022
Join us on 20-22 September at ExCeL London and discover the widest range of brands for license in Europe

Licensing Expo 2022
Licensing Expo is the largest event dedicated to licensing and brand extension. Whether you are looking to spot trends, build partnerships, or secure brand rights for your products, Licensing Expo has your answer. Join the global licensing industry on May 24-26, 2022 in Las Vegas to secure the rights to the world's biggest brands and meet directly with the brand owners.

License Connection celebrates 20th anniversary
April 2022 officially marks License Connection’s 20th Anniversary.

Karma @ International Womens Day
The interview with Aïcha (Dutch voice of Karma) is online.

Boer Boris 10 jaar!
Feest met Boer Boris. In 2012 verscheen het prentenboek Boer Boris, bedacht en gemaakt door Ted van Lieshout & Philip Hopman.

Licensing News Speelgoed & Hobby
Read this article in the newest #SpeelgoedenHobby our Dutch #b2b toymagazine Vakblad Speelgoed en Hobby.

Press Release Karma's World on Netflix
Rapper Ludacris brings own Series to Netlix

See press release here

Brand Licensing Europe 2021
Brand Licensing Europe is back this November!
And you are invited to get in touch with us for Licensing opportunities.

Allie the Ellie Signs Up Master Publisher Uitgeverij Kluitman
Art Wise (copyright owner) and License Connection (worldwide licensing agent) have cooperated and appointed Uitgeverij Kluitman, #1 Kids Publisher in the Netherlands, as their Master Publisher for Allie the Ellie Publishing.

Download the press release here

KARMA’S WORLD 
Get ready to meet KARMA! She’s gonna change the world... Karma’s World is coming to Netflix this October 15! 

Licensing Awards 2021
RETAIL CATEGORY WINNERS:
BEST LICENSED LIVE EVENT
The Gruffalo Adventures at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew Gardens

PRODUCT CATEGORY WINNERS:
BEST LICENSED TOYS OR GAMES RANGE
CoComelon Toys from BANDAI

PROPERTY CATEGORY WINNERS:
THE CLASSIC LICENSED PROPERTY AWARD
The Very Hungry Caterpillar

In Honor of Eric Carle
In honor of the late Eric Carle’s upcoming birthday, we’re encouraging fans to celebrate his artwork and children’s books by placing a copy of their favorite book in their windows on Friday, June 25th. Readers young and old can create their own Very Hungry Caterpillars, Brown Bears, and original artwork to sit beside these books as we celebrate his life and work. Share a photo of your own window using #RememberingEricCarle to become a part of this online tribute.

Allie the Ellie New Website
Allie the Ellie has launched a new website: www.ellietheallie.com

Eric Carle, 1929 – 2021
A true artist to the end of an incredible life full of art, love, joy and laughter passed away. #RememberingEricCarle

BING is growing in The Benelux
In Speelgoed & Hobby an interview with Laura Clarke about the succes on TV and in the cinema and the plan for BING in the Benelux. Like a theatre show and Watch, Play, Learn’-app. 

Download the interview here

Total Licensing Benelux issue
The Total Licensing Spring / Benelux issue showed some of our brands, new partnerships, informed about the Dutch brands and had an interview about the licensing business in general and focus on publishing.

Download the interview here

CHEFCLUB appoints License Connection as licensing agent
License Connection will represent Chefclub on consumer products and brand promotions in the Benelux. They will develop and manage new partnerships in the territory.

Download the press release here

March 20 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
Hip hip HOORAY for our very favorite holiday.  Today is THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR DAY and the first day of Spring!  How are you making today extra special?

Moonbug Entertainment has extended its licensing agents with License Connection
License Connection will represent the brands Cocomelon, Blippi and Morphle in the Benelux market.

More than 5.1+ Mill. views within 10 weeks on Giphy

Allie the Ellie partners with License Connection in Europe
Art Wise has appointed License Connection as licensing agent in Europe for the preschool brand “Allie the Ellie”. Allie the Ellie is an adorable new preschool series about the wonderful and magical world of Allie the Ellie. License Connection will manage existing and new partnerships. And searches for broadcasting opportunities.

To read the full press release, see pdf below.

2nd series Allie the Ellie acquired by NPO Zappelin
Season 2 of the preschool series Allie the Ellie (Ellie de Olifant) has been acquired by NPO Zappelin in the Netherlands.

To read the full press release, see pdf below.

Acamar Films signs Incopro to help protect Bing's intellectual property
Acamar Films has partnered with leading brand protection experts Incopro to ensure the safety of Bing products & live events and safeguard the trust of consumers.

To read the full press release, see pdf below.

BING's Christmas party and other stories in cinemas starting November 25  
A special show about the holidays can be watched in the cinemas.

Download the press release (NL) here

Allie the Ellie on MIP
Allie the Ellie will be participating in #MIPJunior from 12 to 16 October 2020 and #MIPCOM Online+ from 05 October to 17 November 2020.
Allie welcomes media partners to MIPCOM Junior Screening to view the full animation series. We have 13 minutes ready made fun elephant content available. See you there!

BING on the up in Benelux with new Licensign and broadcast deals
Acamar Films’ hit pre-school show Bing is proving a huge success in the Benelux region and its growth is set to soar even further, with a new raft of licensing and broadcast deals announced today. 

App Winner for Creative Bath Awards 2020
Huge congratulations to Complete Control for winning the App award at the Creative Bath Awards 2020 for Bing: Watch, Play, Learn!

Paddington continues his journey with License Connection
 
The Copyrights Group, the brand development agency for writers, artists and brand owners has appointed License Connection as its licensing agent in Benelux for Paddington Bear. Read more...

Very Hungry Caterpillar teams up with License Connection
The Joester Loria Group, the worldwide licensing agency for The World of Eric Carle including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has appointed License Connection as its licensing agent in the Benelux.
 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of over 70 works written and illustrated by award winning author, Eric Carle. Read more...

Uki celebrates 10 years of anniversary
Congratulations to UKI. 

Annie Phillips named Licensing Agent for design brand
Design Brand Annie Phillips has selected License Connection as its licensing representative.License Connection will work to uncover a range of licensing opportunities for the brand in the Benelux region. The Annie Phillips art for living brand generates creative design ideas by taking inspiration from the Annie Phillips archive of more than 300 original artworks. Read more...

Sekiguchi Names Monchhichi Licensing Agent for Benelux
Sekiguchi has appointed License Connection as the licensing agent for Monchhichi, the Japanese character created more than 45 years ago, in the Benelux region. Read more...

Bouffants & Broken Hearts added to portfolio
Jewel Branding has appointed License Connection as licensing agent for the Bouffants & Broken Hearts brand. View more...

Kid-E-Cats in the Benelux 
APC Kids has appointed License Connection as the licensing agent for Kid-E-Cats in the Benelux region. Read more...

The Gruffalo in the Benelux
Magic Light Pictures has appointed License Connection as licensing agent to manage the Benelux Licensing market for The Gruffalo.
View more

Transport for London (TfL)
TSBA Group has chosen License Connection as Benelux agent. Read more...

Bing on the Big Screen
Starting April 21st Bing will be shown at all Vue Cinemas in The Netherlands. 

BING YouTube Ratings
- The Bing channel attracted 4.3m views in March – its best ever month
- March views were up 82% on February, underlining the channel’s strong, and    accelerating, growth
- Lifetime views (since Oct 2018) are currently at 12.3m, with 1.1m hours of content    watched
- Dutch Bing channel subscribers should hit 20k this month
- Dutch channel is currently our fourth largest – and very nearly now equalling the    English channel for monthly views!
 

Bing present at Sinterklaasfeest Zapp
Bing visited the Zapp Sinterklaasfeest. More than 32,500 kids and adults visited the Show. It was a great success.

Dutch Bing Facebook page live
Woohoo! We are proud to announce that the Dutch Facebook page of Bing is now live! This page will be used for driving awareness of the brand and building a community by focusing on the TV Series, Toys and Licensed Products.
Please take a look at: https://www.facebook.com/BingbunnyNL/ 
It’s a Bing Thing!

New licensing opportunity - Bouffants and Broken Hearts
Kendra Dandy's sassy designs have captured the hearts of audiences around the world, millennial and beyond.  She has successfully collaborated with global brands including Anthropologie, Vans, Sephora, Nike,  Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown and boasts a loyal social media following of over 30,000 engaged fans. Her designs have been featured in Vogue and Marie Claire. Her designs-- ranging from cheetah's strutting in red heels to winking fries-- are on-trend and all refreshingly unexpected. 

Discovery will launch a STEM-based toy shop at FAO Schwarz's Rockefellar Plaza HQ in New York City this month
Launched just in time for the holiday season, the Discovery #Mindblown Shop will feature a line of gender-neutral, STEM-based edutainment toys created with Merchsource. It will also be stocked with favourites from the Discovery kids toy line.
read more..

Dutch Bing YouTube Channel Live!
Herewith we would like to inform you that the Dutch Bing YouTube channel is now live with a selection of videos available (all over 10mins long) - from Bing Stories compilations (monologues) to episodic compilations and ‘how to’ videos. A few episodes will be added shortly. You can watch here: Bing - Officieel Kanaal

New Property - 44 Cats
The series follows the daily adventures of Lampo, Milady, Pilou and Polpetta, also known as THE BUFFYCATS – from the name of their band. The Buffycats are homeless in a modern city and get shelter in a garage inside Granny Pina’s property. They transform the garage in their CLUBHOUSE – a place where all cats from the neighbourhood get together to have fun, relax, and most of all…to help each other! 

Rainbow SpA

Molang shines on social networks!
Record progression of Molang on social networks this summer! Fans are currently nearly 900 000 following Molang, 3 times more than early 2018…
The strong growth of the facebook Followers reached over 525 000 fans. During 2018, this number has increased by over 240%. On Youtube, Molang has generated nearly 80 million views since its launch and the official channel is close to 175 000 subscribers. Finally, Molang and Piu Piu have recently exceeded 1.1 billion views on Giphy with over 400 available GIFs!

Brand Licensing Europe 2018
Brand Licensing Europe brings together the entire European brand licensing industry for three days of relationship building, deal making and trend spotting. It is the only place to discover what the European licensing industry has to offer under one roof. Get in touch with us for Licensing opportunities.