The Point.1888 prepares for stellar performance with new client Moulin Rouge

The world-famous Parisian cabaret Moulin Rouge has appointed The Point.1888 to expand the brand into licensing.

The Moulin Rouge, named after the iconic red windmill on its roof, has a rich history spanning over 130 years. Its revue show Féérie is enjoyed by 600,000 guests every year, while its dazzling universe has inspired countless books, experiences, and movies, including Baz Luhrmann’sMoulin Rouge! (2001).

By teaming up with The Point.1888, Moulin Rouge will use brand licensing to extend its brand’s territory and boost engagement with its loyal fans.

The Point.1888 follows a retail-first model, whereby new products are created based on the gaps it sees at retail alongside what it thinks the brand’s target demographic might like, an approach that resonated with Moulin Rouge. The brand has thousands of stories to tell and The Point.1888’s intention is “to ensure that the new products and experiences developed tell these stories, and encapsulate the glitz and glamour of the much-loved brand”.

Commenting on the appointment, Rosanna Cousins, Retail Manager at The Point.1888, says: “Moulin Rouge is all about storytelling, and this ultimately is what we do here at The Point.1888. We help brands tell their stories, so to work with a brand with such creative flair and history is a real privilege.”

Eloïse Daire at Moulin Rouge added: “We immediately liked the innovative, retail-driven approach of The Point.1888. They were quick to grasp the objectives and challenges for our brand in the UK and proposed an interesting vision for our target demographics. We’re looking forward to developing inspiring new Moulin Rouge products and experiences along with them.”

Flowhaven strengthens executive team, adds Zag Entertainment and Warner Music Group to growing list of clients

Flowhaven, the leading Licensing Relationship Management platform (LRM), has strengthened its global leadership team with four strategic hires as the company continues its growth trajectory. Adam Rubin has joined the company as Vice President of Revenue, Tomi Heinonen as Vice President of Engineering; Alex Jones as User Experience Director, and Jourdan Strain as Marketing Director. These new additions will report directly to Kalle Törmä, Chief Executive Officer.

The hires come on the heels of a series of organisational developments that have accelerated the company’s growth. In the last year, Flowhaven raised US $16M in funding led by Sapphire Sport and more than doubled its teams in Helsinki, Los Angeles, and London. Additionally, the company also opened offices in Tokyo and strengthened its satellite operations in New York and Berlin.

“I’m incredibly proud of everything Flowhaven has achieved this year,” says Törmä. “We’ve seen our footprint double from two international offices to four, with nearly 100 team members and an increased global market share. It’s a true testament to our product and services that we have not lost a single customer to a competitor since the company’s inception. Our newest hires are yet another vital piece in our growth journey. I am thrilled that they chose to join Flowhaven’s mission and look forward to seeing how they will apply their unique skills to move it forward.”

Flowhaven also recently unveiled a new partnership with children’s entertainment giant, Zag Entertainment. The brand licensing software pioneers will help Zag oversee contracts, perform rights analysis, and design approval properties including the award-winning series “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.” Flowhaven has also added Warner Music Group to its growing list of clients.

Rocket appoints Emily Morgan as new Licensing Co-ordinator

Rocket Licensing has appointed Emily Morgan as its new Licensing Co-ordinator. Emily recently graduated from Exeter University with a first-class degree in History.

Emily will work alongside the Rocket team to carry out marketing duties, such as creating and updating brand materials, event management and PR, as well as liaising with licensees and brand owners. Emily will work across the diverse Rocket licensing portfolio of brands, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Elf on the Shelf, Beano, Kodak, Vikings Valhalla, Rocky, Legally Blonde, Dune, Enola Holmes, and many more.

Emily commented: “I’m thrilled to be working at Rocket Licensing and am looking forward to getting to know all of the great brands and licensors. I’m also really excited to attend BLE this month and look forward to meeting many of the industry there.”

Charlie Donaldson, Joint MD of Rocket Licensing, added: “We have a strong collection of brands at the moment and Rocket Licensing is going from strength to strength. We’re delighted to welcome Emily to the team to support us all across marketing and licensing activities – she’ll be a key member of staff.”

Rocket appoints Emily Morgan as new Licensing Co-ordinator

Rocket Licensing has appointed Emily Morgan as its new Licensing Co-ordinator. Emily recently graduated from Exeter University with a first-class degree in History.

Emily will work alongside the Rocket team to carry out marketing duties, such as creating and updating brand materials, event management and PR, as well as liaising with licensees and brand owners. Emily will work across the diverse Rocket licensing portfolio of brands, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Elf on the Shelf, Beano, Kodak, Vikings Valhalla, Rocky, Legally Blonde, Dune, Enola Holmes, and many more.

Emily commented: “I’m thrilled to be working at Rocket Licensing and am looking forward to getting to know all of the great brands and licensors. I’m also really excited to attend BLE this month and look forward to meeting many of the industry there.”

Charlie Donaldson, Joint MD of Rocket Licensing, added: “We have a strong collection of brands at the moment and Rocket Licensing is going from strength to strength. We’re delighted to welcome Emily to the team to support us all across marketing and licensing activities – she’ll be a key member of staff.”

Toho International marks Godzilla’s 67th birthday with activities and new merch drops

Toho International, Inc. is celebrating Godzilla Day this year with a host of activities and merchandise.

On November 3, the month-long celebrations kick off with screenings of 1954 Godzilla (a.k.a. Gojira) in 4K restoration. Exclusively screened at Alamo Drafthouse cinemas across the nation, including LA, NYC, San Francisco, the screenings of the film in 4K act as the film’s worldwide premiere. Alamo is also screening classic films Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Shin Godzilla, The Return of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Biollanteduring Godzilla’s birth-month. More information is available on the website: drafthouse.com/los-angeles/movies/godzilla

Continuing the iconic monster’s 67th birthday celebrations are new products including Godzilla-themed coffee and hot sauces, apparel (including t-shirts, long sleeves and hoodies), hockey merch (jerseys, pucks and hats), toys, collectables and more.

Fans can also take part in gaming experiences in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout with two iconic costumes brought back in store – “Godzilla” plus “Godzilla 1995,” along with a limited time in-game event in Go Big! kicking off on 3 November.

 

Toho International marks Godzilla’s 67th birthday with activities and new merch drops

Toho International, Inc. is celebrating Godzilla Day this year with a host of activities and merchandise.

On November 3, the month-long celebrations kick off with screenings of 1954 Godzilla (a.k.a. Gojira) in 4K restoration. Exclusively screened at Alamo Drafthouse cinemas across the nation, including LA, NYC, San Francisco, the screenings of the film in 4K act as the film’s worldwide premiere. Alamo is also screening classic films Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Shin Godzilla, The Return of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Biollanteduring Godzilla’s birth-month. More information is available on the website: drafthouse.com/los-angeles/movies/godzilla

Continuing the iconic monster’s 67th birthday celebrations are new products including Godzilla-themed coffee and hot sauces, apparel (including t-shirts, long sleeves and hoodies), hockey merch (jerseys, pucks and hats), toys, collectables and more.

Fans can also take part in gaming experiences in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout with two iconic costumes brought back in store – “Godzilla” plus “Godzilla 1995,” along with a limited time in-game event in Go Big! kicking off on 3 November.

 

PUBG MOBILE announces Liverpool Football Club collaboration

PUBG MOBILE has announced a collaboration with Liverpool Football Club, which will add branded outfits and items for players to unlock. This relationship is the first time PUBG MOBILE has collaborated directly with a football club. Players will have the opportunity to earn the free and exclusive in-game Liverpool FC gear through participating in and completing a series of classic mode games.

Drew Crisp, Senior Vice President, Digital, Liverpool FC, says: “In an increasingly digital world, we pride ourselves on being able to innovate and engage with our fans on the vast array of digital platforms they favour. With the realm of online gaming growing and evolving amongst our fans, PUBG MOBILE is the perfect platform to connect with them in a different but very relevant context – intertwining the world of online gaming and football through the power of games and play. This is a great opportunity for supporters to embrace their love of the club and interact with LFC on one of their favourite platforms, bringing together the physical interactive nature of football into the digital interactive world of gaming.”

“In PUBG MOBILE, teamwork is a core principle to those who seek to win,” says Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing, Tencent Games. “In collaborating with Liverpool Football Club, a team renowned for their courageous camaraderie, we have found a perfect partner. As we continue to strengthen our current bonds and develop prominent partnerships with iconic industry leaders, we look forward to further integrating the world of football into PUBG MOBILE.”

Michael Rocha-Keys, CEO at EMW Global agency, which brokered the deal, adds: “PUBG MOBILE and Liverpool Football Club are two of the most exciting and successful brands in the world at present, and the innovative partnership they’ve formed together will be a landmark moment for the sports and mobile gaming industries.”

The collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and Liverpool FC is part of the new Version 1.6 update, bringing new content, game modes, and several exciting collaborations to the game.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

 

Signature Publishing continues festive offering with two Elf on the Shelf special magazines 

Following a successful year which saw the now annual issue of We Love the Elf on the Shelfmagazine shortlisted at the 2021 Licensing Awards, Signature Publishing is launching two new specials devoted to the much-loved festive icon.

Lumistella’s The Elf on the Shelf has become a global phenomenon with 14.5 million Santa’s Scout Elves adopted by families worldwide since 2005, and the brand – managed by Rocket Licensing – firmly establishing itself as a family tradition in the UK. With huge momentum behind the brand, and high demand for new and innovative products that capture the magic, Signature Publishing is publishing two official magazines for fans.

“We are absolutely delighted to continue our highly successful relationship with Rocket Licensing and The Lumistella Company, working together on The Elf on the Shelf,” says Signature’s Managing Director, Danny Morris. “Not just because of the impressive sales the magazines have, and will continue to generate, but also because we absolutely adore the brand and the added excitement it brings to so many children in the lead-up to Christmas. It’s so rewarding for everyone involved to be a part of this tradition, using the magazine to extend the brand for existing fans while marketing it to a whole new audience.”

Signature Publishing’s changing theme magazines WE LOVE and COLOUR IT! provide the ideal vehicles for publishing special issues of The Elf on The Shelf. In WE LOVE The Elf on the Shelf, readers can immerse themselves fully in the brand with puzzles, games, makes and competitions. The magazine also comes with a cracker with four surprise gifts inside, plus a snow globe set to decorate. Meanwhile, COLOUR IT! The Elf on the Shelf magazine provides a creative offering with 36 pages of colouring and craft. The magazine also comes with a colouring set, where readers can design and hang their own bauble.

WE LOVE The Elf on the Shelf is on sale 4 November 2021 and COLOUR IT! The Elf on the Shelf on 17 November 2021. Both magazines are priced at £5.99 and are available to buy at all good supermarkets and newsagents.

Other magazines in Signature’s growing portfolio include; TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS ACADEMY published under license from Hasbro. GO JETTERS published under license from BBC Studios. SPIRIT RIDING FREE and TROLLS under license from NBC Universal. SUPER WINGS, published under license from Alpha Group. POLLY POCKET, published under license from Mattel. Plus DINO FUN!, PETS2COLLECT, DINOSAUR ACTION!FANTASTIC! FUNWORLDSO MAGICAL! and ADVENTURES WITH. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kidrobot unveils new Dunny series with the Met including Monet and Hokusai-inspired designs

Kidrobot has unveiled the second series of Dunny Art Figures in the Kidrobot x The Met Collection.

The latest line of limited-edition 3-inch, 8-inch and 20-inch Dunny figures showcase pieces from Claude Monet, Katsushika Hokusai, Charles Demuth, and the worlds of Ancient Greek art and Ancient Egypt.

DUNNY is a collectable designer art toy created by Kidrobot and Tristan Eaton. Kidrobot has released collectable limited edition Dunny designer art toys and Dunny Series featuring designs from the world’s leading artists, graffiti artists, fashion designers, illustrators and iconic art legends.

The collection will be in stock online at Kidrobot.com, in The Met Store and select retailers late 2022. The designs are available now for pre-order on Kidrobot’s website: https://www.kidrobot.com/collections/kidrobot-the-met-dunny-collection

CoCoMelon comes to Riyadh Winter Wonderland

Spacetoon Event and Moonbug Entertainment have collaborated with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority to bring a CoComelon Town to Saudi Arabia for the first-time during Riyadh Season.

For three months, kids and parents will be able to visit the CoComelon Town while at the Riyadh Winter Wonderland. This new experience, inspired by the number-one most-watched brand on YouTube – with over 3.5 billion monthly views – has been created by the Spacetoon Event team.

“Our audience has always been at the core of our work and we’re really proud to present this first-of-a-kind experience for all kids and parents of the region to enjoy,” says Ahmad Weiss, the General Manager of Spacetoon. “The CoComelon Town takes us one step closer to achieving our goal of expanding the presence of the brand in MENA through our on-the-ground family-friendly experiences.”

Adam Steel, International Licensing at Moonbug Entertainment, adds: “Our beloved CoComelon is the most-watched kids’ show in the world right now and bringing the town to life was no easy task, but the team at Spacetoon have delivered above and beyond our expectations, it’s going to blow kids’ minds! We look forward to the continued expansion of both our live entertainment and licensed goods, giving our fans across the region more chances to interact with the brand.”

The CoComelon Town will feature five locations, including: a replica of CoComelon’s famous house; Melon Patch Academy, a place where kids can learn 
about art, careers, animals and the world around them; Melon Patch Academy Playground; JJ’s Grandparent’s Farm, featuring planting, playing with sand, camping and other activities, and the CoComelon Musical Bus.

Additionally, kids will have the chance to meet JJ and take photos capturing that special moment. A range of CoComelon toys will also be available to purchase on-site.

Spacetoon and Moonbug Entertainment’s partnership goes back to the beginning of 2021, when the two parties signed a deal that named Spacetoon the master licensee of the CoComelon franchise in MENA, which resulted in the content being distributed across multiple Spacetoon platforms. Last August, they held a successful on-ground event at the Mall of Emirates in Dubai.