A presentation event recognised licensees and partners as well as offering an exclusive glimpse into Warner Bros upcoming 2024 slate.

Warner Bros licensees and selected media partners – including Toy World – gathered at BAFTA in London last week to view a presentation on the entertainment giant’s upcoming slate for 2024, and to celebrate the successes of 2023.

During the presentation, hosted by Warner Bros’ Rachel Wakley, SVP & GM Consumer Products, Home Ents, Games, Experiences, Retail & Supply Chain, a selection of companies which had gone above and beyond in 2023 were recognised in the annual licensee awards.

The nominations and winners of the 2023 Warner Bros licensee awards were as follows:

Wizarding World Product of the Year finalists:

• Lego Hogwarts Castle, Dobby and Expecto Patronum Collection
• The Carat Shop Jewellery Range
• Jazwares Squishmallows Collection
• Half Moon Bay Home Range
• The Royal Mint Coin Collection
• Aykroyd & Sons Pyjamas Collection
• Bioworld Claires Accessories Range
• Spin Master Magical Dobby
• Winner: The Carat Shop Jewellery range

DC Product of the Year finalists:

• Park Agencies Park London Wonder Women Collection
• Amscan Flash Collection
• Revolution Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Make Up Collection
• Spin Master Batman Gotham City Guardian Playset
• Rubies The Flash Range
• Lego Batcave
• Winner: Rubies The Flash Range

Classics Product of the Year finalists:

• Park Agencies 100th Anniversary
• Mad Beauty Gremlins & Elf Collection
• Park Agencies Hugo X Gremlins Collection
• Aykroyd & Sons F&F Elf Pyjama Collection
• Cooneen Asda/George Elf Family Range
• Winner: Park Agencies 100th Anniversary

TV Product of the Year finalists:

• Solent Friends Clean Like Monica Range
• Bravado Percival Seinfeld Clothing Range
• Paladone House of the Dragon Home Range
• Pyramid International Friends Home Range
• Winner: Solent Friends Clean Like Monica Range

Animation of the Year finalists:

• Mad Beauty Flintstones, Scooby Doo, Looney Tunes and Powerpuff Girls Beauty Range
• Lazerbuilt Rick & Morty Headphone and Earphone Range
• Park Agencies Park London Looney Tunes Range
• Global Licensing Looney Tunes Clothing Range
• Fred & Ginger Scooby Doo Pet Range
• Winner: Lazerbuilt Rick & Morty Headphone and Earphone Range

Innovation of the Year finalists:

• Wow! Stuff Harry Potter Spell Master Wand
• MK1 X MJB Clothing Range
• Paladone Home Range
• Spin Master Magical Dobby
• Brands In Asda/George Wonka Clothing Range
• Winner: Spin Master Magical Dobby

Marketing Activation of the Year finalists:

• Bravado Percival Seinfeld Clothing Range
• MK1 X MJB Clothing Range
• The Royal Mint Harry Potter Coin Collection
• Rubies The Flash Range
• Winner: Bravado Percival Seinfeld Clothing Range

Experience Activation of the Year finalists:

• OGX Original X Productions Friends Experience
• Linen Mill Studios Games of Thrones Tour
• Park Row Restaurant
• Rail Events The Polar Express Train Ride
• CineConcerts Film Concert Events
• Rainbow Productions Characters
• Winner: OGX Original X Productions Friends Experience

Newcomer of the Year finalists:

• Jazwares Harry Potter Squishmallows
• Splat Colour In T-shirts
• Smiffys Horror Costume Collection
• Winner: Jazwares Harry Potter Squishmallows

Licensee of the Year finalists:

• Mad Beauty
• Paladone
• Spin Master
• Mattel
• Abysse
• Winner: Spin Master