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Fred Rogers Productions expands agreement with Simon & Schuster to include books inspired by Mister Rogers" Neighborhood
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (295+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 Fred Rogers Productions is broadening its agreement with Simon & Schuster to include a range of books inspired by Mister Rogers" Neighborhood. The first title under the new multi-year deal will launch in fall 2027. Simon & Schuster has…...
CGE to bring Kingdom Come: Deliverance to the tabletop
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (445+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 "I dreamed that one day I might create a board game inspired by this remarkable world and now, that dream has become reality," said co-designer Tom" Holek. The award-winning Kingdom Come: Deliverance video game is getting…...
Gurdeep Bains " Creative Director at Yu Me Toys " on creating collectibles with staying power
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (326+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 "A good collectible used to be about likeness, now it's more about interpretation: In conversation with Yu Me Toys' Gurdeep Bains. We look for IPs that have a clear visual language. Something you can distil without…...
"I see faces everywhere!": Zack Buchman " Creative Director at Furry Puppet Studio " on creating characters
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (475+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 "I look at a plug socket and my brain turns it into a character! : In conversation with Furry Puppet Studio's Zack Buchman. Can you talk me through the early stages of the design process here? What…...
Factory Entertainment's Creative Director, Barry Eldridge, discusses licensing pop-culture collectibles
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (495+ words) by Deej Johnson Published 01. 07. 26 "I guess I never really grew out of it" Barry Eldridge onwhat makes a license right for Factory Entertainment. Barry, you're the Creative Director at Factory Entertainment. What does Factory Entertainment do? Simple: our team are…...
It's the gift that goes on giving!" Artist Emily Abeydeera on biros, experiences" And Disney Lorcana
1+ day, 18+ min ago (550+ words) by Deej Johnson Published 01. 07. 26 Illustrator Emily Abeydeera reveals the one thing she always does creating Disney Lorcana cards. Gosh and golly! It's like a magic trick to me! So now: you've created five pieces for Wilds Unknown, the new set…...
Lincoln Design Co's Dan Janssen on the rise of action sports " and why IP owners should align themselves with the sector
1+ day, 51+ min ago (344+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 "Authenticity is very important in the action sports category: We talk action sports brands with Lincoln Design Co's Dan Janssen. Licensing-wise, what makes this an exciting space at the moment? Over the last five to seven…...
Style Works Creative's D. Thomas Froberg and Alaina Caldwell discuss development of Monster Jam style guides with Feld Entertainment's Tim Rees
1+ day, 46+ min ago (497+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 How do you capture the frenetic energy of Monster Jam in creative? Style Works Creative's D. Thomas Froberg and Alaina Caldwell reveal all. We attended a live event to get a sense of the audience and merchandise…...
Vader Group's Paul Smith on bringing Naruto into guitars, picks and straps
1+ day, 36+ min ago (1510+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 01. 07. 26 "A good licensed instrument can encourage people of all ages to pick up an instrument!" In conversation with Paul Smith, Co-Founder at Vader Group. The fortunate event happened when the company I had worked with for…...
BBC Studios names Shelley Macintyre as Chief Executive Officer, Brands and Licensing
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (457+ words) by Billy Langsworthy Published 30. 06. 26 "I look forward to working with our exceptional teams and partners to build culturally relevant, fan-first franchises that connect with audiences across multiple touchpoints," said Shelley Macintyre, CEO, Brands & Licensing at BBC Studios. BBC Studios has…...