This ad will be closed automatically in X seconds.

Gemma welcomes brace of new signings

Popular licensee adds Watership Down and Simon’s Cat to its portfolio.

Gemma International has further bolstered its portfolio, adding two key brands to its Studio By Gemma roster.

The licensee has secured a deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment for Watership Down (pictured), plus a deal with Endemol Shine UK for Simon’s Cat, both for greeting cards and gift packaging.

“We love the charming, yet mischievous humour that is Simon’s Cat, a YouTube and Facebook sensation, and perfect for greeting cards,” commented Tim Rudd-Clarke, licensing director at Gemma. “Our design team has thoroughly enjoyed designing the range, which will be available from September 2018.

“We had originally scheduled a 2019 launch, but retailer interest has driven an earlier autumn 2018 launch.”

Meanwhile, Watership Down will be a greeting cards and gift packaging line inspired by the upcoming four-part mini-series due to air on BBC1 this Christmas.

Licensing manager, Thalia Clare, commented: “The style guide is simply stunning and we can’t wait for our customers to see the designs. Our greetings range will be available at retail from early 2019.”

Want to read more news like this? Simply sign up to our daily digest by clicking here. You can also follow @LicensingSource on Twitter.

MORE NEWS
TfLlunchbox500x500
 
Designed by creative agency Crush Creative, the guide includes a set of colourful, illustrated assets that draw on TfL’s heritage and serve as a toolkit for licensees developing products for young audiences....
Tulipop500x500
 
Tulipop Studios - creator and owner of the Icelandic character-based Tulipop IP - is growing into new markets having secured a number of fresh deals....
YakkaDee500x500
 
Rachel Bardill and Liz Keynes - both well known and respected family and children's brand strategists - have come on board to further drive awareness for the preschool show....
AliceBurden500x500
 
In her new role, Alice will be responsible for steering and driving forward the strategic and creative direction of Toon2Tango, focusing on storytelling and creative development....
job
 
H&A is looking to further strengthen its team with the appointment of a supply chain planner....
SManners500x500
 
Industry trade body, Licensing International has responded to Labour's Budget from earlier this week, saying that moving forward 'beloved brands' will be more important than ever before in providing a point of difference....
Get the latest news sent to your inbox
Subscribe to our daily newsletter

The list doesn't exist! Make sure you have imported the list on the 'Manage List Forms' page.