Including Character World reinforcing its 11-year relationship with Disney.
The Source rounds up more news from the licensing industry across the globe from the week.
Character World has reinforced its 11-year relationship with Disney, signing new contracts covering the UK and Eire, Nordics and Benelux. The homewares specialist will continue to produce a range of bedding and coordinating accessories – including duvet sets, fleece blankets, cushions and teepees – featuring the Disney, Marvel and Lucasfiln portfolio of brands.
The NFL and Rovio are joining forces to bring fans a unique experience around one of the biggest events in sports. A limited edition Super Bowl game integration is available to download meaning players of Angry Birds 2 can outfit their flock with a choice of 32 official NFL jerseys and helmets, while competing in new Super Bowl-themed game levels and in-game competitions.
Feld Entertainment is teaming with Universal Brand Development on a live touring show inspired by Jurassic World. The multi-year arena show will launch in the US in autumn 2019 and will continue globally, featuring a herd of lifesize dinosaurs extending up to 40-feet long.
Com2us is teaming with Funko to create a new line of Summoners War collectables in the Pop Vinyl style, as well as apparel, accessories and a range of digital products.
Smiley has partnered with Trendy Foods and Carrefour to create a Smiley Foods experience in Belgium. The new concept has been launched as an exclusive pop-up and pulls together the best and brightest of Smiley’s licensees from the snack world in one candy station.
Full service management and production company The Cartel has hired Matthew Ellis as a manager. Matthew has a 17-year history in the entertainment industry having sold projects to Aardman, Cartoon Network, DHX and Disney among others.
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