Including IMG securing a key apparel deal between World Rugby and Canterbury.
The Source rounds up more news from the licensing industry across the globe from the week.
World Rugby has appointed Canterbury as the official sports apparel supplier of Rugby World Cup 2019 and World Rugby. The two-year deal encompasses Rugby World Cup 2019, the World Rugby U20 Championship, elite 15s and Sevens match officials and World Rugby technical official apparel. The deal was brokered by IMG.
Poetic Brands has secured a deal with Haynes Publishing for an apparel range based on its famous car manuals. The licensee is planning a wide range of adult apparel including nightwear.
Magic Light Pictures’ Revolting Rhymes has won the top prize in the 7-10 Fiction category at the Prix Jeunesse International 2018.
Chupa Chups has launched a vintage capsule collection developed by Spanish fashion company Macson. The range includes t-shirts, swimsuits and sunglasses, combining four of the best selling flavours (lemon, watermelon, apple and grape).
Disney has released a new trailer and poster for the eagerly anticipated Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2. The movie is due to open in the UK on November 30.
Jumbo Games has released two new children’s puzzles inspired by Incredibles 2. The 100XL and 200XL puzzles are aimed at children aged 5 and 7+.
Actress and singer Kira Kosarin – star of Nickelodeon’s TV series The Thundermans – has joined the resident act line-up for this year’s sold out Slimefest.
Nelvana has appointed Spanish brand agency Nottingham Forest to represent and manage the commercial rights to its preschool animated series, Ranger Rob in Spain and Portugal.
MGA Entertainment has teamed with Integrity Vitamins & Supplements to launch Num Noms vitamins for children and adults. The deal was brokered by The Brand Liaison.
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