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Licensing Hotline: August 2020
Read on for news about Lego's partnership with Unbound, recent consumer products initiatives from Dr. Seuss Enterprises, PaperCutz's seasonal specials tied to Nickelodeon's 'The Loud House,' and more.
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Highlights from 2020 Licensing Week Virtual
The power of licensing to help consumers through societal change was one theme that came up often in the keynote presentations and educational panels that were a central component of Licensing Week Virtual, the digital replacement for this year's canceled Licensing Expo.
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Licensing Hotline: June 2020
Read on for news on Random House's publishing program tied to Pixar's 'Soul,' Insight Kids’ L.O.L. Surprise! collection, BuzzPop’s Nature Cat license, Razorbill’s first Tiny Chef picture book, and more.
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Children's Books: What's Selling in the Mass Channels?
Customers are not only picking up essentials like food and pharmacy items at mass retailers, but also children's books, with publishers reporting strong sales in educational and activity titles.
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Scholastic Visits the 'Dino Ranch'
Scholastic has acquired the master publishing rights for Boat Rocker Studios' 'Dino Ranch,' an animated series for preschoolers scheduled to debut on Disney Junior in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2021.
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Licensing Hotline: April 2020
Read on for news about Disney Lucasfilm Press's new publishing-first Star Wars storyline; Scholastic's deals for 'The Dragon Prince' and 'Ricky Zoom'; The Elf on the Shelf as it turns 15, and more.
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Licensed Publishing in the Covid-19 Era
Amid these uncertain times, publishing licensees are dealing with the unique challenges that come with releasing tie-ins to feature films that are being postponed indefinitely or being watched online instead of in theaters.
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Sunbird Books Rises at Phoenix International
Phoenix International Publications, best known for its licensed children's sound and novelty books, will launch a children's imprint this fall to house all of its non-licensed titles.
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Licensing Hotline: February 2020
Read on for news about Gibbs Smith's BabyLit publishing plans; an expansion of Simon & Schuster's list featuring YouTube and Nickelodeon star Ryan Kaji; new digital deals for Angry Birds; a new middle-grade prequel graphic novel tied to 'On the Fastrack' from Hermes Press; and more.
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IDW and Smithsonian Partner for Illustrated Books
IDW Publishing has secured global rights to publish illustrated books, primarily graphic novels but also other formats such as coloring and picture books, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
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Licensing Hotline: December 2019
Read on for news of the latest licensed publishing programs from Random House Children’s Books, including a tie-in to the Disney/Pixar movie 'Onward,' and more.
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DC Books for Young Readers Launches First Original IP Titles
In 2020, DC Books for Young Readers is releasing three middle-grade titles based on original intellectual property, marking the first time the imprint has published books not tied to its famous DC Comics superheroes.
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Clifford Starts a New TV Adventure
Scholastic Entertainment is debuting a brand-new 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' TV series, based on the Norman Bridwell books.
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Licensing Hotline: October 2019
Lego System A/S and its publishing licensee Ameet have formed a global strategic partnership with plans to launch an imprint, Lego Books, and more.
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A Long-Awaited Bedtime for Little Blue Truck
This week, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers is publishing the third hardcover picture book in the Little Blue Truck series, 'Good Night, Little Blue Truck,' marking the popular character's return to the picture book format after 10 years.
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'Guess How Much I Love You' Celebrates a Quarter Century
Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare are celebrating a milestone as 'Guess How Much I Love You,' written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram, is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
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Scholastic and The Dodo Pair for Children's Nonfiction
Scholastic has secured the rights to publish children's nonfiction titles tied to The Dodo, a media brand for animal lovers.
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Abrams to Launch Hasbro's Cubby Hill Brand
The brand's debut will be in the form of a jacketed hardcover picture book called 'The Welcome Wagon: A Cubby Hill Tale,' written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2019
Read on for news about Baby Shark in North America; Running Press's new Baby Rocker board book series; a new in-world cookbook tied to the just-opened Star Wars theme park attraction; and more.
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Toy Company Melissa & Doug Commits to Publishing
The brand is launching an in-house-managed imprint that will release hands-on interactive formats for kids up to five years old.
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