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Publishers' Presence Is Felt at Toy Fair
Publishers, particularly coloring and activity, novelty, and book-plus specialists, are facing ever stronger competition from toy companies, a fact that was evident at this year’s New York Toy Fair.
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The Art and Making of a Fan-Favorite Book
Art-of and making-of books about pop culture remain viable, even in an era when abundant behind-the-scenes information is available online.
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Pinkalicious and Peterrific Make Their TV Debut
An animated TV series based on Victoria Kann’s bestselling Pinkalicious picture books will debut on February 19 on PBS Kids.
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'Jumanji' Rules the January Box Office
The success of the most recent film in the Jumanji franchise, based on the picture book by Chris Van Allsburg, has come as a surprise.
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Licensing Hotline: December 2017
Read on for news about Random House’s expansion of its Nick Jr. preschool list, and more.
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Giving a Beloved Character Voice—On and Off the Page
Writers of licensed children’s books speak about the challenges and rewards of their slice of the industry.
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Licensing Hotline: November 2017
Read on for news of Egmont’s new Roblox license, Sterling’s books tied to the Cool School brand, Joe Books’ distribution and co-publishing agreement with Martellus Bennett’s The Imagination Agency, Penguin’s Gudetama deal, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: October 2017
Read on for news about Skyhorse’s Boy Scouts license, Cottage Door Press’s Daniel Tiger books for preschoolers, North American merchandise plans for Roald Dahl, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: September 7, 2017
Read on for news about Lerner's Crayola books, Carson-Dellosa's PBS Kids license, Abrams' tie-ins with Hanazuki and JoJo Siwa, Lego Ninjago and My Little Pony titles from DK, Harper’s latest Happy Meal promotion, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: July 2017
News about a Beatles-inspired animated series, plush-toy tie-ins from Quarto’s Seagrass Press, and more.
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Licensing Expo Shows Deep Bond Between Books and Tie-Ins
The 2017 Licensing International Expo highlighted the symbiotic relationship between books and licensed products.
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What's Hot in Licensed Publishing
Streaming properties, franchise films, and collectibles are catching publishers' eyes.
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Licensing Hotline: March 2017
Read on for news about Little, Brown’s books tied to Spirit Riding Free, new licensing deals at Walter Foster Jr., brand extension activity at Highlights Press, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: January 2017
Candlewick Entertainment has acquired world rights to three novels tied to 'Ride,' a live-action TV series that debuted on Nickelodeon on January 30.
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Publishers Betting on Strong Holiday Sales for Licensed Products
Books featuring licensed characters have seen a boom in recent years, and this holiday season looks to be a lucrative one.
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Licensing Hotline: November 2016
Next January, Random House Children’s Books will launch its first four titles tied to Just Born’s marshmallow candy brand, Peeps.
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Watch Today, Read Today: Book Tie-Ins Hit the Market Faster
Publishers are accelerating the development cycle for licensed tie-ins to satisfy consumer demand.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2016
Parragon has secured master publishing rights to Num Noms, a scented, food-based line of novelty-collectible toys from MGA Entertainment. The deal includes English-speaking markets and global military bases.
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Licensing Hotline: August 2016
Little, Brown is launching a series of books tied to the rebooted preschool TV series 'Bob the Builder,' produced by Mattel's HIT Entertainment division.
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Licensing Hotline: August 2016
Little, Brown is launching a series of books tied to the rebooted preschool TV series 'Bob the Builder,' produced by Mattel's HIT Entertainment division.
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