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LICENSING HOT LIST 2013


OCTOBER TO DECEMBER As we move into the fourth quarter, Flair will launch Tom and Jerry product in the UK. Warner Bros. Consumer Products has an ambitious plan for the classic brand, which includes a new animated series – The Tom and Jerry Show– launching in 2013. This quarter also sees the launch of the second part in The Hobbit Trilogy– The Desolation of Smaug– in the cinema, with WBCP building the licensing programme consistently throughout the year. The Beanocelebrates its 75th anniversary in 2013, and Start Licensing has licensed Golden Bear to create a range of toys based on Dennis and Gnasher. There will be new episodes screened on CBBC; the series has proved to be one of the most popular on the channel. Golden Bear joins existing licensees including Gibsons for puzzles and Flair for The Beano Comic Maker Kit. “The Beanocelebrates its 75th anniversary in 2013 and is firmly established as a British cultural icon,” explains Ian Downes, MD of Start Licensing. “The characters are recognised and have cross generational appeal. With the boost of a ratings success on TV, Dennis and Gnasher are high profile characters with a strong


OCTOBER


 Brand Licensing Europe runs at Olympia from October 15th to 17th  DreamWorks’ Turboarrives in UK cinemas  A special Halloween event for Peppa Pig takes place at Peppa Pig World  Product begins to roll out based on The Puzzler  The Beano’s 75th anniversary is supported by new episodes of Dennis and Gnasherand product from Golden Bear, plus the traditional annual


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KEY MOVIE RELEASES


TURBO DreamWorks


Animation – October


MR PEABODY & SHERMAN Classic Media Productions/DreamWorks – November


THOR: THE DARK WORLD Marvel Studios – November


THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Lionsgate – November


FROZEN Walt Disney Pictures – November


media profile. Their distinct personality makes them ideal for toy development.” Start Licensing is also aiming to get product into market for The Puzzler from October onwards. The company is looking to create partnerships in the toy, puzzle, electronic games and gifting sectors. Brand Licensing Europe


will return to London’s Olympia in October, following a stellar show in 2012, which was the biggest and best attended in its history. Over the three days, 6,875 executives walked through the doors – 1,265 more


than in 2011. Combined visitor and exhibitor attendance reached 9,108. Last year also saw a 14 per cent increase in retail attendance, with execs from outlets including Avon, Boots, Asda, Carrefour, Debenhams, Tesco, John Lewis, New Look, Top Shop, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer. Overseas visitors were also up, with 17 per cent more European attendees. The 2013 show will see the arrival of a new event director following Jessica Blue’s departure for the US to become VP of Licensing Expo. Darren Brechin has


NOVEMBER


 Doctor Whocelebrates its 50th anniversary  New Disney animation Frozenhits cinemas


stepped up to take on the BLE role.


Other highlights: A top secret toy launch is being teased for Furby; new Monsunoepisodes will premiere on Nick Toons and CITV, while a new toy line will also hit retail; All About… The Annoying Orangemagazine will launch from Egmont; Disney’s comedy adventure Frozen will premiere in UK cinemas; Doctor Whowill mark its 50th anniversary; the annual Dream Toys event will take place; the second instalment of The Hunger Gameswill hit cinemas.


DECEMBER


 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug hits cinemas


THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Warner Bros. - December


KEY TRADE SHOW


BRAND LICENSING EUROPE London Olympia October 15th-17th


Please note: All dates are correct at time of press, although they are, of course, subject to change. All movie release information taken from IMDB. This is not meant to be a definitive list of everything that is happening throughout the year.


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