licensing news
Brit boost for
Monty Python cards
Thumb Wrestling
make debut
Federation
on Moonpig
Thumb Wrestling Federation, the hit US children’s puppet animation show
PPC Enterprises has announced that Monty Python
featuring two rival thumb wrestling teams, will feature two new British
greetings cards are now available from the leading
characters in its latest series.
print-on-demand greeting card site
Moonpig.com
The show, which is aired on CBBC, is currently in pre-production and will
It is now 40 years since the original sketch
see British ‘wrestlers’ Cleat Cunningham joining the Mighty Dextera side and
show fi rst aired but now Monty Python fans can
The Black Knight on the Sinistra side.
now send friends and family unique, off the wall or just down right silly personalised
The new series is also sure to give the licensing drive another boost.
greetings cards featuring twelve iconic pictures and dialogue from classic sketches
Bulldog has built up a comprehensive programme, which includes Danilo for
and movies.
greetings cards and Pyramid for posters.
Part of the marketing to support the licensing programme includes a special
“TWF is already massive and the news that season fi ve is coming will
Monty Python mention in Moonpig.com’s January 2010 newsletter, which is emailed
cause huge levels of excitement in thumb wrestling circles across the
to all their customers.
country,” said Bulldog MD, Rob Corney.
PPC Enterprises has built up a strong licensing programme for Python including
Pyramid for posters and Danilo for sound cards.
“Working with Moonpig is another example of how well Monty Python can work
across a variety of sectors – it’s a classic, British comedy brand that still has a huge
following across generations and that’s a very strong platform for us to build on,”
says Mark Hurry, Legal and Commercial Director at PPC Enterprises.
DC Thompson makes
development appointment
Tim Collins has joined DC Thomson to head up commercial development for
children’s entertainment.
In the new role he will be responsible for the wider development of DC Thomson’s
intellectual property, increasing income and developing greater commercial benefi ts
derived from existing and future titles and 3rd party IP. He will work closely with
Break out the
Frances O’Brien, head of children’s entertainment, and report to Ben Gray, head of
the consumer entertainment business unit.
Custard…
Collins will take over management of the Licensing, TV, Syndication and Digital
Project teams and work closely with these departments to indentify and exploit
opportunities.
Roobarb’s Back!
DC Thomson is a privately owned company that publishes best selling titles in the
children’s market including The Beano, Dandy, Shout and Commando and have an
extensive library of classic titles including Jackie, Bunty and Judy.
Bulldog Licensing has announced details of a new representation deal for
Tim has a wide background within entertainment marketing that spans time at
animated icons Roobarb and Custard.
Universal Studios, DreamWorks, HIT Entertainment and Endemol.
Roobarb, the madcap yellow dog, and his feline adversary Custard
were created by Grange Calveley in the early 70’s. Narrated by Richard
Briers, originally only one series was made, but the trademark wobbly
animation, zany storylines and the fi endishly catchy theme tune made the
Saturdays are alright
show into a cult sensation winning a legion of devoted followers of all ages
during the seventies and eighties.
The dynamic duo returned to UK screens in 2005 with Roobarb and for Factory
Custard Too, which has broadcast continually since then on Channel Five
and pulls in a whole new generation of fans.
Bravado and Factory Entertainment have announced a new licensing deal for the
Product targeting the adult collector market is already selling strongly
chart topping girl group, The Saturdays.
across the UK market, with apparel lines from Poetic Gem, greetings cards
The two year deal will see Factory produce products including collectable
from Museums and Galleries, amusement plush from PMS and canvas wall
stickers, trading cards, photocards and tins. Mark Stracey from Bravado
art from Riviera.
commented: “This is a really fun product for fans of The Saturdays and we are
Bulldog is already targeting a variety of categories that will suit Roobarb
looking forward to working closely with Factory to launch the range in early spring
and Custard’s unique appeal and will roll the programme out further to
2010.” Factory CEO Darren Epstein added: “We hope to have product on shelves in
satisfy the strong demand for product in areas such as gift plush, stationery
time for spring and the group’s forthcoming tour.
and fashion accessories.
We will be doing some national promotions, and
“Roobarb and Custard are classic characters with massive retro
some very cool retailer promotions and prizes
appeal,” says Bulldog MD Rob Corney, “the licensing possibilities are huge
courtesy of the girls. We have added another
and we already have strong interest from a number of potential partners.”
great licence to our forthcoming programme
of products in 2010 with the signing of The
Saturdays.”
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