Brand Licensing Preview
Auntie shows off her assets BBC Worldwide’s power properties will be joined at BLE by a raft of new and exciting brands.
brings the audience into the heart of the action, and brings a real sense of adventure and discovery to each sequence as Steve brings us close encounters with killers including tarantulas, sharks and vipers. Some use their weapons for defence, and some for attack, but whatever their size, these animals are truly deadly.
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BBC Worldwide was appointed as licensing agent for The Football Association (The FA) earlier this year. The FA is the governing body for football in England with one of the highest global TV audiences in the world of sport. The FA’s licensing
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BC Worldwide is heading to Brand Licensing Europe with an impressive portfolio of top brands launching to the licensing community for the first time – plus great returning favourites, in addition to showcasing
some of the top products hitting the high street this Christmas. Richard Hollis, head of UK Licensing says: “We’ve been a key part of BLE since its inception and this year we’re raring to go with a raft of new properties. Some of the licensing programmes we’re looking to kickstart are well-established brands calling out for licensing treatment, others are fresh on the scene and we think have huge potential. And no BBC Worldwide stand would be complete without the return of the jewels in our portfolio – from Doctor Who through to In the Night Garden and Top Gear.”
64 ZOO LANE 64 Zoo Lane is about a seven year-old girl named Lucy who lives at 64 Zoo Lane, next door to a Zoo. Each night she is told a story by the animals present there. Characters include Georgina the Giraffe, Nelson the Elephant, Tickles and Giggles the Monkeys, Boris the Bear and Molly the Hippopotamus. A ratings hit on CBeebies since it launched in 2000, BBC Worldwide will be bringing 64 Zoo Lane to BLE for the first time this year.
THE ADVENTURES OF ABNEY &TEAL The Adventures of Abney & Teal is a funny and timeless animation with a strong literary feel made entirely from hand- drawn and painted elements, with a contemporary yet handcrafted feel. Abney
and Teal are two friends who live on an island in the middle of a lake, in the middle of a park, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the big city. They share their island home with a group of friendly and hilarious characters. And together they are always ready for adventure. The Adventures of Abney & Teal debuts on CBeebies on 26th September and BBC Worldwide will shortly be making announcements about the licensing plans for this exciting new property.
BABY JAKE Baby Jake is a cuddly and curious baby boy of 11 months who loves nothing more than being the centre of attention with his siblings. That’s when he’s not travelling to incredible lands, playing with amazing creatures and gurgling and goo-ing with his big brother Isaac. Heroic Jake has a life full of adventure and surprise in this wonderfully warm pre- school series for two to five-year-olds. Baby Jake debuted on CBeebies earlier this year
to universal applause from its audience. Vivid is confirmed as the master toy licence for the property, Egmont will publish books and 2|entertain will release DVDs.
DEADLY 60 Deadly 60 is one of CBBC’s most popular factual programmes, with young viewers captivated by wildlife presenter Steve Backshall’s quest to track down the world’s deadliest animals. In each series Steve discovers sixty of the world’s deadliest species out in the wild. Deadly 60
programme plays an important role in funding their wide ranging activities, investing all its surpluses back into the game at all levels, in keeping with its not-for-profit remit. The latest licensees joining Team England will be announced by BBC Worldwide at BLE.
LULU ZIPADOO Lulu Zipadoo is a charming new animation series created by France Télévisions. Based on the highly successful publishing from French author and TV presenter Daniel Picouly, the show follows the adventures of a young tortoise (Lulu) and her friends. Set in the rich green countryside, there is no better playground for discovering nature. Along with her best friend Couldn’t Care, speedy and resourceful Lulu is never short of ideas when mishaps occur.
MONGRELS Mongrels is the jaw-droppingly funny, RTS award- winning puppet comedy that is definitely not one for the kids. Join Nelson the metrosexual fox and his misfit mates as they negotiate life and love in the back alleys of the urban jungle. They may be furry, they may be feathered, they may be feral, but scratch their hairy surfaces and they’re just a group of messed-up little creatures struggling with life, love, dreams, and what happens when your Parisian pen- friend turns up with a chronic case of rabies.
BBCW will also be showcasing evergreen properties such as: Charlie and Lola, Doctor Who, In The Night Garden, Lonely Planet, Masterchef, Only Fools and Horses, Strictly Come Dancing, Top Gear, Walking With Dinosaurs, Wibbly Pig and Zingzillas.
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