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Pokémon x Grind Coffee Lifestyle Collection
Grind launched Pokémon-branded coffee accessories and apparel, extending the franchise into adult lifestyle.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Pokémon x Grind Coffee Lifestyle Collection
Grind launched Pokémon-branded coffee accessories and apparel, extending the franchise into adult lifestyle.
Why it matters ·Pokémon continues expanding into adult lifestyle categories. Coffee, home and everyday-use products indicate sustained retailer confidence in the franchise's adult fanbase.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Moomin Appoints Vertical Licensing for Brazil
Rights & Brands appointed Vertical Licensing to represent Moomin in Brazil.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Moomin Appoints Vertical Licensing for Brazil
Rights & Brands appointed Vertical Licensing to represent Moomin in Brazil.
Why it matters ·Character brands with strong lifestyle positioning continue to target Latin America as a growth market. Agency appointments suggest increasing confidence in premium family IP outside traditional European territories.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗LEGO Shrek Construction Sets Revealed
LEGO revealed new Shrek construction sets, reactivating DreamWorks' legacy film franchise for builders.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗LEGO Shrek Construction Sets Revealed
LEGO revealed new Shrek construction sets, reactivating DreamWorks' legacy film franchise for builders.
Why it matters ·DreamWorks' legacy film properties continue to demonstrate consumer relevance decades after launch. Construction toys remain an effective format for reactivating evergreen entertainment brands.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Disney x Lingokids Lilo & Stitch Expansion
Lingokids expanded its Disney content offering with Lilo & Stitch activities on the educational platform.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Disney x Lingokids Lilo & Stitch Expansion
Lingokids expanded its Disney content offering with Lilo & Stitch activities on the educational platform.
Why it matters ·Educational technology platforms are becoming meaningful licensing channels. Character brands can extend engagement through learning experiences while reaching families beyond traditional media consumption.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Spider-Man Brand New Day Product Rollout
Consumer products tied to Spider-Man: Brand New Day were revealed ahead of release, extending the theatrical rollout.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Spider-Man Brand New Day Product Rollout
Consumer products tied to Spider-Man: Brand New Day were revealed ahead of release, extending the theatrical rollout.
Why it matters ·Studios are accelerating merchandise activation earlier in the theatrical cycle. Early product reveals help build anticipation while giving retailers longer promotional windows.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Disney x Kids Foot Locker Exclusive Collection
Ground Up and Disney launched an exclusive collection through Kids Foot Locker for the children's footwear market.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Disney x Kids Foot Locker Exclusive Collection
Ground Up and Disney launched an exclusive collection through Kids Foot Locker for the children's footwear market.
Why it matters ·Character brands remain a strong driver within children's footwear. Retail-exclusive collaborations continue to be a preferred strategy for generating differentiation and limited-edition demand.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Pokémon 30th Anniversary Target Retail Activation
Target launched exclusive merchandise tied to Pokémon's 30th anniversary, driving collector and family demand.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Pokémon 30th Anniversary Target Retail Activation
Target launched exclusive merchandise tied to Pokémon's 30th anniversary, driving collector and family demand.
Why it matters ·Major retailers continue to treat Pokémon as a traffic-driving franchise. Anniversary programmes are becoming large-scale retail events capable of generating exclusive product demand and collector engagement.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Paddington Positioned as Global Evergreen Franchise
STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family discussed Paddington's development as a multi-platform franchise with play-led innovation.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Paddington Positioned as Global Evergreen Franchise
STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family discussed Paddington's development as a multi-platform franchise with play-led innovation.
Why it matters ·Paddington is being positioned as a global evergreen family brand with expanding category relevance. Licensees should watch for opportunities in premium gifting, food, apparel, publishing, beauty and experiential retail.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Care Bears 45th Anniversary Licensing Drive
Care Bears announced multiple licensing partnerships and retail expansions ahead of its 45th anniversary.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Care Bears 45th Anniversary Licensing Drive
Care Bears announced multiple licensing partnerships and retail expansions ahead of its 45th anniversary.
Why it matters ·Major anniversaries continue to serve as growth catalysts rather than nostalgia-only moments. The scale of Care Bears' activity suggests retailers see enduring demand for comfort-driven, multi-generational character brands.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Strawberry Shortcake Expands Through Experiences
WildBrain announced new experiential activations and licensing collaborations for Strawberry Shortcake.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Strawberry Shortcake Expands Through Experiences
WildBrain announced new experiential activations and licensing collaborations for Strawberry Shortcake.
Why it matters ·Legacy girls' brands are increasingly combining consumer products with immersive experiences. Experiential touchpoints are becoming a core franchise-building tool rather than a supporting marketing activity.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida Seasonal Event
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida launched the limited-time Pig Family Travel Adventure event from May 23 to June 28.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida Seasonal Event
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida launched the limited-time Pig Family Travel Adventure event from May 23 to June 28.
Why it matters ·Hasbro is using seasonal LBE programming to keep preschool IP active beyond screen content and core toys. Event-based experiences can drive repeat visits, travel-themed merchandise and family retail activations.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →My Little Pony Neigh-Pop Music Direction
Hasbro released a DJ Pon-3 remix as part of a new Neigh-Pop music direction for My Little Pony.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗My Little Pony Neigh-Pop Music Direction
Hasbro released a DJ Pon-3 remix as part of a new Neigh-Pop music direction for My Little Pony.
Why it matters ·Hasbro is using music to refresh My Little Pony for multi-age fandom and digital culture. Music-led extensions can support apparel, social content, live events and nostalgia-driven licensing.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · Licensing Expo 2026
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Sesame Street Purpose-Led Licensing Strategy
Sesame Street's consumer products strategy continues to reinforce its child-development mission across partnerships.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Sesame Street Purpose-Led Licensing Strategy
Sesame Street's consumer products strategy continues to reinforce its child-development mission across partnerships.
Why it matters ·Purpose-led IP remains attractive to partners seeking trust, educational value and family credibility. Sesame Street's model suggests opportunities for products combining learning, social impact and premium design.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Hello Kitty Theatrical Film Announced
Hello Kitty is heading to theatres in July 2028 through Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and New Line Cinema.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Hello Kitty Theatrical Film Announced
Hello Kitty is heading to theatres in July 2028 through Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and New Line Cinema.
Why it matters ·Sanrio is adding a major entertainment tentpole to an already broad consumer products engine. The film window should create elevated demand across fashion, beauty, toys, food and limited-edition collaborations.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Mickey Mouse Next-Generation Strategy
Disney is positioning Mickey Mouse's 2028 centenary as a major brand moment with a next-generation strategy.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Mickey Mouse Next-Generation Strategy
Disney is positioning Mickey Mouse's 2028 centenary as a major brand moment with a next-generation strategy.
Why it matters ·Disney is preparing Mickey as a forward-looking lifestyle and culture platform, not just a nostalgia asset. Licensees should expect premium, fashion, music and youth-culture collaborations around the 100th anniversary window.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →My Little Pony Licensing Programme Expansion
Hasbro is expanding My Little Pony into new categories to introduce the franchise to new generations.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗My Little Pony Licensing Programme Expansion
Hasbro is expanding My Little Pony into new categories to introduce the franchise to new generations.
Why it matters ·My Little Pony is being managed as a multi-generational lifestyle and fandom brand. Licensees should watch for opportunities in fashion, beauty, music, collectibles and cross-generational collaborations.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Disney Unveils Mandalorian and Grogu Consumer Products Programme
Disney Consumer Products unveiled the licensing programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of the franchise's next theatrical release.
Source: License Global ↗Disney Unveils Mandalorian and Grogu Consumer Products Programme
Disney Consumer Products unveiled the licensing programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of the franchise's next theatrical release.
Why it matters ·Disney is expanding consumer products activity ahead of the franchise's next theatrical release. Pre-theatrical licensing programme announcements signal Disney is building retail momentum well before the film window.
Source: License Global ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Pokémon 30-Year Brand Journey Featured in License Global
License Global published a feature examining Pokémon's 30-year journey as a licensing property.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Pokémon 30-Year Brand Journey Featured in License Global
License Global published a feature examining Pokémon's 30-year journey as a licensing property.
Why it matters ·Pokémon continues to be positioned as a long-term, multi-category licensing property ahead of its anniversary activities. Its trajectory offers a model for how entertainment IP can sustain commercial relevance across decades.
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Find contacts →LEGO Expands Bluey Preschool Range with Four New Sets
LEGO released four additional Bluey sets, expanding its preschool construction toy range.
Source: License Intelligence ↗LEGO Expands Bluey Preschool Range with Four New Sets
LEGO released four additional Bluey sets, expanding its preschool construction toy range.
Why it matters ·Preschool entertainment properties remain a priority category for construction toy partnerships. Bluey's expansion reflects the franchise's position as one of the most commercially active children's brands.
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Find contacts →MINISO x Star Wars North American Pop-Up Tour
MINISO launched a Star Wars collection supported by a North American pop-up tour.
Source: License Intelligence ↗MINISO x Star Wars North American Pop-Up Tour
MINISO launched a Star Wars collection supported by a North American pop-up tour.
Why it matters ·Retail-led activations remain an important route for extending franchise visibility beyond traditional merchandising. MINISO's pop-up model creates shareable moments that amplify reach.
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Find contacts →Disney Reveals Consumer Products Programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu
Disney Consumer Products revealed a licensing programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of release.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Disney Reveals Consumer Products Programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu
Disney Consumer Products revealed a licensing programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of release.
Why it matters ·Disney is preparing consumer products activity around the next Star Wars theatrical release. The Mandalorian and Grogu's broad family appeal creates licensing demand across toys, apparel and collectibles.
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Find contacts →14 May · License Intelligence
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KAYOU Launches KPop Demon Hunters Trading Cards
KAYOU launched KPop Demon Hunters collectible trading cards tied to the Netflix property.
Source: License Intelligence ↗KAYOU Launches KPop Demon Hunters Trading Cards
KAYOU launched KPop Demon Hunters collectible trading cards tied to the Netflix property.
Why it matters ·New entertainment releases are being supported through collectible card products. Trading cards remain an effective and scalable format for building early fan engagement.
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Find contacts →Elf on the Shelf x Harry Potter Holiday Collection
Elf on the Shelf announced a Harry Potter product line for the holiday season.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Elf on the Shelf x Harry Potter Holiday Collection
Elf on the Shelf announced a Harry Potter product line for the holiday season.
Why it matters ·Holiday IP and fantasy entertainment brands are being combined for seasonal retail programmes. Cross-franchise licensing creates incremental demand beyond core audiences.
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Find contacts →Disney Coordinates Summer Film Slate Licensing Activity
Disney announced coordinated licensing activity across Star Wars, Toy Story 5 and Moana for summer.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Disney Coordinates Summer Film Slate Licensing Activity
Disney announced coordinated licensing activity across Star Wars, Toy Story 5 and Moana for summer.
Why it matters ·Disney's film pipeline is supporting coordinated licensing programmes across major franchise brands. The multi-franchise approach maximises retail impact across different consumer segments simultaneously.
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Find contacts →Mattel Debuts Dolls Tied to Disney Live-Action Moana
Mattel debuted dolls tied to Disney's live-action Moana adaptation.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Mattel Debuts Dolls Tied to Disney Live-Action Moana
Mattel debuted dolls tied to Disney's live-action Moana adaptation.
Why it matters ·Live-action adaptations continue to create new product opportunities for established animated franchises. Mattel's doll launch reinforces the continued strength of Disney's film-to-retail pipeline.
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