

Here are the Nominees for the 2019 International Licensing Awards
LIMA has announced the 150 nominees for the 2019 International Licensing Awards.

Future Today Helps Launch Cyber Group Studios’ YayToons for OTT Channels
Future Today, the multi-platform video distribution company, has entered into a partnership with Cyber Group Studios to launch YayToons, the new Cyber Group Studios’ free app that features animated content for children ages 3–8.

Le Méridien Piccadilly Serves Up Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea
Penguin Ventures is teaming up with Le Méridien Piccadilly Hotel to launch an official Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea, in a deal brokered by Silvergate Media.

4K Media Rebrands as Konami Cross Media NY, Yuta Kose to Helm
Konami Digital Entertainment Co. announced that its New York City outpost, 4K Media Inc. has been renamed Konami Cross Media NY Inc. to reflect the company’s evolving, 360-degree approach to managing IP for gaming brands such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bomberman, Contra, and Frogger.

Sunny Bunnies Signs New EMEA Plush Partner
CLPG signed Posh Paws to develop plush for children’s CGI-animated comedy Sunny Bunnies across EMEA (excluding France).

Go Betty Boop Yourself!
toxicfox, a leading UK character personalization company, has developed a new line that lets users transform into Betty Boop-inspired characters and add their creations to customized product.

Thimblestump Hollow Names Master Toy, Apparel Partner
Surge Licensing has named the Good Smile Companyas the U.S. master toy and apparel partner for Thimblestump Hollow, with product launching at WonderCon (March 29–31) in Anaheim.

Playmobil Offers Toys Based on ‘Heidi’ Animated Series
m4e and the geobra brandstätter Stiftung & Co. KG have signed a multi-year agreement with Playmobil on behalf of the animated children’s series, Heidi.