Deals of the Month: July 2019
Top Gun
Licensed By: Paramount Pictures
Licensed By contact: Paramount Pictures, Bil Bertini, EVP World Wide Licensing, 323-956-5371, bil_bertini@paramount com
Licensed To/For: Mattel/toys (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Mattel, Janet Hsu, Chief Franchise Management Officer, janet.hsu@mattel.com
Kingdom Hearts
Licensed By: Square Enix
Licensed By contact: Square Enix, Phil Rogers, CEO, +44 2086 36 3000
Licensed To/For: USAopoly/tabletop game (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: USAopoly, Maggie Matthews, SVP Licensing, maggie@usaopoly.com
Team GB
Licensed By: The Point 1888
Licensed By contact: The Point 1888, Will Stewart, Managing Dir., +44 1277 4101 65, will.stewart@thepoint1888.com
Licensed To/For: Akyroyd & Co./apparel (UK); Zak Designs/drinkware (UK)
Licensed To/For Contact: Akyroyd & Co., Hannah Aykroyd, Managing Dir., +44 20 3034 0078; Zak Designs, Reggie Thomas, VP Marketing and Licensing, 509-244-0555, thomas@zak.com
Gabby’s Dollhouse
Licensed By: Universal Brand Development/DreamWorks
Licensed By contact: Universal Brand Development/DreamWorks, Joe Lawandus, SVP and General Manager for Global Toys and Hardlines, joe.lawandus@nbcuni.com
Licensed To/For: Spin Master Corp./toys (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Spin Master Corp., Susan Lecter, EVP Global Licensing, 310-826-4914 x8616, susiel@spinmaster.com
Star Trek
Licensed By: CBS Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: CBS Consumer Products, Veronica Hart, VP Licensing, 212-975-6894, veronica.hart@cbs.com
Licensed To/For: GameCo/videogame gambling (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: GameCo, Richard Maryyanek, VP Global Business Development, 917-653-7557, rich@gco.com
Jimmy the Bull
Licensed By: The Brand Liaison
Licensed By contact: The Brand Liaison, Steven Heller, Pres., steven@thebrandliaison.com
Licensed To/For: IconLogin/lock screen app (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: IconLogin/FanGirl Consulting and Brand Management, Anita Castellar, anita@fglicensing.com
BT21
Licensed By: Line Corp.
Licensed By contact: Line Corp., Sehoon Chang, Country Mgr., 646-866-7789, sehoon_chang@linefriends.com
Licensed To/For: GBeye/posters, accessories (UK)
Licensed To/For Contact: GBeye, Emily Aldridge, Head of Licensing, +44 114 276 7454
Fortnite
Licensed By: Epic Games/IMG Licensing
Licensed By contact: IMG Licensing, Randy Klein, VP Licensing, 424-653-1878, randy.klein@img.com
Licensed To/For: Uniglo/apparel (global)
Licensed To/For Contact: Uniglo, Nick Grover, VP Licensing and Merchandising, 212-221-9037
Naruto
Licensed By: Viz Media
Licensed By contact: Viz Media, Brad Woods, Chief Marketing Officer, 415-546-7073 x235, bradwoods@viz.com
Licensed To/For: Funko/vinyl figure (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Funko, Lauren Winarski, Senior Mgr. Licensing and Brand Management, lauren@funko.com
Danger Mouse
Licensed By: Boat Rocker Studios
Licensed By contact: Boat Rocker Studios, Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management and Content Marketing, 416-591-0065
Licensed To/For: Funko/vinyl figure (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Funko, Lauren Winarski, Senior Mgr. Licensing and Brand Management, lauren@funko.com
Masks
Licensed By: Entertainment One
Licensed By contact: Entertainment One, Joan Grasso, VP Licensing North America, 212-353-8800 x5219
Licensed To/For: Mattel/building sets (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Mattel, Janet Hsu, Chief Franchise Management Officer, janet.hsu@mattel.com, 310-252-2000
Schumacher
Licensed By: Schumacher
Licensed By contact: Schumacher, Dara Caponigro, CreativeDir. 800-523-1200
Licensed To/For: Williams-Sonoma/home goods (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Williams-Sonoma, Cara Schlanger, SVP Global Marketing, 415-421-7900, cschlanger@wsgc.com
Russell Athletic
Licensed By: Future Brands/Russell Athletic
Licensed By contact: Future Brands Ltd/Russell Athletic, Claude Troisfontaine, CEO
Licensed To/For: Brand Machine Group/children’s apparel (Europe)
Licensed To Contact: Brand Machine Group, Boo Jalil, CEO, +44 1992 538 003
SquarePants
Licensed By: Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products, Jose Castro, SVP and Head of Global Collaborations, 212-258=6000, jose.castro@nick.com
Licensed To/For: Nike/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Nike, Gary DeStefano, Pres. Global Operations, 503-671-6453
MasterChef
Licensed By: Endemol Shine Group
Licensed By contact: Endemol Shine Group, Jane Smith, Group Dir. Brand Licensing and Gaming, +44 870 333 1700, jane.smith@endemoluk.com
Licensed To/For: Superlative Foods/foods (Asia)
Licensed To Contact: Superlative Foods, Angeline Lee, Founder, +65 6401 5507
Liverpool FC
Licensed By: Liverpool FC
Licensed By contact: Liverpool FC, Markus Breglec, Marketing Dir., +44 151 264 2222
Licensed To/For: Roblox/in-game outfits (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Roblox, Craig Donato, Chief Business Officer, 888-858-2569
Taco Bell
Licensed By: Taco Bell/Beanstalk
Licensed By contact: Taco Bell/Beanstalk, Debra Restler, VP Business Development and Marketing, 212-303-1146, debra.restler@beanstalk.com
Licensed To/For: L’Space/swimsuits (U.S.); Chubbies/shorts (U.S.); Diff/eyewear (U.S.)
Licensed To Contacts: L’Space, Monica Wise, Founder, 855-330-9408; Chubbies, Rainier Castillo, Founder, 844-278-3554; Diff Charitable Eyewear, Chad Jernigan, Founder, 310-354-5929
Paw Patrol
Licensed By: Spin Master Entertainment
Licensed By contact: Spin Master Entertainment, Adam Beder, VP Licensing, 416-364-6002 x2256, adamb@spinmaster.com
Licensed To/For: CandyRific/candy fans (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: CandyRific, Clark Taylor, VP Sales, 360-921-4636, clark@candyrific.com
Game of Thrones
Licensed By: HBO
Licensed By contact: HBO, Jeff Peters, VP Licensing, 212-512-1000, jeff.peters@hbo.com
Licensed To/For: Mattel/Mega Brands/construction sets
Licensed To Contact: Mattel/Mega Brands, Janet Hsu, Chief Franchise Management Officer, 310-252-2000, janet.hsu@mattel.com
Halo
Licensed By: 343 Industries/Microsoft
Licensed By contact: 343 Industries/Microsoft, John Friend, Head of Consumer Products, john.friend@microsoft.com
Licensed To/For: Wicked Cool Toys/toys (global)
Licensed To Contact: Wick Cool Toys, Jeremy Padawer, Co-CEO, 310-804-4353, jeremy@wockedcooltoys.com
Thomas Keller
Licensed By: Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Licensed By contact: Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, David Cianattori, CFO, 707-754-4195
Licensed To/For: Cangshan Cutlery Group/knives (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Cangshan Cutlery Group, Henry Liu, Pres., 909-628-2345
Line Friends
Licensed By: Line Corp.
Licensed By contact: Line Corp., Sally Umsted, Head of Licensing, sally.umsted@linefriends.com
Licensed To/For: Gund/stuffed animals (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Lauren Duechene, VP Marketing, 732-248-1500
Pop Figures
Licensed By: Funko
Licensed By contact: Funko, Lauren Winarski, Licensing and Brand Manager, lauren@funko.com
Licensed To/For: Universal Games/mobile game (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Universal Brand Development, Chris Heatherly, EVP Games and Digital Platforms, 323-954-2400, chris.heatherly@nbcuni.com
Kahlo
Licensed By: The Art Ask Agency
Licensed By contact: The Art Ask Agency, Maria Strid, Dir., +34 936 45 22 25
Licensed To/For: Tendam Group/Cortefiel/apparel (Europe)
Licensed To Contact: Tendam Group, Jaume Miquel, CEO +34 91 387 34 27
Cuphead
Licensed By: King Features
Licensed By contact: King Features, Jarred Goro, VP North American Licensing, 212-969-7550, jgoro@hearst.com
Licensed To/For: Legion Studios/collectibles (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Legion Studios, David Casi, Co-Owner
Contra
Licensed By: Konami Cross Media NY
Licensed By contact: Konami Cross Media NY, Jennifer Coleman, VP Licensing and Marketing, 212-590-2120
Licensed To/For: My Arcade/gaming devices (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: My Arcade, Amir Navid, Creative Dir., 310-222-1045sed By: Sony ATV Music Publishing
Beatles
Licensed By: Apple Corps
Licensed By contact: Apple Corps, Paul Cole, Dir. Merchandise Licensing, +44 20 7761 9600
Licensed To: Stella McCartney/apparel (global)
Licensed To Contact: Stella McCartney, Caroline DeRoche Pasquier, Chief Marketing Officer, +44 20 7898 2710
Hustler
Licensed By: Hustler
Licensed By contact: Hustler, Philip Del Rio, VP Retail and Licensing, 323-651-5400
Licensed to/for: GloBrands/energy drinks, condoms (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: GloBrands, Andrei McQuillan, VP Marketing, 707-778-6041
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Licensed By: 9 Story Media
Licensed By contact: 9 Story Media, Kristen Lecour, VP Consumer Products, 416-530-9900, kristen.lecour@9story.com
Licensed to/for: Topix Media Lab/paperback (U.S.); Kahootz Toys/Colorforms (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Topix Media Labs, Phil Sexton, VP, 646-476-8860; Kahootz Toys, Douglas Cass, Owner, 734-222-9798 x226, doug@kahootztoys.com
Umbrella Academy
Licensed By: Striker Entertainment
Licensed By contact: Striker Entertainment, Russell Binder, Partner, 818-225-9355, russell@strikerent.com
Licensed to/for: Just Play/Xtreme Play/collectibles
Licensed To Contact: Just Play/Xtreme Play, Stacy Showmaker, Brand Mgr., 215-953-1208, sshowmaker@justplayproducts.com
Karen Millen
Licensed By: IMG/Karen Millen
Licensed By contact: IMG, Tim Smith, Licensing Dir., +44 20 8233 5000, tim.smith@img.com; Karen Millen, Beth Butterwick, Managing Dir., +44 345 257 2257
Licensed to/for: Gecko/jewelry (UK)
Licensed To Contact: Gecko, Andrew Morton, Managing Dir., +44 1376 532000
Royal Horticultural Society
Licensed By: Royal Horticultural Society
Licensed By contact: Royal Horticultural Society, Shereen Llewellin, Licensing Executive, +44 20 3176 5800,
Licensed to/for: Hotter/shoes (UK)
Licensed To Contact: Hotter, Victoria Betts, Omni-Channel Dir., +44 1695 712 700
Manchester City
Licensed By: Manchester City
Licensed By contact: Manchester City, Serena Gosling, Dir. Licensing and Retail, +44 161 444 1894
Licensed to/for: Puma/team kits (global)
Licensed To Contact: Puma, Evy Bronneberg, General Mgr.and Head of Licensing, evy.bronneberg@puma.com
Teletubbeies
Licensed By: DHX Media
Licensed By contact: DHX Media, Lara Ilie, VP Rights Strategy, 902-423-0260, lara_Ilie@dhxmedia.com
Licensed to/for: Poetic Brands/apparel
Licensed To Contact: Poetic Brands, Elliot Matthews, Managing Dir. +44 7788 425033
Garbage Pail Kids
Licensed By contact: Topps, Ira Friedman, VP Global Licensing, 212-376-0596, ifriedman@topps.com
Licensed to/for: Atomic Toy Box Entertainment/ enamel pin, lanyard (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Atomic Toy Box Entertainment, Michael Polis, President, 323-646-5575
Wallace & Gromit
Licensed By: Start Licensing/Aardman Studios
Licensed By contact: Start Licensing, Ian Downes, Founder, +44 208 337 7958, ian@startlicensing.co.uk; Aardman Studios, Robert Goodchild, Heading of Licensing, +44 117 307 1294, rob.goodchild@aardman.com
Licensed to/for: Myne Cards/bank cards (UK)
Licensed To Contact: Myne Cards, Alex Milburn, Dir., info@mynecards.com.uk
Fred Segal
Licensed By: Global Icons
Licensed By contact: Global Icons, Jeff Lotman, CEO, 310-873-3560, jeff.lotman@globalicons.com
Licensed to/for: Vitamin A Enterprises/swim suits (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Vitamin A,, Amahlia Stevens, Founder, 949-494-0283
Emoji
Licensed By: The Emoji Co.
Licensed By contact: Marcos Husges, CEO, +49 2132 9679 643, marcos@emoji-compnay.com
Licensed to/for: The Hershey Co./candy (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: The Hershey Co., Ernie Savo, Dir. Global Licensing, 717-508-3112, esavo@hershey.com
Sam Toft
Licensed By: Sam Toft
Licensed By contact: Sam Toft, Sam Toft, Owner, +44 1273 735732
Licensed to/for: Pyramid International/The Art Group/homegoods (UK)
Licensed To Contact: Pyramid International/The Art Group, Ian Rivers, Creative Dir., +44 116 284 3645
Scott Naismith
Licensed By: Scott Naismith
Licensed By contact: Wychwood Art, Deborah Allan, Dir., +44 7799 5357 65, deborah@wychwoodart.com
Licensed to/for: Pyramid International/The Art Group/homegoods (UK)
Licensed To Contact: Pyramid International/The Art Group, Ian Rivers, Creative Dir., +44 116 284 3645
Frida Kahlo
Licensed By: Frida Kahlo Corp./Art Ask Agency
Licensed By contact: Art Ask Agency, Maria Strid, Owner, +34 936 452 225
Licensed to/for: Vans/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Vans, Doug Paladini, Global Brand Pres., 949-373-0100, doug.paladini@vfc.com
Shark Week
Licensed By: Discovery Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: Discovery Consumer Products, Carolann Dunn, VP Licensing, 212-548-5759, carolann.dunn@discovery.com
Licensed to/for: Vans/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Vans, Doug Paladini, Global Brand Pres., 949-373-0100, doug.paladini@vfc.com
Queen
Licensed By: Bravado International
Licensed By contact: Bravado International, Frank Bartolotta, SVP Brand, Partnerships, Licensing, 212-445-3400, frank.batolotta@bravdo.com
Licensed to/for: Montegrappa/pens (global)
Licensed To Contact: Montegrappa, Giuseppe Aquila, CEO, +39 424 522 232
Stranger Things
Licensed By: Netflix
Licensed By contact: Netflix, Tara Sinclair, Global Business Development Consumer Products, tsinclair@netflix.com
Licensed to/for: T-Mobile US/Walkie-Talkie (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: T-Mobile U.S., Matt Staneff, Chief Marketing Officer, 425-378-4000
Sailor Moon
Licensed By: Viz Media
Licensed By contact: Viz Media, Brad Woods, Chief Marketing Officer, 415-546-7073 x235, bradwoods@viz.com
Licensed to/for: Uniqlo/apparel (global)
Licensed To Contact: Uniqlo, Nick Grover, VP Licensing, Merchandising and Marketing, 415-262-9923
Peanuts
Licensed By: Peanuts Worldwide
Licensed By contact: Peanuts Worldwide, Roz Nowicki, EVP, 212-293-8555, roz.nowicki@peanuts.com
Licensed to/for: Super7/action figures (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Super7, Brian Flynn, Founder, 415-374-7190
Robert Thomas
Licensed By: Robert Thomas Iron Design
Licensed By contact: Robert Thomas Iron Design, Robert Thomas, Owner, 843-303-9435
Licensed to/for: Smithey Ironware Co./skillets (U.S.)
Licensed To Contact: Smithey Ironware Co., Will Copenhaver, VP Sales and Marketing, 843-619-0082
Ghostbusters
Licensed By: Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Jamie Stevens, EVP Worldwide Consumer Products, 310-244-6269, jamie_stevens@spe.sony.com
Licensed to/for: Adidas/Reebok/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed to/for Contact: Adidas/Rebok, Kelli McKenna, Head of Brand Licensing, 857-443-2000
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Licensed By: Universal PIctures
Licensed By contact: Universal Pictures, Ryan Clinton, VP Strategy & Business Development, ryan.clinton@nbcuni.com
Licensed to/for: Pepsico/Lipton/Brisk ice tea (U.S.)
Licensed to/for Contact: Katrina McDonald, Senior Dir. Pepsi Lipton Joint Venture, 914-253-2000