Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal

A Material Girl-themed juniors’ fashion line will launch exclusively at Macy’s in August through MG Icon, a new joint venture between Iconix Brand Group and Madonna.

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Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal
Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal

A Material Girl-themed juniors’ fashion line will launch exclusively at Macy’s in August through MG Icon, a new joint venture between Iconix Brand Group and Madonna.

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Hilary Duff Signs Kids' Fiction Deal with Simon & Schuster
Hilary Duff Signs Kids' Fiction Deal with Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster has signed on to publish entertainer Hilary Duff’s first young adult fiction series. The first title “Elixir” is expected to hit shelves in October.

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TCNE Confirms L&M Rights for "Total Drama"
TCNE Confirms L&M Rights for "Total Drama"

Turner CN Enterprises has acquired the licensing and merchandising rights to Fresh TV’s Total Drama franchise, a tween-targeted animated comedy reality series that parodies reality television.

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SCEA Signs Major Studios for HD Movie Service
SCEA Signs Major Studios for HD Movie Service

Sony Computer Entertainment America has teamed up with a number of major movie studios to deliver HD movies through its Playstation Network.

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Agents

Laila Ali to Brand Beauty and Personal Care Products
Laila Ali to Brand Beauty and Personal Care Products

Premier Sports & Entertainment and client Laila Ali have signed Cherokee’s Bee Line and International Beauty Brands to produce a line of beauty and personal care products.

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Susan Boyle Taps Bravado for Merchandise
Susan Boyle Taps Bravado for Merchandise

“Britain’s Got Talent” star Susan Boyle has selected Bravado to manage her merchandise program in support of her debut album “I Dreamed a Dream” and upcoming world tour.

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Art & Design

Eight Partners Roll In for Thomas Kinkade
Eight Partners Roll In for Thomas Kinkade

Morning Glory Licensing recently scooped up eight new licensees to produce Thomas Kinkade-branded products from apparel and art kits to lamps. More >


United Media to Lead "Goodnight Moon" Program
United Media to Lead "Goodnight Moon" Program

United Media is on board to manage a licensing program for HarperCollins’ children’s book “Goodnight Moon.” Partners are being sought for products targeting newborns, infants and toddlers. More >





Brands

Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal
Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal

A Material Girl-themed juniors’ fashion line will launch exclusively at Macy’s in August through MG Icon, a new joint venture between Iconix Brand Group and Madonna.

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Boy Scouts Test Apparel at Target,  More
Boy Scouts Test Apparel at Target, More

Seven new licensees have recently joined the Boy Scouts of America’s merchandise program, including Hybrid Apparel.

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Character/Animation

NVCP Names Retail Marketing Director,  Signs Deals
NVCP Names Retail Marketing Director, Signs Deals

John Collins was appointed to retail marketing director for NVCP in the EMEA. He will be responsible for building retail relationships with Carrefour, Auchan, Amazon, Tesco, MediaMarkt Saturn and Toys“R”Us. Collins previously worked at Chorion.

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Chorion Taps AT New Media for Mr Men and Little Miss
Chorion Taps AT New Media for Mr Men and Little Miss

The Mr Men and Little Miss brand is currently seeking third-party gaming deals worldwide through Chorion and newly appointed global interactive consultant AT New Media.

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Entertainment

TCNE Confirms L&M Rights for "Total Drama"
TCNE Confirms L&M Rights for "Total Drama"

Turner CN Enterprises has acquired the licensing and merchandising rights to Fresh TV’s Total Drama franchise, a tween-targeted animated comedy reality series that parodies reality television.

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SCEA Signs Major Studios for HD Movie Service
SCEA Signs Major Studios for HD Movie Service

Sony Computer Entertainment America has teamed up with a number of major movie studios to deliver HD movies through its Playstation Network.

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Fashion/Apparel

Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal
Madonna, Iconix Team for First Macy's DTR Deal

A Material Girl-themed juniors’ fashion line will launch exclusively at Macy’s in August through MG Icon, a new joint venture between Iconix Brand Group and Madonna.

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Boy Scouts Test Apparel at Target,  More
Boy Scouts Test Apparel at Target, More

Seven new licensees have recently joined the Boy Scouts of America’s merchandise program, including Hybrid Apparel.

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Gaming/Interactive

SCEA Signs Major Studios for HD Movie Service
SCEA Signs Major Studios for HD Movie Service

Sony Computer Entertainment America has teamed up with a number of major movie studios to deliver HD movies through its Playstation Network.

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CNE Secures Adult Swim Deal with MusicSkins
CNE Secures Adult Swim Deal with MusicSkins

Cartoon Network Enterprises has signed MusicSkins to produce Adult Swim-themed vinyl products for iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs, laptops and gaming accessories.

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Manufacturer/Licensee

CNE Secures Adult Swim Deal with MusicSkins
CNE Secures Adult Swim Deal with MusicSkins

Cartoon Network Enterprises has signed MusicSkins to produce Adult Swim-themed vinyl products for iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs, laptops and gaming accessories.

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NVCP Names Retail Marketing Director,  Signs Deals
NVCP Names Retail Marketing Director, Signs Deals

John Collins was appointed to retail marketing director for NVCP in the EMEA. He will be responsible for building retail relationships with Carrefour, Auchan, Amazon, Tesco, MediaMarkt Saturn and Toys“R”Us. Collins previously worked at Chorion.

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Non-Profit

TRU Teams Up with Save the Children, Holds Gala
TRU Teams Up with Save the Children, Holds Gala

On the heels of Toys “R” Us’ annual children’s fund gala, which raised nearly $4 million, the retailer has teamed up with Save the Children.

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Williamsburg Home Line to Mark QVC Debut
Williamsburg Home Line to Mark QVC Debut

The Williamsburg: Home for All Seasons collection is expected to appear on QVC February 16.

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Publishing

Hilary Duff Signs Kids' Fiction Deal with Simon & Schuster
Hilary Duff Signs Kids' Fiction Deal with Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster has signed on to publish entertainer Hilary Duff’s first young adult fiction series. The first title “Elixir” is expected to hit shelves in October.

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Random House Forms Video Game Team
Random House Forms Video Game Team

Book publisher Random House has reportedly created an in-house video game development team.

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Related Services

E-tailers Join Walmart Marketplace
E-tailers Join Walmart Marketplace

An expanded product selection of close to 1 million items has launched at Walmart Marketplace, a new concept at Walmart.com, which a select group of e-commerce sites have already joined.

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Sports

NBA Scores In-Store Shop at Champs Sports, More
NBA Scores In-Store Shop at Champs Sports, More

Champs Sports is launching 69 in-store NBA shops in partnership with Adidas this month. The retailer’s remaining 486 stores will add the shops by the start of the 2010-11 NBA season.

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Laila Ali to Brand Beauty and Personal Care Products
Laila Ali to Brand Beauty and Personal Care Products

Premier Sports & Entertainment and client Laila Ali have signed Cherokee’s Bee Line and International Beauty Brands to produce a line of beauty and personal care products.

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TV/Broadcast

Food Network's Hoffman Debuts Cookware
Food Network's Hoffman Debuts Cookware

Celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffman is rolling out a line of cookware by T-fal. She is the host of cooking shows on both Food Network and Univision.

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HGTV Home Products to Debut Next Week
HGTV Home Products to Debut Next Week

A line of HGTV Home-branded products is premiering next week at the New York Home Textiles Market. The Beanstalk Group serves as the TV network’s licensing agent.

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