“We’re excited to be partnering with Spin Master to give kids new ways to create and play with their favourite characters from their favourite books,” said Tori Cook, SVP Franchise Management and Consumer Products at Hidden Pigeon Company.

Sony Pictures Consumer Products’ Jamie Stevens talks GOAT, creativity – and the untapped Sony Pictures brand that’s ripe for licensing.

Licensing Legends is a new series of conversations with people who helped shape the global licensing industry. Licensed Ltd’s Paul Bufton’s kicks off the series by chatting with Howard Roffman, former President of Lucas Licensing.

“With a history of successfully bringing the biggest New Media brands to retail, our expansion into the dynamic world of VR with Gorilla Tag is a natural and incredibly exciting next step for Bonkers Toys,” said Dan Meyer, Bonkers Toys, Head of Brands.

Gurdeep Bains and Oliver Chang of YuMe Toys talk us through the company’s One Piece barrel capsules.

“It was clear from the outset that the game principle was suitable for variants.

Rita Modl discusses her debut game Men At Work, her latest game Alter Falter and her work with SAZ.

“We are a big idea studio!”: In conversation with Rebel Play Studio’s Laurie Peterson and Alvaro Gonzalez.

“We are delighted that our ever-expanding, diverse global fanbase continues to treasure Pokémon and seek out ways to engage and connect with the brand,” said Mathieu Galante, Senior Director of Licensing EMEA for The Pokémon Company International.

Buying Bananagrams, pitching ideas and finding games: Ben Krenz discusses his new role at Moose.