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Chorion acquires The Copyrights Group Ltd
Chorions  Intellectual Property  brands which include Noddy, Mr. Men and Famous Five meets British greats Beatrix Potter and Paddington Bear represented by Copyrights.Copyrights to launch Amazing Baby licensing programme.
The Copyrights Group Ltd has agreed a deal with The Templar Company Plc to handle the worldwide (excluding USA/Canada) merchandising rights for its award-winning publishing brand: Amazing Baby.Paddington Bear to be brought to life on the big screen.
The Copyrights Group, worldwide merchandise agents for Paddington Bear, is delighted to confirm that Warner Bros. Pictures is to make the first live action film of Paddington Bear.Paddington Bear PS2 game gets go ahead
The Copyrights Group has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with computer games publisher Blast Entertainment to develop and publish Paddington Bear™ games for Playstation 2™.Nicholas Durbridge and Linda Pooley receive Honorary Achievement Award
The owners of The Copyrights Group, Nicholas Durbridge and Linda Pooley, honoured at The Licensing Awards 2007 with the Honorary Achievement Award, in recognition of their services to the licensing industry.
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Paddington Bear teams up with Marmite
The Copyrights Group announced today that they have agreed a deal with Unilever Foods UK to use Paddington Bear in a 12 month campaign to promote Marmite.The Copyrights Group at Licensing International NY 2007
The Copyrights Group will showcase their character, art and lifestyle portfolio at Licensing International, including Paddington Bear's 50th birthday, ethical brand extension Peter Rabbit Naturally Better, Marie Claire and Flower Fairies, to name a few.Copyrights Group Recruits New Licensing Manager
The Copyrights Group announces that Rachel Clarke has joined their licensing team with specific responsibility for the Food, Toys and Games categories.The Copyrights Group Appoints International Licensing Manager
The Copyrights Group appoints Kathleen Caper to the newly created role of International Licensing Manager to drive international opportunities and support offices and agents across their many markets.Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th anniversary!
Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th anniversary in 2008.Miss Potter World Premiere 3 December 2006
The Miss Potter feature film premieres in London on 3 December 2006. Download the Miss Potter Newsletter for Beatrix Potter Licensees, or read the abridged version below.The Copyrights Group at Brand Licensing London 2006
The Copyrights Group stand (No 310) will once again capture the attention of the Brand Licensing industry audience with a daily agenda of launches, book signings, news and updates across its diverse range of Lifestyle, Character and Art properties.Rough Guides launch their first merchandise licensing programme.
Copyrights will launch the first licensed merchandise programme for Rough Guides – the contemporary travel guides and reference book brand - at Brand Licensing 2006.Starring Jacqueline Wilson!
Jacqueline Wilson will be on Copyrights’ stand at Brand Licensing to sign copies of the first new Tracy Beaker novel in fourteen years – Starring Tracy Beaker. This is a real coup as it comes 24 hours ahead of the official launch of the book.The World of Beatrix Potter - Two exciting announcements
The World of Beatrix Potter is set to have an amazing year in 2007 following two exciting announcements for the brand – a brand enhancement initiative and the launch of the Miss Potter film.Violent Veg report bumper crop of deals and partnerships at Brand Licensing London
Latest news from the edgy and rarely politically correct world of Violent Veg (a series of photo-cartoons depicting everyday life from the viewpoint of real fruit and veg) for Brand Licensing 2006.New from Maisy creator Lucy Cousins: Hooray for Fish!
Hooray For Fish! is a piscatorial picture book of delight from award-winning artist and author Lucy Cousins. Best known for her Maisy books, Lucy Cousins is internationally celebrated for her wonderful picture books for young children.MISS POTTER
A compelling new feature film – Miss Potter – follows the exceptional life of Beatrix Potter, creator of some of the world’s most popular children’s characters. Starring Renee Zellwege and Ewan McGregor.The Copyrights Group at Licensing International
Copyrights Group will demonstrate the breadth of their portfolio at Licensing International 2006. All aspects of Copyrights’ diverse portfolio are represented, such from Classic Characters to Lifestyle Brands.Horrible Histories™ at Retail
Officially launched by Copyrights at Brand Licensing last year, the Horrible Histories licensing programme will see its first branded products make their debut to the consumer this month.The Violent Veg™ Revolution is Underway.
The edgy and rarely politically correct world of Violent Veg continues to entertain and amuse an ever-increasing global audience and new licensing partners.Jacqueline Wilson gears up for another high profile year.
Recent national media profiles have helped raise brand awareness to new levels, market research has positioned the author and her brands as the No.1 driver in the licensed publishing category.Horrible Histories™ comes to life at Warwick Castle
The Copyrights Group are pleased to announce a Horrible Histories partnership with top mediaeval attraction, Warwick Castle, to create a ‘horrible’ themed trail.Brands Director appointed for Peter Rabbit™, Flower Fairies™ and Spot™
Frederick Warne & Co Ltd (a Penguin company) and The Copyrights Group have created a new joint role of Brand Director to co-ordinate new initiatives associated with the licensing of the Peter Rabbit, Flower Fairies and Spot properties.