BBC Haymarket Exhibitions partners with The Great British Bake Off
BBC Haymarket Exhibitions has acquired consumer events rights to The Great British Bake Off for its BBC Good Food Shows. The aim is to re-create the television experience live for visitors to the shows and enable them to take part in a Bake Off event.
Simon & Schuster acquires Scouts outdoor cookery title
Simon & Schuster has acquired World rights to 'How to cook an egg in an orange' from Claire Potter and Stuart Cooper at Metrostar. The ultimate cookbook for today's outdoor cooks it is being written by Chef and Scout Leader, Nick Allen.
Metrostar to manage brand licensing for The Great British Bake Off
Love Productions has appointed Metrostar to manage its brand licensing programme for the BBC Two cookery series, The Great British Bake Off. Metrostar will be showcasing the property at Brand Licensing in October 2011 with a view to growing its list of commercial partners.
Oxford University Press appoints Metrostar
Oxford University Press (OUP) has appointed Metrostar to manage the new brand licensing campaign for their best-selling children's picture book series, Winnie the Witch. Metrostar is working with OUP on a new style guide for Winnie, and her cat Wilbur, targeting apparel, stationery, gifting and accessories for boys and girls aged 3-7.
Roy Lowe to partner with Dear Zoo
Roy Lowe & Sons is to partner with Dear Zoo to create a range of children's socks based upon the popular picture book. Initially, the socks will accompany the Dear Zoo baby and toddler apparel ranges being developed by Metrostar and TV Mania for Tu Clothing in Sainsbury's.
BBC Books to publish tie-in to The Great British Bake Off
BBC Books is to publish 'How to Bake a Victoria Sponge and Other Baking Secrets' in August 2011. The tie-in to the second series of The Great British Bake Off, the book will feature recipes from the shows and tips from judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. It has been written by cookery author, Linda Collister.
Avanquest to publish MI High video games
Games software publisher, Avanquest, is to create games for PC and DS based upon the CBBC children's spy drama, MI High. The popular show has been commissioned for a sixth series and producers Kudos are working with The Birmingham Stage Company to launch a national theatre show in 2011.
Macmillan Children's Books partners with The Scout Association
Macmillan Children's Books has won a 3-way pitch for the rights to publish a range of books for The Scout Association aimed at children aged 6 to 10. The three-year deal was brokered by Metrostar. The first books will be launched in 2011 and include an annual and other non-fiction titles.
Cardmix launches first Viz Top Tips card collection at Spring Fair
Cardmix has launched a range of 15 greetings cards based upon the legendary Viz Top Tips. The range, which is stocked by WH Smith, was presented to retailers at Spring Fair at the NEC.
Viz adds Kimm & Miller and I-recall to licensee list
Giftware company, Kimm & Miller and online greetings firm, I-recall are the latest additions to the growing list of Viz licensees. Kimm & Miller are developing a range of character-based novelty gifts, whilst I-recall are planning to feature Viz annual covers on their new website timecarpet.com
Transworld to publish Rufus Hound 'put downs' title
Transworld has won a competitive pitch for the rights to publish 'Stand Up Put Downs' by Rufus Hound. The title, which was conceived by Metrostar's Stuart Cooper, is a collection of put downs from famous stand up comedians. It is edited and introduced by Rufus Hound and will be published in late 2011.
Orion wins rights to publish new Dad's Army title
Orion Books has won the rights to publish 'The Walmington-On-Sea Home Guard Training Manual' from Metrostar acting for Dad's Army creators, David Croft and Jimmy Perry. The title, which will be written by Guy Adams in conjunction with Croft and Perry, will be published in late 2011.
Egmont and Titan to create novels, annuals and magazines for MI High
Metrostar has confirmed that publishers Egmont and Titan are to publish books and magazines inspired by the BBC kids' drama, MI High. Egmont will publish an annual and novels in 2011 whist Titan will publish two magazine specials, with a view to creating an on-going title.
Sainsbury's Tu Clothing strikes Dear Zoo apparel exclusive through TV Mania
TV Mania and Metrostar have confirmed a two year partnership to licence Dear Zoo apparel. Part of the deal includes a retail exclusive with Tu Clothing at Sainsburys who are planning to launch a range of baby and toddler apparel through TV Mania in 2011.
Shreds, Aurora World and Paul Lamond become first Dear Zoo licensees
Brand Licensing Europe was a busy event for Metrostar and Dear Zoo who announced it's first three licensees at the event. Shreds are producing luggage and accessories, Aurora are producing plush and Paul Lamond, puzzles and games based upon the children's classic book.
The National Archives appoints Metrostar to represent Public Information Films
The National Archives has confirmed the appointment of Metrostar to represent the Public Information Films such as Green Cross Man and Charley Says. A joint initiative with the COI, the licensing programme starts at Brand Licensing on September 30th where Metrostar will showcase 1970s and 80s icon, Green Cross Man.
Metrostar has placed three BBC TV-inspired books for Autumn 2010
'The Great British Book of Baking' from 'The Great British Bake Off', 'The Missing DoSAC Files' from 'The Thick Of It' and 'The Little Book of Bar Bets' from 'The Real Hustle'.
Spike acquires Viz apparel rights
Spike Leisurewear, has acquired the rights to create Viz t-shirts. 'Sid The Sexist' and 'Johnny Fartpants' designs will be fetaured in Spike's new Autumn catalogue.
Dear Zoo and Metrostar appoint Marshmallow Creative
Rod Campbell, the creator of children's classic book, Dear Zoo and licensing agents Metrostar, have appointed Marshmallow Creative to produce the brand's first style guide.
Harper Collins publishes Vinnie Jones' Toughest Cops
Harper Collins have published a tie in to the ITV4 television series produced by Zig Zag Productions, Vinnie Jones' Toughest Cops.
Brand Alliance acquires Viz apparel rights
Brand Alliance has acquired the rights to produce Viz apparel in a variety of categories from t-shirts to underwear.
Smiffy's to create Dress Up range for Viz characters
Metrostar and Dennis Publishing have announced that Smiffy’s is to develop a range of dress-up and related accessories inspired by ‘Viz’ characters.
Trio of apparel licensees to launch Viz T-shirts
Push Merchandising is launching a range of t-shirts into record retail, Famous Forever has secured a listing from Next and The Officers Club will launch a direct-to-retail range of t-shirts in its UK stores early next year.
Pedigree to launch annuals for Kudos's 'Spooks' & 'Hustle'
Kudos Film & Television, the producers of the award-winning BBC drama series, 'Spooks' and 'Hustle' has awarded the annual publishing rights in the UK & Eire to Pedigree Books - more >
Pedigree to publish first annuals for 'The X Factor' & 'Britain's Got Talent'
FremantleMedia Enterprises has tied with UK annuals publisher, Pedigree Books, to launch the first ever annuals for 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor'. The deal was brokered for FME by Claire Potter at Metrostar - more >
Metrostar announces first Gene Hunt licences
Metrostar has confirmed that DCI Gene Hunt from the hit BBC drama series' Ash
First Peep Show licences signed
Metrostar has announced some early deals for its BAFTA winning comedy property, ‘Peep Show’. Danilo is developing a range of greetings cards, whilst Pyramid Posters will be launching posters, calendars and badges - more >
Carlton Publishing has acquired the rights to 'The Case Notes of Sherlock Holmes, by Dr John Waton' from Metrostar. It will be published in 2009 to tie in with the 150th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birth - more >
Metrostar is showcasing the iconic grown-up comic magazine, Viz, at Brand Licensing Europe. It will be Viz’s first foray into licensing for many years - more >
‘Here comes Bod’ – Iconic children’s character begins licensing campaign
Metrostar has been chosen by the estate of the late Michael Cole to manage the first coordinated licensing campaign for ‘Bod’ - more >
Rules of Modern Policing nominated for Licensing Award
'The Rules of Modern Policing, 1973 Edition' published by Transworld has been nominated in the category of 'Best Written or Learning Product' at this year's Licensing Awards - more >
Gameloft to release Spooks mobile game
Gameloft®, a leading developer and publisher of games for mobile phones and consoles, announced today that they have acquired the mobile games license for the highly popular and BAFTA award-winning TV show Spooks - more >
- April 2nd 2008
Metrostar to represent 'Blake's 7'
Metrostar, the brand licensing and literary agency headed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, has been appointed by B7 Media to represent ‘Blake’s 7’ - more >
- March 26th 2008
Transworld secures rights to 'Ashes to Ashes' book
Transworld, the publishers of ‘The Rules of Modern Policing 1973 Edition’ written by DCI Gene Hunt from ‘Life On Mars’ are to publish a follow-up book, inspired by the BBC hit drama ‘Ashes to Ashes’ - more >
- February 6th, 2008
Kudos appoints Metrostar to represent BBC kids spy drama ‘MI High’
Metrostar, the brand licensing company headed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, is to represent Kudos Film and Television’s popular BBC spy drama ‘MI High’ - more >
- September 27th 2007
‘Spooks’ brand franchise grows with new licensing deals
Metrostar, the licensing and literary agent formed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, has announced new licensing deals for Kudos Film and Television’s drama hit, ‘Spooks’
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- September 27th 2007
Metrostar brings new game show, ‘Win My Wage’, to Brand Licensing Europe
Metrostar, the licensing and literary agent formed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, is bringing Hotbed Media’s ‘Win My Wage’ to Brand Licensing for the first time - more >
- September 27th 2007
Metrostar brings pre-school music brand ‘Tin Pan Annie Music’,
to Brand Licensing Europe
Metrostar, the brand licensing company formed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, is bringing ‘Tin Pan Annie Music’ to Brand Licensing for the first time - more >
- September 27th 2007
Metrostar brings ‘Life On Mars’ follow-up show, ‘Ashes to Ashes’,
to Brand Licensing Europe
Metrostar, the brand licensing company formed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, is launching Kudos Film and Television’s ‘Ashes to Ashes’, the follow-up to the hugely successful, ‘Life On Mars’ at Brand Licensing Expo - more >
- July 23rd 2007
GE Fabbri to test Spooks partwork
GE Fabbri has acquired the rights to develop and test a DVD partwork inspired by Kudos Film & Television's award-winning spy drama, Spooks - more >
- June 4th 2007
Kate & Emily sign to Hay House
Kate Ford & Emily Abbott (Kate & Emily) have been described by the Daily Mail as ‘the Trinny and
Susannah of single parenting’. Their straight-talking and positive approach to the problems of bringing up children and adjusting to life as a single parent has helped thousands of people who have attended their courses and used their website (kateandemily.com). Now they have written the definitive guide to the subject - more >
- May 1st 2007
Transworld wins 3-way pitch for 'The Rules of Modern Policing'
The Rules of Modern Policing – 1973 Edition is a hilarious spoof police handbook ‘written by’ DCI
Gene Hunt of Life on Mars and covering everything the ‘70s copper needs to know, from planting evidence to crashing into cardboard boxes - more >
- April 16th 2007
Pyramid to launch Life On Mars calendar and poster range
Pyramid Posters have acquired the rights to publish a 2008 calendar, posters and badges based on the award-winning BBC cult drama, Life On Mars - more >
- March 15th 2007
John Blake to publish Zig Zag's 'Real Football Factories International'
Danny Dyers experiences of filming the series and what happened behind the scenes are being turned into a dramatic book to be published by John Blake in January 2008 - more >
- February 1st 2007
Hotbed signs up Metrodstar for 'Star Portraits' Licensing
Hotbed Media, producers of ‘Star Portraits with Rolf Harris’ have appointed Metrostar to extend their popular BBC One TV show into consumer products - more >
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December 10th 2006
Tin Pan Annie Music signs up Metrostar for brand push into Retail
The leading provider of musical fun and education to the little ones of South London, Tin Pan Annie Music, is working with Metrostar to extend its brand into consumer products - more >
- December 7th 2006
Metrostar brokers three new TV tie-in books
Metrostar, the licensing and literary agency specializing in TV and entertainment, recently celebrated the publication of three books inspired by series from their clients, Kudos Film & Television and Hat Trick Productions - more >
- August 18th 2006
Metrostar brings Kudos’ hit drama ‘Life On Mars’ to Brand Licensing
Kudos Film & Television has appointed Metrostar as its licensing agent for its hit BBC drama, 'Life On Mars' - more>
- August 16th 2006
Metrostar launches ‘Derek Acorah’ at Brand Licensing
Metrostar, the brand licensing company formed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter, is bringing the highly-popular psychic medium, 'Derek Acorah' to Brand Licensing Expo
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- August 15th 2006
BBC Books’ Editor joins Metrostar
Stuart Cooper, Senior Commissioning Editor at BBC Books, is moving to Metrostar to head up their publishing activities.
Cooper managed the BBC's best-selling range of Doctor Who fiction and non-fiction. His other recent successes include Coast, Grumpy Old Men: The Secret Diary and Balderdash & Piffle - more>
- June 25th 2006
Metrostar supports PACT RightsLab event
Metrostar, the licensing agency which specialises in helping television companies to extend their brands into consumer products is to exhibit at PACT's RightsLab event on June 28th and 29th in London
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- June 20th 2006
Metrostar secures 'Kumars' book deal with Orion for Hat Trick
Orion Books is to publish a comedy tie in book based on the highly successful Hat Trick series, 'The Kumars at No 42'
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- June 7th 2006
Danilo to create 'Have I Got News For You' & 'Most Haunted' calendars
Leading calendar company Danilo has signed up LIVINGtv's 'Most Haunted' for a second year and taken its first ever 'Have I Got News For You' licence
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- May 5th 2006
Kudos appoints Metrostar as 'Life On Mars' licensing agent
Kudos Film & Television has appointed Metrostar as its licensing agent for its hit BBC drama, Life On Mars - more >
- October 25th 2005
Metrostar brings Kudos’ spy drama ‘Spooks’ to Brand Licensing
Metrostar the new brand licensing company, formed by ex- BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter and Steve Deakin-Davies, is bringing Kudos Film and Television’s award-winning BBC One spy show, ‘Spooks’ to Brand Licensing for the first time - more >
- October 25th 2005
Metrostar brings LIVINGtv’s ‘Most Haunted’ to Brand Licensing
Metrostar, the new brand licensing company, formed by ex-BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter and Steve Deakin-Davies, is bringing LIVINGtv’s phenomenally successful paranormal show, Most Haunted, to Brand Licensing for the first time - more >
- October 25th 2005
Metrostar brings Hat Trick Comedy Trio to Brand Licensing
Metrostar, the new brand licensing company, formed by ex- BBC Worldwide marketer Claire Potter and Steve Deakin-Davies, is bringing Hat Trick Productions’ hit comedy shows ‘Father Ted’, ‘The Kumars at No 42’ and ‘Have I Got News For You’ to Brand Licensing for the first time - more >
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