DQE one of the world’s leading international producers and distributors of children’s animated content announced that European and Global Licensing (EGL), Netherlands has been named the global master toy licensee for ‘Jungle Book and Peter Pan’ franchises.
As per the association, EGL will design, produce and bring to market a wide variety of plush and figurine toys inspired by both the brands. EGL will hold the worldwide rights, excluding the territories managed by the co-production partners of the respective properties effective as of September 2019.
Additionally, EGL has also been appointed as the licensing agents for Jungle Book and Peter Pan in entire Europe excluding the territories managed by the co-production partners of both shows.
“EGL has great experience in creating some of the most exceptional portfolios of toys and merchandises. Quality, innovation and a focus on designing some of the most vibrant products for fans of all ages make EGL a great partner for Jungle Book and Peter Pan”, said Manoj Mishra, COO DQE Group.
EGL has the rights for both the properties in the categories including publishing, furniture, housewares, linens, apparel, giftware, stationery, novelty items, baby care products, cosmetics, and hygienic products, foods, beverages, advertising accessories, consumer electronics, such as key rings, jewellery, clocks and watches, cameras, home and living, goods of stationery such as office supplies, school supplies, paper, postcards, playing cards, items of clothing such as clothes, tee-shirt, sweat-shirt, jacket, hat, cap, and gifts and novelties, apparel, accessories, arts and crafts, back-to-school, bags, bath accessories, footwear, home furnishings, health and beauty aids, hosiery, party goods, food and beverage products, consumer products, live events and promotional deals.
The globally successful flagship IP the Jungle Book has now gone into the production of season 3 after the huge global success it witnessed for its first two seasons. The series co-produced/acquired by major global kids’ broadcasters such as ZDF Germany, DeA Kids-Italy, TVO-Canada, JCCTV-Middle East, Nickelodeon-India to name a few and was broadcasted in over 160 countries worldwide.
Bram Halters, CEO EGL said, “We are very excited to set up this partnership with DQ Entertainment. DQE’s Jungle Book and Peter Pan are iconic brands that have proven their successes for many years already.”
The new adventures of “Peter Pan” is a fantasy action-adventure series with character-driven plots and stories comedic in nature but with deep emotions, real tragedy and genuine dangers. The third season of the franchise is in pipeline and expected to begin production soon.
Both, DQE and EGL are dedicated to continuing growing these iconic brands globally with some of the best inline toys and merchandises.
