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Entertainment One has detailed the launch of a new Peppa Pig music album titled My First Album, marking the first of its kind for the popular pre-school character franchise. The music album is set to make a splash from July 19 this year and is available for pre-order from June …
Read More »Character Group remains optimistic for 2019 trading as revenues grow to near £60m
The Character Group has seen operating profits for the past six months grow £1 million to £5.9 million, while revenues approach £60 million. The Oldham-based firm said it has delivered a strong first half performance with directors ‘optimistic about progress the business will make over this calendar year.’ The revenue …
Read More »Fans, celebs and cast of Peppa Pig celebrate Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
The fans flocked to the special screening, hosted by Entertainment One at the cinema's Leicester Square location on Sunday, March 17th to mark the latest in the Peppa Pig brand's year-long 15th anniversary celebrations.
Read More »Strong Christmas for Character Options beats retail woes
The Peppa Pig toymaker has had a strong start to the financial new year will demand and popularity for products continuing.
Read More »Demand for Peppa Pig in Japan rockets and toys are playing a key role
At the end of this month Peppa will play an exciting role in the launch of Japan’s first Hamley’s toy store with costume character in-store, significant cross-category product display and special themed activities and photo opportunities on the day.
Read More »Playground crazes help Character Options return to profitable growth
“The new financial year has started well and in line with management expectations; we are confident in the prospects for the current autumn/winter trading period, which includes the all-important Christmas season.
Read More »Harry Potter and Peppa Pig help UK licensing hit $818 million
New analysis from LIMA has revealed that the UK leads Europe as a hub for retail sales of licensed products, reaching a record level of $14.04 billion in 2017 and generating royalties for the brand owners to the tune of $818 million.
Read More »Character Options reports record sales in first half trading update
The return to growth has been driven primarily by top selling brands such as Peppa Pig, Stretch and Teletubbies, as well as its exclusively distributed lines that include Little Live Pets and Mashems.
Read More »Toy manufacturer fined for fake Peppa Pig toys in ‘landmark ruling for IP protection’ in China
It has been highlighted as a warning to the “chaotic market, and the first ruling on production copyright infringement, by the ruling judge Ye Shengnan, who heard the case in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
Read More »Peppa Pig gets first ever movie release in China
The pre-school hit will appear in theatres in China for the first time this Chinese New Year, which happens to coincide with the 2019 Year of the Pig.
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