Miramax
Miramax is a leading worldwide film and television studio with a library of more than 700 motion pictures. [more]
Miramax is a leading worldwide film and television studio with a library of more than 700 motion pictures.
The Miramax library holds some of the world’s most original and acclaimed independent films including: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Volumes I and II, Sin City, Good Will Hunting, No Country for Old Men, Gangs of New York, Bad Santa, Jackie Brown – as well as scores of commercially successful films such as: Adventureland, Amelie, Chicago, Chololat, Clerks, From Dusk Until Dawn, Heavenly Creatures, Master & Commander, Once Upon a time in Mexico, Run Lola Run, Sling Blade, Studio 54, Swingers, and the Scream, Hellraiser, Scary Movie and Spy Kids franchises.
Evolution is handling the worldwide licensing and merchandising, creative services, product development, international sub-agent management, and retail development functions for the library.
Dorothy Of Oz
Summertime Entertainment is financing and producing the CGI 3D Musical Animated Feature Film - Dorothy of Oz. [more]
Summertime Entertainment is financing and producing the CGI 3D Musical Animated Feature Film - Dorothy of Oz.
This star studded cast features the voice talents of Lea Michele (Glee), Martin Short, Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Hilty, Hugh Dancy, Patrick Stewart and Oliver Platt, with music by Bryan Adams. Produced by Bonne Radford (DreamWorks) and Directed by Daniel St. Pierre (Disney) and based on the book series written by Roger Stanton Baum - the great grandson to L. Frank Baum.
Dorothy of Oz is the sequel story to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and is being released theatrically globally. The film will premiere in theaters in 2013. A Virtual World - Adventure in Oz, and other social and casual games are also premiering. Over 33 licensees have been signed in the US covering all major classifications. The property has already garnered significant retail support from Mass to Specialty retailers.
Evolution is handling the worldwide licensing and merchandising, creative services, product development, international sub-agent management, and retail development functions for the franchise.
Pocoyo
Zinkia Entertainment’s Pocoyo is recognized as a global hit brand. [more]
The animated series first launched in 2005 across all media platforms simultaneously and in a multitude of languages. The series now airs in over 150 markets around the world, and in the U.S., airs on Nick Jr., Univision’s Planeta U and select PBS Kids stations.
Pocoyo’s YouTube Channel receives over 50 million hits per month on average and has accumulated over 750 million hits to date. Pocoyo also has over 750,000 Facebook friends; the online virtual world, www.pocoyoworld.com, has attracted more than 2.5 million unique visitors, and the Pocoyo app, Pocoyize, which allows users to create their own Pocoyo-style avatar, has proven a huge hit both online and via iPhone® with approximately 14 million people Pocoyized to date. And the official Pocoyo website, www.pocoyo.com, has amassed more than 27.5 million content downloads.
Consumer products licensing partners include Bandai America Incorporated (toys), Random House Children’s Books (books), Bentex Group Inc. (apparel), NCircle Entertainment (DVD), Leapfrog (Digital content) and TCG (formerly The Canadian Group for puzzles and games), Pioneer Balloons (balloons), BuySeasons (party goods) and JCP Live (costume character appearances).
Monstroids
A new half-hour animated television series targeted to boys 6-11. [more]
A new half-hour animated television series targeted to boys 6-11.
Based on the comic book property of the same name created by Kevin Grevioux, creator of the Underworld film franchise and the upcoming feature film, I Frankenstein.
Currently in development, Monstroids is Grevioux’s animated take on the classic monsters, from Frankenstein to Dracula, a theme he knows all too well. Evolution will handle the global licensing, retail development and promotional partnerships for the property, anticipated for a Fall 2014 TV launch, with products at mass retail in fall 2014.
Key categories will include toys, video games, apparel, accessories, fast food, beverages and theme park attractions.
Taffy Saltwater
A new half-hour animated television series targeted to girls ages 4–8. [more]
A new half-hour animated television series targeted to girls ages 4–8.
Created by author and artist Michael Paraskevas (Maggie and the Ferocious Beast), along with Judy Paraskevas, who will also executive produce. Currently in development, this character-driven comedy is propelled by the unstoppable imagination of a girl named Taffy Saltwater and her comical collection of beach buddies.
The series encourages imaginative play and models positive writing skills through strong stories and relatable characters with a huge dose of humor added to the mix. Evolution will provide all licensing and retail development functions globally for the property, which is anticipated to have a Spring 2014 TV launch, with products at mass retail in Summer 2014.
Key licensing categories will include toys, dolls, figures, playsets, apparel, accessories, swimwear and seasonal merchandise such as beach toys and towels, etc.
Monster 500
Everyday - it's a wild and hideous monster racing tour. [more]
Everyday - it's a wild and hideous monster racing tour. Whacked out creatures with an undeniable need for death defying speed, driving out of control, on off-the-hook contraptions.
The most unique and exciting collectible monster vehicle play pattern ever assembled. Five racing teams to collect! They emerge from sewers, travel from unknown galaxies and uncharted forests, even come back from the dead! And they all have one common goal - to finish first in the Monster 500.
Developed by Creata, the promotional agency and premium manufacturing partner for McDonalds, Kellogg's and Nestle. Monster 500 is targeted at boys 6-12 years old, and will be releasing to the market in Fall 2013 as an integrated toy and web / app based experience.
Evolution is handling the global licensing and retail development for the property, with key categories of licensed products to include: Vehicles, collectible figures, toys, playsets, apps, video games, trading cards, apparel, accessories, domestics, publishing, stationery and paper goods, gifts and novelties, promotions and location based entertainment.
Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.
Evolution has been appointed by Sync Beatz Entertainment to represent this well known digital property that is being relaunched in the USA as a fashion lifestyle brand. [more]
Evolution has been appointed by Sync Beatz Entertainment to represent this well known digital property that is being relaunched in the USA as a fashion lifestyle brand.
The Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. brand embodies "F3" (F Cubed) attributes: Friendly Pets & Whimsical Creatures, Fashion, and Forever Tamagotchi Gameplay. Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. consumers have “attitude” they’re positive, assured, intrepid, cooperative and empowering.
They’re fashion forward and first to spot trends. While each has a distinct personality they appreciate individualism and both respect and celebrate their differences. They love being part of a global community of friends and stay connected through all forms of social media. Targeted at tweens, teens and juniors the Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. brand will be licensed in: apparel, accessories, footwear, stationery, gift, novelty, room decor and BTS.
Accompanying the relaunch will be new i-OS apps based on the original virtual pet.
Kapi•Bara•San
From Plush to Phenomenon! Kapi•Bara•San Inspired by the Capybara, a cousin to the guinea pig recognized as the worlds largest animal of its kind. [more]
From Plush to Phenomenon! Kapi•Bara•San Inspired by the Capybara, a cousin to the guinea pig recognized as the worlds largest animal of its kind.
Banpresto (subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings) transformed the real life animal into the cute Kapi•Bara•San and introduced it as plush prizing in over 4000 coin operated crane machines in Japan in 2005. Virtually overnight the property has evolved into a cultural phenomenon.
It is a character that everyone knows and loves. It's a favorite of teen girls and women in their 20's with a portfolio of over 3000 lifestyle products from 26 licensees in 20 product classifications including: apparel, fashion accessories, domestics, home furnishings, tableware, gifts, food and beverage, publishing, social stationery & paper goods. Over 20 million units of plush have been sold in Japan alone.
3 dedicated cafes; 2 Music CD's; 3 Charity concerts, and launching in 2012, brand new digital apps for the i-OS platforms and in 2013 Android and Windows. Launching in 2014 with a fashion/lifestyle brand in the specialty market, Evolution in conjunction with Sync Beatz Entertainment is pleased to bring this fun and big hearted character to the US market.
United States Marine Corps
Evolution is the worldwide licensee of the USMC for the video game category and in association with a tier one developer is currently developing a free to play online video game for commercial release in 2013. [more]
Evolution is the worldwide licensee of the USMC for the video game category and in association with a tier one developer is currently developing a free to play game coming in 2014.
Floppets
Evolution has been appointed by Zydeco Studios to handle the global licensing, sales and brand management for the new children's novelty brand, Floppets. [more]
Evolution has been appointed by Zydeco Studios to handle the global licensing, sales and brand management for the new children's novelty brand, Floppets.
In an effort to extend the brand across multiple consumer channels. Evolution will help to extend the sales and distribution of Floppets into a multitude of retail channels and categories, including toys, footwear, amusement/theme parks gift, vending machine capsules.
Floppets is a gender-neutral brand with a target audience of Kids 4 – 12 years old. Evolution will be assisting Zydeco to expand their current product offerings with the addition of new licensed characters that create further collectability and longevity. Recently signed Disney and Marvel licenses.