LICENSING NEWS

Lisle named licensing agent for Art Ninja

Published on: 12th September 2018

Lisle has been named as the worldwide licensing agent for Dot To Dot Productions’ hit property.

The UK’s top rated art show for 6-12 year olds is now in it’s 5th series for CBBC, and is ready to move into consumer products.

Art Ninja is based around the comical adventures of Ricky Martin and his ‘real’ friends and family, interwoven with engaging and unique art ideas to try at home. Art Ninja moves crafting away from pompoms and sticky back plastic and into the realms of street art, sculpture and awe inspiring big pictures.

Key categories being targeted are publishing, stationery, crafts and apparel.

Jo Killingley, managing director for Dot To Dot, commented: “We are delighted Lisle is on board to build a successful licensing programme for Art Ninja, our hugely popular art brand. We want to inspire a whole new generation to enjoy art and achieve their artistic potential.”

Francesca Lisle, director of Lisle, added: “We are excited to be working with Jo and team on this fun and creative licence. Art Ninja has proven it’s one of the most popular children’s shows on TV having been on air since 2015 and achieving fantastic ratings. We look forward to presenting this to both licensees and retailers, bringing children product to help promote creativity in the home.”

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