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Moomin Characters, the parent company of global phenomenon the Moomins, and Annapurna today announced they are bringing the beloved creatures to life as an animated feature film—the first Moomin film produced in the United States. The film will be written and directed by Rebecca Sugar, the creator of the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe. Julia […]

[Stockholm, 5 February 2025] Renowned Scandinavian licensing agency Rights & Brands proudly announces its partnership with British artist Sam Wilde, acting as global master licensing agency. Sam Wilde is a multidisciplinary British artist who crafts unapologetically imaginative fine art patterns packed with personality and immersive detail. Known as a master of colour and illustration, Sam’s […]

Effective January 1, 2025, the Scandinavian agency Rights & Brands (R & B Licensing AB) will become the licensing master agent for Astrid Lindgren’s beloved characters, including Pippi Longstocking and Emil in Lönneberga. The collaboration will pave the way for new creative opportunities in consumer products. The Astrid Lindgren Company and Rights & Brands begin […]

Press Release 8 October 2024 Rights & Brands is proud to announce its official appointment as the global licensing agency for Camilla Läckberg’s beloved children’s book series Super-Charlie. Camilla Läckberg, one of the world’s most renowned crime writers, has captivated audiences worldwide. Since her debut in 2003, over 39 million books have been sold in more […]

Press Release 30 September 2024 Rights & Brands is proud to announce its publishing representation of the works of Arto Paasilinna. Arto Paasilinna (1942-2018) was one of Finland’s most successful authors, a giant in Finnish literature, and a literary pioneer. During his 50-year career, Arto Paasilinna penned thirty-five novels and twelve non-fiction works, cementing his […]

Press Release 23 September 2024 Rights & Brands proudly announces its appointment as the official licensing agency for YouTube sensation IJustWantToBeCool and the book series Skurkarnas Skurk, managing global licensing rights. The Swedish humor group IJustWantToBeCool recently reached another significant milestone, as one of their YouTube channels surpassed an impressive 1 million followers this summer. […]

We are excited to share that Rights & Brands will represent the popular Danish book series’ Sally’s Dad, Eddie and Anthony & Grandma for publishing rights worldwide.  Almost a decade ago two friends, author Thomas Brunstrøm and illustrator Thorbjørn Christoffersen came up with the character Sally’s Dad. Since 2015 they have created a handful of […]

The Scandinavian brand licensing agency Rights & Brands continues to expand its international network with the opening of a new office in London, Rights & Brands Ltd. This new branch marks the agency’s first step into the UK market, where R&B has also signed a new UK brand representation, Roobarb & Custard. As announced last […]

Moomin Characters, copyright owner of the beloved Finnish brand Moomin, and Rights & Brands (R&B), global master licensee of The Moomins, are pleased to announce an exciting expansion of their partnership with Rights & Brands Asia (RBA). Following RBA’s proven success in Greater China, the company has been granted the exclusive right to represent the […]

The Literary Rights team warmly welcomes a new team member.  Eleonoora Kirk has joined our Literary Rights team as a Literary Agent for both adult and children’s literature, based at our Stockholm headquarters. She joined the agency on 15th April. She was previously at Bonnier Rights and Bonnier Rights Finland and started her career at […]

Rights & Brands proudly announces its appointment as the master agent for the beloved children’s book series Vera & Ville, handling publishing and licensing rights worldwide. Targeted at children aged 0-3 years old, the Vera & Ville series captivates young minds with heartwarming tales of friendship, simplicity, and everyday adventures. Authored by Katarina Ekstedt and […]

Story House Egmont has appointed Rights & Brands as the master agent for Bamse, a beloved children’s character recognized throughout Scandinavia and holding the strongest brand awareness among children in Sweden. Press Release 8 April, 2024 After four years of serving as a broker in the Nordic countries, R&B is proud to have earned the […]

When two best-selling and award-winning authors join forces the result is nothing less than a mind-bending whirlwind of a thriller, poised to captivate readers like never before. We are excited to welcome Arne Dahl and Jonas Moström who have joined Rights & Brand Literary Rights as a collaborative duo with The Creator (Skaparen), the first part […]

Press Release February 12, 2024 With hundreds of thousands of books sold in eleven languages, the Star Stable books have galloped into the hearts of young readers and horse lovers around the globe. The books are based on Star Stable Online, the fastest-growing online horse game in the world with 26 million registered users. Star […]

Rights & Brands will represent Etana Editions for publishing rights worldwide.  Etana Editions is a publishing house specializing in high-quality picture books founded by author-illustrator-graphic designer duo Jenni Erkintalo and Réka Király, in 2014 in Helsinki. Etana Editions has published more than 80 books and collaborated with a wide range of talented storytellers to produce […]

Leading licensing agency Rights & Brands has been appointed master licensing agent for the best-selling Norweigan book series “Bukkene Bruse” (The Brothers Gruff), authored by Bjørn F. Rørvik and illustrated by Gry Moursund. Press release October 3, 2023 Published by Cappelen Damm, the illustrated Bukkene Bruse books for young children have been a huge hit […]

Breakable Films has acquired the rights to Sofie Sarenbrant’s hugely successful crime series about detective Emma Sköld. The first book about Emma Sköld, Vila i Frid, was published in 2012 and has been followed by ten more books that together sold over 5 million copies in 16 countries.   Sofie Sarenbrant’s latest book in the […]

Press release June 12, 2023 Lindrizia AB, owner of the esteemed Maxi and Helium brand, is now taking a decisive step in its international expansion by partnering with acclaimed licensing agency Rights & Brands AB. Maxi & Helium (original title in the Nordic “Musse & Helium”) has already had a huge impact on the lives […]

Rights & Brands has appointed Italian agency Maurizio Distefano Licensing as a Moomin sub-agent to develop the Moomin brand in Italy. Maurizio Distefano is an internationally accredited agency with over 20 years of experience in the sector.   The Moomins are a carefree and adventurous family who live in their house in the peaceful Moominvalley. […]

The Moomin phenomenon lands in the United States! Marking Moomin Characters’ first significant foray into the U.S, Barnes & Noble is set to make Tove Jansson’s literature widely accessible to American audiences, both in stores and online.   Moomin Characters, the parent company of the global phenomenon The Moomins, created by the acclaimed Finnish artist, […]