Toonz Media Group Teams Up with Sub-Agent Asiana Licensing to Bring Creepy Candy Merchandise to South Korea
Strategic Partnership Set to Launch Exciting New Products with the Popular Children’s Series in Key Asian Market
Toonz Media Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Asiana Licensing as their sub agent, one of South Korea’s premier licensing and merchandising companies, for its hit children’s series Creepy Candy. This collaboration will bring an exciting new lines of Creepy Candy products to the South Korean market, offering fans of the show a unique and creatively designed merchandise collection.
Co-produced by Toonz Media Group and Leadbelly Productions, Creepy Candy is a 4-minute, 26 episode animated series that captivates children aged 4 to 12. The series follows a quirky tale set in a spooky old library, where a bag of candies accidentally left behind on Halloween night comes mysteriously to life. With the help of a mischievous host spirit, the animated candies embark on a hilarious, creepy adventure, all while trying to avoid the delightfully wicked librarian who wants to eat them.
“This partnership with Asiana Licensing is an exciting opportunity to expand the Creepy Candy brand and bring our beloved characters into new forms that will delight children and collectors alike,” said P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group. “We are confident that Asiana’s industry expertise will help us create a truly unique product offerings that will capture the imagination of the South Korean audience.”
The lovable and eccentric characters of Creepy Candy were created by Alan Summa, the award-winning creator and founding president of Leadbelly Productions. His inventive design work will now be featured in a variety of innovative merchandise, aimed at sparking creativity and imagination in young fans.
Alan Summa, President of Leadbelly Productions, “Leadbelly Productions is excited to partner with Asiana Licensing as representatives of Creepy Candy. They are a highly respected and successful Licensing agency and a perfect fit for the property. We are looking forward to working with Asiana Licensing as we expand Creepy Candy’s global reach to South Korea.
Asiana Licensing, a longstanding leader in the Korean licensing and merchandising industry, is poised to bring this exciting product line to market, with the company’s rich history and expertise ensuring the highest quality merchandise that will resonate with Creepy Candy fans.
“With its charming characters, spooky yet playful premise, and a strong partnership with Toonz Media Group one of the world’s most leading animation studio, Creepy Candy is set to become a beloved brand that brings laughter and adventure to children everywhere in South Korea” said Kim Yangsoo, CEO Asiana Licensing