London/Las Vegas, June 16 – DCD Publishing the UK Licensing Agent for Suzy’s Zoo, has concluded a deal with University Games on behalf of Suzy’s Zoo.

University Games will utilize the Suzy’s Zoo (aka Duckport) and Little Suzy’s Zoo character sets in their merchandise, which will include games (including board games, card games, travel games and electronic board games), color forms and jigsaw puzzles. These items will be available for purchase throughout the world (except Japan) in late 2012.

“This partnership with University Games is fantastic!” said Suzy’s Zoo creator, Suzy Spafford. “I know that our fans will truly enjoy seeing their favorite Suzy’s Zoo and Little Suzy’s Zoo characters on these games, puzzles and more.”

“University Games are really excited about the opportunity of working with Suzy’s Zoo. We believe there is perfect synergy between our product values, and the values promoted by Suzy’s Zoo characters. We look forward to this being a long term partnership, ensuring that fans of Suzy’s Zoo experience fun and learning through the products we develop” added Adrian Whyles, General Manager, University Games UK.

“We are absolutely delighted to announce this partnership with University Games“, says Michael Gottlieb Head of Licensing DCD publishing, “ their strength in distribution combined with their product development skills are ideally suited to the Suzy’s Zoo license”.

Stop by the Suzy’s Zoo booth (#1781) at the Las Vegas International Licensing Expo 14-16 June, 2011.

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Notes to Editors:

Suzy’s Zoo

Suzy’s Zoo was established by award-winning artist, Suzy Spafford, and evokes the spirit of a simpler, safer world. The three brands, Little Suzy’s Zoo, Suzy’s Zoo and Wags and Whiskers feature illustrations that use clean, bright natural colors and realistic shapes, creating a familiar-seeming and friendly universe that any child can relate to.

There are many superb licensing partners that sell Suzy’s Zoo images on such products as infant clothing, greeting cards, bedding, books, tableware and games.  These products can be found in the mass market as well as in specialty stores.

For more info visit www.suzyszoo.com

About DCD Publishing

DCD Publishing is a division of DCD Media, the leading international independent production and distribution groups, set up to exploit market opportunities for book publishing, merchandising, licensing, CD and DVD from third party producers or owned by DCD. DCD Publishing’s portfolio of properties encompasses the areas of Television, Music and Animation and it works with the leading publishers in the UK. Key brands include Suzy’s Zoo, Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, and Puppy Love amongst others. For more info visit www.dcdmedia.co.uk/publishing

University Games

University Games features exciting, original games for kids and grown-ups.  Bob Moog and Chris Lehman founded University Games in 1985.  The company has added many divisions and broadened their scope since then, but the University Games’ products remain true to the standards set more than 24 years ago. For more info about University Games, please visit www.ugames.com

Lawless Entertainment

Lawless Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based company that creates, co-produces, distributes and markets both animated and live-action programming throughout the world for both film and television that is headed up by President Cathy Malatesta.  Lawless works with content providers and has relationships with top film, television, home video, online and mobile distribution entities throughout the world.

For more info contact Sondra Contino at (949) 419-6156 or visit www.lawlessent.com

Press contacts:

DCD Publishing: Nahid Burke +44 (0) 208 563 6976 nb@dcdmedia.co.uk

Lawless Entertainment: Contact at Las Vegas International Licensing Expo: Sondra Contino, +1 (626) 242-0278, stand 1781.