Showtime Signs New Licensing Agreements for Hit Shows

NEW YORK, December 2: Showtime Networks has added to its roster of licensees with products for the hit series Dexter, The Tudors and The L Word.

Showtime, working with its licensing agency, 360ep, has signed deals with four companies for Dexter-branded products. Breygent Marketing will be introducing trading cards, CID Distribution will take on apparel internationally, Universe Publishing will be distributing a 2010 wall calendar and Global Prints is developing greeting cards. Global Prints will also be marketing posters and greeting cards for The Tudors and greeting cards for The L Word.

The trading cards, featuring seasons one and two, will be released in early 2009, while products from CID Distribution will be available later this year. Global Prints will introduce the greeting cards next year and the calendar will be available in late 2009. The Tudors posters are available now and The L Word greeting cards are in development.