Story House Egmont expands Disney rights in the UK
The 76-year collaboration continues with new deal covering 27 countries across Europe and selected international markets.
Story House Egmont, one of Europe’s leading magazine publishers, is excited to announce that they will publish DISNEY FROZEN magazine, DISNEY STARS magazine and the brand-new DISNEY FROZEN ULTIMATE COLLECTION magazine from January 2025.
Story House Egmont has renewed its long-term collaboration with The Walt Disney Company. Story House Egmont will continue to publish magazines in 27 countries across Europe and selected international markets, featuring strong and iconic brands and characters such as Disney’s Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, Frozen and Princess, Disney and Pixar’s Cars and MARVEL’s Spider-Man, and many more. From 2025, Story House Egmont has also regained the position as magazine publisher in the UK for all Disney and Pixar franchise magazines. The collaboration spans an impressive 76 years, dating back to 1948, when media group Egmont first launched the Donald Duck magazine in Scandinavia.
DISNEY FROZEN magazine will be a 3-weekly title, that brings to life the enchanting world of Arendelle. Each issue features beloved characters Elsa, Anna, Olaf with a mixture of engaging stories and fun-filled activities. It’s a perfect blend of entertainment and learning, designed to immerse young readers in the magical world of Frozen. DISNEY FROZEN magazine goes on sale from Wednesday 8th January.
DISNEY FROZEN ULTIMATE COLLECTION magazine is a brand-new offering for the primary category. The magazine content and covermounts will focus on a mix of: Activity – that have everything you need to keep busy, Dress-up – where you can jump into the characters, and Art – to promote creative expression. DISNEY FROZEN ULTIMATE COLLECTION magazine will have a monthly frequency. The first issue goes on-sale from Wednesday 1st January.
DISNEY STARS magazine celebrates the very best of Disney. Each issue will explore a different brand, delving deep into the magic of Disney. The first issue goes on-sale from Wednesday 1st January.
Siobhan Galvin, Story House Egmont’s Commercial Director said:
‘We are absolutely delighted to welcome Disney Frozen and Disney Stars into our portfolio of market-leading magazines. They will be right at home alongside our hugely successful Disney Princess magazines. We look forward to working together to grow the business and create a magical experience for our readers.’
Marika Bark, Story House Egmont’s Director of Kids said:
‘We are delighted to continue our long-term collaboration with The Walt Disney Company. The renewal is the result of a trusting and close collaboration at all levels, with a particular focus on continually innovating the magazines to deliver age-appropriate content that meets the needs of today’s children and comic book fans, as well as having strong sales and marketing teams in all markets. At the same time returning as the Disney and Pixar franchise magazine publisher in the UK, a key market, is testament to the passion and professionalism that runs through our entire KIDS publishing organisation.’
