Viz Media, LLC has formed a joint venture with London-based Copyright Licensing Promotions Group, Ltd. to license Viz anime and manga brands in Europe.  Each company will hold a 50% share in the new company, which will be called Viz Media B.V., and will be headquartered in Amsterdam. 

 

Copyright Licensing Promotions Group has seven offices around Europe, and handles licensing for numerous major brands, including Marvel, Star Trek, Bratz, Simpsons, and WWE.