aNb Media News, April 19, 2011
- Mattel Reports Q1 2011 Results
- Hasbro Reports Q1 2011 Results
- Walmart Acquires Kosmix, Digging Deeper into Social Media/Shopping Mix
Catching Up With Cathy Malatesta, President of Lawless Entertainment
Lawless Entertainment creates, co-produces, distributes, and markets both animated and live-action programming throughout the world for both film and television. The company works with content providers and has relationships with top film, television, home video, online, and mobile distribution entities throughout the world. Cathy Malatesta, president of Lawless Entertainment, discusses Suzy’s Zoo, which has an animated series in development and a host of current licensees.
aNb Media News, April 14, 2011
- Sprint, Big Idea Partner for VeggieTales Promo
- Sesame Characters Have Themed Area in Spain’s PortAventura Theme Park
- Buffalo Games in Promo Deal with Tyson Foods
Real Deal
- CAA Sign Men’s Grooming Deal for Carmelo Anthony
- FremantleMedia and StarGreetz
- Cartoon Network Signs Watch Deal with Nooka
- Titan Comics to Debut Family Guy Comic
- FlickBack Media Signs Suzy’s Zoo for Social Expressions
aNb Media News, April 12, 2011
- LIMA Holds Licensing Contest During Licensing Show
- Mattel’s Indianapolis 500 Stunt
- Sesame Workshop, USO Tour to Help Military Families
- Zinkia, ITV Global Sever Relationship
Catching Up With Maria Doolan, Managing Director of Global Brand and Business Development for Zinkia Entertainment
Zinkia Entertainment, based in Spain, is the creator of Pocoyo. The company’s goal is to create and develop brands with a global entertainment vision. Pocoyo, a hit across Europe for many years, is now gaining traction in the U.S. Based in Madrid, Maria Doolan, managing director of global brand and business development for Zinkia, explains how Pocoyo will compete in the U.S. marketplace for both English- and Spanish-speaking fans.
Toys & Family Entertainment, April 2011
- Plush Category Keeps on Huggin’ by Laurie Leahey
- Plush: Product Presentation by Laurie Leahey
- Happily Ever After: Roleplay Builds Imagination by Nancy Lombardi
- Roleplay: Product Presentation by Nancy Lombardi
- Specialty Emporium: innovativeKids by Chris Adams
- Specialty Emporium: Product Presentation by Jennifer Lynch
Royaltie$, April 2011
- The Pendulum Swings Back to Brands by Laurie Leahey
- Brand Licensing: Licensor Roundup by Laurie Leahey
- Sweet Treats Offer Steady Sales by Chris Adams
- Candy Licensing: Licensor Roundup by Chris Adams
- Infant & Preschool Licensing Isn’t Child’s Play by Chris Adams
- Infant & Preschool Licensing: Licensor Roundup by Chris Adams
aNb Media News, April 7, 2011
- 4Kids Entertainment Files for Chapter 11
- Zinkia Acquires Stake in Cake
- FremantleMedia Announces Rebecca Bonbon Spokesperson
- Kmart Reveals its ‘Hot 8’ Toys for Summer