Mattel, MGM to Create Live-Action American Girl Movie
Mattel and MGM announce an American Girl live-action movie is in the works.
Disney Sets Date for First-Ever Frozen Fan Fest, Triple Force Friday
October 4 will mark Disney’s first-ever concurrent global product rollout for two of its biggest, and most anticipated, movie events of 2019: Frozen 2 and Star Wars: Episode IX.
ZAG America Grows Leadership Team, Manuel Torres Port Named Chief Brand Officer
ZAG America expands its leadership team with the appointment of Manuel Torres Port as chief brand officer, Julian Zag as executive vice-president of worldwide operations, Liz Grampp as senior vice-president of studio and franchise marketing, and Ian Lambur as senior vice-president, global distribution and co-production.
Know More, Stand Out More
For independent toy retailers, ASTRA’s president Kimberly Mosley breaks down how to get the most out of the ASTRA Academy resources to help set your toy business apart.
In The Face of Fad-Driven Product
With a reputation in the toy industry of being the fix-it crew for clients in need of better design and manufacturing, Design Edge president Matt Nuccio recounts the challenges of designing on margins to meet the timeline of fad-driven product.
Shop Talk: A Road Map to Amazon
In this installment of Shop Talk, aNb Media chats with Franz Jordan, CEO of Sellics, and JudoLaunch founder Chris Rawlings, about the opportunity for toy sellers on Amazon, and the best strategies for driving traffic and sell-through.
Kellytoy to Distribute Russ Berrie Brand
Jazwares announced that its division Zag Toys has formed a partnership with Kellytoy for the distribution of its Russ Berrie plush toy brand.
Mattel Named New Toy Partner for Despicable Me
Mattel snags the Despicable Me license in a three-year global agreement with Illumination and Universal Brand Development, beginning with Minion 2 movie toys for 2020.
Singing Machine Debuts Carpool Karaoke Mic
Singing Machine has partnered with CBS Consumer Products to debut Carpool Karaoke, the Mic at Toy Fair New York, bringing James Corden’s popular Tv segment into cars nationwide.