April 2019 - aNb Media, Inc.

Worlds Collide in Fortnite: Endgame

Avengers assemble in Epic Games’ new Fortnite: Endgame as Thanos and his Chitauri invade in search of the six Infinity Stones. It’s up to players to acquire the Avengers: Endgame items scattered throughout the map, and take the fight to him. [SPOILERS AHEAD]

Grupo Pão de Açúcar Bring Garfield Goods to Brazil

Brazil’s largest retail and distribution group, Grupo Pão de Açúcar is teaming up with Garfield to offer a variety of private label treats to its customers. Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) began dishing out Garfield goodies in February under its Qualitá brand, the biggest private label program in Brazil. Working with suppliers including Barion Industria, Moinho Romariz Industria and Turatti & Turatti, GPA launched the new program in 700 Extra…

Explore the Great Outdoors in This New NatGeo VR Experience

As part of its #QuestCountdown series, Oculus has teamed up with National Geographic for the launch of National Geographic Explore VR.

Build-A-Bear Donates Teddy Bears to Red Cross Relief Efforts

For the third consecutive year, Build-A-Bear and the American Red Cross are partnering to provide bear hugs to families when disaster strikes. The American Red Cross will receive a donation from Build-A-Bear of several thousand furry friends, which the organization will distribute during disaster-relief operations throughout the year. May 2 through May 29, Build-A-Bear Workshop guests can also donate to the nonprofit organization at checkout in stores and…

PlayMonster Acquires Set Enterprises

PlayMonster broadens its portfolio of card games with the acquisition of Set Enterprises, the game maker behind WordSpeil, SET, Quiddler, etc.

Anki, The Company That Gave Us a Real-World WALL-E, is Shutting Down

Anki, the toy robotics company behind the original AI racing course Anki OverDrive and the adorable robot companion Cosmo, is shutting down.

Transformers’ 35th Birthday Celebration is More Than Meets The Eye

In honor of Transformers’ 35th anniversary, Hasbro launched a new brand campaign that celebrates how every individual is “More Than Meets The Eye.”

Epic Story Media Expands Executive Team with eOne, Nickelodeon Vets

Epic Story Media (ESM) expands its senior team with two new hires. Former eOne Acquisitions Vice-President Jessica Labi joins as head of distribution and brand strategy alongside former Nickelodeon Vice-President of Toys David Sztoser as head of licensing and merchandise.

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Avengers: Endgame Breaks Records; Hits $1 Billion Opening Weekend

The box office report from Avengers: Endgame is in, and it’s as if Marvel Studios took Thor’s hammer to previous records. The movie shattered previous records, making it the first film ever to pass the $1 billion mark on its opening weekend.