Disney to Take Full Control of Hulu
The House of Mouse has come to an agreement with the Comcast Corporation that gives Disney full control of Hulu, effective immediately.
LEGO City Adventures Sets Premiere Date
The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon announced the premiere of the new animated series, LEGO City Adventures, based on the best-selling construction brand.
Popeye Launches Barbershop Shaving Collection
King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst, Continues Popeye’s 90th anniversary celebration with the launch of Popeye’s Barbershop & Shave Company. The line features an American-made range of men’s grooming products. Available now, the product range includes hair pomade, beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, shave cream, post-shave lotion, and pre-shave oil all sporting the iconic mugs of either Popeye or Brutus. To support brick-and-mortar shops, the…
Toho Launches First Official Godzilla Website
Godzilla might be king of the Monsters, he’s never had his own official website—until now.
Little Tikes Hosts Global ‘World’s Biggest Play Date’ Events
In celebration of its 50th anniversary encouraging kids and families to “Play Big,” Little Tikes will host the World’s Biggest Play Date on May 18.
Toy Association to Trump: Don’t Tax Toys
In response to the Trump administration’s proposed 25 percent tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports, which includes children’s toys, the Toy Association says the proposal would irreparably harm American families, jobs, and businesses.
It’s Game On For Tetris and New Partners Ravensburger, Blues Clothing
Lisle Licensing has secured new deals with Ravensburger and Blues Clothing on behalf of the popular video game brand Tetris, which celebrates 35 years.
Jazwares Launches NANABLES Toy Line
Jazwares introduced NANABLES, a new line of collectibles featuring ultra-small dwellings inhabited by kawaii-cool Nanos characters.
Swimways Kicks Off First International Learn to Swim Day
Swimways will host its first International Learn to Swim Day program on Saturday, May 18, encouraging parents and caregivers to take steps to ensure their kids learn to swim not only for fun, but for their safety. Swimways founded its National Learn to Swim Day program in 2012, held on the third Saturday of May each year. This year, Swimways expands the program internationally and teams with PAW Patrol to…