‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Movie Merch Heads to Retail
CBS Consumer Products is bringing the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark movie to retail ahead of the upcoming August 2019 film release in theaters.
Viacom/Nickelodeon to Acquire Garfield
Viacom/Nick will acquire Paws, Inc., the entity holding global intellectual property rights to the Garfield and the U.S. Acres franchises.
Crazy Aaron’s Names Don Perkins CEO
Crazy Aaron’s has appointed Don Perkins as the new CEO of Crazy Aaron Enterprises.
Moonbug Picks Up South African Series, ‘Supa Strikas’
Moonbug acquired the popular South African video series and one of the largest circulating monthly comics in the world, Supa Strikas. The acquisition of the digital and linear sports brand furthers the company’s mission to create and broaden the reach of quality content that kids are passionate about. “Soccer is the most beloved sport around the world, but there is a major whitespace in terms of fictional soccer content for…
Pokémon Center Pop-Up Shop to Open in London
The Pokémon Company International will open a special pop-up Pokémon Center in London this October to celebrate the upcoming launch of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Big Bad Boo Studios Ups Gillen to VP, Production
Big Bad Boo Studios promoted Paddy Gillen to vice-president of production as the studio looks to bolster its production arm. In her new role, Gillen will be responsible for fostering, managing and expanding Big Bad Boo’ss various shows in production, currently TVOKids’s 16 Hudson and the Hulu Original Series The Bravest Knight. In a statement, Big Bad Boo o-Founder Shabnam Rezaei said as the company looks to produce…
2019 CubingUSA National Champion Takes Title for Fastest Rubik’s Cube Solve
Speed cubers from across the U.S. competed in the 2019 CubingUSA Nationals, but Patrick Ponce took home the title for fastest Rubik’s Cube solver.
Nerf x Super Heroic Collection Drops This Month
Super Heroic and Hasbro announced a licensing agreement to bring Nerf-branded kids’ apparel and footwear to market this August.
My Little Pony to Take Stage in 2020
Hasbro and Mills Entertainment announced the inaugural U.S. tour of My Little Pony Live, set to premiere March 2020. Inspired by the My Little Pony’s signature themes of friendship and magic, the original stage production features the “the Mane Six” fan-favorite pony character: Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash. Rounding out the lineup is Spike the Dragon from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic television series, which…