WildBrain to Lead Moominvalley YouTube Strategy
Gutsy Animations appointed WildBrain to develop a global YouTube strategy for Moominvalley, the new animated adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic stories.
Nominations for 2019 TAGIEs Close August 15
With the annual Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Week mere months away, nominations for the 2019 Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs) are due August 15.
‘Peter Rabbit 2’ Announces Partners Aheads of 2020 Sequel Film
Penguin Ventures, on behalf of the Peter Rabbit and the Beatrix Potter brands, has secured licensees in key product categories for the Peter Rabbit 2 movie.
All in the Family: Diverse Marketing’s Hardin Family
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with the family behind one of the most well-known and respected toy rep groups, Diverse Marketing. Meet the Hardins.
Toy Association, Commerce Department Talk Counterfeit Toys Impact
The Toy Association sent comments to the Department of Commerce in response to the Presidential Memorandum, “Combatting Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods.”
‘Friends’ Inspires New LEGO Ideas Set
The LEGO Group teased the upcoming release of a new building set based on the Friends TV series, the LEGO Ideas Central Perk set.
Firefly to Rep ‘Daisy Dew Drop’
Firefly Brand Management has signed with Dreamdust Studios to represent the Daisy Dew Drop and The Rainbow Garden illustrated children’s property.
‘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.