Banijay Group to Acquire Endemol Shine Group
Banijay Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Endemol Shine Group.
Locksmith Animation Signs Film Deal With Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures has landed a multi-film pact with Locksmith Animation, the UK CG feature studio, to co-develop and distribute its slate of pictures.
Nintendo’s July to September Operating Profits Doubled After Switch Sales
The company’s operating profit for July through September of this year was 66.8 billion yen, or $615 million, compared to 30.9 billion yen the previous year.
FAO Schwarz Opens First European Flagship Stores
FAO Schwarz opened its first European flagship toy stores at Arnotts in Dublin on October 29 and Selfridges in London on October 22.
Jamie Buono-Sikorski Joins Genius Brands as Marketing Vice President
Jamie Buono-Sikorski, formerly of Bandai America, Spin Master and MGA Entertainment, will now be responsible for driving brand awareness of all Genius Brands properties.
Mattel Reports Q3 2019 Financial Results
Mattel, Inc. today reported third quarter 2019 financial results.
Toy Industry to Honor Three Industry Icons
NEW YORK — The Toy Association announced that it will induct Thomas Chan, founder & CEO of Playmates Toys Inc.; Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., founder of Little Tikes, Step2, and Simplay3; and the late Harry Kislevitz, founder of Colorforms Corporation, into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame. The individuals were nominated for induction and voted on by members of The Toy Association in recognition of their significant contributions to…
Nelvana Partners with Cracker Barrel for Exclusive U.S. Retail Max & Ruby Launch
TORONTO – Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, an international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live action content, is celebrating the 40th publishing anniversary of the preschool brand, Max & Ruby, with several new licensing partnerships that will lead into 2020. Starting this fall, Nelvana has partnered with Cracker Barrel for an exclusive U.S. retail launch of Max & Ruby branded plush, apparel and sleepwear across its 650 stores. Nelvana has…
The Energizer Bunny Will Appear as Funko Pop! Figure
NEW YORK — The Energizer Bunny, the brand character symbolizing the quality and power of Energizer Holdings’ products, will debut as a collectible Funko figure. The launch of the new vinyl figure is a result of a licensing agreement between Energizer, known for batteries, power and lighting, and auto care, and Funko, a leading pop culture consumer products company. Global brand extension licensing agency Beanstalk, Energizer’s exclusive global licensing agency,…