ASTRA Marketplace & Academy to Take Place as Planned
As of March 20, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association has no plans to postpone or cancel its annual Marketplace & Academy.
Licensing Leadership Summit Rescheduled to November
In light of growing concerns and risks associated with the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Licensing Leadership Summit is rescheduled for November 5 and 6.
Music Rhythm App Game Announces ‘Baby Shark’ Collaboration
Mobile anime music rhythm game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! has announced their collaboration with “Baby Shark” from Pinkfong.
Global Pet Expo Announces Post-Show Numbers
Global Pet Expo held its 16th annual show from February 26 to 28 in Orlando, where total buyer attendance came in at 6,041.
Ricky Zoom to Air on China CCTV Channel
Ricky Zoom is gearing up to launch on CCTV-14 in China, while a new toy line is in the works with master toy partner TOMY. eOne will present additional Ricky Zoom licensed merchandise in 2020 and 2021.
Comcast NBCUniversal to Make Current Movies Available On-Demand
Universal Pictures will make its movies available in the home on the same day as their global theatrical releases, beginning with DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour.
CHITAG’s Young Inventor Challenge Brings New Kid-Invented Game to Retail
CHITAG, host of the annual Young Inventor Challenge (YIC), announced the retail launch of a YIC winning game, Betcha Can’t!.
WildBrain CPLG Grows Germany Sales Team with Two New Hires
WildBrain CPLG expands its Commercial Sales Department in Germany with new hires: Sarah Rosenstock as Commercial Director and Lisa Gruczek as Senior Sales Manager.
Firefly Inks New Licensing Deals for Bob Ross, Inc.
Firefly Brand Management has secured 14 new licensing partners for Bob Ross, Inc. and the “Bob Ross: The Joy Of Painting” brand.