L.O.L. Surprise! Partners with Magic Star Music Label
Magic Star, Sony Music UK’s children’s entertainment label, and MGA Entertainment announced a music partnership deal that will support toy brand L.O.L. Surprise!
Miraculous Toy Line Arrives in U.S. Next Month
Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir comes to life as the first fashion dolls from Playmates Toys and ZAG Labs’ new line debut in North America this spring
Story Time Chess Recognized by TOTY Awards
The Toy Association presented Story Time Chess with a 2021 People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toy of the Year Awards.
JAKKS Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results
JAKKS Pacific expects a toy sales boost in 2021 with new content from licensing partners, including Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto.
Brand Central VP Promoted to SVP
Brand Central LLC announced the promotion of Jodi Bogdanoff to the position of Senior Vice President of Licensing.
Brand & Licensing Innovation Summit Announced
Global Licensing Group is launching Brand & Licensing Innovation Summits (B&LIS), first as a virtual event in Europe from June 9-11, then as a hybrid summit in North America on October 27 and 28.
Superights Welcomes Sales Exec Marie-Laure Roche
Superights — the kids & family international sales division of Superprod Group — announced the recruitment of Marie-Laure Roche as Sales Director.
Disguise, Inc. Expands Portfolio with Universal
Disguise, Inc. announced an expanded offering in the North American market of Halloween costumes, accessories, and more for Universal Brand Development properties commencing in 2021.
Bea’s Block from Sesame Workshop to Debut 2022
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, and WarnerMedia have greenlit a new animated preschool comedy series, Bea’s Block.