Mattel & Nick Start Production on Monster High Movie
Mattel Television and Nickelodeon start production this month on the Monster High movie musical, based on Mattel’s franchise of the same name.
Jada Toys Celebrates World Kindness Day on Nov. 13
Jada Toys kicks off a partnership this week with nonprofit group Kindness.org to celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13.
TOTY Awards Unveil 2022 Finalists
The TOTY Awards announced its list of 2022 finalists. The list includes 114 nominees in 16 categories — including a new category, “Grown-Up Toy of the Year,” highlighting games, collectibles, arts and crafts, and more geared toward grown-ups and “kidults.”
Maria Doolan Joins ZAG as VP of TV Content
ZAG named Maria Doolan to the new position of VP of TV content to oversee global strategy for content distribution across all platforms for select ZAG Heroez properties, with priority focus on its newest IP, Ghostforce.
Build-A-Bear Furthers Digital Transformation with New Hires
Build-A-Bear Workshop named Char Nicanor-Kimball to the new role of vice president of e-commerce and promoted Art Huggard to vice president of digital technology. They step into their new roles as the company announces the launch of its animated, online shopping experience Bear Builder 3D Workshop.
Blackstone Acquires Moonbug Entertainment
A Blackstone-backed entertainment company is acquiring Moonbug, creator of children’s titles that include CoComelon and Blippi.
Bed Bath & Beyond Introduces Digital Marketplace
Bed Bath & Beyond launched a digital marketplace, where third party sellers can now list a curated assortment of home and baby products.
Spin Master Reports Q3 Growth Across Creative Centers
Spin Master saw growth across all three of its creative centers — toys, entertainment, and digital games — driven by PAW Patrol: The Movie, Toca Life World, and higher sales in the categories of preschool and girls and boys.
Second PAW Patrol Film Announced for 2023
Spin Master Entertainment and Nickelodeon Movies greenlit a second PAW Patrol animated feature film and spin-off TV series for 2023.