Teddy Fresh Unveils Collaboration with Care Bears
LA-based luxury streetwear brand Teddy Fresh unveiled the release of their Teddy Fresh x Care Bears collection inspired by the 1980s animated series.
Planeta Junior Extends IMPS Partnership for The Smurfs
Planeta Junior has signed an agreement with IMPS, global license holder of The Smurfs, to coordinate the brand’s licensing program in Spain, Portugal, and Central and Eastern Europe.
LaRose Industries Acquires AST Business from Mattel
LaRose Industries, LLC, d/b/a Cra-Z-Art, announced the acquisition of the Arts, Crafts, Stationery (AST) business from Mattel, including the RoseArt and Rose Moon brands.
Mercury Filmworks Announces Series from In-House Trio
Canadian animation studio Mercury Filmworks has greenlit the development of BloopyMerps, an animated series created by three long-term employees of the company.
Donkey Hodie to Premiere on PBS Kids May 3
Donkey Hodie, a new children’s puppet series produced by Fred Rogers Productions, will premiere on PBS Kids on May 3, 2021.
Oggy and the Cockroaches Franchise Expands Globally
French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a wave of international broadcast deals across its Oggy and the Cockroaches franchise.
Barbie Named Top Global Toy Property of 2020 by NPD
The NPD Group named Mattel’s Barbie brand the Global Top Toy Property of the Year for 2020. In addition, Hot Wheels Singles 1/64 assortment was recognized as the Global Top Selling Toy of the Year.
Harry Potter Recognized in NPD Toy Industry Awards
As part of its Global and European Toy Industry Performance Awards, the NPD Group recognized Harry Potter as a top gaining property of 2020 in the Games & Puzzles Category.
Stan Lee Series Sneak Peek Announced
Genius Brands announced a sneek peak at the Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten series, produced by and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger