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WiT Announces New Plans for Wonder Women Awards

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) announces that the in-person event for its Wonder Women Awards, originally set for Sunday, February 20, 2022, will be canceled due to the cancellation of Toy Fair New York and concerns over COVID 19. Instead, the organization will announce winners on March 1, 2022 via press release, and shortly thereafter, will deliver a special “Wonder Women at Home” experience to winners and honorees, with a Tribute Video to follow.

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What Do You Meme Partners with TLC on 90 Day Fiancé Expansion Pack

What Do You Meme, the leading manufacturer of adult party games, today announced a new partnership with TLC, a member of the Discovery, Inc. family of brands, on a new 90 Day Fiancé expansion pack, now available on Amazon. The expansion pack includes 50 caption cards and 30 photo cards, all 90-Day Fiancé-themed and inspired by your favorite moments from the show.

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Straight Out of the 2000’s Comes Cakeworthy’s Neopets Collection!

Celebrate the hours you spent earning Neopoints, completing faerie quests and saving up for paintbrushes
with the latest collection – Neopets x Cakeworthy! Featuring various styles and silhouettes inspired by the 2000’s, this collection is guaranteed to serve up all the best nostalgia. Including tees, a sweater, a dress, accessories and even a onesie! Fans of the iconic website
can expect to find pieces celebrating all the best aspects of the game including faeries, paintbrushes, and
hilarious quotes.

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ViacomCBS Consumer Products Promotes Joann Acevedo to Senior Vice President of Softlines Licensing, North America

Joann Acevedo has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Softlines Licensing, North America ViacomCBS Consumer Products. It was announced by Jose Castro, Senior Vice President, Softlines, Fashion & Lifestyle Licensing and Global Collaborations, ViacomCBS Consumer Products.

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Nuremburg Internatonal Toy Fair Spielwarenmesse 2022 cancelled

After weeks of uncertainty over its status amidst Omicron concerns and travel restrictions, Nuremburg Internatonal Toy Fair Spielwarenmesse has unfortunately been called off. Spielwarenmesse eG, the organizer of the event said the following in a mass email: “We are addressing you today with very disappointing news. We are unfortunately forced to cancel Spielwarenmesse 2022, at least in its stationary form in Nuremberg.

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Sesame Workshop Names Sal Perez Executive Producer of Sesame Street Production

Perez brings rich experience to the Executive Producer role, having spent a cumulative 14 years producing international and domestic content for the nonprofit organization behind the beloved series. Beginning with Sesame Street’s upcoming 53rd season, he will oversee the production and creative direction of the series and related domestic social impact productions, digital projects, and themed entertainment experiences. He will report to Kay Wilson Stallings, Executive Vice President of Creative and Production.

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Jada Toys Releases High-end Collectible “The Batman” Die-cast Batmobile with Figure

In celebration of the upcoming feature starring the Caped Crusader, collectors can expect intricate crafting with expert styling and extraordinary attention to detail from Jada Toys 1:18 Die-cast Batmobile, a replica that pays homage to the vehicle seen in the highly anticipated “The Batman” film. A leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, Jada Toys, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC, will introduce the Batmobile, which takes its styling cues directly from the film and features angular lines, hints of muscle car styling, a detailed interior, and working lights, doors and hood.

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Kartoon Channel! Kidaverse – Genius Brands Announces Launch of Kid’s Metaverse Experience Following Acquisition of Ameba TV

Genius Brands International (NASDAQ: GNUS) has announced its subscription-based Kartoon Channel! Kidaverse, launching April 15, 2022, at $3.99/month. Kartoon Channel! Kidaverse will be anchored by technology from the acquisition of Ameba TV, a rapidly growing children’s video streaming service that brings a first-in-class technology platform.