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Mattel to Premiere All-New Animated Preschool Series ‘Deepa & Anoop’ in August 2022

Mattel, Incorporated has announced that its all-new animated children’s series Deepa & Anoop will debut on Netflix on August 16, 2022. Created by acclaimed Bollywood animator Munjal Shroff (Shortcut Safari), accomplished writer Lisa Goldman (Dragon Tales), and award-winning producer Heather Kenyon (Doki Adventures), Deepa & Anoop is Mattel Television’s first original series based on original intellectual property.

PlayVital Launches Premium Video Game Accessories Brand

PlayVital has announced that its extensive line of premium products is now available for gamers around the world that seek the best video game accessories to improve their gaming life. Gaming is not just a hobby, it is a lifestyle. With a wide range of options for Nintendo Switch, PS5/PS4, Xbox and Steam Deck, PlayVital is poised to be a major force in the gaming industry.

Mighty Jaxx Celebrates the Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2 Release with Vecna

Mighty Jaxx, an award-winning future culture company announced an exclusive collectible in their new collection for Netflix’s Stranger Things 4, now streaming globally on Netflix. Mighty Jaxx’s Stranger Things 4 collection will tie in with the adventures of these characters who traverse between the human world and the Upside Down. Mighty Jaxx has released the first figure of the collection, this season’s newest villain Vecna, globally.

Discovery Channel Dives into Shark Week 2022 with Launch of Consumer Products Program

Discovery Channel, a member of the Warner Bros Discovery family of brands, is diving deep into Shark Week 2022 with merchandising partners. Airing Sunday, July 24 at 8:00PM ET/PT through Sunday, July 31 on Discovery Channel and discovery+ with an exciting lineup of 25 adrenaline-inducing original hours and original shark-themed programming, Shark Week, in its 34th year, is television’s longest-running and most anticipated summer event with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as its first Master of Ceremonies. This year’s consumer products program features new and returning partners across apparel, accessories, toys, gaming and publishing.

WildBrain Captures Global Distribution Rights to Harpercollins Productions’ Carmen Sandiego

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is extending its longstanding partnership with HarperCollins Productions to include exclusive linear broadcast distribution rights, on a worldwide basis, for the publisher’s Emmy Award-winning action-adventure animated series, Carmen Sandiego. Under the deal, WildBrain has been appointed to distribute seasons one–four (33 x 30’ total) of the hit series, which was originally produced for Netflix by HarperCollins Productions and WildBrain’s animation studio in Vancouver. WildBrain has already secured deals for all four seasons of Carmen Sandiego with Disney for its linear broadcast channels in Japan and France.

JAKKS Pacific Reveals New Super Mario Interactive Figure ‘Let’s Go Yoshi’

JAKKS Pacific, Incorporated has revealed Let’s Go, Yoshi, a perfect addition to any Super Mario collection. Standing at 12 inches tall, this figure has several interactive triggers and 13 points of articulation for tons of posing options. Kids and collectors ages 3 and up will have endless fun with Yoshi to activate his 20+ iconic sounds and music. Pat Yoshi’s nose to hear adorable sounds. Push down on Yoshi’s head for a super cool chomping action and sound. Other activation trigger points include Yoshi’s shell and feet, while his top spike activates his instantly recognizable music. Try lifting or laying down Yoshi to experience even more iconic motion-activated sounds.

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Multiplast Systems, Inc. Announces Expanded Application of its Organic, Degradable, Resin Additive for End-of-Life Sustainability

MultiPlast Systems, Incorporated (MSI) of Solon, Ohio, a manufacturer of renewable and sustainable packaging material (www.multiplastsystems.com), has announced that they will be expanding their manufacturing and application capabilities for its organic, degradable, resin additive for enhanced end-of-life sustainability for plastic packaging and products.

DREAM Clothing Celebrates Care Bears 40th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Drops

Los Angeles-based streetwear company DREAM Clothing is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Cloudco Entertainment’s beloved and iconic property, Care Bears, with limited-edition drops. The first planned clothing release was exclusively made for Pride month and launched on June 1. Subsequent limited-edition releases were dropped during the month of June and are continuing through July.

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TOMY International Announces Leadership Changes

TOMY has announced several key leadership changes to position them for expanded global growth. Pete Henseler is moving to the role of non-operating Chairman of the TOMY International Board. In his new capacity, Pete will remain a key advisor to TOMY International. Pete’s career spans over 40 years in the children’s consumer products industry at companies like Hasbro, McDonald’s and RC2. For the last 26 years Pete has been in various executive management roles at TOMY. In addition to his numerous business contributions, Pete also served as a board member for the Toy Industry Association for 3 terms, as well as Board Chairman of the Toy Industry Foundation.