October 2022 - Page 7 of 13

Brand New, Action-Packed Animated Series ‘Digital Girl’ Now in Production

A Productions, a leading UK-based animation production studio, and Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated programs for kids and families, are proud to announce the start of production of the brand new adventure-comedy superhero series, Digital Girl. Commissioned by BBC (United Kingdom) and pre-sold to Super RTL (Germany) and Discovery Kids (Latin America), the series aimed at kids, is set to be delivered in late 2024.

TTPM 2022 Holiday Showcase Highlights

TTPM, a leading outlet for the latest news, reviews and anything else for toys and licensing, has thrown another successful Holiday Showcase, where they exhibited their most wanted toys list for this holiday season. This year’s event drew a wide crowd of exhibitors, influencers, media, and more to see all the up and coming product for Q4 2022 and Q1 2023.

L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Collaboration Encourages Fans to ‘Let Their Champion Out’

L.O.L. Surprise! has teamed up with FIFA to encourage fans to ‘let their champion out’ with the launch of an all-new, super sporty and fun series of co-branded collectibles to celebrate the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Get ready to hit the field starting now with the limited edition L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Collection, featuring 12 different dolls to collect – 10 of the qualifying countries who will compete in Qatar, as well as a FIFA Fan and an ultra-rare Referee doll! Each doll will also include an exclusive, limited edition L.O.L. Surprise! trading card, as well as seven surprises to unwrap and accessorize each mini doll.

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Flying Bark Productions to Animate Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation’s Untitled Avatar film

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation have enlisted Flying Bark Productions to animate their first recently announced Untitled Avatar feature film in a newly confirmed partnership with Avatar Studios.

Now recruiting, Flying Bark Productions (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, LEGO Monkie Kid, What If…?) is seeking Australian and international artists across several 2D animation and CG departments which will see successful candidates join the team in Sydney Australia in early 2023. Current available positions can be viewed https://flyingbark.bamboohr.com/jobs/

WildBrain and Mattel Double the Fun with Greeenlights for New Seasons of Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, and Mattel, Incorporated, announce new-season greenlights for beloved kids’ shows Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket, based on the popular Mattel brands.

Pinterest and Chefclub Partner to Launch Prime Cooking Shows

The inspiration to realization platform, Pinterest, and the global food-themed studio and entertainment brand for families, Chefclub, announce a strategic partnership to develop innovative food content. Chefclub, leader in food-themed content on social media, is creating for Pinterest top-quality cooking series with initial programming launching in October 2022.

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Toy Association Names Top Toy Trends for Holiday 2022

The Toy Association trends team announced the top toy trends of the 2022 holiday season — from toys that immerse families in magical play experiences away from their devices, to purpose-driven play that introduces children to diversity, environmental causes, and social issues. The trends are backed by extensive product research and tracking by The Toy Association trends team throughout the year, as well as a OnePoll survey commissioned by the Association which gauged 2,000 U.S. parents’ attitudes about toys, play, and what is really driving their toy purchases.

Katmandu Park Punta Cana Falcon's Beyond

Falcon’s Beyond Announces Details of the Caribbean’s First World-Class Theme Park, Katmandu Park | Punta Cana

Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC, a leading fully integrated global entertainment development company specializing in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, announced details of its forthcoming world-class theme park, Katmandu Park | Punta Cana. Expected to open early 2023 in the Dominican Republic, Katmandu Park, conceived and built by Falcon’s, will feature cutting-edge rides and attractions that immerse guests in the company’s original, proprietary franchise, The Hidden Realms of Katmandu.

WowWee Launches My Avastars at Retail and Brand New Game Online

WowWee, an innovative and leading toy manufacturer, has launched their ambitious My Avastars product line. Not only that, but the brand new My Avastars online game has now officially gone live, bringing even more dimension to the line of highly customizable toys. With the launch of both digital and physical platforms, My Avastars is shaping to be a big mover for Holiday 2022. The line was selected by TTPM as a Most Wanted item for 2022 in their Imaginative and Roleplay category, and was recently featured in their 2022 Holiday Showcase.