November 2023 - Page 2 of 10

Peppa Pig Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Peppa’s Cinema Party Featuring All-New Season 10 Episodes

Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, announced that Peppa Pig will jump into cinemas for the character’s 20th anniversary and biggest cinema celebration ever beginning February 2024. The hour-long cinema release, Peppa’s Cinema Party, will screen in English in cinemas in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States, offering 10 exclusive never-before-seen Peppa Pig Season 10 episodes including a 3-part Wedding Party Special, of which one episode features the voices of Katy Perry as Ms. Leopard and Orlando Bloom as Mr. Raccoon. A party bus bonus episode will also be included, as well as new interactive entertainment featuring Peppa and her friends breaking into the real world through a mixture of animation and live action featuring five brand new songs to sing along to and dances to move to. Little ones and the entire family will be able to have the ultimate cinema outing and celebrate along with their favorite onscreen characters. Plus, the fun continues outside cinemas, with parents and little ones able to stream the all-new music at home, in the car or on the go!

YouTube’s Leading DIY & Crafter, Moriah Elizabeth, Partners with Bonkers Toys to Launch Licensed Toy Line at Major Retailers

Social media sensation Moriah Elizabeth, has partnered with Bonkers Toys to launch a mystery plush set inspired by the characters that have charmed millions of fans. The Moriah Elizabeth 6” Mystery Plush Series 1 hits mass retail for the first time and is now available at Walmart stores nationwide. The mystery plush comes in vibrant colors and soft material, and includes many of Moriah’s beloved characters, such as Pickle, Georgie and Cousin Derp. The series is blind-boxed, making each one a fun surprise to open. The products will roll out to all major retailers in the US in Spring 2024.

Step2 Revolutionizing E-Commerce Logistics with Redwood Logistics

The Step2 Company LLC (Step2), the largest American manufacturer of preschool and toddler toys, has announced the company has revolutionized it’s e-commerce logistics strategy to handle the expected 7x growth in shipments during the post Black Friday holiday period. As Step2 order volumes grew, they turned to the help of Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth party logistics (4PL) providers in North America. Step2 utilized Redwood Parcel to efficiently process tens of thousands of orders, print shipping labels and meet their largest retailers’ drop shipping requirements, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced compliance.

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Cyber Group Studios and Master Toy Licensee United Smile Name Jay@Play Exclusive Distributor of Gigantosaurus Toys in the US

Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series for children and families worldwide, and United Smile, master toy licensee for award-winning animated preschool show Gigantosaurus, have named Jay@Play the exclusive distributor of series-inspired toys in the U.S. Jay@Play will begin distributing United Smile’s new Gigantosaurus toy line, to include figurines, playsets, plush, and tech toys for children ages 3-6, in early 2024. The success of the fan-favorite Gigantosaurus series on Disney+ and Netflix paves the way for an exciting line of toys, bringing the on-screen magic into the hands of fans.

Manic Panic and Shalom International Team Up for a Special Holiday Collection

Manic Panic, the beloved and iconic beauty brand known for its vibrant hair dyes, glam cosmetics, and rock n roll lifestyle, has joined forces with Shalom International, a leader in bath and body products, to create a unique holiday collection that is sure to delight fans and beauty enthusiasts alike. “Manic Panic’s knowledge in creating bold and vibrant products was a perfect match to Shalom’s strong capabilities in creating unique, high-quality bath and body collections,” said John Mestel, Vice President – Beauty Division at Shalom International. “Working with Tish, Snooky and their team in developing this line was a fun and creative journey.”

MeteoHeroes Broadcast Growth Continues in Asia, Africa and Europe

In the run-up to Asia TV Forum and Market (ATF), Asia’s leading entertainment content market, Mondo TV Group, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced the arrival of award-winning hit kids’ animation MeteoHeroes – co-produced by Mondo TV S.p.A and Meteo Expert (MOPI srl) – in multiple markets in Asia, Africa and Europe. Series one (52 x 7’) and series two (52 x 13’) of the wildly popular environmentally theme show have been sold to Cineplex of Thailand, a leading pay TV channel. They will broadcast on True-branded channels and True-branded platforms, both on an exclusive pay TV and a non-exclusive free TV basis.

ASPIRE Puts Sauber Motorsport in Pole Position with New Licensees

ASPIRE, the dedicated Corporate & Lifestyle division of world-leading brand licensing agency WildBrain CPLG, has accelerated its consumer products program for Sauber Motorsport with a line-up of new licensees now signed up for its Formula 1 operations, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake. Victoria Whellans, Commercial Director at ASPIRE, said: “The scope of these deals highlights the global surge in popularity for motorsport brands, and especially a strong appetite amongst consumers to celebrate the F1 season. ASPIRE’s strategy is to bring a creative and curated approach to lifestyle brand management, applying a global perspective at local level. This incredible range of products offers fans new opportunities to engage with their favorite team and share their love for the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake brand.”

Master Replicas Brings Back Legendary Doctor Who Statue Line Through License Agreement with BBC Studios

Master Replicas are delighted to announce that they have acquired the rights to continue the ‘Doctor Who Figurine Collection’, one of the longest-running and most successful Doctor Who collections ever released. To date the collection has featured statues from every era of Doctor Who, allowing fans to bring 370 unique characters into their homes, but it was left unfinished when the previous rights holder, Eaglemoss, went into administration in 2022. Master Replicas new production will fit seamlessly with the original statues and will include new releases of some of the most popular characters including Daleks and Cybermen.

Spin Master’s Newest Series ‘Unicorn Academy’ Secures Top Spot on Kids’ Most Watched Lists

Spin Master’s newest fantasy-adventure, animated series, Unicorn Academy, which launched November 2nd on Netflix, has quickly earned its place on kids most watch lists captivating young audiences everywhere. The magical fantasy adventure series has racked up more than 30 million of hours of watch time since first airing earlier in the month. Supporting a broad multi-platform approach to franchise building, Spin Master Entertainment released supporting content beyond Netflix with in-game activations on Roblox and short-form videos on TikTok and YouTube, amassing 37 million views on the Unicorn Academy YouTube channel. Reviews for the new series are also positive, including Common Sense Media, which gave Unicorn Academy 5/5 stars and exclaims that “the magical world is exquisitely imagined” and that “the non-unicorn creatures are equally fantastical.”