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Cloudco Entertainment’s Care Bears Announces Exciting Partnership with Snow Commerce

Cloudco Entertainment, the proud owner of the beloved and iconic Care Bears property, known for spreading love and positivity, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Snow Commerce, a leading e-commerce provider, to launch their first-ever direct-to-consumer (DTC) online store. This exciting venture marks a significant milestone for Care Bears as they expand their digital presence and offer fans a unique shopping experience. The decision to launch a DTC site stems from Care Bears’ desire to provide their dedicated fans with a captivating and convenient shopping experience. The new online store will serve as a hub where fans can easily access their favorite Care Bears products, all in one place.

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Licensing International Announces 2023 Global Rising Star Award Recipients

Licensing International is pleased to announce that six licensing professionals will receive the 2023 Global Rising Star Award. For more than a decade, Rising Stars from around the world have been nominated by their peers and recognized for their contributions to, and passion for, the global brand licensing industry. “Licensing International is thrilled to shine a spotlight on the talented young professionals who will become the future leaders of the global brand licensing industry,” said Maura Regan, President of Licensing International. “We would also like to say a huge thank you to our Rising Stars committee members, who have the difficult task of selecting among the best of the best.”

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Falcon’s Beyond Has Appointed Bruce A Brown as Executive Vice President of Legal, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Falcon’s Beyond (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary leader in immersive storytelling, is proud to announce it has named Bruce A Brown as Executive Vice President of Legal, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, reporting to the Company’s President Simon Philips. With more than 20 years of legal expertise, Brown will strategically advise and oversee legal, compliance, enterprise risk management, and government relations for Falcon’s Beyond. Brown will also serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors.

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Nelvana and the Clifford Ross Company Partner with the Animals Observatory to Launch Premium Babar Capsule Collection

Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live action content, along with the Clifford Ross Company and Spanish fashion brand The Animals Observatory, announce the launch of a premium line of Babar apparel for kids, available internationally in stores and online. The capsule collection features vintage artwork designs of the iconic elephant on fashion-forward tops, pants, dresses, accessories and more. “Babar’s distinctive style and brand values are known worldwide, allowing us to constantly explore unique partnership opportunities with premium fashion brands,” said Camille Froget, Senior Licensing Manager, EMEA & LATAM, Nelvana.

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The Reinvented Buybuy Baby Reopens in Time for Holiday 2023

buybuy BABY is back soon and promises to be better than ever! The store reopens in time for the holiday gift-giving season – online (launching Oct. 27) and in stores this November with an elevated shopping experience and the new MyRegistry. The best of everything baby, consumers will find the most trusted brands and products carefully curated by experts to help make their parenting journey more joyful and easier. Between a physical and digital presence, the needs of today’s families are met for parents, parents-to-be, and gift-givers. Shoppers can engage with their favorite brands and receive expert advice to find the right products. Customers can also download the registry app in-store and on buybuybaby.com and scan items directly from their phones to add to the registry.

Licensing News

VP Racing and Logo Brands Launch Tailgating Program

VP Racing Fuels, Inc, a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, and Logo Brands, Inc, a leading manufacturer of officially licensed products, have signed a licensing agreement to develop a VP Racing officially licensed tailgating program. “Logo Brands is the perfect match for building the VP Racing brand,” said Bob Merz, Director of Brand Management and Licensing at VP. “Logo Brands’ design capabilities, quality of materials, and product portfolio are second to none and match the expectations we have for our brand and our own products.”

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Alessandra Dematteis Joins DeAPlaneta Entertainment as Head of Media Sales of Kids & Family Division in Italy

DeAPlaneta Entertainment is pleased to announce that Alessandra Dematteis has joined as Head of Media Sales for the company’s Kids & Family division in Italy, where she will also oversee operations in Greece, Turkey and Asia. Alessandra Dematteis has extensive experience in the production and distribution of children’s and family content thanks to her work in Italian publishing and transmedia entertainment company Atlantyca. Atlantyca, which has offices in Italy and Beijing (China), is the producer of series as “Geronimo Stilton”, “Bat Pat” or “Berry Bees”, among many others.

Wondery Announces New Original Podcast ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show with SNL’s James Austin Johnson Voicing the Iconic Character

You’re one mean podcaster, Mr. Grinch! Wondery, an Amazon company, announced ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show, a brand-new original podcast series from Wondery and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Featuring comedian James Austin Johnson (Saturday Night Live) as The Grinch, the series will debut exclusively on Wondery+ on Nov. 1 before becoming widely available starting on Nov. 6, with new episodes releasing weekly through Dec. 21. From stealing Christmas to stealing podcast listeners’ attention, this fun-filled variety podcast starring everyone’s favorite holiday curmudgeon is a delight for listeners of all ages. In each episode, The Grinch sits down with a celebrity guest(s) including Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson East, WWE superstar Cody Rhodes, actress Skai Jackson, fellow SNL-cast member Bobby Moynihan, and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, who will try to convince The Grinch to embrace the spirit of Christmas. Also making this holiday season a “treat” for all furry fans of The Grinch, Purina will serve as the presenting sponsor of ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show. So every Who, young and old, gather ‘round with some Who pudding and roast beast, and get ready for a delightfully Grinchy new holiday tradition!

The WNET Group Launches New Kids Comedy Podcast The Plate Show Beginning October 31

The WNET Group announced the launch of The Plate Show, a new eight-part comedy podcast for children 6-9 years old and their families about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. The Plate Show is brought to listeners in partnership with public media organization PRX ––one of the world’s top podcast publishers and public radio distributors –– and premieres weekly on Tuesdays beginning October 31. The Plate Show will be available free on-demand at theplateshow.org and across all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast and Pocket Casts.