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Playview Brands Extends Licensing Agreement with NERF

Playview Brands, an established toy company with a diverse portfolio of brands and licenses that inspire families to see the possibilities of play, is proud to announce the renewal of its licensing agreement with NERF, the renowned Hasbro brand known for foam-blasting fun! This innovative partnership will keep NERF fans in control of their next championship with Playview’s NERF BUNKR Battle Zones, a customizable game field toy line. NERF BUNKR Battle Zones aims to elevate NERF play by equipping fans to create and customize their battlefield with large-scale inflatable obstacles and accessories that take blaster battles to the next level. Playview’s line of BUNKR products gamify the battle experience by using a game card system that reinforces active, imaginative, and immersive play.

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Exploding Kittens Launches ‘Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil’ Inspired By Upcoming Netflix Series

Exploding Kittens, a leading gaming and entertainment company, has announced the launch of its newest tabletop game, Exploding Kittens: Good vs Evil, based on the franchise’s upcoming adult animated Netflix series titled Exploding Kittens. This new standalone version of the company’s original card game was designed within the fictional world of the TV series. “Adapting Exploding Kittens into a TV show has been one of our most satisfying creative endeavors,” said Elan Lee, Co-Creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens. “Not only will fans of the upcoming show get to see their new favorite characters on all the Good vs. Evil cards, but new and existing fans will get an exciting gameplay experience with a new game mechanic that pits players against each other in a battle of wits to compete for the most powerful card in the game!”

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Warner Bros Discovery Partners with Ten Rising Artists for ‘Artist Series Collection’ Merchandise

As part of the yearlong centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros Studios, Warner Bros Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences (WBDGBFE) has launched its Artist Series Collection bringing together a remarkable group of diverse visual storytellers from around the world to reinterpret iconic Warner Bros stories and characters and celebrate their fandom through their art. Inspired by their favorite Warner Bros film and TV shows, the artists put their own unique twist on each piece to create something totally unique in their signature style. The full collection of the highly-collectible, limited-edition home goods, fashions, and accessories featuring the original artwork has launched on WB Shop (wbshop.com) and DC Shop (shop.dc.com). Artist products can also be found here, with additional items coming later this year from retailers around the world including BoxLunch, NAOKO, WB UK Shop, Cicero, Factorie, and more. Additionally, a new wave of anniversary products and experiences, including WB Shop’s “Modern Era Collection,” is available for fans to enjoy.

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WildBrain Expands Offering on Prime Video with Trio of New International Content Deals

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is significantly expanding its offering on Amazon’s leading SVOD services through a trio of new deals with Prime Video for Canada, Australia and New Zealand; Prime Video in Germany; and Amazon Kids+ in the US. Collectively, the deals total over 850 episodes, plus movies and specials from WildBrain’s extensive library of original and partner content. Caroline Tyre, VP Global Sales & Rights Strategy at WildBrain, said: “The global demand for WildBrain’s deep library of content remains strong across all kids’ and family demographics, from preschool to kids to teens. We’re pleased that Amazon’s SVOD services look to WildBrain for top, recognizable brands, as we continue to build on our longstanding relationship, delivering more compelling characters and entertaining storylines for their audiences around the world to enjoy.”

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Kylie Jenner Is Welcomed into the Bratz Pack as the Brand Launches Celebrity Bratz Collection

MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, has announced a collaboration between its popular fashion doll brand Bratz and star and entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner. Together, the generation-defining duo is launching the first-ever celebrity Bratz collection that reimagines the pop culture queen herself as a Bratz doll. Beginning with the new Mini Bratz x Kylie Collectibles, the full line will be released over the coming weeks. The Bratz x Kylie collection gives Kylie the classic Bratz treatment, while also pulling inspiration from her personal style and most iconic fashion moments.

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Make It Real Launches New Party Nails: Glitter Nail Studio

Make It Real (MIR), a leading lifestyle brand for tweens and teens specializing in DIY, beauty, and fashion, introduces its latest groundbreaking innovation, Party Nails: Glitter Nail Studio. Decorating sparkly party nails has never been this easy—or fun! This latest innovation joins a roster of beauty and fashion products made to inspire creativity. Make It Real has a reputation for creating innovative beauty solutions for young creators, which include groundbreaking Color Fusion Nail Polish Maker and Color Fusion Swirling Lip Gloss Maker. The team continues to innovate with Party Nails: Glitter Nail Studio which is sure to excite fashionistas everywhere.

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Nickelodeon and Spin Master Renew Paw Patrol and Hit Spinoff Rubble & Crew for New Seasons

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment are doubling down on global preschool powerhouse PAW Patrol in its 10th anniversary year with season renewals of the top-rated series and its hit spinoff Rubble & Crew. The award-winning animated series PAW Patrol has been greenlit for an 11th season (26 half-hour episodes), while Rubble & Crew has been renewed for season two (26 half-hour episodes). This news comes just ahead of the first-ever PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew TV crossover event on Monday, July 31, as brand-new episodes of both series premiere back-to-back beginning at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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Make It Real Debuts the Mini Pottery Studio

Make It Real (MIR), a leading lifestyle brand for tweens and teens specializing in DIY, beauty, and fashion, introduces its latest groundbreaking innovation, the Mini Pottery Studio. The Mini Pottery Studio opens the doors to endless pottery creativity without the need for studio classes or the hassle of messy cleanup. Core to the product innovation is its ability to transcend the limitations of traditional pottery. The Mini Pottery Studio’s revolutionary mess-free dome and templates offers guided support and empowers users to achieve impressive results from the start. With the innovative patent pending centering tool, centering clay has never been so easy.. The team behind this latest product has recently been nominated for Toy Designer of the Year and R&D Team of the Year at Mojo Nation’s Play Creator Awards.

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First Ever “Blue Beetle” Global Merchandise Collection Inspired by Upcoming DC Movie Arrives

Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and DC invite everyone into the world of comic book fan-favorite, Blue Beetle, with a new merchandise collection inspired by the upcoming action adventure from Warner Bros Pictures. Fans will be able to make their own symbiotic connection with a wide range of “Blue Beetle” products from global partners like Funko, Spin Master, McFarlane Toys, and more. “Blue Beetle” zooms into North American theaters August 18.