Amuse Animation, a pioneering digital-first animation studio, has sold a slew of its animation series to TV Azteca and Guest Choice for Latin America, RTVC in the Canaries, and MBC for the Middle East and North Africa. The deals signal Amuse’s definitive move into distributing content starring the studio’s animated preschool heroes to mainstream broadcast channels.
PAWS Chicago, the largest No Kill humane organization in the Midwest, is again partnering with Piece Pizza and a team of celebrity chefs to raise funds and help find homes for dogs who have been at the shelter the longest. The three-month “Slice to Meet You” campaign will feature one exclusive pizza per month from Jan. 9 through April 9. Ten dollars from each pizza will be donated to PAWS Chicago and all Piece pizzas delivered during that span will feature flyers of adoptable dogs on pizza boxes delivered across Chicagoland.
The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, (the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair), jointly organized by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, have launched at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The three physical fairs will run concurrently until 11 January and bring together more than 2,600 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of inspiring toys, quality baby products and creative stationery.
Canadian Fashion Fandom experts, Cakeworthy, and leading toy and game company, Hasbro, are excited to announce the release of their classic Furby collection! As a leading lifestyle brand in the fandom space, this collection fits Cakeworthy seamlessly with a perfect blend of style and nostalgia. Now, you can Free Your Inner Furb with this fun and fantastical Cakeworthy x Furby collection! These items will be available January 19th both online and at Cakeworthy’s brick and mortar store location at CF Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton, Ontario. For all 90’s and y2k babies, this collection will truly bring you back to your childhood with outrageously fun designs inspired by earlier versions of the iconic toy. This 13-piece fashion line includes an array of accessories dawning the hard-to-forget Furby face, as well as several clothing items including a sweater, t-shirt dress, and a sherpa jacket!
Fast-growing creative studio, Toikido, has expanded its commercial team with the appointment of experienced Licensing Director, Sabrina Segalov, who will be working alongside Chief Commercial Officer Will Ochoa, and US Managing Director Darryl Lai. Established in 2020, Toikido boasts a global ecosystem across licensing, gaming, music, marketing, and entertainment and is dedicated to developing its own exceptional intellectual properties [IP] across all entertainment genres.
Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary innovator in immersive storytelling, has announced a licensing agreement with The Hershey Company (“Hershey”). Through this expansive contract, Falcon’s will conceive and develop Hershey-branded Location Based Entertainment (LBE) experiences featuring the industry-leading confectionary and snack company’s iconic IP, such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Jolly Rancher, and Twizzlers, in both the United States and international markets.
Exploding Kittens, a leading gaming and entertainment company, has announced the launch of four new card games, That Escalated Quickly, Power Hungry Pets, Danger Danger, and Hoppy Salmon. All four games feature fast-paced, easy-to-play experiences in compact packages perfect for gifting, parties, and on-the-go fun. “For our new Spring lineup of games, we wanted to offer customers highly engaging, interactive experiences that are also uncomplicated,” said Elan Lee, CEO & Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens. “In true Exploding Kittens style, we’re giving you the canvas to have an amazing time with your family and friends of all ages – whether you’re playing That Escalated Quickly or Danger Danger. These games are approachable for anyone to jump in and play at a party or family gathering.”
The Realm of Light needs you! Ravensburger, acclaimed publisher behind award-winning board games and high-quality toys and puzzles, is assembling heroines across popular Disney and Pixar stories to join forces and vanquish a sinister darkness threatening the world. Combining role-playing, storytelling, cooperation and the approachability of a board game format, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) creates an immersive adventure game that allows players to experience Disney heroines in whole new ways while they work together to win. Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) will be available for pre-order on July 7 at Target.com and will be available for purchase at Target and hobby stores nationwide on July 21.
As the Tetris brand gears up for its 40th anniversary this year, The Tetris Company has appointed IMG as its merchandise licensing representative in the US, Canada and EMEA, including key territories such as the UK, France, Germany, Middle East, North Africa and India. The agreement expands on IMG and The Tetris Company’s existing licensing partnership in Asia and Brazil. The new multi-year partnership will see IMG develop a wide range of licensed products across key categories, including toys, games and collectibles, apparel and accessories, home and décor, food and beverages, sporting goods and outdoor gear, beauty and personal care, pet toys and accessories, travel, stationery and consumer electronic accessories.