Irene Weibel Joins Portfolio Entertainment
Portfolio Entertainment continues to expand its senior creative team with the addition of Emmy Award-winning executive producer Irene Weibel.
Monopoly Will Update Community Chest Cards
Hasbro announced that for the first time in its 85+ years, Monopoly will be changing all 16 of its Community Chest Cards, and it’s inviting fans to weigh in.
Spirit Untamed Toy and Lifestyle Lines Launch at Retail
Universal Brand Development launches a cross-category consumer-products program inspired by the upcoming feature film Spirit Untamed.
Canspan Receives Warm Welcome in Calico Village
Canspan BMG has been tapped as the digital advertising partner for Epoch Everlasting Play, known for their brands including Calico Critters, Aquabeads, and Super Mario licensed games.
PlayMonster Acquires BriteBrush
With the acquisition of BriteBrush, PlayMonster plans to expand the line of interactive toothbrushes , merging fun with healthy habits.
Wow! Stuff Roars into Jurassic World
Wow! Stuff expands is roster of licensed brands with the addition of a Jurassic World lineup featuring collectibles, flying toys, and more.
Malory Towers New Episodes Announced
King Bert and WildBrain have been commissioned by CBBC and Family Channel to produce 26 new episodes of the live-action series, Malory Towers.
PBS Kids Shows Recognize Autism Acceptance Month
This April, just in time for Autism Acceptance Month, three PBS Kids shows – Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, and Hero Elementary — will premiere stories that shine a spotlight on characters with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Play-Doh Releases 65th Anniversary ‘All Mixed Up’ Can
In celebration of the brand’s 65th anniversary, Play-Doh is releasing the first-ever can of pre-mixed Play-Doh, containing nearly three multicolored pounds of the compound.