Operation Pac-Man Delivers More Than 65,000 Masks and Protective Shields
Operation Pac-Man, a non-profit organization created to help fight the spread of COVID-19 worldwide, wasted no time fulfilling its mission!
WildBrain TV Names Katie Wilson as VP Channels and Curation
WildBrain Television has announced the appointment of respected industry executive Katie Wilson to the role of Vice President, Channels and Curation.
Silvergate Media’s Octonauts Dives into Latin America and the Middle East with New Broadcast Deals
Silvergate Media’s (Silvergate) preschool animated series, Octonauts, is making a big splash in new markets with recent broadcast deals that are introducing the award-winning show to audiences in Latin America and the Middle East for the first time.
New Licensees for Bill and Ted Face the Music
Creative Licensing has announced the first licensees for the new film, Bill and Ted Face the Music.
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Provide Fun at Home Activities for Easter
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs have provided many Fun at Home activities for Easter on their blog. Many of these DIY craft ideas use leftover egg shells and/or cartons. Egg STEM experiments, Egg Carton Lanterns, or even Egg Planters. Check out these ideas and more.
Homebound ‘Kidults’ Helping to Drive Construction, Game, Puzzle Boom
The sharp rise in sales of puzzles, games and building sets (widely publicized and extremely logical in these “shelter in place” times) has seen the continued emergence of “kidults” — grownups filled with nostalgia and perhaps seeking out new activities – as a driving force in those categories that was underway even before the pandemic struck.
Toy Fair New York 2021 Renewals Delayed
By now, the renewal season for the more than 1000 companies intending to exhibit at Toy Fair New York 2021 would be many weeks underway with a deadline set for later in April. Historically, as soon as the prior year’s show wraps, the renewal process for the next year’s show begins. However, with each day presenting new challenges for those operating businesses amid the COVID-19 crisis, The Toy Association has decided to continue to delay the 2021 exhibitor renewal season for Toy Fair New York.
Headstart International Inks Content Deal to Distribute Best Furry Friends Series in China
Headstart International, an Australian-based global toy company, has partnered with YouKu, one of China’s leading digital platforms, for the distribution of their upper-preschool Best Furry Friends CGI series. Best Furry Friends is a popular children’s brand sold globally that includes collectibles, dolls and plush.
Super Impulse Brings Back Rubik’s Revolution
Super Impulse USA, LLC in partnership with Rubik’s Brand Ltd. is set to relaunch hit game, Rubik’s Revolution along with a new colourful range of hands-on toys to their roster that provide individuals and families with a new way to play during this extra time spent at home.