Toy Association, Commerce Department Talk Counterfeit Toys Impact
The Toy Association sent comments to the Department of Commerce in response to the Presidential Memorandum, “Combatting Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods.”
‘Friends’ Inspires New LEGO Ideas Set
The LEGO Group teased the upcoming release of a new building set based on the Friends TV series, the LEGO Ideas Central Perk set.
Firefly to Rep ‘Daisy Dew Drop’
Firefly Brand Management has signed with Dreamdust Studios to represent the Daisy Dew Drop and The Rainbow Garden illustrated children’s property.
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Movie Merch Heads to Retail
CBS Consumer Products is bringing the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark movie to retail ahead of the upcoming August 2019 film release in theaters.
Viacom/Nickelodeon to Acquire Garfield
Viacom/Nick will acquire Paws, Inc., the entity holding global intellectual property rights to the Garfield and the U.S. Acres franchises.
Crazy Aaron’s Names Don Perkins CEO
Crazy Aaron’s has appointed Don Perkins as the new CEO of Crazy Aaron Enterprises.
Moonbug Picks Up South African Series, ‘Supa Strikas’
Moonbug acquired the popular South African video series and one of the largest circulating monthly comics in the world, Supa Strikas. The acquisition of the digital and linear sports brand furthers the company’s mission to create and broaden the reach of quality content that kids are passionate about. “Soccer is the most beloved sport around the world, but there is a major whitespace in terms of fictional soccer content for…
Pokémon Center Pop-Up Shop to Open in London
The Pokémon Company International will open a special pop-up Pokémon Center in London this October to celebrate the upcoming launch of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Big Bad Boo Studios Ups Gillen to VP, Production
Big Bad Boo Studios promoted Paddy Gillen to vice-president of production as the studio looks to bolster its production arm. In her new role, Gillen will be responsible for fostering, managing and expanding Big Bad Boo’ss various shows in production, currently TVOKids’s 16 Hudson and the Hulu Original Series The Bravest Knight. In a statement, Big Bad Boo o-Founder Shabnam Rezaei said as the company looks to produce…