aNb Media News, April 29, 2010
- In My Pocket Brand Expands Globally
- HIT Signs Topsville for Angelina Apparel
- Goralnick Joins Richard Leeds Int’l
aNb Media News, April 27, 2010
- TimetoPlayMag.com Hosts Spring Toy Showcase
- You Have a New Home, Charlie Brown
- Webkinz Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
aNb Media News, April 22, 2010
The Beanstalk Group Is Moving The Beanstalk Group has new New York City offices. As of Monday, April 26, Beanstalk will be located at 220 E 42nd St., New York, NY 10017. The phone-(212) 421-6060-and fax-(212) 421-6388-remain the same. Anchor Bay Gets On Board with Chuggington Anchor Bay Entertainment announced it has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Ludorum’s Chuggington, the CGI-animated, train-centric series that debuted in the U.S. in January.…
aNb Media News, April 20, 2010
Reeves International to Distribute makedo Australia’s makedo has announced that it has appointed Reeves International, Inc., as its exclusive U.S. distributor. Designed by Melbourne-based industrial designer Paul Justin, makedo is a reusable connector system that enables people to reuse and create things with found materials. It facilitates construction with everyday materials including cardboard, plastic, and fabric to create new things-from cufflinks to costumes, rocket ships to furniture, stage sets to…
aNb Media News, April 15, 2010
ESPN and NBA Launch New Collection ESPN Consumer Products and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the introduction of a new line of co-branded merchandise based on the network’s NBA on ESPN RV advertising campaign. The NBA on ESPN collection brings the personality and energy of the RV campaign to life with a full assortment of products, from apparel and headwear to sporting goods and novelty items. The products will…
aNb Media News, April 13, 2010
Street Flyers Seeks Graphic Designer Street Flyers LLC, a children’s wheeled sporting goods company based in mid-town Manhattan, seeks a graphic designer. Previous character licensing experience a must-and sporting goods experience is a plus. The person holding this position will be responsible for creating original artwork using a variety of sources including licensor style guides and illustrations for bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc. Must be a creative individual with strong graphic…
aNb Media News, April 8, 2010
Dickies Names Work Glove Licensee Dickies, the work wear and lifestyle apparel brand, announced a new licensing agreement with Magla Products for Magla to produce Dickies-branded work gloves. Design and production of the Dickies’ work gloves will begin immediately with marketing and distribution expected to begin in the second half of 2010. Global Icons Signs Deal with BMW Group Global Icons and its European partner, Performance Brands, announced an exclusive…
Catching Up With Liz Kalodner
CBS Consumer Products is focused on the film Beastly, which is scheduled for release July 30, 2010. The film has been called a modern-day take on Beauty and the Beast where a New York teen is transformed into a monster to find love. The film stars Vanessa Hudgens, Neil Patrick Harris, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Alex Pettyfer.
A separate endeavor is Star Trek Online, the MMOG that launched in February. It keeps the momentum going until the next film is released in 2012.
Liz Kalodner, executive vice-president and general manager of CBS Consumer Products, provided on update on these properties.
aNb Media News, April 6, 2010
Gator Group and Tremblay to Produce Animated Series Gator Group (G8R, LLC), a global licensing agency, announced that it has partnered with Tremblay Bros. Studios to develop and produce an animated series based on Tremblay’s proprietary brand, Logan’s Wildlife Quest. The series is expected to be an animated eco-wildlife adventure show targeted to children ages 4-7. Tremblay Bros. Studios, known for its work on popular kids’ programs including Loonatics Unleashed…