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KIDZ BOP Announces Tour Partnerships with Sam’s Club and King’s Hawaiian

KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, announced today that Sam’s Club and King’s Hawaiian are the official sponsors of the KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022 Tour. The pop concert for kids (and their parents!) kicked off July 19, and will play 29 shows across the U.S. this summer, performing at iconic amphitheaters including Jones Beach Theater, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with additional stops in Atlanta, Dallas, and more.

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Highlights for Children Holds Big Sale for Back to School Season

The first day of school is just around the corner and Highlights is here to help kids go back to class with style while also helping parents/grandparents/caregivers save big on the essentials kids need! From backpacks with exclusive designs, to leak-proof water bottles and must-have t-shirts, everything is well-designed, well-made and 25% off (with free shipping over $60) now through August 14th!

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ZAG Launches Pan-Regional Miraculous Day Initiative Throughout Latin America

Award-winning independent animation studio ZAG is celebrating its hit flagship brand, Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, across Latin America with a pan-regional “Miraculous Day” promotion on August 8th. The announcement was made today by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, ZAG.

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CandyRific Names New Directors in National Accounts and Western Region

CandyRific has announced the appointment of two new directors, Matt Cameron and Kim Trask, to join its management team for the candy and novelty products company. Matt Cameron joins as the national accounts sales director. Matt comes to CandyRific with over 20 years of experience in selling, buying, and managing CPG and confection products. Kim Trask joins as western region sales director.

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EastPoint Sports Announces Collaboration with ESPN

EastPoint Sports Limited, LLC, a leading manufacturer of indoor and outdoor recreational sporting goods, has announced a collaboration with ESPN, the iconic multinational, multimedia sports entertainment brand. EastPoint Sports will introduce four initial recreational sports games to ESPN fans beginning August 1.

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Camp Bonkers is Back with New Multimedia Experiences for Campers, Including Roblox

Pioneering multi-platform entertainment company Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS) is transforming the living room into the great outdoors with Camp Bonkers, the wildly fun virtual summer camp experience. In June 2020 and 2021, elementary-school aged campers held their marshmallow smores tight as they laughed, crafted, and embraced the power of their imagination, all from the comforts of their home. Now, Camp Bonkers is back with new YouTube content, a Roblox game and an interactive destination website designed to actively engage kids on-screen and off and get them up and doing while involving the whole family by earning camper badges and rewards.

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Care Bears and My Life As Create Limited-Edition Fashion and Baby Dolls for Care Bears’ 40th

Cloudco Entertainment’s beloved and iconic property, Care Bears, and the Walmart-exclusive fashion doll brand, My Life As, has come together to create a slumber party themed-line of limited-edition fashion and baby dolls to celebrate the Care Bears’ 40th Anniversary.

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Kenn Viselman, KIDS FIRST! & Mondo TV Launch Major Climate Education Initiative Inspired by MeteoHeroes

The award-winning environmentally themed hit animated kids’ show MeteoHeroes premiered in North America on the 22nd of April with an Earth Day Special on PBS as result of a new partnership involving family entertainment maverick Kenn Viselman (Teletubbies, Thomas the Tank Engine) and his itsy bitsy Entertainment Company (TibECo), along with the show’s co-producers. Now, Viselman is spearheading a MeteoHeroes-inspired climate education initiative, the largest of its kind, which will include in-school age-graded education for children 4-10 years old and onscreen education with online educational materials for children and their families and broad community outreach.

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Rovio Teams With Kilburn Live For New Interactive “Angry Birds” Touring Live Show

Kilburn Live, a global market leader in branded live family entertainment, and Rovio Entertainment Corporation, creators of the global phenomenon Angry Birds mobile gaming franchise, have announced plans for a new touring interactive theatrical production Angry Birds Live: The Slingshot Adventure!