Independent kids content creation company Epic Storyworlds – founded by seasoned children’s entertainment executives Steve Couture and Ken Faier and a sister company to Faier’s Epic Story Media – has acquired the full original IP catalogue from Frima, the prominent video game studio based in Québec. Under the deal, Epic Storyworlds now holds the rights to Frima’s full line-up of over original 20 brands, including Chariot, Nun Attack, Fated, Galaxseeds, Zombie Tycoon and Cosmo Camp. Couture was the Co-Founder of Frima, and served as the company’s CEO for almost 15 years.

 Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment. The partnership begins with three new games for all consoles and PC slated for release before the end of this year: Matchbox Driving Adventures, Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets, and Barbie Project Friendship. 

The Lumistella Company, home to the world’s most beloved Christmas brands including The Elf on the Shelf, Elf Pets, and Elf Mates, will be kicking off the 2024 holiday season at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a magical way featuring a brand-new balloon, Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf. The balloon signifies the brand’s first new balloon since 2012, promising to ignite the magic of the holiday season.

PR and marketing agency Kilogrammedia has announced the recent passing of their founder Jane Garner. An expert of the industry with tremendous respect, Jane’s storied career was shared in a recent obituary shared by the agency, which can be read below:

“When Jane Garner started a small specialist agency focused on public relations for the licensing and broadcasting sectors a little over 20 years ago, she had been away from the industry for a few years. It was, however, a very welcome return to an industry she loved. Her contacts and knowledge enabled her to quickly build up a client portfolio that enabled the fledgling kilogrammedia to compete effectively with longer-established groups…”