April 2019 - Page 3 of 8 - aNb Media, Inc.

JoyPixels, Born Licensing Launch Emoji-Fueled Ad Campaigns

JoyPixels, owner of more than 2,800 emoji icons, and its agent Born Licensing launched a variety of advertising campaigns featuring their emojis. The campaigns cover a broad range of categories including telecommunications, FMCG, financial services, reproductive health, child safety, and retail. The most recent campaign launch was with New Zealand telecommunications provider 2degrees which incorporated the emojis across its new major advertising push which includes TV, online, social media, outdoor,…

Girl-Powered African Animated Series Heads to Netflix

Produced by Triggerfish Animation Studios and CAKE, Mama K’s Team 4 tells the story of four African teen girls who are recruited to save the world.

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WizKids to Launch RPG-Ready Miniature Terrains

WizKids will launch a new line of terrain-building miniatures, WarLock Dungeon Tiles, in early 2020. First previewed at GAMA trade show in March, the new release will make it easier than ever for players to construct fully immersive environments for their RPG campaigns. WarLock Dungeon Tiles are two-inch squares and gridded to make it easier than ever to assemble new environments. Each tile is pre-painted, with two types…

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Spin Master Secures Win in Bakugan Patent Case in China

Spin Master received a final judgement in its favor in a patent case against Suzhou HONGTU Film Animation Co., Ltd. Hongtu. Spin Master succeeded in its claim that Hongtu infringed Spin Master’s Bakugan patent with its Sky Warrior toys. In September 2017, Hongtu launched the Sky Warrior toy in China, infringing Spin Master’s patent rights relating to the popular Bakugan toy. In March 2018, Spin Master filed a…

Spider-Man: Far From Home Toys Revealed

Hasbro has peeled back the curtain on its Spider-Man: Far From Home toy line, based on the upcoming Marvel movie, and the latest story in the adventures of Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Far From Home. The new Spider-Man: Far From Home toys will include classic and deluxe action figures, roleplay gear, and, of course, web blasters. For collectors, the new Marvel Spider-Man: Far From Home Legends Series figures were also unveiled.…

FanGirl Named Licensing Agent for Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard

The estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Four Screens Management have selected FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management as its global licensing agent. Co-founder of Wu-Tang Clan and founder of Brooklyn Zoo, Ol’ Dirty Bastard has been a hip-hop icon since breaking on the scene in 1995. Multi-generational ODB fans number in the millions and can be found at concerts worldwide celebrating his legacy along with his son and brand ambassador,…

USAopoly, Disney Expand Partnership, Bringing Star Wars Games to EMEA

USAopoly (The OP) and Disney Consumer Products UK announced plans to develop new Star Wars games for the EMEA regions. The initial Star Wars games lineup will feature a light strategy tabletop game. “Star Wars has an unparalleled ability to connect people from different generations, cultures and backgrounds, which is an important value shared by USAopoly,” says Candace Brenner, vice-president of marketing for USAopoly. “Whether we stood in line for…

Kess Launches Its First Collectibles, Love Em’s

Kess, a third-generation toy and game company dedicated to reinventing classic toys, announced the retail launch of its first collectible toy, Love Em’s. Made with proprietary Drop Dot material and slow-rising foam, series one will roll onto store shelves nationwide beginning early May 2019 with characters such as a unicorn, cactus, puppy, and pineapple. “The retail launch of Love Em’s is an exciting step for Kess,” said Alex Kessler,…

Sony Kicks Cobra Kai Season 2 Product Line into Gear

The next season of the hit YouTube Premium series Cobra Kai airs April 24. In preparation, Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) has unveiled a multi-category licensing program. Spencer’s Collab Spencer’s will serve as the exclusive brick-and-mortar hub for all Cobra Kai needs in the U.S. and Canada. Select products arrived in Spencer’s stores on April 22. Featuring a roster of licensees and first-ever product categories, the newly reimagined franchise will allow fans…