NBCUniversal’s Brand Development division is celebrating all families and the happy chaos of parenthood with the launch of its infant and toddler brand, Welcome to the Universe Baby! — delivering modern, trend-driven collections inspired by fan-favorite NBCUniversal characters, stories, and culture-defining moments.
Cloudco Entertainment, owner of iconic entertainment brand Care Bears, is pleased to announce that its newest 2D animated incarnation of The Care Bears – Care Bears: Unlock the Magic – has started production on six new 22-minute specials for the Cartoonito preschool block on HBO Max and Cartoon Network. Simultaneously, season 1 of Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (48 x 11’ + 2 x 22’) has been extended into early 2027 for the linear and streaming platforms.
Funko Games has announced the upcoming Disney Hocus Pocus Tricks and Wits Card Game as part of the company’s annual halfway to Halloween celebration. The Sanderson Sisters are awake and brewing up trouble for Funkoween!
Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC, a trailblazing, global entertainment company that specializes in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, has announced details of Falcon’s Central, the first of its new signature destinations merging retail, dining, and entertainment. Falcon’s Central connects guests with world-renowned brands through a multitude of entertainment experiences, amenities, content, and merchandise. These extensive complexes will reside at the epicenters of destination resorts that are owned and operated by Falcon’s Beyond.
WildBrain CPLG, a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency, has further expanded its entertainment portfolio with the signing of worldwide licensing and merchandising (L&M) rights for a trio of HarperCollins Productions’ popular properties: Carmen Sandiego, The Oregon Trail, and Pretzel and the Puppies.
Paramount Consumer Products has announced that Dan Cook is joining the team as Senior Vice President of Global E-Commerce. Dan will lead strategy and execution for Paramount Consumer Products’ e-commerce growth through pure play e-commerce retailers, omni channel retailers and third-party marketplace accounts.
Moonbug Entertainment has announced an agreement with Disney Branded Television to create a new CG original series, Morphle, based on the hit short-form My Magic Pet Morphle. The 52×7-episode comedy adventure series will debut in 2024 exclusively on Disney+ and Disney Junior globally, excluding China. Disney will also launch episodes of My Magic Pet Morphle on its platforms. This strategic partnership is the first creation and distribution agreement of its kind between the two leaders in kid’s entertainment.
Bluey, the Emmy Award-winning sensation that has been winning over preschoolers and families worldwide, is expanding its licensing program with new partners.
Feld Entertainment, a family-owned company and worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, announces the long-awaited return of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. The American icon emerges as a dynamic, multi-platform entertainment franchise, providing families the opportunity to connect in fun, engaging ways. The live production of The Greatest Show On Earth will debut fall 2023.