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Purpose Toys Naturalistas Make Wellness and Self-Care a Priority for Kids

In celebration of National Self-Care Day April 5th, Purpose Toys, the largest African American-owned, internationally distributed, culture-driven toy company in the nation (and leader of Natural Hair texture dolls and accessories for kids), makes wellness and self-care an integral part of play. Naturalistas are the world’s first full line of fashion dolls to honor the culture and nuance of Natural Hair. Carried internationally and across major retail outlets, Naturalistas were created to celebrate children with coily, curly, loc’d, and naturally textured hair.

Till All Are One- Transformers 40th Anniversary Event

Hasbro Announces Transformers 40th Anniversary Event Featuring Episodes From the Transformers Classic TV Show

Hasbro Inc, a leading toy and game company, announced today a special cinema experience to celebrate four decades of the Transformers franchise with Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Event. Honoring the brand’s legacy in bringing continuous action and adventure to fans of all ages, the theatrical event will provide limited screenings of episodes from the classic 1984 animated series “The Transformers.” Screenings will be available in select cinemas across the US, UK and Mexico, along with select territories in Europe, Latin America and Asia starting on Wednesday, May 15. Tickets for the Transformers 40th Anniversary Event will go on sale at Transformers40thCinemaEvent.com on Wednesday, April 10 at 9.30am Local Time.

‘Pokémon: Path to the Peak’ Nominated for Best Animation in 28th Annual Webby Awards

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the original animated series, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, has been nominated for Best Animation (Series & Channels) in the Video category in the prestigious 28th Annual Webby Awards. Pokémon: Path to the Peak follows Ava and her partner Pokémon, Oddish, on their journey to rise to the top of competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) play. Featuring the bestselling Pokémon TCG in a first-of-its-kind way, the series invites viewers to explore the worlds of casual and competitive Pokémon play in a charming, animated format.

Licensing News

Dr. Seuss Enterprises Has Big Plans to Show at Licensing Expo 2024

At the 2024 Licensing Expo, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will showcase a range of new initiatives including the roll out of new consumer product lines, breakthrough initiatives, new entertainment projects, as well as the growth of their longstanding portfolio partners. Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a leading global children’s entertainment company, continues to stay dedicated to promoting literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of a child’s imagination through the works of Dr. Seuss. For over three decades, Dr. Seuss Enterprises has stayed true to their vision of inspiring generations of readers and driving their status as a true pop culture and entertainment mainstay by inking hundreds of licensing deals in virtually every category and accelerating its global entertainment presence fueled by several new projects in development with the world’s most respected studios, creators and publishers.

Benesse Corporation’s Preschool Entertainment and Education Star Shimajiro Wins Second Major Asian Preschool TV Award

Benesse Corporation, the Japanese education services company and the name behind the enormously successful preschool educational correspondence course Kodomo Challenge – and its animated star Shimajiro – has announced that an episode of its long-running series Shimajiro: A World of WOW! has been honored at the 28th Asian Television Awards. The episode, Shimajiro: A World of WOW! – Biodiversity won the Best Preschool Program category.

Dungeons & Dragons Collide in the Stumble-Verse

The Stumble community is invited to “roll for initiative” and “use their dash action” as Dungeon & Dragons enters the world of Stumble Guys. In honor of the Dungeons & Dragons 50th anniversary, Stumble Guys and D&D fans will discover a fresh player archetype system and two new courses, where players can utilize distinct skills and abilities to defeat enemies and role-play their path to victory.

News

Willow Expands Its Retail Presence with Target to Prepare More Breastfeeding Moms for the Early Days of Feeding

Willow Innovations, Inc (Willow), the Femtech leader disrupting the breastfeeding and pumping industry, announced its expanded presence in Target to provide solutions for moms’ pressing feeding challenges. Willow’s comprehensive system of breastfeeding products, including its award-winning pumps and on-the-go feeding accessories, will be available in Target stores nationwide and across its digital platforms.

Warner Bros Discovery Celebrates Looney Tunes This ‘ACME Fools’ with Content, Products and More

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) invites fans to turn April Fools into ACME Fools, a celebration of the Looney Tunes, their silly shenanigans and playful antics that have inspired the young and the young at heart for decades. This year the month-long celebration kicks off April 1 with ACME Bootcamp, the newest trend in high-performance fitness training inspired by the Looney Tunes. Content will run across @LooneyTunes social accounts and the WBKids YouTube channel and includes a video series starting with the ACME Bootcamp Announcement Video. Additional content will introduce real-life elite athletes engaging in never-before attempted fitness routines that defy the laws of gravity, physics, and even logic to inspire fans to get into peak shape in the looniest way possible.

Season Two of Mattel Television Studios’ Enchanting Animated Series ‘Barbie: A Touch of Magic’ Debuts April 18 on Netflix

Mattel, Inc has announced that their fan-favorite animated series Barbie: A Touch of Magic is returning for a second season. Premiering April 18 on Netflix, the 13 new episodes will follow Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts and Barbie “Malibu” Roberts as they take on a new, mysterious adventure. When a magical crystal gem goes missing, Barbie and Barbie are on the case! Balancing their teenage lives in Malibu and their trips to the magical realm of Mesmer, they encounter new fantastical friends throughout. With themes of family, friendship and fantasy, A Touch of Magic Season 2 is sure to enchant audiences globally.