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Displate Introduces Textra, A Metal Poster Bringing Art to Life in 3D

Displate, makers of one-of-a-kind metal posters, announces Textra, challenging the status quo of traditional, two-dimensional posters with a first-of-its-kind 3D metal poster. Textra brings fans and collectors into another dimension of their passions, immersing them in designs with incredible textures and 3D effects that energize the characters and scenes, making them more life-like on the wall. Fans can choose from more than 250 designs here, with Textra designs starting at $69.

Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Returns in 2024 with New Event and Challenge

Hasbro, Inc, a leading toy and game company, has announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2024 lineup of events, networking moments, and other opportunities to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators across the globe. Hasbro’s Women Innovators of Play launched in Fall 2023 to promote a more inclusive and equitable toys and games community, encourage more women’s participation in the space, inspire the next generation of young women and girls to unleash their creativity, and increase awareness and exposure to creative career paths.

WildBrain CPLG and MetaPals Ink Global Partnership for Teletubbies AI Digital Companions

WildBrain CPLG, a trusted licensing partner for leading brands worldwide, and MetaPals, an AI digital companion platform, have signed a global partnership to bring together one of the world’s most recognizable brands and the innovative digital era with the launch on April 20th of Teletubbies AI digital companions. With WildBrain’s iconic Teletubbies brand celebrating its 27th anniversary on 31 March, the collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting array of renowned IPs joining the ‘MetaPals Multiverse’ in 2024. Using AI and blockchain technology, pop culture darlings Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po will become personalized, evolving digital companions within the MetaPals browser extension game engine.

The Harlem Globetrotters Sign with IMG for Consumer Products Expansion in Preparation for its Centennial Celebration in 2026

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters – the originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills, have signed with licensing giant IMG to further develop the brand in anticipation of their 100th anniversary milestone in 2026, it was announced by Bruno Maglione, President of IMG’s licensing business and Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.

UN Signals Importance of Play by Adopting Official International Day of Play

Play is a fundamental right for every child. Yet, the importance of play in helping children develop life-long skills is often forgotten. With only 30% of adults aware that play is a fundamental birth right adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 1989, there is an urgent need to put play back on the agenda. To drive this ambition forward, a dedicated network of global organizations, play experts and, most importantly, children & youth themselves, have called on UN member states to support the resolution for an International Day of Play. Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) together with other founding members of the movement are proud to announce that the UN General Assembly has adopted this international awareness day.

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Sesame Workshop Names HR Veteran Dannette (Danni) Hill Chief People Officer of the Nonprofit

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, named Dannette (Danni) Hill to the newly created role of Chief People Officer overseeing Human Resources functions. Hill will be responsible for leading a division that supports innovative best practices and organizational excellence for Sesame Workshop. Hill will report to President and Interim CEO Sherrie Westin. “Through her extensive leadership roles and accomplishments across a variety of organizations, Danni has demonstrated an expertise in optimizing the employee experience, recruiting top talent, and building an exceptional Human Resources team,” said Westin. “We’re excited to have her guide the strategy and operations of the organization’s HR department, to help us deliver on the Workshop’s mission of helping all children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.”

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Bioworld Makes an Impact with Adaptive Backpacks in Honor of Disability Awareness Month

Bioworld, the leading manufacturer of licensed lifestyle pop culture products, continues its commitment to its continued creation of licensed adaptive backpacks that helps improve the lives of disabled fans as part of Disability Awareness Month. The adaptive backpacks created are inspired by the popular video game franchise Minecraft, which will be celebrating its 15th anniversary since its release. The simplicity behind the game’s graphics has made it aesthetically pleasing to all players, which has been key to its incredible fandom established over the years.

Ravensburger Announces Set 4 Release for Disney Lorcana TCG

Ravensburger, the award-winning publisher of games, puzzles and toys, held its inaugural Disney Lorcana Lorecast livestream event, announcing new additions to the wildly popular Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG) lineup as well as new details about the game’s forthcoming competitive Disney Lorcana Challenge. Ursula’s Return, the fourth set of the Disney Lorcana TCG, brings even more Disney characters into the game and evolved game mechanics while also continuing the story told over the first three sets. The Illumineer’s Quest “Deep Trouble” is a brand-new, cooperative game that will have players facing Disney’s Ursula in an epic battle for the first time.

Falcon’s Creative Group Reveals Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park

Unveiled at AnimeJapan on March 22, the Dragon Ball theme park experience will span over 500,000 square meters and will be a key part of the highly anticipated Qiddiya City, the world’s first city built for play near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Featuring seven different themed lands that recreate various iconic locales from the original series; such as Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus’s Planet; the theme park will be developed and built with creative oversight from Falcon’s Creative Group, who will play a critical role in bringing the project to life in new and immersive ways. Park guests will be able to experience the world of Dragon Ball from the first Dragon Ball series to Dragon Ball Super.