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Lupita Nyong’o Announces the Release of the Super Sema Deluxe Talking Doll

Oscar-winning actress and best-selling author Lupita Nyong’o announces the first ever doll for Super Sema, the YouTube Originals series that follows the world-changing adventures of an extraordinary young African girl, Sema. Executive produced by Nyong’o, the NAACPnominated series takes place in an African-futuristic world where Sema and her brother MB use their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) superpowers, along with creativity and determination, to save their village from an evil AI robot.

Licensing International Charity Delivering Good

Licensing International Names Delivering Good Charity of Choice for Product Donations

Licensing International, the leading trade organization for the global brand licensing industry, has named Delivering Good as its charity of choice for product donations. Delivering Good is a non-profit organization that provides people in crisis with new merchandise donated by manufacturers and retailers. Since 1985, Delivering Good has distributed $3 billion in clothing, home goods, toys, furniture, books, and other consumer products to families facing economic, medical, social, and environmental challenges.

ZAG and Ferrero Partner for New Miraculous Kinder Egg Promotion Across Europe

Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG has signed with famed Italian Chocolatier Ferrero for a European multi-territory in-store fall promotion for its flagship property, Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, commencing October 2022, across its Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g eggs. The announcement was made by Jeremy Zag, Founder and CEO, ZAG. Brokered by ZAG and DeAPlaneta Entertainment, ZAG’s Miraculous Spanish co-production partner and licensing agent, the promotion kicks off just time for the holiday season with Ferrero’s Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g egg featuring eight characters from the globally loved brand. They include Ladybug, Shadow Moth, Rena Furtive, and Vesperia from the Miraculous TV series; Astrocat, Cosmobug, and Eagle from the Miraculous World: New York – United HeroeZ animated special, and Renren from Miraculous World: Shanghai – The Legend of Ladydragon.

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Little Tikes Introduces Newest, Hottest Toys Available for the Upcoming Holiday Season

The Little Tikes Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the world’s largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies, is proud to share new products from its parent-trusted and kid-loved brand, Little Tikes, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Mighty Jaxx Further Builds out its MightyVerse, Developing First Metaverse Experience Alongside Sideshow and other Global Players

Mighty Jaxx, an award-winning future culture company that designs and produces phygital collectibles, announced their Spooky Season experience. The MightyVerse Presents: Spooky Season (‘Spooky Season’) enhanced brand experience will begin October 28th and run through November 11th on The Sandbox and serves as a prelude to the full experience launching in December 2022. This Halloween Special will bring physical products from Sideshow’s Court of the Dead and Mighty Jaxx’s original IP Creepy Cuties to life in the metaverse and offer horror (and casual) fans alike a unique experience that will allow them to interact with their beloved collectibles digitally in real life.

WildBrain Secures Global Distribution Rights for New Animated Comedy-Adventure Series ‘Saving Me’

WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has secured worldwide distribution rights for seasons one and two of the brand-new 2D-animated comedy-adventure series, Saving Me (20×22’ total). Produced by Montreal’s Sphere Animation in partnership with BYUtv, the series is currently available for delivery. What would you tell your 11-year-old self if you had the chance? Saving Me is the story of a tech billionaire from the distant future who has messed up his life, relationships and the world, but who now has the opportunity to reinvent his life and the future by going back in time to team up with…himself.

Wimpy Kid Inc Unveils All-New Licensing Program and Announces Latest Partners

Wimpy Kid, Inc have unveiled a new licensing program with fresh partners, including Go! Toys and Games, USAOPOLY and Trevco. On the heels of animated movies on Disney+ and the recent publication of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde, the partnerships expand the property into licensed categories, including apparel, and co-branded games and puzzles, with the first product expected to debut at retail in fall 2022.

Social Emotional Gaming Platform from LuvBug Learning Makes Global Debut

LuvBug Learning proudly announces the launch of their Social Emotional gaming platform, empowering children 4 to 11 to face both the virtual and actual world. Over 70% of parents are concerned about the impact of technology on children. Moreover, parents are looking for answers to safely introduce children to technology. “LuvBug uses social-emotional learning, to disarm the digital revolution, promoting happy, healthy, playful learning,” said Dr. Jodi Gold, pediatric psychiatrist at The Gold Centre in New York City. “LuvBug’s mission is to be thoughtful about kids’ needs and cultivate true social and emotional learning. This is a real game-changer.”

Events News

People of Play Announce Details of the 15th Annual TAGIE Awards, Including Lifetime Honorees

People of Play, the organization known for championing toy and game innovators around the world, will honor outstanding achievements at the 15th Annual Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (The TAGIEs) on November 19, 2022. Under the theme “The Great Reconnect” and sponsored by Disney, Oxford Games, Mattel, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Hasbro, TOMY, Longshore and Nextoy, the evening’s festivities, which kick-off at 6:00pm, will take place for the first time at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. The 1800’s historic building which was once a church has become a cultural hub for art, entertainment and events. The after-party will begin immediately after the TAGIEs inside The Catacombs beneath the hall.