Just in time for the warmer weather, PBS Kids is celebrating the natural world with a special “Explore the Outdoors”-themed lineup, from April 18 to May 13, featuring all-new specials and episodes from fan-favorite series to help “grow” kids’ curiosity and understanding about the environment and sustainability, while inspiring outdoor fun!
Following the success of the Kartoon Channel! app and content on the Roku platform, Genius Brands International, Incorporated, has announced that it will offer a dedicated Kartoon Channel! on The Roku Channel, further expanding the channel’s presence on Roku.
ToyMonster, the Australia-based toy manufacturer bringing the hottest miniature collectibles to Jurassic World fans across the globe, announces the launch of the Jurassic World CAPTIVZ Dominion Edition. The new line of Jurassic World dinosaur collectible toys are available now, just ahead of the highly anticipated release of Jurassic World Dominion on June 10, 2022.
MGA Entertainment, Incorporated (MGA), one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy company in the U.S., has announced that in April the company will begin to produce their globally recognized and highly popular L.O.L. Surprise! iconic spherical packaging using sustainable materials, like bamboo, wood, sugar cane and other natural materials, in place of plastic via the Earth Love line. The new spheres are compostable and do not include plastic wrapping. Launching with the first of these sustainable spheres is the all new L.O.L. Surprise! Earth Love, just in time for Earth Day, featuring two new characters, Earthy B.B. and Grow Grrrl. These new dolls come with gardening accessories and can be found exclusively at Walmart.
A collective of the most renowned and best-in-class suppliers of home and gift merchandise in Canada are working together to open permanent showrooms at the International Centre (6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) in what will collectively be known as SHOW T.O. It will soon be home to the first eight agencies and distributors opening permanent showrooms, with more than 40,000 square feet dedicated to servicing Canadian retailers, design professionals and media.
Zoo Guardians, a free, mobile zoo simulation game created by JumpStart Games in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, is celebrating 50 years of giant panda care, research and conservation at the Zoo. The game launched an exclusive Pandariffic celebration with in-game events and online downloadables on April 6.
FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has announced it has acquired the North American rights to stream TV episodes based on one of the most renowned international anime properties of all time, Yu-Gi-Oh! from Konami Cross Media NY, Inc, (“KCM”), a member of the Konami Group. The deal grants AVOD streaming rights for the FilmRise Streaming Network, including all FilmRise owned and operated Apps and FAST Channels. The announcement was made today by Max Einhorn, SVP of Acquisitions and Co-Production at FilmRise.
Hello Einstein Studios, a media entertainment company that creates trusted, best-in-class children’s educational entertainment, has announced a major expansion of its production and development slates, as well as several new entertainment partnerships. Hello Einstein Studios has a foothold in the children’s entertainment industry through its Baby Einstein series and a portfolio of high-profile media relationships. The studio is working closely with media giants including Moonbug, Roku, Pandora and Giant Interactive.
The Insights Family surveyed more than 469,040 kids aged 3-18 and 228,800 different parents a year across 22 countries in 6 continents for its new ‘Making It Matter’ Report. From this data, it has become clear that the family dynamic has changed forever.