Folktellers Universe and Scribe Publishing Company entered into a publishing agreement for the release of the first three books in Josef Bastion’s young adult fantasy book series, Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook.
Pan Am appointed Firefly Brand Management as its North American licensing agent to develop a consumer products program across all key categories.
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) appointed a slate of new board members who will serve through 2024.
IMC Toys announced a new agreement with David Becker of Blue Plate Media Services (BPMS) and kids content distribution executive Andrew Berman to distribute its animated content in the U.S.
Mobile game Subway Surfers this month will encourage players to sign the #BeKind21 pledge as part of the Born This Way Foundation’s kindness campaign.
WildBrain CPLG opened a dedicated office in India, promoting Neesha Krishna to lead local strategy as managing director, MENA and South Asia. Additionally, Mangesh Hande was appointed to the newly created role of commercial director for India.
One Animation hired two new executives to its digital team — Kelly Joeman, who joins from Hasbro’s eOne, and Tuan Nguyen, who joins from Amazon.
JAKKS Pacific’s costume division, Disguise, Inc., renewed its agreement with LEGO for global costume rights.
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) is partnering with Walmart to host Ready, Set, Retail!, a virtual event focused on helping female inventors get their products on the retailer’s shelves.