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Atari Reintroduces the Atari Club Jacket in Collaboration with 80s Fashion Icon Members Only

Atari is excited to announce a collection of Atari Club Jackets created in collaboration with the apparel brand Members Only. The collection, which includes black, red, and white racing-style jackets with Atari branding, are meticulous remakes of an original jacket offered exclusively to Club members in the early 1980s. This collaboration marries the nostalgic essence of two trendsetting giants: Members Only®, known for its signature racer jackets that became a cultural phenomenon, and Atari, whose games defined a generation of arcade and home entertainment. The stylish pieces – which feature an Atari logo patch on the chest and white embroidery down the sleeve – boast a double snap neck latch, signature shoulder epaulets, zip closure, and front and hidden inside pockets. The collection is comprised of red, black, and very limited, special edition white jackets. Only 72 white jackets are available.

Sesame Workshop Releases New Content to Support Children and Families Dealing with Grief and Loss

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and more, has released new resources during Children’s Grief Awareness Month to support young children and their families who are coping with grief and loss. With philanthropic investment from the New York Life Foundation, one of the largest funders and champions in the childhood bereavement field, children and families dealing with the death of a loved one will have access to new resources that can help them cope. As the holidays approach, the absence of loved ones can be felt even more deeply. One in twelve children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. About 5 to 10 percent of children show issues that include but are not limited to higher rates of depression and anxiety, higher rates of alcohol and substance abuse disorders, and lower levels of educational success. It is estimated that over 1 million children suffered the death of a parent, main caregiver, or grandparent due to the pandemic, with families from Black and Hispanic communities at a higher rate of COVID-19 mortality. Yet there are very limited resources to discuss this traumatic experience or event with children in ways that are developmentally appropriate and provide both understanding as well as comfort.

Toho International Launches iiZO, a Premier Store for Anime Collectibles

The wait is over! iiZO, Toho International’s premier online store for every fan, is now live! After months of anticipation, the anime shop has announced a lineup of items that connects fans with their favorite shows, from My Hero Academia to Spy x Family to Jujutsu Kaisen, and more! iiZO, named after the Japanese colloquial term of agreement meaning “Yeah!” or “Great!,” leverages Toho International’s expertise in anime and its direct connection to Japan to provide fans with the coolest merchandise from their favorite anime titles.

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Kids for Culture Reveals Affirmation Bath Book, Positive Pals Gift Set, and Good Night Board Book

Don’t just say it but show it. That’s the concept behind Kids For Culture’s vast collections of baby, toddler and preschool products that foster the joy of being a little different — in hair, skin tone, even language and lifestyle scenes. Diversity and the richness it brings is sprinkled into every gift idea from bath and board books to dolls and activity blankets. Perfect for Holiday 2023 are three priceless gifts that are easy on the wallet: Affirmation Bath Book, Kids Of The World: Good Morning, Good Night board book, and Positive Pals Gift Set. Parents can turn the nightly bubble bath into a teachable moment with the 8-page I Love Being Me vinyl bath book. The 6-inch book is easy for babies to grasp in and out of the tub. Sweet images with messages like I am a good friend or I love my hair will spark age-appropriate chats the next day.

The Insight Partners Report Finds Kids Toys Market Worth to Reach $183.15 Billion Globally by 2030

According to The Insight Partners’ latest study on “Kids Toys Market Size Report, Forecast to 2030 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Product Type, Distribution Channel, and Geography,” the Kids Toys market is expected to grow from $122.90 billion in 2022 to $183.15 billion by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Licensing News

James Bond Celebrates 60th Anniversary with VeVe Digital Collectibles

Digital collectibles platform VeVe is excited to share the first of seven digital collectible series continuing the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise. This first of seven planned series features three iconic props from throughout the James Bond films, faithfully scanned and replicated as 3D digital collectibles on the VeVe platform. Fans who purchase one of the collectibles in the series will also receive a 60 Years of Bond logo airdrop reward. Those who collect every collectible from all 7 series, receive a gold logo reward.

PBS KIDS Announces Carl the Collector, Its First Series Centering on Autistic Characters

PBS KIDS today announced Carl the Collector, an animated series for children ages 4-8 and its first show featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum. The new series was created by New York Times best-selling illustrator and author Zachariah OHora (“My Cousin Momo!”) and is produced by Fuzzytown Productions and Spiffy Pictures. Through its stories, the series celebrates the diverse ways kids think and express themselves, while helping them develop a strong sense of self and community. Carl the Collector is slated to premiere in Fall 2024 on PBS KIDS.

The Op Games to Launch TABOO: Disney Edition

Usaopoly (The Op), the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations, Blank Slate, and Hues and Cues, is launching the first-ever licensed version of the iconic game, TABOO, later this month with TABOO: Disney Edition. Under license by Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, and Disney, The Op Games will bring one of the most beloved brands to the tabletop in a new form. Now, fans can put 100 years of Disney knowledge to the ultimate test in what is sure to be a must-have holiday gift for Disney fans.

WildBrain Appoints Nick Gawne as Chief Financial Officer and Realigns Executive Team

WildBrain Ltd (“WildBrain” or the “Company”) (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, announces senior leadership changes and a streamlined business structure under a focused strategy designed to optimize its existing 360° IP management expertise and drive the growth of key WildBrain and partner franchises across its core capabilities of Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Global Licensing. As part of these changes, Nick Gawne has joined WildBrain as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 8, bringing over 20 years’ experience in finance, operations and business development in the media space with a focus on kids’ and family IP, including almost 15 years with eOne. A Chartered Professional Accountant, Gawne was most recently Executive Vice President and General Manager at eOne for three years following the acquisition of eOne by Hasbro. In that role he oversaw international teams in finance, HR and communications as well as three operating units across location-based entertainment, app publishing and animation.x