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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.

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Warner Bros Discovery Collaborates with International Olympic Committee for Looney Tunes Licensing

Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) announced that it has collaborated with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a consumer products program to be released internationally featuring the beloved Looney Tunes characters with product beginning to roll out now through 2026. Warner Bros Discovery’s iconic Looney Tunes characters will take starring roles on Olympics-themed products from premier licensees.

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PAW Patrol Spin-off Rubble & Crew Drafts MLB Superstar Aaron Judge for Upcoming Episode

Baseball enthusiasts and pup fans alike are in for a treat with the announcement that former American League MVP and Captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge, will appear in an upcoming episode of the popular preschool series Rubble & Crew, produced by Spin Master Entertainment. Much to the delight of preschoolers and families, the MLB superstar and dog dad will voice himself in the animated series, donning his signature New York Yankees uniform. The episode is set to air this summer on Nickelodeon (US) and Corus’ Treehouse and STACKTV (Canada).

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Sesame Workshop and the Ad Council Launch New ‘Love Your Mind’ PSA to Support Mental Health

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, launched a new public service announcement (PSA) video with the Ad Council for their “Love, Your Mind” campaign developed with Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The video features Elmo and his friends highlighting the benefits of humming for people’s overall emotional well-being.

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Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces Expansion Launches with Return of ACE SPEC Cards

The Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces, available beginning now at participating retailers worldwide, including Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Initially introduced in the Black & White Series, ACE SPEC cards return to the Pokémon TCG in Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces. ACE SPEC cards have powerful effects, but each deck is limited to only one ACE SPEC card. Furthermore, ACE SPEC cards in Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces feature a new eye-catching magenta design and can appear as Trainer or Special Energy cards.

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ADK Emotions NY Inc and T-Licensing Inc Announce Global Launch of New ‘Beyblade X’ Series During 25th Anniversary

On National Beyblade, also known as 3-2-1 Day, ADK Emotions NY Inc and T-Licensing Inc revealed the global launch of Beyblade X. After a successful premiere in Asian territories in 2023, Beyblade X will showcase new animation and exclusive experiences for Beyblade fans. Hasbro Inc., a long-standing partner, will release Generation 4 products worldwide later this year. “Bey-fans around the world have embraced 3-2-1 Day, and this year, we’re especially thrilled to celebrate with the generations of fans, as we kick off our 25th anniversary,” said a representative from , ADK Emotions NY. “With the highly-anticipated U.S. launch of the Beyblade X animation series this summer, Bladers will be ready to battle like never before!”

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Chupa Chups and American Tourister Rock the Sweet Travel Collection!

Perfetti Van Melle Licensing is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary collaboration between American Tourister and Chupa Chups, bringing together two iconic brands to infuse our travels with a burst of joy and excitement. Inspired by Chupa Chups’ “Live the Flavor” attitude, this collection embodies the bold street influences and urban vibes of American Tourister. Each piece features playful designs where iconic flavors meet kaleidoscopic colors, resulting in trendy, functional and high-quality travel accessories.

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Hape Learn With Lights Piano Wins Circana’s Top-selling Toy Award

Hape International, the premier German educational toy brand and leader in development and manufacturing of high-quality wooden toys build to last, has received Circana’s Toy Industry Award for the Top-Selling Toy in the Musical Instruments class for the Learn With Lights Piano. The Learn With Lights Piano is recognized as the number one selling toy in the U.S. according to Circana’s 2023 Global Toy Industry Performance awards.

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Rainbow High Debuts “Rainbow World” in an All-New Fifth Season of the Hit Rainbow High Series

MGA Entertainment, one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy companies in the world, has announced the premiere of the fifth season of its hit animated series based on No. 1 fashion doll in 2023, Rainbow High, available globally on YouTube March 22 and offered in many languages on Rainbow High localized YouTube channels. The new season, “Rainbow World,” produced by MGA Entertainment and animated by Pixel Zoo Australia, is set to feature a fantastical take on the Rainbow High storylines and characters that kids and families know and love. The brand continues to demonstrate its commitment to growing in a way that keeps play value, creativity and themes of confidence and self-esteem top of mind with its Spring products and the launch of imaginative new entertainment content.