

Sonic the Hedgehog Speeds into Global Toy Deal with Jakks Pacific
JAKKS Pacific announced a new multi-year, global toy licensing deal with SEGA of America for toys based on the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog video game brand.

ZURU Reveals ZURU Pets Alive, Featuring Booty Shakin’ Llama
ZURU’s new ZURU Pets Alive to launch this June, featuring Boppi, ‘The Booty Shakin’ Llama and a magical unicorn.

Kari Kim Named VP, Nickelodeon’s Animation Development
Nickelodeon has tapped the former King Features and pocket.watch alum as vice-president, animation development.

Beat Bugs Ready for Live Show in 2020
Grace: a storytelling company has teamed with eOne’s Round Room to produce Beat Bugs Live!

Nelvana, WeKids, and Toon Boom Announce Winner of China Tales Incubator
Beijing’s Bingo Animation Studio’s “Dreamweavers” project was selected for development by the three companies.

USAopoly Gets Swifty with Rick and Morty Games
USAopoly will roll out new Rick and Morty-themed versions of its classic games this summer.

Pinkfong’s Baby Shark Swims into Playhut Collection
Basic Fun! will debut a new collection of Playhut play structures featuring Pinkfong’s global sensation Baby Shark.

Rehco Wins Patent Case Against Spin Master
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down its ruling, in favor of Rehco LLC, in the long running flying toy dispute with Spin Master.