Jakks Pacific Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Jakks Pacific, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Net sales were down 6% amid challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Days of Wonder Announces Small World of Warcraft
Days of Wonder and Blizzard Entertainment are introducing Small World of Warcraft, a new board game combining the Small World game mechanics with Blizzard’s Warcraft universe.
Schleich Continues Yearlong Celebration of The Power Of Imagination With Photo Contest For Kids Featuring Toy Photographer Mitchel Wu
Kids can submit photos inspired by their own imaginative Schleich playtime for the chance to win the Power of Imagination Photo Contest.
Little Tikes Announces Second Annual World’s Biggest Playdate ‘Stay at Home Edition,’ Scheduled for May 16
Little Tikes will connect kids and parents around the world for its World’s Biggest Playdate ‘Stay at Home Edition,’ a one-day, virtual event at home.
Fred Rogers Productions Partners with Steel City on T-Shirts to Benefit the Pittsburgh Foundation Emergency Action Fund
Fred Rogers Productions is giving back to its “neighbors” as part of a special initiative in partnership with clothing brand Steel City to benefit The Pittsburgh Foundation Emergency Action Fund.
Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Group to Assume Publication of the Bloom Report
The Chicago Toy & Game Group (CHITAG) announces that it will acquire and assume ongoing publication of toy industry news standard bearer, the Bloom Report. The transition will occur on May 30 upon the retirement of Phil Bloom, who founded and published the report for more than 20 years alongside a long career with Toys ‘R Us.
Cookbook Media Launches to Deliver Global IP Franchise Development and Multi-Platform Content Distribution Solutions
Cookbook Media, formed by industry executives Claudia Scott-Hansen and Rob Bencal, has signed Thailand’s T&B Media Global and Island of Misfits “IoM” Media Ventures Inc. in Canada.
WildBrain CPLG Scores Sweet Deal with Perfetti van Melle
WildBrain CPLG’s representation of confectionary brands Chupa Chups and Mentos was renewed, while Smint was added to the partnership.
eOne’s Cupcake and Dino Heads to Cartoon Network and Boomerang in Australia and NZ
Cartoon Network and Boomerang are preparing to serve up animated children’s series Cupcake and Dino to audiences in Australia and New Zealand.