Nickelodeon Launches PAW Patrol Safety First! Global Campaign
The program will focus on water safety, fire safety, and road safety. Michael Phelps will serve as PAW Patrol Safety First! Global Water Safety Ambassador.
Genius Brands Announces Llama Llama Season Two Premiere Date
Genius Brands International, Inc. announced that season two of the animated preschool series Llama Llama will launch on Netflix on November 15, 2019.
Quercetti and Viking to Directly Manage US Divisions
Quercetti and Viking Toys announced they have established two new companies to directly manage their presence in the US market.
Funko Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Net sales increased 26% to $223.3 million in the third quarter of 2019 from $176.9 million in the third quarter of 2018.
Banijay Group to Acquire Endemol Shine Group
Banijay Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Endemol Shine Group.
Locksmith Animation Signs Film Deal With Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures has landed a multi-film pact with Locksmith Animation, the UK CG feature studio, to co-develop and distribute its slate of pictures.
Nintendo’s July to September Operating Profits Doubled After Switch Sales
The company’s operating profit for July through September of this year was 66.8 billion yen, or $615 million, compared to 30.9 billion yen the previous year.
FAO Schwarz Opens First European Flagship Stores
FAO Schwarz opened its first European flagship toy stores at Arnotts in Dublin on October 29 and Selfridges in London on October 22.
Jamie Buono-Sikorski Joins Genius Brands as Marketing Vice President
Jamie Buono-Sikorski, formerly of Bandai America, Spin Master and MGA Entertainment, will now be responsible for driving brand awareness of all Genius Brands properties.