New Product News

  • Nelvana, Vivid Toy Group Team for News Collectibles IP
  • Exclusive World’s Smallest Hot Wheels Rolls into Cracker Barrel
  • HK-Based ToyPlus to Create Mini Beat Power Rockers Toy Line
  • Precious Moments Diapers, Wet Wipes Head to Retail
  • Rollplay Launches New Nighthawk Ride-On

Real Deal

  • Jakks Pacific Named Master Toy for Becca’s Bunch
  • Headstart, Turner Team for New Best Furry Friends Animated Series
  • Corus/Nelvana Enters Licensing/Merchandising Deal for Thomas & Friends
  • Alita’s Brand Bar to Help Launch Inktober Brand Program
  • APC Kids Secures First European Partner for KID-E-CATS
  • Xilam Animation Onboards Broadcast Partner in Germany
  • Spin Master Teams with Alibaba to Strengthen Growth in China

Real Deal

  • Nelvana, Cinedigm Makes Multi-Year Library Home Entertainment Deal
  • Nekton Named Educational Partner for The Deep
  • UN Postal Admin Release Thomas & Friends Stamp Collection in Honor of UN, Mattel Collaboration
  • Fox Cooks Up New Deals for Bob’s Burgers

Real Deal

  • Beyblade Bursts into New Licensing Categories in France
  • Eatwith to Offer New MasterChef Events
  • Hasbro to Co-Develop Games, Content with Comedy Duo Rhett & Link
  • Kellogg’s Releases Limited-Edition Jurassic World Collector’s Boxes Featuring Behind-The-Scenes Content
  • Felix the Cat Stirs Up New Collab with Dutch Fashion House
  • Janson Media Brings Crawford the Cat to Amazon Prime Video

Real Deal

  • Rainbow Rangers Grows Roster of U.S. Partners
  • LaurDIY, Pets First Launch Pet Product Collection
  • The Deep Signs New Deals, Rolls Out New Experiences
  • pocket.watch Book Imprint, Simon & Schuster Unveil First Book
  • Zoonicorn, Jay@Play Team for Plush Toy Line
  • VIZ Media On Board for Chummy Chum Chums Development
  • Nelvana, Sesame Workshop Partner in Exclusive Canadian Broadcast, Licensing Deal
  • The World of Eric Carle Adds Artistic Flavor to Sensible Sippers

Real Deal

  • ThinkTank Emporium to Rep Green Kids Club
  • Sesame Workshop Amps Up Fashion Initiatives in Asia
  • Tenn Outdoors to Launch Eurosport Apparel Range
  • Tencent Named Exclusive Magic: The Gathering Digital Publisher in Asia
  • Epic Rights, Britney Spears Team to Offer Fans a Piece of the Pop Star’s Style
  • Oddbods Expands North American Licensing Program
  • These 3 Kids Content Creators Are Teaming for a Joint Talent Initiative in China

aNb Media News, March 28, 2018

  • This New Acquisition is Helping Basic Fun! Expand Its STEM Business
  • Endeavor Acquires NeuLion
  • eOne Launches Peppa Pig Consumer Products in Japan
  • The Entertainer Revamps Flagship Store’s In-Shop Experience, Posts 37% Profit Increase
  • Mainframe Studios Unveils New Kids’ Series
  • 12 Finalists Revealed for The World Video Game Hall of Fame
  • Toy Association’s Genius of Play Rolls Out PSA Campaign

Real Deal

  • Jakks Pacific Reveals Fancy Nancy Toy Line for 2018
  • Headstart International Names ChizComm Agency of Record
  • PlayMonster Acquires Walkie Chalk
  • Random House Announces New Deals for Wonder, Emily Winfield Martin’s Picture Books
  • Orb Licenses Soft’n Slo Squishies to Nelvana, YouTube Series in Works
  • Funrise, WBCP Team for Herodrive DC Super Friends Collection
  • HEXBUG Gets 3Doodler Treatment in New STEM Kit