aNb Media News, February 22, 2011

  • FremantleMedia in Acquisition Mode
  • TIA Changes Bylaws, Elects Board
  • Jakks Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results for 2010
  • HIT’s Roary the Racing Car Products Now Available
  • Clifford’s Be Big Campaign Kicks Off

aNb Media News, February 18, 2011

  • Mind Candy to Create Kids’ Online Viewing Platform
  • SqwishLand Signs Knepfer to Create Licensing Program
  • HIT Introduces Barney Classics Line
  • WB Interactive and LEGO Introduce Ninjago for DS
  • Barbie and Ken Reunite
  • PlayCon Registration Open
  • ASTRA Marketplace & Academy Registration Now Open

aNb Media News, February 16, 2011

  • Spin Master’s Redakai will Air on Cartoon Network
  • New Licensees for Power Rangers
  • Voltron Video Game Expected from THQ
  • PBS Kids Introduces Toy Line
  • Mega Bloks Halo Vehicle on Tour
  • Chorion to Air Shows on Disney Junior
  • Schleich’s Display Contest Winner

Real Deal

  • WBCP Signs Pressman for Happy Feet 2 Games and Puzzles
  • Thomas & Friends Fruit Snacks from Betty Crocker
  • Wild Creations Signs Nick Jr’s Dino Dan
  • Walking Dead from McFarlane Toys

aNb Media News, February 14, 2011

  • Watch Video Sneak Peeks of the Hottest Toys
  • TOTY Awards Announced
  • Mattel and Stardoll in Multi-Year Agreement
  • Highlights Announces Companion Toys for the iPad
  • Tinga Tinga Tales Debuts on Disney Jr., Product Lines Showing at Toy Fair
  • Blip Signs Cardinal for Squinkies Games and Puzzles

aNb Media News, February 10, 2011

  • DreamWorks Signs Fisher-Price for its Properties
  • TRU Introduces Exclusive Cars Wood Line
  • TÜV Rheinland Opens Lab in Bentonville
  • Yoostar in the Movie
  • Mr. Men to Be Made into a Movie

You’re Hired

  • Uncle Milton Expands Sales Team
  • Rubicon Appoints Ueno
  • Joan Ganz Cooney Center Appoints Abrams
  • Fremantle Hires Cooper Sapire
  • Duarte Joins Mind Candy

Catching Up With Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands

Saban Brands, a subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, was formed in 2010. Founder Haim Saban quickly brought Elie Dekel on board as president of Saban Brands. As many in the industry may remember, Dekel previously worked with Saban as president of Saban Consumer Products/Fox Family Worldwide. The first order of business was to re-acquire the Power Rangers property, which Saban had originally brought to the U.S. in 1993. The property was a powerhouse throughout the 1990s. The latest owner of the property was Disney, which acquired it when it purchased Fox Family Worldwide, a company Saban co-owned. Dekel discusses building Saban Brands’ portfolio and executive team, as well as the enduring Power Rangers, which has a new series—Power Rangers Samurai. It began airing on Nickelodeon on February 7.