aNb Media News, July 29, 2010

  • Microsoft to Kinect with Consumers
  • Zobi Joins the Cast of Sesame Square
  • Surtex 2011 Expands Show Space
  • Brilliant Sky Toys Opens in Austin
  • Bradford Licensing Expands in India
  • Aldi Founder Dies at Age 88

Real Deal

  • DreamWorks Signs Jakks for Real Steel Toy Line
  • Neil Patrick Harris as Spider-Man
  • ESPN Consumer Products Launches X Games PunkMyPic
  • RJM Licensing Signs Greeting Card Deal
  • Garth Brooks Catalog Available for Licensing
  • JEM Sportswear Signs with American Licorice Co.

Real Deal

  • Disney and Target Partner for Apparel Line
  • Telemundo Branded Prepaid Visa Cards
  • Betty White Apparel from Jerry Leigh
  • JTMG Signs The Boondock Saints
  • My Gym Signs with CAA

aNb Media News, July 15, 2010

  • MGA Accused of Not Paying Legal Bills
  • Michael Jackson Figures Debut from Playmates
  • Jim Henson Co. Signs European Agents
  • New Additions to iHobby Expo

Catching Up With Lourdes Arocho

There’s lots of excitement at Nickelodeon this year, from Dora the Explorer’s 10th anniversary to the company’s recent acquisition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Lourdes Arocho, Nickelodeon Consumer Products’ recently promoted vice-president of toys & games, gave aNb Media the update on the company’s plans for 2010.

Real Deal

  • Emily the Strange Partners with Plastic Cash International
  • Gund, Squaredy Cats in Licensing Deal
  • Sanrio and MEGA Brands in Hello Kitty Deal
  • Yak Pak Luggage from Randa Accessories
  • Thomas & Friends Cards from Upper Deck

aNb Media News, July 6, 2010

  • Sesame Workshop Launches Original Programming in Nigeria
  • Chorion Expands Flower Fairies
  • Target Set to Open in New York City

Real Deal

  • IMC Licensing Signs Agreement to Represent Emergen-C
  • Paul Frank Inks Licensing Agreement with Fashion Depot
  • Big Idea Entertainment Releases New VeggieTales DVD for the Holiday Season
  • THQ Announces Darksiders Licensed Merchandise