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By Staff -- Playthings, 2/1/2006
Microsoft teams with 4kidsMicrosoft, Redmond, Wash., and New York-based 4Kids Entertainment are teaming to develop a new children's entertainment property. As part of the deal, 4Kids will serve as the licensing agent for the forthcoming property on a global basis for Microsoft Game Studios.
Scholastic Media licensing execBody Gary Hymowitz—formerly of SG Footwear—is the new vice president of consumer products for Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic, New York. In this position, he will oversee the development of all consumer products based on entertainment properties.
BabyUniverse acquires poshtotsWeb retailer BabyUniverse has acquired the high-end children's furnishings company PoshTots, Richmond, Va. Posh Tots will now operate as a part of BabyUniverse and develop new branded content.
Hasbro consolidates divisionsHasbro, Pawtucket, R.I., is moving to streamline its operations in the U.S. by combining its toys and games units into one. The reorganization coincided with the appointment of Brian Goldner to chief operating officer of the combined businesses.
Kennedy joins Spin MasterToronto-based Spin Master appointed Iain Kennedy, formerly group executive of global supply chain/IT at Celestica, as its chief operating officer. Kennedy held numerous executive positions at IBM Canada prior to his time at Celestica.
Nelvana Takes on FowlerNelvana, Toronto, appointed licensing veteran Nancy Fowler as senior vice president, worldwide licensing. In her new role, Fowler will oversee Nelvana's licensing, marketing and creative service teams.
Hsieh acquires Wham-OJeff Hsieh, CEO of Grand Toys International, has purchased Wham-O, Emeryville, Calif., through an affiliate of his holding company, Cornerstone Overseas Investments.
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