The latest news from the world of children's and pop culture licensing, including television series, movies, video games, books, comics, anime/manga, sports, consumer brands and other content sources.
Toys R Us, Disney dress up support of CAAF 08/31/2009
Aug. 31, 2009—Toys R Us and Disney Consumer Products said today that the toy retailer will carry an expanded assortment of exclusive Disney-themed Halloween costumes for boys, girls and babies that highlight the efforts of the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF). More
Branding Inc. to tout Perrett as stand-alone brand By Staff - 11/16/2009
Nov. 16, 2009—Children’s products illustrator Lisa Perrett has signed with Branding, Inc. to develop a merchandising and licensing program based on her visual style and bearing her name.
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Jakks, Ty tapped for 'Chipmunks' sequel By Staff - 11/12/2009
Nov. 12, 2009—Toymakers Jakks Pacific and Ty Inc. are among the companies signed on for merchandise based on next month’s Chipmunks movie, Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
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Cartoon Network boutiques debut at TRU By Staff - 11/10/2009 Nov. 10, 2009—Cartoon Network Enterprises has rolled out dedicated boutiques in Toys R Us stores nationwide that will highlight three of its boys’ properties during the month of November.More
4Kids' losses steady despite big revenue dip By Staff - 11/09/2009
Nov. 9, 2009—4Kids Entertainment saw its revenue plummet 59 percent in 2009’s third quarter on its way to a $5 million loss for the period.
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F.A.B./Starpoint adds three properties By Staff - 11/05/2009
Nov. 5, 2009—Tween and teen accessories maker F.A.B./Starpoint has inked new licensing deals for products based on Sanrio’s Keroppi, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Art Impressions’ Skelanimals.
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Hasbro plans 'Risk' movie By Staff - 11/04/2009
Nov. 4, 2009—Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures has been signed for a feature film based on Hasbro's board game Risk.
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Corus deals for 'Berenstain Bears' movie By Staff - 11/04/2009
Nov. 4, 2009—Classic children’s book series The Berenstain Bears is coming to the big screen in a deal between rights watchdog Corus Entertainment and producers Walden Media and 21 Laps.
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