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
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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Cookie Jar unveils on-demand kids TV site By Staff - 11/03/2009
Nov. 3, 2009—Cookie Jar Entertainment today launched Jaroo.com, a Hulu-style website offering on-demand children’s television programming.
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Ty's adds 'Olivia' shop By Staff - 11/02/2009
Nov. 2, 2009—With Ian Falconer’s children’s book heroine Olivia going big time with a new TV series and amped up licensing efforts, licensor Chorion has signed a deal with TysToxBox.com for an online shop focused on the property.
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Fiesta increases Paul Frank plush assortment By Staff - 10/28/2009
Oct. 28, 2009—Fiesta has created a new line of plush toys based on Paul Frank Industries’ Julius characters as part of an increased licensing push for the property.
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Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
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