LEGO Duplo, WWF-UK and Sesame Workshop have been named among the winners at this year’s Kidscreen Awards, a high profile awards ceremony that celebrates the best in children’s television and digital media. Hosted by actor and comedian, Emma Hunter, this year’s awards took place virtually as the global kids entertainment …
Read More »Genius Brands International promotes Michael Jaffa to COO
Genius Brands International has promoted Michael Jaffa to the role of chief operating officer from his previous role as general counsel and senior vice president of business affairs. In his new position, Jaffa will continue to report to GBI chairman and CEO, Andy Heyward. As COO, Jaffa will be responsible for …
Read More »AR Discs is bringing Universal DreamWorks characters into the collectable augmented reality market
Augmented Reality has found its way into the hobbies and collectables market, thanks to an innovative new partnership between Universal DreamWorks and the tech toy developer, AR Discs. Characters from the hit film franchises such as Shrek, Trolls, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and more are among …
Read More »GoldieBlox prepares for rapid growth with new exec team and focus on consumer products
The toy firm turned media and entertainment powerhouse, GoldieBlox has made a suite of new appointments to its leadership team as the company prepares for rapid growth in the coming years, including further moves into the consumer products sector, led by its new EVP of operations and partnerships, Tim Erickson. …
Read More »Spin Master: “How to Train Your Dragon has been a phenomenally successful franchise for us”
The Canadian toymaker, Spin Master is continuing to champion the Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon brand, highlighting it as a ‘phenomenally successful franchise,” amid its latest toy launch. A gathering of ten family influencers met at London’s Rainforest Café last weekend to celebrate the launch of the Dreamworks’ How …
Read More »Universal Brand Development reveals licensing programme for Trolls World Tour
Ahead of the hotly-anticipated theatrical launch of DreamWorks Animation’s follow-up Trolls movie, Universal Brand Development has lifted the lid on an expansive, global toy and lifestyle programme for Trolls World Tour. Hasbro will be heading up the proceedings once again with its master toy line, as Universal promises to deliver …
Read More »Universal and Signature Publishing launch Spirit Riding Free magazine
The children’s magazine publisher, Signature Publishing has teamed with Universal Brand Development to launch a new Spirit Riding Free title, based on the popular toy line and hit TV series. The series, DreamWorks’ Spirit Riding Free centres on a group of friends and their horses, who together embark on a …
Read More »‘Most innovative toy range yet,’ from Spin Master celebrates Universal’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
The line was unveiled for the first time at London Toy Fair earlier this month, landing before the latest instalment in the film franchise hits screens this weekend.
Read More »Posh Paws named official plush partner for How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World
The Posh Paws collection will feature a range of plush that includes small, medium and large versions of key dragons inspired by the upcoming theatrical debut of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
Read More »Modiphius Entertainment teams with DreamWorks for Kung Fu Panda board game
The officially licensed board game is currently live on Kickstarter where it has hit nearly £20,000 of its £30,000 target.
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