Tag: Hasbro
WildBrain Makes Raft of Management Appointments for Brands, Creative & Business
Global kids & family entertainment leader WildBrain Ltd. announced a number of key management appointments. Michael Riley has been appointed Chief Brands Officer (CBO);...
Hasbro Harmonizes with ‘Trolls World Tour’ for New Toy Line
With music-packed animated adventure Trolls World Tour ready to drop some fresh beats from DreamWorks Animation on April 17, Hasbro is helping bring the...
Patricia Alice Albrecht, Voice of ‘Jem’s Pizzazz, Has Died
Actress, voice over artist and poet Patricia Alice Albrecht, known to a generation of fans as the voice of green-haired troublemaker Pizzazz in animated...
Dean DeBlois Inks Production Deals with Universal, DreamWorks Animation
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation today announced that the studios have entered into production agreements with Dean DeBlois, the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning...
Rooster Teeth Promotes VP Head of Production & Animation Co-Heads (Exclusive)
Rooster Teeth, a WarnerMedia company, announced Thursday that Doreen Copeland has been promoted to VP, Head of Production, and Joe Clary and Sean Hinz...
Hasbro’s $4 Billion eOne Buy Under UK Antitrust Investigation
The deal announced in August which would see Hasbro (My Little Pony, Transformers) acquire Canadian indie studio Entertainment One (Peppa Pig, PJ Masks) for...
‘My Little Pony’ Finds Fresh Pasture with ‘Pony Life’ Series, New Toy Lines
Hasbro has revealed the next exciting chapter for one of its super successful franchises, complete with a fresh redesign! My Little Pony: Pony Life...
News Bytes: ‘Mandalorian’ Special Look, ‘Harvey Girls’ Clip, ‘Trolls’ S8 Trailer & More
Disney+ Struggles with Technical Issues in First Few Hours After Launch
The highly anticipated new service launched at midnight PT Tuesday in the U.S., Canada...
L&M Bytes: BLE Deals & Debut Announcements
CPLG has secured a number of licencees for MGM’s The Addams Family (Q4 2019). Smiffy’s are on board for dress-up for the U.K., Benelux,...
Dean DeBlois Tapped for Paramount/Hasbro ‘Micronauts’ Live-Action Pic
Another major toy brand is headed to the big screen, with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro Studios announcing that How to Train Your Dragon helmer...
NYCC: VIZ Spotlights ‘Seis Manos,’ ‘Castlevania’; ‘She-Ra’ Returns with a Roar!
New York Comic Con draws ever nearer, and animated highlights continue to be added to the list of must-see panels, signings and other events....
‘Trolls World Tour’ Harmonizes with Chorus of CP Partners
Universal Brand Development has announced an expansive, global toy and lifestyle program for the highly anticipated animated sequel Trolls World Tour (April 17, 2020),...
Hasbro Acquires Canadian Indie eOne for $4 Billion
Toy giant Hasbro has struck a deal to acquire independent studio Entertainment One -- home to hit preschool brands such as Peppa Pig and...
Roku to Offer Special Kids and Family Content
Two-year-old streaming service The Roku Channel has added a new dedicated kids and family destination. The straemer, which had a 72% increase in total...
‘My Little Pony’ Clips: Weird Al Sings “Last Laugh,” Retro Show Spoofs ‘90210’
With Discover Family counting down the final 13 episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Hasbro is pumping up the fun for this...
News Bytes: Kermit Consults on ‘Amphibia,’ Lupin III’s CG Heist, WB Unpacks SDCC Swag Bags & More
’Lion King’ Star Billy Eichner Wants More LGBTQ Characters in Animated Movies
The actor and comedian, who voices the meerkat Timon in the new movie,...
Hasbro Rides to SDCC with ‘My Little Pony’ Exclusive
My Little Pony fans better saddle up for San Diego Comic-Con, as Hasbro has revealed a charming exclusive figure double pack which pays homage...
Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees Launches Online Fundraiser
For the third year in a row, grassroots volunteer org Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees launches its annual online “Kindred Spirits” campaign. The...
Licensing News Bytes
Catch up with part 1 and part 2; of our Licensing Expo news roundups!
Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group (Licensing Expo booth #U202) returns to...
Licensing News Bytes: ‘My Little Pony Live’ Show, LEGO Minions, ‘Blue’s Clues & You’ & More
Catch part one of our Licensing Expo Las Vegas roundup here!
Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (LE booth #O180) has announced the first licensees for its...
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