By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterSpin Master is rebooting the Bakugan kids' entertainment franchise with a new anime series and toy line. The reimagined Bakugan anime series will launch on Netflix in the US, Canada, Australia, the Nordics and the Middle East on Sept. 1, and will air on Disney XD in the U.S. on Sept. 23.In addition, the first two episodes of the Bakugan animated … [Read more...] about Spin Master Reboots Bakugan Franchise With New Anime Series and Toy Collection
Children's Shows
Spin Master Unleashes New Pack of Toys for Paw Patrol
Spin Master has officially unveiled its new toy collection for the franchise's upcoming second feature film PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The film is a Spin Master Entertainment production, produced in association with Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures. "Packed with jaw-dropping transformations, the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie toy collection will spark limitless … [Read more...] about Spin Master Unleashes New Pack of Toys for Paw Patrol
Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL ReporterKartoon Studios is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Frederator Networks’ Bee and PuppyCat animated franchise with new music and licensed products. Created by Natasha Allegri, Bee and Puppycat initially premiered as an animated pilot on Frederator Networks’ Cartoon Hangover YouTube channel back in 2013. The show was greenlit for a full season … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
Nickelodeon And Spin Master Celebrate Paw Patrol’s 10th Anniversary With New Content
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterNickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment are releasing new Paw Patrol and Rubble & Crew content in celebration of the franchise's 10th anniversary. The new content includes season renewals for both PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew, a PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew TV crossover event, a six-part special called PAW Patrol: Moto Pups, and a … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon And Spin Master Celebrate Paw Patrol’s 10th Anniversary With New Content
Acquisitions: Wildbrain Buys Out Pre-Production Animator House of Cool
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global entertainment company WildBrain has closed its acquisition of the pre-production animation studio, House of Cool. The acquisition is intended to expand and improve Wildbrain's pre-production capabilities for current and future animated series, specials and features. The co-founders of House of Cool, Wes Lui and Ricardo … [Read more...] about Acquisitions: Wildbrain Buys Out Pre-Production Animator House of Cool
Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Princess Sam Consumer Products has appointed two additional licensing agents for its Tara Duncan IP in key territories in Europe. The Tara Duncan brand was created by author and Princess Sam CEO, Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian as a series of fantasy adventure novels. Tara Duncan follows a magical girl from Earth who discovers she is heir … [Read more...] about Princess Sam Annoints New Licensing Agents in Europe
Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MINISO has signed a two-year licensing partnership with Peanuts Worldwide for multiple product collections based on the Peanuts brand. The Peanuts brand is jointly owned by Peanuts Worldwide, WildBrain Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and the family of the original Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz. The partnership with MINISO … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Deal With MINISO Brings Peanuts Lines to China Market
Feature: Iger Promises Major Change as Disney Contract Extended
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has extended CEO Bob Iger’s contract by two years, to the end of 2026. The 72-year-old Iger originally said he would only come back to the role for a maximum of two years. However, Iger has said there are issues to deal with at Disney that will take longer to address. “I think what I’m saying is it’s time,” … [Read more...] about Feature: Iger Promises Major Change as Disney Contract Extended
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Hires New Head of Retail Sales
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has hired merchandising veteran Ellie Terveen as the company's new director of retail sales. “I am so grateful to be joining the team at Dr. Seuss Enterprises, helping to move on their vision of promoting literacy and imagination through Dr. Seuss’s iconic works.” said Terveen. “In this new role, I look forward to … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Hires New Head of Retail Sales
Lush and SpongeBob Team Up to Reduce Plastics in the Ocean
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lush and Paramount Consumer Products have teamed up on a limited-edition beauty collection for SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change. Launched in 2022 by Nickelodeon and Paramount CP, SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change is a multi-year ocean conservation and sustainability initiative that aims to reduce plastic pollution … [Read more...] about Lush and SpongeBob Team Up to Reduce Plastics in the Ocean