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Geronimo Stilton book series heads to Romania
COMPANIES / CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILRomania’s RAO Publishing House has snapped up translation rights for the Geronimo Stilton Funny Tales book series in a five-year deal with Milan, Italy-based Atlantyca Entertainment.
Domo gets a new line of collectibles
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILNew York’s Big Tent Entertainment has inked a licensing deal with Mezco Toyz to produce a new line of collectible toys based on its viral hit Domo.
Dover and Sesame to publish STEM-themed book
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / KID INSIGHT / RETAILNew York-based Dover Publications has partnered with Sesame Workshop to publish Sesame Street Simple Science Experiments with Elmo and Friends: Water and Earth, one of the first books to focus on Sesame’s STEM curriculum, which encourages kids to embrace science, technology, engineering and math.
Studio Licensing forms alliance with Established Brands
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILIn a move to increase its North American presence, Toronto, Canada-based licensing agent Studio Licensing has formed a strategic alliance with US licensing agency Established Brands Licensing.
Jakks Pacific posts first quarter loss
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILDespite a rise in net sales for the first quarter ending March 31, 2012, helped by sales of toys based on the animated boys action series Monsuno, Malibu, California-based toymaker Jakks Pacific experienced a widening first-quarter net sales loss related to financial and legal fees and expenses.
New South Korean deals for Redakai
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILMarathon Media (a Zodiak Kids company) and Spin Master have secured new broadcasting and licensing deals for their boys IP Redakai: Conquer the Kairu in South Korea.
Jazwares snags master toy license for Regular Show
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILCartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) has tapped Sunrise, Florida-based toyco Jazwares as the master toy licensee for its hit animated comedy series Regular Show.
Marvel/Toys ‘R’ Us to launch Avengers retail experience
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILIn support of the highly anticipated May 4 feature film Marvel’s The Avengers, Marvel Entertainment has joined forces with Toys ‘R’ Us to launch a multi-pronged retail experience featuring Avengers-themed in-store boutiques in nearly 600 US Toys ‘R’ Us locations, as well as a new online initiative.
Mattel’s Q1 returns take a hit
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILCalifornia-based toyco Mattel is feeling the impact of the costs associated with its recent US$680-million acquisition of UK kids entertainment company HIT Entertainment, reporting lower first quarter earnings in its latest financial results.
LIMA announces Licensing Excellence Awards nominees
COMPANIES / CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILThe International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has revealed this year’s nominees for the 2012 International Licensing Excellence Awards.
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