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Moves
Five things on our radar this month
NEWSFrom the effect of web-based activism on the SOPA anti-piracy Bill to the emergence of smart TVs, and Disney opening its first retail stores in China this fall, here’s the latest on some hot topics impacting the kids entertainment industry.
TV
Changes Down Under
TVAustralia will be a territory to watch this year, as the land of strong tax incentives and co-pro treaties anticipates new convergence policies and lobbies for higher rebates.
Toy Fair
A delicate balance
NEWSPrivate labels. Exclusives. Toys ‘R’ Us is in hot pursuit to pad its bottom line and fend off the competition. How far can the retail specialist push this strategy before reaching its limits with suppliers and US consumers?
The definitive kids ent resource.-
DreamWorks’ Turbo app to shell out US$1 million -
McDonald’s, General Mills among Despicable Me 2 marketing minions -
For Grown-Ups Only: 17 Child Un-Friendly Games That You Should Play -
Disney and Lucasfilm announce new Star Wars animated series -
Josh In Toronto -
eOne takes all rights to YouTube animated hit Simon’s Cat
Photos
MIPCOM 2012 - Best sunset on last day of MIP Junior