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Pokemon.com Launches with Private Cloud Hosting at INetU
INetU’s Chief Hosting Officer Ensures Smooth Transition and Launch of New Site The Pokemon Company International, a worldwide leader in animation and children’s entertainment, has partnered with INetU Managed Hosting to launch their newly redesigned website using private cloud technology. To launch their new site, Pokemon knew that they’d need a hosting partner with the technical expertise [...]
Continue reading...Warner Bros. Consumer Products and VOOZ Co., Ltd. Unveil PUCCA Capsule Collection to the Los Angeles Fashion Community
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
On the heels of the East Coast unveiling of a specialized apparel collection inspired by the international animation character PUCCA during New York Fashion Week, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and VOOZ Co., Ltd. hosted a dazzling West Coast launch event last night at Curve Boutique located on Los Angeles’ chic Robertson Blvd. The PUCCA capsule [...]
Continue reading...University Study Finds Infants Can Learn From Brainy Baby DVDs
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Brainy Baby Company today announced the results of a study conducted at the University of Texas, Austin, which found that infants/toddlers under the age of two can learn from DVDs designed to teach young children shapes. The peer reviewed study was conducted using Brainy Baby’s® Shapes & Colors animation-powered DVD and will be published [...]
Continue reading...Helix Films and Meccano Toy Company Join Forces to Build ‘Erector Set’ Toy Movie Franchise
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Helix Films, an independent production company, announced today that they have formed an exclusive partnership with Meccano Toy Company to develop an original 3D animation feature film based upon the iconic Erector Set brand of children’s construction toys. The deal represents the first time Meccano has licensed film rights to their toys. Financial terms of [...]
Continue reading...Slinky versus Etch A Sketch
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Toy legends compete to be named favorite plaything of all time Following decades of rivalry at retail shelves and licensing deals, the world famous Etch A Sketch and Slinky battle it out for the title of favorite classic toy of all time. Launching on February 12th, The site will provide a forum where voters can select which [...]
Continue reading...Four Consumer-Created Doritos Ads Crash The Super Bowl, Now Face The Pros In Attempt To Win $5 Million Prize
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Top-Voted “Casket,” “House Rules,” “Snack Attack Samurai” and “Underdog” Contending for Top-Three Sweep in USA TODAY Ad Meter In Order to Take Home Big Bucks Doritos tortilla chips – the bold, intense snack brand within PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division – put four of its talented fans in the limelight tonight when it aired four consumer-created Doritos licensing [...]
Continue reading...Record-Breaking Collection of Pokemon Memorabilia Appears in Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer’s Edition
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
12,000-PIECE COLLECTION FILLS COLLECTOR’S FAMILY’S ENTIRE HOUSE! Twenty one year-old Lisa Courtney from Hertfordshire, England is celebrating this week after being officially recognised as the individual with the largest Pokemon animation memorabilia collection in the world, having accumulated 12,113 different items over 13 years. Her incredible record-breaking collection, which is still growing in size, has [...]
Continue reading...Sakar Gets Game With New License Agreement With EA SPORTS
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New Gaming Accessories & Youth Electronics Will Expand EA SPORTS Brand Sakar International today announced a license agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. to produce Wii and Nintendo DS video gaming accessories as well as youth electronics under the EA SPORTS(TM) brand. Products will range from gaming controls, skins and styluses for EA SPORTS and EA SPORTS [...]
Continue reading...New Licensing for Avatar
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
On December 18th, Twentieth Century Fox will release Academy Award®-winner James Cameron’s epic adventure – Avatar. To support the film, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing) will launch one of its most innovative merchandising campaigns to date introducing more than 125 products across four key categories: video games, toys, apparel and [...]
Continue reading...Inuyasha Manga Looms Larger-Than-Life In New Vizbig Edition
Thursday, December 10, 2009
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, continues the momentum behind its hit INUYASHA brand with the announcement of the release of Rumiko Takahashi’s original manga series in new VIZBIG omnibus editions. Published by the company’s SHONEN SUNDAY imprint, INUYASHA VIZBIG Volume 1 [...]
Continue reading...Moonscoop Secures Sales Deal With KI.KA
Monday, December 7, 2009
Moonscoop, the worldwide brand management and entertainment company representing properties from some of the leading animation producers across the globe, has signed a key sales deal with leading German broadcaster KI.KA for the animation series ToddWorld and SamSam. KI.KA has picked up the second series of the colourful ToddWorld, based on the book by Todd Parr [...]
Continue reading...Total Drama Action Season Finale!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
What happens when a reality show collides with a cartoon animation series? For the most part, the Canadian-based Total Drama Action of Cartoon Network has successfully shown us the great possibilities with its mix of wit and humor. The show, which was a sequel of Total Drama Island, will now be making its season finale. And [...]
Continue reading...4Kids Entertainment Named Worldwide Licensing Agent For Dos Y Dos
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
4Kids Entertainment, has been appointed as the worldwide Merchandising & Licensing Agent and Brand Manager for Dos y Dos, the world’s only Latino live-action television series recorded in Spanish and English for preschool children. With an engaging, talent and fresh live-action cast, Dos y Dos incorporates music, dance and vibrant colors to encourage children [...]
Continue reading...Dex Hamilton Goes Global with New Movie
Monday, November 30, 2009
March Entertainment announced today the coming release of a full-length movie prequel to its animated adventure series Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist. The movie, entitled Dex Hamilton: Fire and Ice, and the TV series will begin airing on almost every continent on the globe this winter – a suitable stage for the futuristic, planet-hopping bug-seeker. With a stunning [...]
Continue reading...Starz Animation Toronto Details Animated Adaptation of Yes, Virginia
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Starz Animation Toronto will animate the beloved Christmas story of “Yes, Virginia” for a 30-minute holiday special, presented by Macy’s, set to air on CBS on Friday, Dec. 11/09 at 8pm, Head of Studio David Steinberg announced today. The 3D animation studio is producing the animation for the television feature in conjunction with The Ebeling [...]
Continue reading...Buy the Katakune DVD!
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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