Archive for July, 2010
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Imperial Toy Consolidates with New Lease
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
According to the Memphis Business Journal, Imperial Toy has signed a lease for a 312,000-square foot building, located at Southaven Distribution Center Building Two, in an effort to consolidate its Memphis-area operations. The company is currently leasing two buildings in Memphis that covers 240,000 square feet.
Tags: Imperial Toy
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Simon & Schuster Develop Interactive Reading App for Children
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing has announced a new multimedia, interactive reading experience, the U-Ventures: Return to the Cave of Time application available on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad . The company worked with software developer Expanded Books/Expanded Apps and Edward Packard, creator of the Choose Your Own Adventure series, to create the multimedia version of the book, complete with sounds, light, and other special effects.
The application can be purchased on iTunes for $3.99. A second story, U-Ventures: the Black Hole, will be released later in the summer, and U-Ventures: the Forbidden Castle will be released in the fall.
Tags: iTunes, Simon & Schuster, U-Ventures
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Nickelodeon Gives Greenlight for The Legend of Korra Series
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Nickelodeon has given the go-ahead to develop The Legend of Korra, a new series from the creators of the television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The series, which will continue the Avatar animated franchise, will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2011.
The Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and follows the adventures of Korra, a passionate, rebellious, and fearless teenage girl from the Southern Water Tribe. With three of the four elements under her belt (Earth, Water, and Fire), Korra seeks to master the final element, Air.
The new series will be produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., and is co-executive produced by Joaquim Dos Santos.
Tags: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Nickelodeon, the Legend of Korra
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Converse Adds Dr. Seuss Collection to Chuck Taylor All Stars Line
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Converse has released a new Dr. Seuss collection for the Chuck Taylor All Stars Collection, featuring images and designs from Dr. Seuss’ most popular stories. The shoe collection includes both high-top and low-top styles.
The line can be seen here.
Tags: Chuck Taylor All Stars, Converse, Dr. Seuss
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Max and Ruby Gets Theatrical Adaptation
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Koba Entertainment has added Max and Ruby: Bunny Party, a musical adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Max and Ruby series, to its family of touring theatrical productions. The 90-minute theatrical event is currently in production and is backed by a creative team that includes Max and Ruby book series creator Rosemary Wells as the script consultant and Norman Foote as the music and lyrics writer. The show will be directed and conceived by Patti Caplette.
The theatrical tour will begin in western Canada this fall and will continue throughout Canada and the United States into 2011. Koba Entertainment will hold exclusive theatrical rights for Max and Ruby in North America.
Tags: Koba Entertainment, Max and Ruby, Nickelodeon
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Stan Lee Announces New Comic Book Label
Monday, July 26th, 2010
A Squared (A2) Entertainment, Archie Comics. and Stan Lee (founder, chairman, and chief creative officer of POW! Entertainment) announced at Comic-Con a new comic book label, Stan Lee Comics.
Stan Lee Comics, based on new and original creations from Lee, will be published across both print and digital formats. Stan Lee Comics will also produce related animated and live action entertainment, including webisodes and games. The new creations by Lee will be licensed and merchandised globally, in categories such as toys, video games, publishing, and apparel.
This year, Stan Lee Comics introduces three new superhero franchises including the world’s first reality comic book. Stan Lee makes his debut as a featured character in Stan Lee and the Super Seven when he befriends seven aliens who find themselves stranded after their spaceship crashes. The second franchise, Airwalker, was teased in last week’s episode of Entourage, which airs on HBO. The third franchise of Stan Lee Comics will be announced in October.
A2 will manage animated and live programming, as well as global licensing and merchandising. Archie Comics will be responsible for the publication of the comics, in both print and digital formats. Lee will be involved with all of the creations for Stan Lee Comics.
Tags: A Squared Entertainment, Archie Comics, POW! Entertainment, San Diego Comic-Con, Stan Lee
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Demon Records to Release Waybuloo Single
Monday, July 26th, 2010
RDF Rights, part of the RDF Media Group, has licensed Demon Records the publishing rights to release a Waybuloo single, “Waybuloo Time For Yogo.” The song features some of the Pipling signature phrases and yogo movements that appear in the preschool series, which airs on the UK’s CBeebies.
“Waybuloo Time For Yogo” will be released digitally on August 9, and will be followed by the digital/CD album release of Waybuloo a World of Musical Happiness on September 6.
Waybuloo launched in the UK in May 2009 on CBeebies. The series now airs in 79 countries worldwide and RDF Rights has secured 34 licensees to date in the UK.
RDF Rights holds worldwide rights in all media in the property, with the exception of Canada where Decode Enterprises handles broadcast and home entertainment rights, and DHX Licensing represents consumer products rights.
Tags: CBeebies, Decode Enterprises, Demon Record, DHX Licensing, RDF Media Group, RDF Rights, Waybuloo
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Report: Decline in Number of U.S. Gift Givers for Kids 0-2
Monday, July 26th, 2010
According to Juvenile Products: 2010 Edition by The NPD Group, there has been a decline in the number of U.S. consumers who buy gifts for kids ages 0-2 in an average year. Since 2007, when the original Juvenile Products report was published, that number has declined from 47 percent to 40 percent.
The 2010 report also states that while the number of people buying gifts in a typical year has declined, the amount spent on baby showers and holidays has increased slightly. New baby gifts rose from $26 to $29. The report also states that grandparents spend the most on new baby gifts, an average of $72.
For the entire juvenile product category, clothing and layette was the most popular purchases in the past year, followed by toys, and books/music/video.
Tags: Juvenile Products: 2010 Edition, The NPD Group
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Purrfect Puzzles Releases Products Featuring Famous Architecture Images
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Purrfect Puzzles has signed an agreement with international photographer Achim Bednorz to release three high-end puzzles featuring some of Bednorz’ most famous religious architecture images. The new 1000-piece puzzles feature Bednorz’ photos of La Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy, and the Lincoln Cathedral in England. The puzzles are sold in bookstores, religious shops, and specialty retailers across the U.S. and Europe.
Tags: Achim Bednorz, Purrfect Puzzles
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
Discovery Bay to Launch Oxford Game Collection at Barnes & Noble
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Stone America Licensing has announced the launch of Discovery Bay Games’ Oxford Game Collection at Barnes & Noble for spring 2011. The line will showcase the history of the University of Oxford in traditional games, including chess and checkers sets with gargoyle components, traditional cribbage, liar’s dice, dominoes, card sets, an authentic trivia game, and both jigsaw and pop-out puzzles.
Following the launch at Barnes & Noble, the products will be available at other retailers, including Borders, K-Mart, Nordstrom, Toys “R” Us, and specialty toy retailers. Additionally, they will be available online at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Target.com, and Toysrus.com.
Tags: Barnes and Noble, Borders, Discovery Bay Games, K Mart, Nordstrom, Oxford Games Collection, Target, Toys R Us
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