U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased 27% or $1.5B between January and April 2021, according to The NPD Group. Both unit sales and average selling price (ASP) increased during the period, up 17% and 9% respectively. NPD tracked 11 supercategories, 10 of which posted double-digit dollar growth versus 2020. All supercategories posted a positive two-year[…..] […]
The 24th Shanghai International Film Festival, China’s longest-running major cinema event, is set to return with a sizable in-person edition in June. The SIFF will run June 11 – 20, with its Golden Goblet awards ceremony to be held in person in Shanghai on June 19. This year, there is a significant Russian presence at[…..] […]
Tencent Video has tapped the kids and family distribution company as its global partner for its new original slapstick series The Adventure of Little Penguin outside of China Paris, June 15, 2021- SUPERIGHTS, the French-based distribution company has secured a global distribution agreement with the Chinese media giant for its dialogue free, slapstick series The[…..] […]
The Mise En Scene Company (MSC) signs world sales rights for Anchorage ahead of Cannes launch. Continuing its steady growth after its launch at AFM last November, MSC has today signed world rights to Anchorage ahead of Marche Du Cannes in July. Anchorage is the feature film directorial debut of Scott Monahan with screenplay penned[…..] […]
Thunderful Publishing and independent developer Wishfully Studios today revealed that they have partnered with Geoff Keighley at Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live to premiere Wishfully’s debut title: Planet of Lana. Wishfully Studios has been a part of Sweden Game Arena’s community since they joined Science Park Skövde Startup Program in September 2018. ”We have been[…..] […]
tommy-hilfiger-viacomcbs Tommy Hilfiger has released a late-1990s and early-2000s Blast From the Past capsule collection in partnership with ViacomCBS Consumer Products and several of its Nickelodeon and MTV properties. The deal was brokered by entertainment, sport, and brand licensing agency WildBrain CPLG. Highlighting the fashion brand’s tradition of pop culture collaborations, the line offers fans[…..] […]
NTV announced at KEY BUYERS EVENT: digital a deal with Walter Presents. The company’s Murderous Fever will premiere on Walter Presents across six platforms internationally, being one of Russia’s first true-case investigative dramas to be streamed on top platforms as part of NTV’s global expansion strategy. The license covers the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and[…..] […]
Superights is proud to announce the signing of three brand new distribution deals. The acquisition of these series aimed at both children and family demonstrates the dynamic expansion of Superights’ catalog. These three fresh, original, and engaging programs will fulfill the expectations of the company’s impressive portfolio of clients. Croco Doc (26 x 7′) In[…..] […]
E3 offers an exciting time to celebrate the world’s best in gaming; no matter what device you play on, or the kind of games you love – we all have a shared passion for games and an interest in what the future holds. And while gaming may have become more mainstream in recent years, we[…..] […]
Just in time for the 2021 Emmy season, we chat with acclaimed TV critic Robert Lloyd about the current state of TV animation and other toon-related topics. Animation Magazine: Looking back at 2020 and early 2021, can you tell us which new animated shows managed to impress you and why? Robert Lloyd: I have so[…..] […]
