Marathon Grows the Team Galaxy Brand

PARIS, June 30: Marathon
Media has appointed MGM Consumer Products as the
exclusive North American licensing agent for Team Galaxy, and Bandai
America Inc. as the master toy licensee.

The futuristic
animated action series Team Galaxy is set in the coolest high school in the universe, Galaxy High,
where the students are trained as space marshals. The series, which targets children 6 -11, will debut on
Cartoon Network this fall.

“Team
Galaxy represents an
ideal opportunity for licensees to tap into a high-energy brand and exciting
characters that appeal to today’s kids,” says Travis Rutherford, the executive
VP of MGM Consumer Products and Location Based Entertainment. “With a Cartoon
Network launch this fall, Team Galaxy is set to become one of the hottest boys’ properties
around; and we are delighted to bring the best quality product and promotions
to the market to support the launch.”

“With a proven
track record of transforming popular kids’ TV shows into top-selling toys,
Bandai America is excited to partner with Marathon Media on a dynamic
vehicle-based toy line for Team Galaxy,” said Michael Riley, the VP of marketing at Bandai
America Inc. “We were initially drawn to the property’s colorful animation,
humorous storylines and galactic adventures with interesting characters –
both human and alien. And boys are sure to be drawn to the series and toys as a
result.”

“Team
Galaxy’s exciting
backdrop, one-of-a-kind storylines and unforgettable characters are a perfect
match for MGM’s proven expertise in the licensing arena, as well as its clout
as a vibrant Hollywood studio,” says Vincent Chalvon-Demersay, the president of
Marathon Media. “The company will surely give this dynamic property the
exposure it deserves.”