Jamie Stalcup

Paramount and Mattel have signed a global multiyear licensing agreement to develop and market a wide range of products for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

Mattel’s net sales rose 7 percent to $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter, while full-year net sales were down 1 percent to $5.3 billion.

Hasbro has been appointed as the global primary toy licensee for the world of Harry Potter and the upcoming original HBO Harry Potter series by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

Guru Studio has inked a wave of new content deals for its hit series 123 Number Squad, True and the Rainbow Kingdom and Big Blue.

Ánima Kitchent has entered a co-production agreement with Mocca Studio for a second season of the preschool series Baby Zu.

Hasbro has reported that its Q4 revenues rose 31 percent year-over-year to $1.4 billion, with growth in its Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming segment and consumer products category.

The second season of the rescue pet show RoboGobo is slated to premiere with a ten-episode marathon on February 16 on Disney Jr., followed by Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand.

Zigazoo has partnered with Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) to launch the Kid Tested Parent Approved Seal, an awards program designed to evaluate products through both parent and child testing.

Aardman is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the orchestra-accompanied production Aardman in Concert, which will tour the U.K. from May to October.

8 Lions Entertainment has partnered with Lupus Films to launch, manage and grow the global YouTube presence of the preschool animated series The Hive.