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Colorforms Releasing PAW Patrol Merchandise

October 14, 2015

NEW YORK: Colorforms is launching vinyl stick-on storytelling sets at Toys "R" Us based on Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series PAW Patrol. PAW Patrol is featured on Colorforms Create a Story and Colorforms Take Along sets. The former includes an …

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Saban Expands Power Rangers’ Global Licensing Program

October 14, 2015

LOS ANGELES: Saban Brands has appointed Planeta Junior as the licensing agent for the Power Rangers franchise in Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus and parts of Eastern Europe. Planeta Junior will collaborate with Saban Brands and Bandai, Power Rangers' …

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Transformers Fashion Line Part of New Hasbro Licensing Deals

October 14, 2015

LONDON/FÜRTH: Hasbro has announced several licensing deals timed with Brand Licensing Europe 2015, including a Transformers fashion line and the return of classic characters Action Man and Stretch Armstrong. In an effort to expand its presence throughout Europe, Hasbro will …

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Red Sky Presents to Develop Suzy’s Zoo eBooks

October 15, 2015

SAN DIEGO: Lawless Entertainment has secured a deal that will see Red Sky Presents create Suzy’s Zoo eBooks and print-on-demand books. According to the agreement, Red Sky Presents will develop and release a complete collection of eBooks and Print-on-Demand books …

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Studio 100 Media Extends Partnership with ORF

October 15, 2015

MUNICH: Studio 100 Media is continuing its long-term partnership with ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation), and has secured a volume deal. ORF has acquired exclusive linear TV rights in Austria for Studio 100 Media’s children’s and youth titles for the next …

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ITVS GE & Miniclip to Launch Thunderbirds Are Go Game

October 15, 2015

LONDON: ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has teamed up with online gaming company Miniclip for the release of a mobile game based on the hit boys' series Thunderbirds Are Go. The Thunderbirds Are Go mobile game will feature action, adventure …

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RTÉ Unveils New Initiatives to Support Irish Animation

October 15, 2015

DUBLIN: RTÉ has announced several initiatives to strengthen its support and development of the Irish animation sector, including an RTÉjr Android app and a new season of kids’ programming. The ad-free app, which was originally only available for iOS, is …

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Disney Channel Lines Up Descendants Sequel

October 15, 2015

BURBANK: A sequel to the hit Disney Channel original movie Descendants, about the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most infamous villains, has been commissioned and is in development. Descendants 2 (working title) will be executive produced by screenwriters Sara …

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Animated Shows for Amazon’s 2015 Kids’ Pilot Season

October 16, 2015

SEATTLE: A slate of animated shows make up Amazon’s fall kids’ pilot season, which is scheduled to kick off later this year exclusively on Amazon Video in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Austria and Japan. As with past pilot seasons, Amazon …