Master Toy Partner for Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia

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LOS ANGELES: Saban Brands and Cirque du Soleil Média have appointed Funrise Toy Corporation as the global master licensee for Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia, a new animated preschool property.

Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia is a Netflix original that is slated to launch on the streaming service later this year. The show follows the adventures of a little girl who lives in the real world but plays in a magical land called Amazia. A full range of branded preschool toys will become available in the U.S. in fall 2017, with such categories as dolls, accessories and play sets, as well as plush, role-play, dress-up and more.

“We’re excited to have Funrise on board as the master toy partner for Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia and, as experts in the toy space, they will no doubt create an innovative toy line to accompany this groundbreaking new series,” said Janet Hsu, the CEO of Saban Brands.

Jacques Méthé, the president of Cirque du Soleil Média, noted: “Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia will inspire kids to see the world with unlimited possibilities. We trust that Funrise will elevate the franchise and create an imaginative toy line that will encourage wonder and foster creative exploration.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Saban Brands and Cirque du Soleil Média on such a magical and playful new series,” added King Cheng, the CEO of Funrise. “We know imaginations will instantly be ignited once the new Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia series premieres, and we can’t wait to debut the new toy line to help inspire kids to create their very own imaginative adventures.”