{"id":10090,"date":"2016-05-17T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2016-05-17T11:42:30","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T15:42:30","slug":"global-master-toy-partner-found-for-peg-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/global-master-toy-partner-found-for-peg-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Master Toy Partner Found for Peg + Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PITTSBURGH: Imports Dragon has been named global master toy partner for the animated series <em>Peg + Cat<\/em>, with a collection of toys for preschoolers due out this fall.<\/p>\n<p>As part of a deal inked with The Fred Rogers Company and 9 Story Media Group, Imports Dragon will introduce an assortment of plush, arts-and-crafts sets, games and wooden puzzles that will let young fans interact with their favorite characters from the show. The toys join a growing library of <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> books from Candlewick Press across multiple formats, as well as an expanding lineup of <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> DVDs from PBS Distribution in the U.S., eOne in Canada, ABC Commercial in Australia and Sony Music in Germany.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Fred Rogers Company produces the show for PBS Kids, where it\u2019s currently airing its second season. Kevin Morrison of The Fred Rogers Company and Vince Commisso of production partner 9 Story Media Group serve as executive producers. HiHat Media leads U.S. licensing initiatives for the brand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to expand our <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> merchandising program with Imports Dragon, which is known for expertly adapting entertainment properties into must-have toys that enhance a child\u2019s learning, while deepening their interaction with the brand,\u201d said Paul Siefken, the VP of broadcast and digital media at The Fred Rogers Company. \u201cImports Dragon has developed a wonderful array of creativity-inspiring products that \u2018add up\u2019 to endless fun and learning opportunities for young fans. We look forward to working with the company and continuing to expand our <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> offerings for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be working with The Fred Rogers Company and 9 Story Media Group on the introductory line of <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> toys,\u201d said Stephane Tetrault, the president of Imports Dragon. \u201cThe series provides a unique blend of educational concepts and entertainment value, making <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> the perfect property for a standout toy line that appeals equally to parents and children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re so pleased to be working with Imports Dragon on the new <em>Peg + Cat<\/em> toy line,\u201d said Kristin Lecour, the director of consumer products for 9 Story Media Group. \u201cImports Dragon brings the energy, passion and proven track record that will take this special property to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PITTSBURGH: Imports Dragon has been named global master toy partner for the animated series Peg + Cat, with a collection of toys for preschoolers due out this fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":291,"featured_media":10091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[221,1254,798,237],"class_list":["post-10090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-top-stories","tag-9-story-media-group","tag-imports-dragon","tag-peg-cat","tag-the-fred-rogers-company","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - 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