WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT ROAR INTO LICENSING EXPO 2013 WITH GIGANTIC LICENSING PROGRAM FOR THE THEATRICAL RELEASE OF GODZILLA
Bandai America Incorporated Strikes as Master Toy Partner
Licensing Partners Around the World Clamor to Support Godzilla as Feature Film Storms into Theaters on May 16, 2014
Burbank, Calif., June 18, 2013 -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has signed a slate of renowned global licensees, led by master toy partner Bandai America Incorporated, to capture the adventurous thrills of Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' highly anticipated film Godzilla. Returning the character to its epic roots, Godzilla stomps into theaters on May 16, 2014, with a star cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen and Juliette Binoche, with David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston.
Featuring spectacular creatures, thrilling action, epic battles and a legendary monster, Godzilla provides the backbone for a monstrous merchandise offering for fans of all ages and enables compelling cross-category opportunities across mass and specialty retailers.
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-06-18 15:41Comic-Con International to Offer Exclusive Walking Dead Minimates Set!
June 2013 - At Comic-Con International in 2012, Diamond Select Toys released the first two-pack from their line of The Walking Dead Minimates, based on the best-selling Skybound comic book by Robert Kirkman. The two-pack quickly sold out, and DST swore to top themselves in 2013. Now, with the third full series of The Walking Dead Minimates in stores, DST and Skybound are proud to announce a new exclusive four-pack for this year's Comic-Con!
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-06-18 15:30
Hasbro and Rovio Enter into Expanded Angry Birds Licensing Agreement
The New, Expanded Agreement Makes Hasbro the Premier Toy and Game Licensee for Rovio and the Angry Birds Brand Including the Upcoming Angry Birds Go! Property
PAWTUCKET, R.I. & HELSINKI -- June 17, 2013 -- Hasbro, Inc. and Rovio Entertainment today announced an expanded licensing agreement for Hasbro to develop toys and physical games based on the globally popular Angry Birds brand. The new agreement makes Hasbro the premier toy licensee for Angry Birds, including the upcoming game Angry Birds Go! (http://go.angrybirds.com) set to be released this year. In addition, Hasbro will continue to develop and expand their already highly successful collaboration with Angry Birds Star Wars from Rovio Entertainment and LucasFilm.
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-06-18 15:26
WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
TUESDAY, JUNE 18: PATENTLY PRECOCIOUS
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-06-18 15:22Nelvana begins production on three new BEYBLADE series
Thrilling new era in the BEYBLADE universe attracts new licensees
(June 11, 2013 – Toronto, Ontario) – Nelvana Enterprises and d-rights, Inc. are proud to announce production on three brand new series of BEYBLADE that will not only introduce new fans to the series, but take the story in an exciting new direction. Beginning this fall, BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel will launch with 26 x half-hour episodes. BeyRaiderz Shogun (working title) with 13 x half hours will launch in spring 2014 and BeyWarriors Cyborg (working title) will follow in fall 2014 with 26 x half-hour episodes and two one-hour specials.
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-17 18:06Nickelodeon to Debut Saban's Power Rangers Super Megaforce in 2014
All-new season to feature special morphing powers and SUPER MEGA action
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 17, 2013) -- Saban Brands announced today that it will launch Saban's Power Rangers Super Megaforce, the newest season of Power Rangers, in 2014 on Nickelodeon. Power Rangers, one of the top rated and longest running boys live-action series in television history, offers SUPER MEGA action, excitement, humor and entertainment, while maintaining core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness and helping others.
"As Saban Brands and Power Rangers celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the iconic franchise this year, it is more apparent than ever that the show has a strong connection to fans of all ages and backgrounds," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "We are happy to continue our partnership with Nickelodeon and we look forward to entertaining our fans with more action-packed, SUPER MEGA adventures in 2014 with Power Rangers Super Megaforce."
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-17 17:58
NECA/WIZKIDS ANNOUNCES MONTH-LONG PACIFIC RIM GIVEAWAY EXTRAVAGANZA
June 2013 - With the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated film "Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures PACIFIC RIM," and the release of the Pacific Rim Action Figure line and movie-themed HeroClix just around the corner, NECA/WizKids today announced a month-long giveaway extravaganza, featuring NECA Pacific Rim prizes and prize packs that will be awarded weekly.
One winner will be awarded weekly, and prizes include WizKids Games' upcoming Pacific Rim HeroClix Gravity Feeds and mini-games, as well as NECA's 7" scale Pacific Rim Action Figures. Prize packs will vary and a total of four prizes packs will be awarded during the giveaway.
The giveaway ends July 15. There is no purchase necessary, participants may enter once per day. Each weekly winner will be selected at random and notified via email.
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-17 16:24
DARK HORSE OFFICIALLY UNVEILS THE GAME OF THRONES® WHITE WALKER STATUE!
This highly anticipated collectible featured in Diamond Comics Distributors' September-dated PREVIEWS catalog!
MILWAUKIE, OR, JUNE 17, 2013 - Following its "sneak" debut to the industry at this year's Toy Fair International, Game of Thrones fans have been clamoring for an official release date, and images of HBO® and Dark Horse's White Walker statue.
Arriving at finer comic shops, bookstores, and specialty retailers on December 18, 2013, the White Walker is a hand-painted, numbered limited edition collectible. Each bust is packaged in full-color collector box, will include a numbered certificate of authenticity. Retail price is $124.99.
White Walkers, or the Others, are a fierce mythological race who are seldom seen as they lurk and prey in their land in the frozen north of Westeros. The Wall was constructed ages ago to keep them isolated. This evil creature speaks in cracked tones and brandishes a deadly icy weapon, as immortalized in this beautiful collectible piece.
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-17 16:02
The First Lost in Space Minimates are Exclusively at Comic-Con International!
June 2013 - Diamond Select Toys announced their new line of Minimates based on the classic TV show Lost in Space at this year's New York Toy Fair, and now they're announcing where the first set will be available: this year's San Diego Comic-Con!
The Comic-Con exclusive Lost in Space Minimates two-pack includes Dr. Zachary Smith and the robot B-9 in glorious black-and-white, just like the original TV show. Each Minimate mini-figure stands approximately 2 inches tall, with interchangeable parts and accessories, including a laser pistol and two additional Dr. Smith heads that capture his wide array of facial expressions. They will come packaged on a full-color blister card.
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-17 15:53
Diamond Select Announces View Askew Minimates Line and Comic-Con Exclusive!
June 2013 - When a new Minimates toy line is born, it's a special time for everybody. So Diamond Select Toys is going to give birth at the most special time of all! A new line of Minimates is debuting at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego, and it's from the cinematic world of Kevin Smith!
The first exclusive two-pack includes Jay and Silent Bob in black-and-white, just as they appeared in Smith's groundbreaking debut film, Clerks. Future sets will be in black and white as well as full-color, and will be based on all of the View Askew universe films: Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Clerks 2 and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! Each Minimate mini-figure stands approximately 2 inches tall, with interchangeable parts and accessories.
Submitted by News on Mon, 2013-06-17 15:36