Cole Watson – Kidscreen

DreamWorks makes its first LBE move in South Africa

Cole Watson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:09:42 +0000

The studio’s "Find the Fun" experience launches next month at Mall of Africa to promote its 24-hour kids channel.

Mine the gap

Cole Watson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:01:55 +0000

Kidscreen talks to licensing execs from Upper Deck, hand2mind and Relatable about new opportunities in the market, including demand for card games that can age down.

Ms. Rachel picks Spin Master as her master toy partner

Cole Watson — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:03:55 +0000

A first range of licensed plush, puzzles and learning aids inspired by the YouTuber's preschool education videos will launch next year.

NATAS celebrates 10 kids TV veterans for years of service and contributions

Cole Watson — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:12 +0000

These new Gold and Silver Circle members will be inducted at the second annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards on December 17.

Hidden Pigeon taps execs to run licensing and publishing

Cole Watson — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:31:15 +0000

Erin Morris and Carol Roeder will oversee the global commercial development of Mo Willems' books across toys, consumer products and all publishing categories.

Spin Master toy president Chris Beardall is retiring

Cole Watson — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:45:09 +0000

Current head of global toy brands Doug Wadleigh will replace him in January.

Sesame Street goes on tour with Round Room Live

Cole Watson — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:45:21 +0000

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello will launch next year, with 72 stops planned across North America.

Toy Hall of Fame inducts Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF

Cole Watson — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:26:24 +0000

Baseball cards and the Fisher-Price Corn Popper are also joining this prestigious list of more than 80 inducted playthings.

Disney achieves a 7% revenue increase in 2023

Cole Watson — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:36:41 +0000

According to a full-year financial report released yesterday, greater park attendance, decreased content spending and four box-office hits are behind this annual growth.

Pocket.watch adds eight new creators to its YouTube portfolio

Cole Watson — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:31:26 +0000

These new deals with digital celebs including Daniel LaBelle and The McClure Twins bring the company's roster to 48 partners and 37,000 hours of content for distribution.