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- Sony taps Paddington's Paul King to direct its upcoming Labubu film (Variety)
- YouTube has begun shutting down channels creating AI movie trailers (Deadline)
- Thunderbird shareholders say Blue Ant has undervalued the company (Cartoon Brew)
- Here are the actresses in the running to star in the live-action Tangled pic (THR)
Sony snaps up Peanuts from WildBrain
This US$458-million deal is expected to help the Canadian company eliminate its debt, but it will still be the franchise's production studio until 2030.
DEALS: Oni Press is giving Archie comics a modern relaunch
Plus, Bluey's getting more licensed products down under, and Blippi helps the Grinch's heart grow three sizes for the holidays.
PEOPLE: Mattel hires a Netflix alum to oversee global consumer products
Also, Mediawan Kids & Family has recruited Hugo Brochard as its new international sales manager.
TikTok avoids a stateside ban by selling to US businesses
ByteDance's popular platform will now be regionally controlled in part by the same family that owns Paramount.
Sony Scoops up Snoopy and the Peanuts in $457M Deal
It’s an acquisition, Charlie Brown.
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Last-Minute Holiday Toys on Good Morning Indiana
These hot toys are still available, even at the last minute.
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Top Toy Trends on TikTok on CBS 11 Houston
The hot toys that have gone viral on TikTok.
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Toho expands its anime empire to Europe
The studio is setting up a London outpost and kicking off a new distribution strategy across the continent.
Imagining Futures in Play: Inside the THINK BIG Toy Career Symposium Honoring Richard Gottlieb
Hosted at the University of Richmond, the THINK BIG: Career Opportunities in the World of…
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Budget-Friendly Holiday Toys on NewsNation
You don't have to break the bank to find great holiday toys.
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Hit TikTok Toys on ABC 7 Chicago
The hot toys that everyone's talking about on TikTok.
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