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Lionsgate and Hasbro Sign Agreement for Lionsgate to Acquire Global Independent Content Platform eOne

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and PAWTUCKET, R.I., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that they have signed an agreement under which Lionsgate will acquire the independent content platform eOne in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million, comprised of cash of $375 million subject to additional purchase price adjustments, and the assumption of production financing loans.  The agreement is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino approval and customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • eOne is a world-class producer of scripted and unscripted television and motion pictures with global distribution and a 6,500-title film and television library.
  • Under the agreement, Lionsgate will acquire a library that includes titles such as 1917, Atomic Blonde, Green Book, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Renegade and Designated Survivor.
  • As part of the agreement, Lionsgate also will acquire film development rights to Hasbro's Monopoly, based on the wildly popular board game.
  • "The acquisition of eOne checks off all the boxes in areas that play to our core strengths," said Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer.

Connected Toys Market worth $24.1 billion by 2028- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Connected toys align with their tech-savvy lifestyles, offering a bridge between the physical and digital worlds.

Key Points: 
  • Connected toys align with their tech-savvy lifestyles, offering a bridge between the physical and digital worlds.
  • The ubiquity of smartphones and tablets ensures that connected toys can easily reach a broad audience of consumers, including children, parents, and tech-savvy individuals.
  • The tech-savvy population in North America, characterized by a strong affinity for digital devices and experiences, is a key driver for the Connected Toys Market.
  • Connected toys cater to this digital lifestyle, offering interactive and engaging play options that resonate with children and teenagers in the region.

Connected Toys Market worth $24.1 billion by 2028- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Connected toys align with their tech-savvy lifestyles, offering a bridge between the physical and digital worlds.

Key Points: 
  • Connected toys align with their tech-savvy lifestyles, offering a bridge between the physical and digital worlds.
  • The ubiquity of smartphones and tablets ensures that connected toys can easily reach a broad audience of consumers, including children, parents, and tech-savvy individuals.
  • The tech-savvy population in North America, characterized by a strong affinity for digital devices and experiences, is a key driver for the Connected Toys Market.
  • Connected toys cater to this digital lifestyle, offering interactive and engaging play options that resonate with children and teenagers in the region.

Hasbro Sponsors Special Olympics World Games Bringing the Power of Play and Inclusion to All

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023.
  • At the Special Olympics World Games, Hasbro will sponsor the Athlete Lounges and provide the company’s toys and games, including Monopoly, Clue, and Play-Doh for the “Hasbro Games Corner.” Hasbro is also the presenting sponsor of the Founders Reception, celebrating the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded Special Olympics in 1968 and preserving her competitive spirit and relentless activism.
  • Special Olympics uses the power of sport to bring people together, similarly Hasbro’s toys and games promote togetherness and fun.
  • More than 100 young people representing over 45 Special Olympics programs will build inclusion by Activating Together at the Summit.

Monopoly Dreams™ Hong Kong Takes Pride On Winning The Licensing International Asian Awards - Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year

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Monday, May 29, 2023

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.
  • Organised by Licensing International and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Licensing International Asian Awards recognise the highest level of achievements in the licensing industry in Asia, in celebration of excellence, innovation and creativity across all aspects of the industry.
  • "We feel delighted to receive the Licensing International Asian Awards 2023.
  • We trust that this will complement our Hong Kong facility to fulfill visitor needs across Asia to the Australasia region."

Monopoly Dreams™ Hong Kong Takes Pride On Winning The Licensing International Asian Awards - Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year

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Monday, May 29, 2023

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.
  • Organised by Licensing International and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Licensing International Asian Awards recognise the highest level of achievements in the licensing industry in Asia, in celebration of excellence, innovation and creativity across all aspects of the industry.
  • "We feel delighted to receive the Licensing International Asian Awards 2023.
  • We trust that this will complement our Hong Kong facility to fulfill visitor needs across Asia to the Australasia region."

Tema launches three innovative, professionally managed thematic ETFs: American Reshoring, Luxury, & Monopolies and Oligopolies

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Tema ETFs (“Tema”) launches its actively managed thematic ETF offering with three strategies: American Reshoring (RSHO), Luxury (LUX) and Monopolies and Oligopolies (TOLL).

Key Points: 
  • Tema ETFs (“Tema”) launches its actively managed thematic ETF offering with three strategies: American Reshoring (RSHO), Luxury (LUX) and Monopolies and Oligopolies (TOLL).
  • These strategies are the first to address these specific themes in an actively managed ETF in the United States.
  • Our thematic focus, bottom-up investment process and portfolio managers’ industry expertise underpins these differentiated institutional grade ETF investment strategies.
  • The Tema Monopolies and Oligopolies ETF (TOLL) seeks to provide long-term growth through equity investment solely within industries characterized by monopolistic structures.

TopTop's Innovative Gaming Challenge Catches Eyes during Ramadan

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

CAIRO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TopTop, the game-oriented social platform gaining popularity in MENA, launches an off-line gaming challenge during the holy month of Ramadan.

Key Points: 
  • CAIRO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TopTop, the game-oriented social platform gaining popularity in MENA, launches an off-line gaming challenge during the holy month of Ramadan.
  • In this so-called 'Participate in TopTop Ramadan Challenge', TopTop sets up three typical board games such as Ludo, Uno, and Monopoly, with six tables opening to participants on the spot.
  • This Ramadan-themed challenge unsurprisingly has caught the eyes of local people with more than 500 participants engaged.
  • In addition to the gaming challenge, TopTop initiates an in-app fundraising event themed 'Ramadan Charity' during this holy month.

Go Green this Earth Day with the New Earth Day Token Bundle

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

London, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Earth Day, Marmalade Game Studio are supporting One Tree Planted! A limited edition Earth Day Token Bundle will be available from April 20th to the 27th, featuring classic tokens in sparkling green jade. At the end of the week, we will plant 1000 trees with One Tree Planted and make this world a little greener.

Key Points: 
  • A limited edition Earth Day Token Bundle will be available from April 20th to the 27th, featuring classic tokens in sparkling green jade.
  • The Earth Day Token Bundle is the classic set, reimagined.
  • In buying the Earth Day Token Bundle, players will know that they've contributed to global reforestation efforts, and they'll raise more awareness every time they play.
  • The Earth Day Token Bundle will be available in-game from April 20th to April 27th, priced $4.99/4.49/ 4.99

Global Board Games Market Report 2022: Mobile Applications as Part of the Gaming Experience Gain Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The demand for traditional tabletop games is anticipated to increase as playing cards and board games become more and more common as recreational activities.

Key Points: 
  • The demand for traditional tabletop games is anticipated to increase as playing cards and board games become more and more common as recreational activities.
  • Global Board Games Market is segmented on the basis of Game Type, Distribution channel, Game theme, and region.
  • Based on region, the global Board Games market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and MEA.
  • Vendors use mobile applications to help with gameplay in addition to porting popular board game versions to mobile platforms.