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Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day With Games, Movie News and a Variety of Mario-Themed Activities

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arrives on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on May 23.
  • The witty and whimsical RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch system twenty years after its original debut on Nintendo GameCube.
  • * In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17 on My Nintendo .
  • Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

Mattel Partners with Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas to Offer Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today revealed a celebratory partnership with Atlantis Paradise Island to develop Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True, an immersive, Barbie-themed experience for all guests to enjoy in honor of Barbie's 65th anniversary on March 9.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today revealed a celebratory partnership with Atlantis Paradise Island to develop Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True, an immersive, Barbie-themed experience for all guests to enjoy in honor of Barbie's 65th anniversary on March 9.
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    Debuting Memorial Day weekend and lasting through the summer, Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True will offer a host of Barbie-themed experiences.
  • Atlantis’ Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True will include:
    Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation – the Immersive Experience.
  • “What makes the Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True special, is that it is meant to be enjoyed by all generations and will offer a range of accessible experiences.

Funko Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Financial Results; Provides Full-Year Outlook for 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today reported its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today reported its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • The company also provided financial guidance for the 2024 first quarter and full year.
  • Gross margin of 38 percent was the highest of any quarter in 2023.
  • Despite these headwinds, we expect our bottom line to significantly improve in 2024 compared with 2023.

Season Two of Mattel and Nickelodeon’s Monster High Animated Series to Debut March 11

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Nickelodeon today announced that the second season of the hit animated series Monster High will premiere on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Nickelodeon today announced that the second season of the hit animated series Monster High will premiere on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
  • Everyone’s favorite boo crew will meet more fangtastic friends, fiends, and families, and face spookier challenges in the haunted halls of Monster High!
  • Throughout the all-new season, monster mayhem is always on the menu at Monster High.
  • “An all-new season of Monster High promises audiences more stories centered on friendship, acceptance, and of course, plenty of surprises,” said Michelle Mendelovitz, Global Head of Mattel Television Studios.

Mattel and Universal Renew Jurassic World Licensing Partnership

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) today announced they have renewed their licensing partnership to produce toys inspired by the iconic Jurassic World franchise.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) today announced they have renewed their licensing partnership to produce toys inspired by the iconic Jurassic World franchise.
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    The renewal builds upon a longstanding licensing partnership between Mattel and UP&E for toys celebrating globally beloved IP which also includes DreamWorks Animation's Trolls and Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious.
  • “Together, we've not only established Jurassic World as a top-tier toy property, but also built a legacy of evergreen success.
  • “The 30-year legacy of the Jurassic World franchise is stronger than ever, and we’re excited to bring fans of all ages even more awe-inspiring and thrilling toys through this extended partnership.”
    For Mattel’s current Jurassic World offering, visit https://shop.mattel.com/collections/jurassic-world .

Make-A-Wish North Texas Joins Forces with Hey Buddy Hey Pal and Their EggMazing Egg Decorator Line for "My True Wish" Sweepstakes, Offering $10,000 to Fulfill Someone's True Wish

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Make-A-Wish North Texas announced a partnership with Hey Buddy Hey Pal and their hugely successful EggMazing Egg Decorator line this March for the "My True Wish" sweepstakes.

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  • Make-A-Wish North Texas announced a partnership with Hey Buddy Hey Pal and their hugely successful EggMazing Egg Decorator line this March for the "My True Wish" sweepstakes.
  • Make-A-Wish North Texas, renowned for granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses, is adding a touch of joy to this initiative by collaborating with Hey Buddy Hey Pal.
  • "Granting the wish of a child with a critical illness is transformative,” said Kim Elenez, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish North Texas.
  • This collaboration exemplifies the power of partnerships and the shared dedication of Make-A-Wish North Texas and Hey Buddy Hey Pal to fulfill the dreams of children facing critical illnesses.

Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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    Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since the brand’s inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers.
  • “For the past 65 years, Barbie has used her global platform to empower girls to dream big, explore their limitless potential, and direct their own narrative to shape their future.
  • Barbie will recognize women worldwide who embody the brand’s mission to inspire stories to shape the future.
  • EXPANDING OUR COMMITMENT TO RESHAPE HOW SOCIETY SUPPORTS GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT by entering our third year of partnership with Inspiring Girls International in continued support of the Barbie Dream Gap Project .

Mattel CFO Anthony DiSilvestro to Participate in UBS 2024 Global Consumer and Retail Conference

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference 2024 on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference 2024 on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.
  • The webcast will be available on Mattel’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com/ .
  • To listen to the webcast, log onto the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software.
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the completion of the live webcast.

Build-A-Bear Workshop to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results and Host Investor Conference Call on March 14, 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.

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  • The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m.
  • The dial-in number for the live conference call is (201) 493-6780 (toll/international) or (877) 407-3982 (toll free).
  • ET.
  • The replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.

Books-A-Million Celebrates National Read Across America Day through Expanding Same-Day Delivery

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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To place an order, customers can simply visit booksamillion.com and select the “Same-Day Delivery” option during checkout.

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  • To place an order, customers can simply visit booksamillion.com and select the “Same-Day Delivery” option during checkout.
  • The order will then be picked up by a delivery driver and dropped off at the customer’s desired location.
  • Books-A-Million announced same-day delivery for customers last year, and this expansion is a continuation of the retailer’s efforts to deliver the joy of reading and a frictionless e-commerce experience to customers across America.
  • “We join Books-A-Million in celebrating National Read Across America Day and are thrilled to continue the story of our partnership by helping them deliver for their customers.”
    For more information on Walmart GoLocal, visit www.walmartgolocal.com .