Licensing (Entertainment)

Logistics Giant Ryder Ups Game with Pro Golfer Sam Ryder; Secures New Sponsorship Level & Launches New TV Ads

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

It also includes two new humorous TV ads featuring Sam Ryder, as he renews his efforts to prove he’s more than a namesake.

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It also includes two new humorous TV ads featuring Sam Ryder, as he renews his efforts to prove he’s more than a namesake.
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Ryder ups its game with professional golfer Sam Ryder, shifting its corporate logo to a more prominent position on Sam’s hat and launching two new humorous TV ads.
People love Sam Ryder,” says Karen Jones, EVP, CMO, and head of new product development for Ryder.
So, Sam Ryder comes up with some marketing ideas for Ryder, writing amusing jingles, sharing taglines, and brainstorming company event ideas.

Hot Wheels Let’s Race to Debut on Netflix March 4

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.

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Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130639345/en/
Key art for Hot Wheels Let's Race (Graphic: Business Wire)
Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number-one selling toy globally*, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal.
That’s why I was so excited to get the opportunity to work on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios.
It’s a real joy to get to be a part of that and I can’t wait for another generation of kids to see Hot Wheels Let’s Race on Netflix this year.”
Season 1 of Hot Wheels Let’s Race will be available on Netflix on March 4.

Mattel Creations Celebrates Super Bowl LVIII With Exclusive Fisher-Price® Little People Collector™, Barbie®, and UNO® Championship Collectibles

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

With the Super Bowl fast approaching, Mattel Creations is kicking off the competition with three NFL and NFL Players Association officially licensed Super Bowl LVIII collectibles to celebrate this year’s championship team.

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With the Super Bowl fast approaching, Mattel Creations is kicking off the competition with three NFL and NFL Players Association officially licensed Super Bowl LVIII collectibles to celebrate this year’s championship team.
All three made-to-order Super Bowl LVIII collector sets are exclusively available at MattelCreations.com/thebiggame ; only the winning team’s orders will be fulfilled1.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130316050/en/
Mattel Creations celebrates Super Bowl LVIII with exclusive Fisher-Price® Little People Collector™, Barbie®, and UNO® Championship collectibles.
The Super Bowl LVIII UNO Fandom deck (MSRP $12) honors the 2024 Super Bowl champion, with premium packaging featuring the team’s official logo, cards featuring team players, and one collectible foil card in every deck.

Warner Bros. Games and DC Launch Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Feb. 2.

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The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Feb. 2.
Download the latest Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League launch assets
“With the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, we are excited to take players on an adventure unlike anything we have ever played or made before at Rocksteady,” said Darius Sadeghian, Studio Director, Rocksteady Studios.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has cosmetic items available for in-game purchase to customize playable characters.
For a snapshot of upcoming seasonal content, check out the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 1 Roadmap .

Igloo and Sanrio® Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hello Kitty® With Limited-Edition Collection

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Today, Igloo and Sanrio® released a limited-edition collection celebrating 50 years since Hello Kitty, the globally loved pop culture icon, made her debut in 1974!

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Today, Igloo and Sanrio® released a limited-edition collection celebrating 50 years since Hello Kitty, the globally loved pop culture icon, made her debut in 1974!
The all-new Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cooler Collection, featuring a Little Playmate cooler and stainless steel 16-ounce can, are available now.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240126971194/en/
The limited edition Igloo and Sanrio® Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Collection, featuring a Little Playmate cooler and stainless steel 16-ounce can.
Igloo’s limited-edition Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cooler Collection includes a personal-sized 7-quart Little Playmate cooler and a stainless steel 16-ounce can with advanced temperature retention — both showcasing specially designed pastel-gradient artwork and 50th anniversary marks commemorating Hello Kitty and this momentous occasion in Sanrio’s history.

AMTD Digital’s Entertainment and Movie Businesses Are Estimated to Contribute Significantly to Net Profit

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Friday, January 26, 2024

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For the six months ended October 31, 2023, the Company is expecting a contribution of US$16 million from its entertainment and movie businesses.

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For the six months ended October 31, 2023, the Company is expecting a contribution of US$16 million from its entertainment and movie businesses.
Other strong key performance indicators as of today: total movie viewers of 11.92 million; 3.94 billion of tiktok video plays relating to the movie; No.
1 ranking in the 2024 China crime and thriller movie category in terms of box office etc.
The theatre time of the “Goldfinger” movie in China has been extended until 23:59pm on February 29, 2024 due to popularity.

Nintendo Download: Turnabout Download

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/ ; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/571e0bb9a1348c2c , (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Princess Peach: Showtime!

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To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/ ; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/571e0bb9a1348c2c , (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Princess Peach: Showtime!
Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3 , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , Nintendo Switch Sports and Super Mario Bros. Wonder .
All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo.

Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Anthony Ramos Break New Ground with Bob the Builder Animated Film

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos today announced plans to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.

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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos today announced plans to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.
Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions (The Mother, Shotgun Wedding, Hustlers, Marry Me) have also joined to co-produce.
Bob the Builder is overseen by Kevin McKeon, Ivan Sanchez, and Arturo Thur De Koós for Mattel and Natalie Haack Flores for Nuyorican.
Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with our brilliant partners Anthony Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, and Felipe Vargas on Bob the Builder, our first animated theatrical film.

Zynga and Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Announce Multi-year Deal Making CSR Racing Official Partner of Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse Racing Team

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.

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Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.
Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.
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For the first time in the company’s history, Lamborghini will enter the FIA Hypercar and IMSA GTP class.
The Lamborghini Squadra Corse will enter 12 races globally across the FIA and IMSA championships in 2024.

Hasbro to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings on February 13, 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s fourth quarter and full year financial results will be released before the market open on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Hasbro will webcast its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Certain financial and statistical information included in the webcast, such as information required by Regulation G, will be available at the time of the webcast on Hasbro’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.hasbro.com .
The webcast and the accompanying presentation slides will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .