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MINISO Opens New Times Square Pop-Up, an IP-Paradise with Cuddly Plushies Galore

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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In May 2023, MINISO opened its first Times Square global flagship store with huge success, quickly establishing itself as a favorite for locals and tourists alike.

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In May 2023, MINISO opened its first Times Square global flagship store with huge success, quickly establishing itself as a favorite for locals and tourists alike.
"We're thrilled to be opening this new pop-up in Times Square," said Tyrone Li, MINISO US General Manager.
"Our flagship store here has been a massive hit, breaking numerous brand records and proving a popular addition for MINISO joy-seekers.
Targeting more prime and strategic locations, the brand hopes to bring its "Joy Philosophy" to consumers in even more US cities.

HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair Returns in January 2024

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Celebrating 50th edition with various new zones

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2023) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 50th edition of Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 15th Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will be held from 8-11 January 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Against this backdrop, the upcoming Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair features an extensive array of innovative and smart tech toys, creating ample sourcing opportunities for buyers.
The HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will be held concurrently.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

Illumination's MIGRATION is First Major Animated Feature to Release Globally in CJ 4DPLEX's Immersive, 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Format

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Illumination, the leading producer of event-animated films including the global blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Minions, Despicable Me and Sing franchises, announced today that Illumination's action-packed new original comedy, Migration, will be the first-ever major 3D animated feature to premiere worldwide in the visually stunning 270-degree panoramic ScreenX format. Illumination's Migration arrives in theaters this December. The release is a significant milestone for CJ 4DPLEX, as it marks ScreenX's entry into the major animated feature film genre, opening the door for future animated titles in the format.

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The release is a significant milestone for CJ 4DPLEX, as it marks ScreenX's entry into the major animated feature film genre, opening the door for future animated titles in the format.
CJ 4DPLEX collaborated closely with the Illumination creative team to design expanded film sequences exclusively in the ScreenX format.
"CJ 4DPLEX worked with Illumination to develop specific, expanded sequences of Migration especially for ScreenX, and the final result is amazing," said Don Savant, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX America.
Migration tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at your local ScreenX theaters.

Illumination's MIGRATION is First Major Animated Feature to Release Globally in CJ 4DPLEX's Immersive, 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Format

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Illumination, the leading producer of event-animated films including the global blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Minions, Despicable Me and Sing franchises, announced today that Illumination's action-packed new original comedy, Migration, will be the first-ever major 3D animated feature to premiere worldwide in the visually stunning 270-degree panoramic ScreenX format. Illumination's Migration arrives in theaters this December. The release is a significant milestone for CJ 4DPLEX, as it marks ScreenX's entry into the major animated feature film genre, opening the door for future animated titles in the format.

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The release is a significant milestone for CJ 4DPLEX, as it marks ScreenX's entry into the major animated feature film genre, opening the door for future animated titles in the format.
CJ 4DPLEX collaborated closely with the Illumination creative team to design expanded film sequences exclusively in the ScreenX format.
"CJ 4DPLEX worked with Illumination to develop specific, expanded sequences of Migration especially for ScreenX, and the final result is amazing," said Don Savant, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX America.
Migration tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at your local ScreenX theaters.

HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair returns in January 2024

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 December 2023 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 50th edition of Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 15thHong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 22ndHong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will be held from 8-11 January 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 December 2023 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 50th edition of Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 15thHong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 22ndHong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will be held from 8-11 January 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Meanwhile, the ASEAN market has become a key export destination for the Hong Kong toy industry recently, with its share of Hong Kong toys exports growing from 8.4% in 2021 to 17.8% in 2022.
Against this backdrop, the upcoming Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair features an extensive array of innovative and smart tech toys, creating ample sourcing opportunities for buyers.
The HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will be held concurrently.

HIPPEAS® Announces 'Fly' Partnership With Illumination's Migration

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIPPEAS® is spreading the Peas & Love with the launch of themed snacks from Illumination's new feature film Migration this holiday season! Illumination, creators of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration, which arrives in theaters on December 22, 2023! As the exclusive salty snack partner, HIPPEAS is offering a special limited-edition 6-pack of 0.8oz sized bags in its best-selling chickpea puffs flavor, Vegan White Cheddar – perfect for your family movie night, holiday travel or the in-class holiday party. HIPPEAS Migration-themed snacks will be available at select retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Kroger starting December 2023.

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HIPPEAS Migration-themed snacks will be available at select retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Kroger starting December 2023.
HIPPEAS has replaced its iconic chickpea smile graphic on-pack with the Migration cast of Mallard characters.
The puffs are also Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan and free from major allergens including nuts, dairy and soy.
"With Migration offering an abundance of family fun, adventure, and laughter, HIPPEAS serves as the perfect snack companion for an enjoyable movie night with the whole family this holiday season."

Boxed Water™ Launches Minions-Inspired Cartons Based On Illumination's Beloved Brand

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise. Following the Jurassic World partnership, the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons. The most sustainable water brand on the market is drawing attention to its continued sustainability efforts, especially as they relate to the brand's tree planting initiatives across the U.S.

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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise.
Following the Jurassic World partnership , the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons.
Boxed Water™ also requires 43% less fossil fuel use than its plastic counterparts and a 50% lower carbon footprint than aluminum canned water.
To learn more about Boxed Water and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwater.com/ or follow them on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok .

MINISO Opens its First UK "Blind Box" Store in Central London

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global lifestyle brand MINISO celebrated the official opening of its first UK "Blind Box" store on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Friday, 29th September.

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global lifestyle brand MINISO celebrated the official opening of its first UK "Blind Box" store on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Friday, 29th September.
Offering over 50 different blind boxes filled with mystery toys and collectibles, the new store promises to ignite a blind box frenzy, infusing MINISO's signature atmosphere of joy into the heart of central London.
The new 40m2 store is MINISO's first in central London and will bring MINISO's co-branded blind box collections with some of the world's best-known IP owners altogether under one roof.
It is our honour to open MINISO's first 'Blind Box' store here," said Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer of MINISO UK.

MINISO Opens its First UK "Blind Box" Store in Central London

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global lifestyle brand MINISO celebrated the official opening of its first UK "Blind Box" store on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Friday, 29th September.

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global lifestyle brand MINISO celebrated the official opening of its first UK "Blind Box" store on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Friday, 29th September.
Offering over 50 different blind boxes filled with mystery toys and collectibles, the new store promises to ignite a blind box frenzy, infusing MINISO's signature atmosphere of joy into the heart of central London.
The new 40m2 store is MINISO's first in central London and will bring MINISO's co-branded blind box collections with some of the world's best-known IP owners altogether under one roof.
It is our honour to open MINISO's first 'Blind Box' store here," said Saad Usman, Chief Operating Officer of MINISO UK.

JCB launches JCB Minions Collaboration Credit Card in partnership with Bank of Beijing and Universal Pictures

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Friday, August 25, 2023

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TOKYO & BEIJING, Aug 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand (collectively "JCB"), Bank of Beijing, one of China's largest commercial banks, and Universal Pictures (Shanghai) Trading Company Limited ("Universal") announce the launch of the JCB Minions Collaboration Credit Card ("JCB Minions Card"), featuring Universal's popular characters, the Minions, on the card face[1].

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TOKYO & BEIJING, Aug 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand (collectively "JCB"), Bank of Beijing, one of China's largest commercial banks, and Universal Pictures (Shanghai) Trading Company Limited ("Universal") announce the launch of the JCB Minions Collaboration Credit Card ("JCB Minions Card"), featuring Universal's popular characters, the Minions, on the card face[1].
The Minions are popular characters in China, especially among young people and those in their thirties.
The JCB Minions Card is the result of a collaboration between Beijing Bank, who wants to issue products targeted at that segment, and JCB, who wants to further expand its card issuing business in China.
JCB has been cooperating with Bank of Beijing in the credit card issuance business since 2022, and with the issuance of the JCB Minions Card, the bank becomes the 11th issuer of JCB-branded cards in China.