Despite taking a knock last month with the closure of Disney Infinity, Skylanders creator Jeff Poffenbarger has indicated a healthy future for the market. Toys-to-Life games such as LEGO Dimensions and Nintendo Amiibo are ‘only ...
"The new consumer products line-up will be sure to excite fans with new surprises inspired by everyone's favorite group of intergalactic misfits." Disney has teamed with LEGO and Hasbro to launch new toy lines based on next year's Marvel ...
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Skylanders Academy is the first production by Activision Blizzard Studio, and will make its debut on Netflix this autumn. Activision Blizzard has revealed it will be expanding its Skylanders franchise into the TV space. Skylanders ...
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What is Forza Horizon 3? Developed by Playground Games, Forza Horizon 3 is the latest entry in the Forza Motorsport spinoff franchise. Set to include the largest open-world and car roster in series history, Horizon 3 is certainly going ...
To mark the 30th anniversary of Transformers -The Movie, Shout! Factory has remastered the 80s film for release later this year. Hasbro Studios and Shout! Factory have revealed they are collaborating to bring the animated feature ...
Olam International has acquired a 100% stake in Brooks Peanut Company for $85m. Brooks, which was established in 1959, is based in Samson, Alabama. It is currently the sixth largest peanut sheller in the US. The company processes about ...
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Paris Baguette, the baking franchise concept featuring high quality baked goods, savory eats and beverages. The love affair with the iconic baked goods concept is so strong around the world, it was just a matter of time before the brand ...
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The figure celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Alien film franchise. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Alien film franchise, and to celebrate Hot Toys is launching a new Alien collectable figure. The 1/6th scale of the ...
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Tampa-based World of Beer has signed a franchise agreement with Cong Yin and his partners to open its first overseas tavern in Shanghai. The tavern will commence its operations in the second quarter of this year. The franchise partners ...
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Planet Fitness, the health club franchise known for its “Judgement Free Zone,” will undergo renovation and install new equipment at its Michigan City location at 4067 South Franklin Street, in the Marquette Mall. Part of these ...
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Schlotzsky's announced that it is adding seven new sandwiches to its menu. The new sandwiches will be permanent menu items and are now available at all Schlotzsky's locations nationwide. Each unique, hand-crafted sandwich offers bold ...
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Marco’s Pizza is targeting the Lone Star State for growth. With more than 40 franchise locations already open and operating throughout the region, the company has announced plans to open 127 additional locations through strategic ...
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Baskin-Robbins is extending its Tuxedo ice cream cake range. The new range allows customers to design their own cake. Customers start by choosing an ice cream base from Baskin-Robbin’s 31 different flavours. They then choose from ...
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The Pokemon franchise has sold a whopping 200 million units worldwide, with the inclusion of spin-offs to the series taking the number closer to 300 million. The staggering figures come via a Japanese press release from Nintendo ...
24 Hour Fitness, which sponsors the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and is the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, announced its partnership with five athletes expected to represent Team USA at ...
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