Panda Mony Toy Brands, LLC and Japanese animation studio ENGI partner on new toy property entitled TANKDROME.

by: Blanche DuBois Sharp and Marlene Sharp Hello, and holy smokes! It’s the smell of fireworks out there, and it’s also me Blanche with something to calm those of you who hate the season but not the reason. In the good ol’ USA, around this time every year, we celebrate…

By: Blanche DuBois Sharp and Marlene Sharp Greetings, ladies and germs. You’re not rid of me Blanche yet. There’s a VIP PUPPY BOWL XIX Pup Rally experience for me and Mama to recount for your reading pleasure. …

Spring has sprung! In somewhat similar fashion, the corporate world has sprung a leak, in the form of layoffs. In this author’s opinion, the dramatic workforce reduction breeds a HUNGER GAMES-like atmosphere in the toy biz, the kids’ content landscape, and office culture at large. By HUNGER GAMES, think SQUID…

Los Angeles-based Neko Productions’ first foray into graphic novel publishing and original animation is available in fall 2023. Amidst the perfect storm of fan-con, confab and festival season, Los Angeles-based Neko Productions performs extra swimmingly. Riding high is the studio’s debut, original kid-lit graphic novel series entitled 101 REASONS WHY…

My, how Little People have grown! Since their early 2023 Super Bowl LVII toy tribute, Fisher-Price®’s Little People have overtaken the entire NFL. In fact, Little People American pro football infiltration has spread — contagion-style — to other divisions of proud parent company Mattel. …

In its 27th iteration, which wrought record-breaking on-site attendance, LA Shorts International Film Festival ascended to new heights of animation pedigree. THE BRAVE LOCOMOTIVE, Andrew Pierce Chesworth’s homage to classic 2D Merrie Melodies and Disney fare, earned the Best Animation honor and immediately became qualified for Academy Award consideration. Additionally…

The CLU Career Training Program in Torrance, California, proudly tips its metaphorical hat to the third graduating class of its animation career training program for neurodiverse adults. Alongside commencement, CLU announces film festival (and other) honors, plus a robust project slate for its affiliated animation studio Brainstorm Productions, now in…

The small things matter. Such is the official tagline and philosophy of a longstanding Hollywood cinematic institution. Unfurling 55 curated screening blocks and $5,000 cash prizes for winners, the 27th LA Shorts International Film Festival announces its 2023 offerings, which include 529 films from 34 countries. The OSCARS® & BAFTA-qualifying…