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TV KIDS
Nerd Corps Entertainment www.nerdcorps.com • Slugterra
Nerd Corps Entertainment’s action-comedy adventure Slugterra is debuting this fall on Disney XD. The first phase of the toy line, developed by Nerd Corps’ partner Jakks Pacific, will hit shelves in spring 2013. “We see a lot of potential in the merchandising and licensing arena because Nerd Corps developed Slugterra from the ground up to ensure [that] the core play fantasy is integrated in the show in a compelling and organic way,” says Ken Faier, the president of Nerd Corps. “We’re focusing our efforts on additional toy, publishing, interactive and other long-lead categories with Slugterra, and future new properties on the way,” says Faier.
Slugterra
“We’re very excited to announce Jakks Pacific as our toy partner on
Slugterra at the Licensing Expo, and we’re looking to build relationships with potential licensing partners across all key categories this year.
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—Ken Faier
PGS Entertainment www.pgsentertainment.com The Jungle Bunch
• The Jungle Bunch • Wize & Ope
The Jungle Bunch TV movie is airing on major networks in more than 100 territories. “Both the TV movie and the short-form series are performing very well in terms of ratings wherever broadcast,” says Philippe Soutter, a co-founder and the president of PGS Entertainment. Also from the PGS catalogue comes Wize & Ope. “This property has become a total phenomenon in the international watch market, selling over 100,000 units in a year without any prior brand awareness whatsoever,” says Soutter. Key categories for PGS include apparel and stationery.
“We are looking for licensees with the capacity to develop high-end
products and who can provide a long-term marketing and retail strategy. —Philippe Soutter
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ToonBox Entertainment www.toonboxent.com • The Beet Party • The Nut Job • Bolts & Blip
There’s no “beeting around the bush” when its comes to the likability of The Beet Party, says Thom Chapman, the VP of business development and sales at ToonBox Entertainment. Other highlights for the company are Bolts & Blip: Quest of the Battle-Bolts and the animated film The Nut Job. “As a studio we are passionate about the longevity and excellence of our projects and will continue to ensure our characters, designs and story lines are captivating and that our animation, special effects, compositing and 3D stereoscopic renders are stimulating,” he adds.
The Nut Job
Bolts & Blip