Monday, August 03, 2020

'Rainbow Rangers' Toys From Mattel’s Fisher-Price Debuts at Retail in the U.S.

Rainbow Rangers Toys From Mattel’s Fisher-Price Debuts at Walmart Stores Nationwide, Walmart.com and Amazon

First Toys Based on Characters from Genius Brands International’s Hit Animated Children’s Series, Currently Airing on Nick Jr. with New Episodes in Production


RAINBOW RANGERS TOYS FROM MATTEL’S FISHER-PRICE DEBUTS AT WALMART STORES NATIONWIDE, WALMART.COM AND AMAZON

Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the debut of the first toys from Fisher-Price, a division of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), for the hit original preschool series, Rainbow Rangers, now available at Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stores across the U.S., Walmart.com and Amazon.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 03, 2020 -- After four years of development and production, Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the debut of the first toys from Fisher-Price, a division of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), for the hit original preschool series, Rainbow Rangers, now available at Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stores across the U.S., Walmart.com and Amazon.

The “Team Rainbow Rangers” multipack (MSRP: $24.99, ages 3+) features characters—Rosie Redd, Mandarin Orange, Anna Banana, Pepper Mintz, Bonnie Blueberry, Indigo Allfruit, Lavender LaViolette and Floof—from the popular Rainbow Rangers series, currently airing on Nick Jr. in the U.S., Nickelodeon Latin America, China’s CCTV and other key territories around the world. Each unique and diverse character represents a superpower, including super strength, music power, animal whisperer, invisibility, super vision, super speed, micro-power! The launch of the Rainbow Rangers’ toys will be supported by a comprehensive national advertising and promotional campaign, including television advertising, widespread social media and influencer programs, a customer appreciation initiative, new content, and more.

In addition to Mattel, current manufacturing partners producing product for mass retail and online for Rainbow Rangers include Distribution Solutions (DVDs), Bentex (apparel), MacMillan Publishing (books), Dynacraft (bicycles), Centric Brands (sleepwear), Handcraft (underwear), and Disguise (costumes and accessories).

“Over the weekend, we officially launched online the first Rainbow Rangers toy figures from Mattel’s Fisher-Price into the U.S. marketplace on Walmart.com, and Amazon, and we hear from customers that the product has appeared to be sold through but keep checking back! And, we launch in Walmart stores today, marking a significant step for Genius Brands in the growth of the brand!” commented Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. “The Rainbow Rangers brand has all of the elements to potentially become a breakout hit and a huge business for Genius Brands. A lot of our licensing/manufacturing partners feel the same way, which is why we have hundreds of product SKUs in virtually every category coming to retail across North America over the next 12 months.”


As part of the launch initiative, Genius Brands will be issuing commemorative, limited edition, numbered and hand-signed lithographs featuring the Rainbow Rangers to the first 1,000 buyers to submit proof of in-store or online purchase. The lithographs will be accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity and embossed foil seal to be affixed to the multipack. Genius Brands will also offer an additional 2,500 customers, at no cost, hand-signed and numbered Certificates of Authenticity and embossed seals.

Said Heyward, “I’ve been privileged to shepherd many successful brands, such as Strawberry Shortcake, The Real Ghostbusters, and Inspector Gadget, to name a few, where the original toys have become very valuable collectible items. As a token of our appreciation for our Rainbow Rangers fans, we are thrilled to be able to offer this unique free opportunity to become a collector at launch.”

Featuring engaging storylines rooted in themes of empowerment, diversity, friendship, and sustainability, Rainbow Rangers is a rescue-based series that follows the adventures of seven girls who are Earth’s first responders, protecting people, animals, resources, and the natural beauty of our world. The series currently airs on Nick Jr. in the U.S., with new episodes currently in production!, available in over 100 million U.S. television households and over 200 million mobile devices. Rainbow Rangers also airs in key markets around the world, including Nickelodeon Latin America, NOGGIN in Latin America, CCTV in China, Cartoonito in Italy, TVNZ in New Zealand, Nine Network in Australia, and more.

Rainbow Rangers is the result of the genius behind our all-star creative team, which includes by Rob Minkoff, the director of Walt Disney’s Lion King and Shane Morris the co-writer of Walt Disney’s Frozen. The head writer of Rainbow Rangers is Elise Allen, who among other things was head writer of Disney Channel’s hit, The Lion Guard, and the Director of Rainbow Rangers is Mike Maliani, who directed Strawberry Shortcake, a brand which did $5 billion of retail sales in five years,” commented Heyward. “We love Rainbow Rangers for two reasons: First, it is in keeping with our ethos for Genius Brands…it is positive, enriching, non-violent programming for kids. As the father of two girls, I felt it was important to not only show diversity, protecting the planet, and its animals, but also to show young female heroes! And, we have even more Rainbow Rangers content coming in the near future, featuring celebrity guest stars, and new themes!”

About Genius Brands International

Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a leading global kids media company developing, producing, marketing and licensing branded children’s entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution. The Company’s award-winning ‘content with a purpose’ portfolio includes the upcoming Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and in partnership with Alibaba; Rainbow Rangers for Nick Jr.; Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, for Netflix; award-winning toddler brand Baby Genius; adventure comedy STEM series Thomas Edison's Secret Lab; and entrepreneurship series Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club. Through licensing agreements with leading partners, characters from Genius Brands’ IP also appear on a wide range of consumer products for the worldwide retail marketplace. The Company’s new Kartoon Channel! is available in over 100 million U.S. television households via a broad range of distribution platforms, including Comcast, Cox, DISH, Amazon Prime, Sling TV, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and more. For additional information, please visit www.gnusbrands.com.


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Nickelodeon UK Ratings For Week Of Monday 20th - Sunday 26th July 2020

Nickelodeon UK Network Ratings for week of Monday 20th - Sunday 26th July 2020


Viewing figures across the Nickelodeon network were generally down over the previous week, according to BARB data, with only Nick Jr. Too experiencing a ratings increase. The big winner of the week was Peppa Pig, which dominated both Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. Too's Top 15 charts, and helping Nick Jr. Too to achieve a ratings increase 125% over the previous week.

Nickelodeon Total:

1. HORRID HENRY (SAT 06:15) - 76,800
2. THE THUNDERMANS (WED 07:29) - 76,200
3. THE THUNDERMANS (TUE 07:28) - 73,800
4. HORRID HENRY (WED 16:43) - 57,800
5. HORRID HENRY (WED 16:30) - 57,800
6. THE THUNDERMANS (FRI 10:00) - 55,900
7. THE THUNDERMANS (THU 10:31) - 53,000
8. THE THUNDERMANS (MON 24:00) - 50,900
9. THE THUNDERMANS (THU 07:29) - 47,600
10. HORRID HENRY (THU 09:44) - 45,900
11. GAME SHAKERS (FRI 21:00) - 42,900
12. HORRID HENRY (THU 06:31) - 42,700
13. IT'S PONY (WED 07:00) - 42,700
14. THE THUNDERMANS (FRI 11:31) - 41,600
15. THE THUNDERMANS (SUN 12:00) - 38,800

NickToons Total:

1. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (MON 19:00) - 93,200
2. HORRID HENRY (TUE 27:44) - 90,400
3. HORRID HENRY (SAT 09:59) - 88,900
4. HORRID HENRY (FRI 17:44) - 83,900
5. THE LOUD HOUSE (WED 09:00) - 77,400
6. HORRID HENRY (FRI 18:14) - 76,300
7. HORRID HENRY (FRI 17:59) - 76,000
8. ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS (THU 09:29) - 68,400
9. IT'S PONY (FRI 18:29) - 66,700
10. THE CASAGRANDES (MON 18:45) - 66,000
11. HORRID HENRY (FRI 17:29) - 64,900
12. HORRID HENRY (SAT 10:14) - 57,100
13. THE LOUD HOUSE (THU 17:00) - 56,700
14. THE LOUD HOUSE (THU 17:14) - 56,600
15. THE LOUD HOUSE (MON 17:15) - 55,900

Nick Jr. Total:

1. PEPPA PIG (FRI 18:29) - 242,500
2. PEPPA PIG (THU 19:14) - 222,700
3. PEPPA PIG (MON 12:35) - 184,400
4. PEPPA PIG (THU 19:19) - 165,400
5. PEPPA PIG (SAT 12:45) - 144,000
6. PEPPA PIG (TUE 12:44) - 140,200
7. PEPPA PIG (SAT 12:30) - 131,700
8. BEN AND HOLLY'S LITTLE KINGDOM (SAT 11:59) - 130,900
9. BEN AND HOLLY'S LITTLE KINGDOM (SAT 12:14) - 130,600
10. PEPPA PIG (MON 13:14) - 128,500
11. PEPPA PIG (MON 13:19) - 128,400
12. PEPPA PIG (SAT 12:35) - 126,500
13. PEPPA PIG (MON 12:59) - 123,600
14. PEPPA PIG (SUN 18:49) - 120,100
15. PEPPA PIG (MON 12:50) - 117,500

Nick Jr. Too:

1. PEPPA PIG (THU 10:20) - 376,500
2. PEPPA PIG (FRI 08:21) - 235,400
3. PEPPA PIG (THU 14:50) - 188,400
4. PEPPA PIG (FRI 10:22) - 188,000
5. PEPPA PIG (WED 10:20) - 178,600
6. PEPPA PIG (WED 15:45) - 158,900
7. PEPPA PIG (MON 08:16) - 153,000
8. PEPPA PIG (SAT 15:31) - 145,300
9. PEPPA PIG (WED 12:15) - 143,400
10. PEPPA PIG (WED 09:29) - 132,800
11. PEPPA PIG (THU 15:04) - 106,300
12. PEPPA PIG (THU 10:50) - 104,700
13. PEPPA PIG (MON 15:14) - 95,700
14. PEPPA PIG (WED 22:05) - 91,400
15. PEPPA PIG (THU 12:15) - 89,200

Note: Nick Jr. Too is listed as Nick Jr 2 on BARB.

Nickelodeon Network:

1. PEPPA PIG (THU 10:20) - Nick Jr 2 - 376,500
2. PEPPA PIG (FRI 18:29) - Nick Jr Total - 242,500
3. PEPPA PIG (FRI 08:21) - Nick Jr 2 - 235,400
4. PEPPA PIG (THU 19:14) - Nick Jr Total - 222,700
5. PEPPA PIG (THU 14:50) - Nick Jr 2 - 188,400
6. PEPPA PIG (FRI 10:22) - Nick Jr 2 - 188,000
7. PEPPA PIG (MON 12:35) - Nick Jr Total - 184,400
8. PEPPA PIG (WED 10:20) - Nick Jr 2 - 178,600
9. PEPPA PIG (THU 19:19) - Nick Jr Total - 165,400
10. PEPPA PIG (WED 15:45) - Nick Jr 2 - 158,900
11. PEPPA PIG (MON 08:16) - Nick Jr 2 - 153,000
12. PEPPA PIG (SAT 15:31) - Nick Jr 2 - 145,300
13. PEPPA PIG (SAT 12:45) - Nick Jr Total - 144,000
14. PEPPA PIG (WED 12:15) - Nick Jr 2 - 143,400
15. PEPPA PIG (TUE 12:44) - Nick Jr Total - 140,200

Ratings data provided by BARB.

Programmes of less than 5 minutes duration are excluded from these reports.

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