eOne Expands "Peppa Pig" Licensing Program In The USA

Spin Master, Character World, Jazwares, VTech and more are on board to release new merchandise for the popular kids’ series in the U.S.

NORTH AMERICA: Entertainment One (eOne) is growing the U.S. licensing program for its hit preschool brand Peppa Pig, with an assortment of new products from newly appointed licensees and current partners hitting retail shelves nationwide in 2018!

Existing partners that will be expanding their lines and releasing new product lines for Peppa Pig include: Accessory Innovations for back-to-school products including backpacks and lunch bags; Accutime for digital watches; Baby Boom for a branded toddler bedding set and coordinating room décor; Character World, in partnership with Franco Manufacturing, for bedding and bath collections; Handcraft for underwear; and Spin Master for a flip-open sofa with a removable slipcover.

Meanwhile, new licensees for the brand include Berkshire Fashions for cold weather apparel items (pom-pom beanie and mittens, rainbow-striped baseball cap for toddlers) and Hamco (toddler bib collection, table toppers).

“We’re excited to introduce the latest Peppa Pig offerings from our fantastic range of partners that continue to innovate and help drive brand growth,” says Joan Grasso, senior vice president, licensing, North America, eOne Family. “The upcoming selection of Peppa Pig products are sure to please both new and existing fans of the beloved brand.”

The new Peppa Pig products will debut in the U.S. beginning this fall and throughout 2018.

Expanded placement at mass and support from new channels continues to propel the licensing program for Entertainment One's (eOne) global preschool hit to new heights across North America. Now with more than 70 licensees and counting, the animated program is one of the top-ranked series on Nick Jr. in the US and popular among kids and families in Canada, where it airs on Treehouse TV.

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Sources: TVKIDS, License! Global.

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eOne Unveils Broadcast And Licensing Plans For "Peppa Pig" In Japan

Entertainment One (eOne) continues to build on the success of Peppa Pig in Asia as the licensor has announced plans for the property in Japan. The multi award-winning animated show will be heading to TV screens in Japan when it debuts on TV Tokyo on Tuesday 10th October 2017, marking the latest rollout in the show’s push into Asia.

U.K.-listed eOne owns the property after acquiring a controlling stake in its producer Astley Baker Davis in 2015 for £140 million ($188 million). In Asia the show is on Nick Jr. and Viacom’s Voot SVOD platform, and in China on CCTV and several streaming platforms including iQIYI, and Youku.

eOne and its master licensee in the territory, SEGA Toys Co., is now readying the launch of a consumer products programme in Japan. The firm presented licensing opportunities to partners at a special brand presentation on Wednesday 27th September 2017, hosted by the British Ambassador to Japan at The British Embassy in Tokyo.

Publishing is poised to spearhead the licensing programme in early 2018 led by publishing partner, Froebel-kan, which will publish two titles in early spring 2018. From March 2018 a number of toys and games licensees will launch at selected retailers before expanding to mass distribution by the end of 2018. These include Hanayama, to distribute Character Options’ award-winning global master toy line, Bandai for wooden toys and puzzles, Sega Toys for standard plush and Meteor APAC, the sole distributor for Ty in Japan, to distribute Ty’s Beanie Babies® range. Joining these partners, Nippon Columbia will distribute DVD’s starting from 2018.

Andrew Carley, head of global licensing at eOne Family, commented: “Peppa Pig is enjoying tremendous ratings and retail success across Asia, so we’re incredibly excited to be bringing the brand to Japan. Asia is a key focus for our global licensing strategy so we’re keen to explore opportunities in this exciting new market and with top tier broadcast and licensing partners already on board, we have a strong foundation for future growth.”

Peppa Pig now airs throughout Asia with licensing and merchandise programmes established in India, Hong Kong, mainland China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Taiwan. The property launched in Vietnam and Mongolia in late 2017. Broadcast platforms include Viacom18's VOOT Kids and Nick Jr. India, as well as CCTV, iQiYi, Youku, Tencent and LeEco.

Peppa has become a huge brand for younger viewers and also generates hundreds of millions of dollars in licensing and merchandising revenue.

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Sources: Toy World Magazine, Variety, License! Global, Toys 'n' Playthings.

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UK: Paultons Park Announces Big Peppa Pig World Expansion

Original Entertainment One Press Release via EntertainmentOne.com:

PAULTONS PARK ANNOUNCES BIG PEPPA PIG WORLD EXPANSION

The world’s first Peppa Pig theme park attraction, Peppa Pig World, is getting bigger and better as Paultons Park announces plans for a significant extension with fun new rides and facilities.

Fans of the Entertainment One’s (eOne) hit TV series will be snorting with delight when the two new rides, The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club, are unveiled to the public on Wednesday May 16, 2018.

The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride will take families on a tour around part of Peppa Pig World in individual coaches starting from the top of a bespoke fairy-tale inspired castle, which will be a signature point of the attraction. Children and parents will also be able to hop aboard boats at Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club where they can cruise along the new water route around Peppa Pig World and discover Pirate Island.

As well as the new rides, Paultons Park has also created an additional dedicated baby care centre and a new catering outlet called The Queen’s Kitchen, in Peppa Pig World

Stephen Lorton, commercial director at Paultons Park, said: “This is a very exciting announcement for Paultons Park. Peppa Pig World continues to be very popular and attracts volumes of visitors from all over the world in the six years since its opening. A magical aspect of the expansion is that the Queen’s Flying Coach Ride offers panoramic views of Peppa Pig World and the Park beyond.”

Katie Rollings, Head of UK Licensing at eOne Family, said: “We are delighted to work with Paultons Park on the expansion of the ever-popular Peppa Pig World. Paultons Park offers families the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the world of Peppa Pig and since opening in 2011, it has become an instrumental part of this beloved brand.”

A must-see destination for fans of Peppa Pig, Paultons Park has twice been awarded TripAdvisor’s top accolade of best UK amusement park and has welcomed millions of visitors and scores of celebrity faces since first opening in 2011, including Katherine Jenkins, Alesha Dixon and Holly Willoughby. Peppa Pig World is one of the many highlight features of the park and extensive planning has gone into the creative development of the new extension which offers fans new rides and facilities.

With the addition of the two new rides there are now nine rides in total at Peppa pig World, as well as an indoor play area, water splash area, and the largest and only dedicated Peppa Pig shop in the world. There is also a chance for children to visit Peppa and her family in their hilltop house.

The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club will be open to the public at Paultons Park – home of Peppa Pig World, from Wednesday May 16, 2018.

For further information about Paultons Park including opening times and to book tickets online in advance, visit: www.paultonspark.co.uk .

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Notes to Editor

Peppa Pig World
UK exclusive and world first, Peppa Pig World, is located at family theme park Paultons Park in Hampshire and opened in 2011.
There are now nine rides including; Miss Rabbit’s Helicopter Flight, Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride, Grandpa Pig’s Little Train Ride, Grandpa Pig’s Boat Trip, Daddy Pig’s Car Ride, George’s Dinosaur Adventure, Windy Castle, The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club. Other attractions within Peppa Pig World include; George’s Spaceship Playzone, Mr Potato’s Playground and Muddy Puddles, a water splash park.

Paultons Park
Family-run theme park Paultons Park opened in 1983. The park covers 140 acres and has more than 70 rides and attractions including Jurassic-themed attraction Lost Kingdom, which saw the park have a record breaking year in terms of footfall when it opened in 2016.
In June 2017 Paultons Park won TripAdvisor’s best-rated UK amusement park for the second year in a row. Paultons Park is the only park to have ever received this award two years running.

2017 tickets for adults and children one metre and over start from £27.25 when booked in advance online, and children less than one metre enter for free.

About Entertainment One
Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a global independent studio that specialises in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. The Company’s diversified expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales, family programming, merchandising and licensing, and digital content. Through its global reach and expansive scale, powered by deep local market knowledge, the Company delivers the best content to the world.

Entertainment One’s robust network includes film and television studio The Mark Gordon Company; content creation venture Amblin Partners with Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; newly-launched MAKEREADY with Brad Weston; leading feature film production and global sales company Sierra Pictures; unscripted television production company Renegade 83; world-class music labels Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang; and award-winning digital agency Secret Location.

The Company’s rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 100,000 hours of film and television content and approximately 40,000 music tracks.

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The preschool brand continues to be a powerhouse for eOne, with total retail sales of US$1.2 billion in fiscal 2017 (up from US$1.1 billion in 2016) and licensing and merchandising revenue of US$59.3 million. The strong performance was driven by growth in the US, where L&M revenue increased by more than 170%.

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Additional sources: Paultons Family Theme Park blog, License! Global, Kidscreen.

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Falls Creek And Nickelodeon Australia Team Up For Fun On The Slopes

Original Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand Press Release via Nickelodeon Trade:

FALLS CREEK AND NICKELODEON TEAM UP FOR FUN ON THE SLOPES

Falls Creek’s exceptional season continues to sizzle with the announcement of an industry-leading partnership with the number one kids’ entertainment brand in Australia, Nickelodeon.

In a Southern Hemisphere first, Nickelodeon has signed a two-year agreement as the official activation partner at Falls Creek, which will see the family favourite brand presenting special on-mountain experiences that will enhance the resort’s offering by integrating Nickelodeon character favourites.

The partnership will launch during the September school holidays with an exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants event series running from 28 September to 3 October 2017. Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol pups will then kick off the 2018 season by headlining a family-focused activation on the mountain in July with a schedule of activities on offer.

Further extending the relationship with the alpine resort, Nickelodeon will also take over Falls Creek’s renowned children’s snow sports school across the sixteen week season in 2018. Already regarded as Australia’s best ski school for children, this collaboration will take the experience to the next level by showcasing character favourites including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

“Families are at the heart of everything we do and Falls Creek is delighted to be partnering with Nickelodeon to lead the way with this unique on-mountain experience. With the incredible snowfall we’re enjoying this September, this activation provides yet another reason for families to visit these school holidays and we now have even more to look forward to for Winter 2018!” said Falls Creek Ski Lifts, General Manager, Sharon Raguse.

Ben Cox, General Manager and Vice President of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand said, “Partnering with Australia’s family-favourite ski destination provides yet another exciting opportunity for families to interact with the Nickelodeon characters they know and love. Whether it’s on-air, online, in retail – or in this case – in the snow, Nickelodeon continues to connect with Australian families in new and exciting ways, and we’re delighted to bring this partnership to life with Falls Creek”.

Owned by global attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments Group, Falls Creek is Victoria’s largest alpine resort and widely regarded as Australia’s most-loved family ski destination.

Merlin Entertainments’ Divisional Director – Australia and New Zealand, Rob Smith, noted, “This collaboration with Nickelodeon, another global leader in the entertainment industry, is a very exciting milestone for Merlin Entertainments. Falls Creek is one of our most popular family attractions in Australia and our investment in this partnership confirms our ongoing commitment to delivering unique and memorable experiences”.

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Major Spoilers About The Finale Of "Power Rangers Ninja Steel" Released (Updated 9/30)

NOTE: This post contains several spoilers about upcoming story lines on Power Rangers Ninja Steel. Please click here to return to NickALive!'s homepage if you wish to avoid them.

Power Rangers Ninja Steel’s finale is not set to air in the United States until December 2017, but international websites have begun to leak some of the major developments which will take place in the season’s final episode.

Gulli, a French TV website, has posted detailed spoilers of the accounts which will take place in the show’s finale. And apparently, two new Power Rangers will debut – Dane (Mike Edward), the long lost father of Brody the Red Ranger (William Shewfelt), and Mick (Kelson Henderson), the team’s humble mentor.

Both Dane and Mick will become Red Rangers, bringing a total of three Red Rangers to the team, as seen in the screenshot below from Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, the Japanese Sentai season fueling Power Rangers Ninja Steel’s English adaptation.

Fans can read a summary of Gulli’s account of what takes place in Power Rangers Ninja Steel’s finale below.

"In the finale, Galvanax will use a powerful magnet designed by Victor and Monty to steal the Ninja Power Stars and give him final control over the entire universe. But as Galvanax’s evil plan inches towards success, Brody opts to destroy his own Ninja Power Star rather than let it fall into the hands of evil.

In a strange twist of events that are likely to make more sense when the episode airs, the Ninja Nexus Prism arrives on the scene and three Red Rangers emerge from within – Brody, his father Dane, and his mentor Mick.

The three Red Rangers are able to defeat Galvanax, with a little help from Madame Odius who betrays her evil master, and the world is saved…for now."

Dane’s return will likely come as no surprise, as many fans have long suspected Brody’s missing father would eventually return. The true surprise is likely Mick becoming a Red Ranger, as longtime Power Rangers actor Kelson Henderson now joins the elite ranks of those to become numerous Power Rangers (Kelson Henderson also portrayed Boom, the Orange Ranger in Power Rangers S.P.D.).

Power Rangers Ninja Steel’s finale, which as of this writing still has no title, will adapt source footage from the finale of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger. This could mean that Dane and Mick will only become one-time Red Rangers, and won’t morph again after this episode. It could also indicate that Galvanax (Richard Simpson) will be killed off for good as the show transitions to Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel in 2018.

Should that happen, who will take over the role of the show’s primary villain in Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel? While Madame Odius (Jacque Drew) is guaranteed to stick around, fans can click here to recap an earlier hint which may have been dropped.

Spain is expected to air Power Rangers Ninja Steel’s finale as soon as September 17, 2017, at which point all of the finale’s secrets will leak online, including clips and photos.

UPDATE: Below is what fans can expect in the epic finale of Power Rangers Ninja Steel, "Galvanax Attacks", set to premiere on Nick USA in December 2017! Spoilers from Power Rangers NOW, via ComicBook.com, via The Christian Post:

The Power Rangers stand outside of the school to fight Galvanax, but the villain uses a custom magnet to steal the Ninja Power Stars away from the Rangers, all except for Brody. While he manages to destroy the device, Galvanax and the Kudabots take off with the other 5 Rangers. Brody retreats alongside Mick.

Cosmo Royale holds the kidnapped Rangers while Madame Odius reveals the device Victor and Monty created for her, a giant ship sized version of the magnet Galvanax used against the Rangers.

Brody and Mick meet Galvanax once again at the quarry, where the villain has brought the other Rangers as bargaining chips for Brody's Ninja Power Star. Brody recalls a previous time when his father destroyed his Ninja Power Star to keep it out of Galvanax's hands, and Brody follows suit. He slashes and destroys the Red Ninja Power Star, but with an unexpected result.

The Ninja Power Star's destruction causes the Ninja Nexus Prism to show up, and it contains the three pieces of Brody's Red Ninja Power Star. Suddenly those fragments shoot out and knock down Kudabots left and right, freeing the other Rangers. Those fragments then become three different Red Rangers, revealing themselves to be Brody, Mick, and Dane underneath.

The Rangers unite to take on Galvanax, but the fight takes a turn when Galvanax turns his Zord Power Stars into liquid form and drinks it, becoming even more powerful. Meanwhile, Madame Odius activates her supersized magnet to bring the Ninja Steel Rangers to the ship, but because of the Zord Power Star liquid he drank, Galvanax is sucked up as well.

It's revealed that the traitor was really Odius, not Ripcon, but Galvanax doesn't have much time to deal with the new revelation as the giant Ninja Steel asteroid rams into the ship's side, destroying it and breaking the magnet's hold. It is assumed that Cosmo Royale and Madame Odius were killed in the explosion, but Galvanax is still very much alive.

The Rangers then turn their attention to Galvanax and finally succeed in bringing him down. The only problem is that the Ninja Nexus Prism was destroyed, and Mick informs the other Rangers that without a Prism, the Ninja Power Stars can't exist. As the Ninja Power Stars dissolve in front of them, Mick assures the team all will be okay, as the Rangers succeeded in their ultimate mission.

Mick departs to see his parents again, while the other Rangers sit around a campfire, singing the Romero family song. Things don't end there though, as a cutaway to space reveals that Madame Odius survived the spaceship explosion, and seems to be returning for Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.

No airdate for the finale (stateside) has been revealed, but you can find screenshots from the episode on Power Rangers NOW!

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For now, fans can also watch Power Rangers Ninja Steel every Saturday at 12pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA.

Connect with Power Rangers:
Web - http://www.powerrangers.com
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Catch up with the latest season of Power Rangers, Power Rangers Ninja Steel, on nick.com/ninjasteel!

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Post originally published: Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Original source: Power Rangers NOW; H/T: Christian News on Christian Today; Additional source: RangerWiki.

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