Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Helix Films formed an exclusive partnership with Meccano Toy Company to develop an original 3D feature film based upon the iconic Erector Set brand of children’s construction toys. The deal represents the first time Meccano has licensed film rights to their toys. Helix is currently developing an original script with …
Read More »SOCOM Heads Back Into Action
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 was released exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation®Portable) and PSP go systems. Developed by Slant Six Games, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 expands on the team-oriented gameplay first introduced with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo allowing new ways for players to …
Read More »Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3: The Video Game Lets Players Create a Story of Their Own
Disney Interactive Studios officially announced development of Toy Story 3: The Video Game, supporting all major platforms and featuring a fun, new way to enjoy the Toy Story universe. Unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City by Mary Beech, general manager and vice president of franchise development and …
Read More »Syfy and THQ Team For Kids Block
Syfy and THQ announced that they have entered into a comprehensive strategic alliance through which the companies plan to create new concepts/intellectual property as well as develop some of the world’s premier video game franchises into fully integrated multi-platform properties. The first property in the strategic alliance will be the critically acclaimed …
Read More »Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief Hits Nintendo DS
Activision and Twentieth Century Fox released Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief video game for Nintendo DS. The thrilling and addictive tactical role-playing game is based on Rick Riordan’s acclaimed book series and 20th Century Fox’s eagerly anticipated movie Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, which …
Read More »Warner Bros. & VOOZ Launch PUCCA in U.S.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and VOOZ announced the launch of a specialized apparel collection for the U.S. featuring PUCCA, the international character from South Korea who has gained wild popularity in Europe and Asia. Originally introduced online, PUCCA debuted as a series of Flash-animated shorts produced by VOOZ and quickly …
Read More »BioShock 2 Shocks Into Retailers
BioShock 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 Game of the Year, is now available from 2K for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows. Building upon the original game that shipped more than three million units worldwide, BioShock 2 delivers a single and multiplayer video game experience that is …
Read More »EA Welcomes Players to Hell with the Release of Dante’s Inferno
The journey through Hell began ast Dante’s Inferno arrived in stores for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Dante’s Inferno is being praised for its rich depiction of the nine circles of Hell and its brilliant adaptation to the interactive medium. To further extend the experience, Visceral plans to release …
Read More »Star Wars Maintains Top Spot in Licensed Toys
It was a competitive year for boys properties, but Star Wars once again grabbed the top slot, demonstrating its enormous staying power even after 33 years. With 2009 year-end figures placing Star Wars 40% ahead of any other toy license, the Power of the Force continues to thrive, according to …
Read More »Monopoly Says Viva La Revolution
In 2010, the 75 year tradition of buying, selling and negotiating properties in the quest to own it all gets a modern makeover with the introduction of Monopoly: Revolution Edition. The new edition reinvents the traditional Monopoly game with a new look, featuring a round game board, standout packaging, electronic …
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