All the magic and excitement of the past, present and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again when D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents an all-new D23 EXPO at the Anaheim Convention Center on Aug. 9-11, 2013. “The D23 Expo has become a phenomenal way for Disney fans to …
Read More »Pets Assemble With Marvel Merchandise
Evil-doers beware: PetSmart and Marvel Entertainment, together with Fetch…for cool pets!, are getting pets ready to rescue with a limited-edition collection of Super Hero tees and toys launching this week available exclusively at PetSmart stores and online at www.PetSmart.com through April or while supplies last. “Marvel Super Heroes are a …
Read More »Hasbro and Marvel Expand Super Hero Squad Line
Hasbro continues to grow and expand its long-term strategic partnership with Marvel as the global branded play company announces an expanded line of products in its Marvel Super Hero Adventures line. The Marvel Super Hero Adventures brand, which launched under the Playskool banner in Fall 2011 based on the popular Marvel Super Hero Squad animated program, will bring new …
Read More »Disguise Offers Marvel Universe Halloween Costumes
Disguise announced an expanded licensing agreement with Marvel to offer even more Halloween costumes and accessories based on new Marvel theatrical properties includingThor 2 and Iron Man 3 as well as Columbia Pictures’ upcoming movie, The Amazing Spider-Man. Disguise currently has the rights to produce Halloween costumes and accessories based on classic Marvel characters and theatrical …
Read More »DC’s New 52 Outsells Marvel
Marvel might have ruled the 2010 box office, but DC can claim one major victory. DC’s 52 new series has hit a home run, outselling Marvel books since the reboot went wide in September. The “New 52” also helped reverse a four-year industry trend of downward sales, albeit with overall …
Read More »Stan Lee Narrates New Spider-Man Storybook App
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) will launch a new, interactive storybook app for young readers featuring the voice of comic book legend and Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee. “The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story” app provides a new way for DPW’s hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to experience comic stories. Complementing …
Read More »Stan Lee Goes Digital
POW! Entertainment, the media and entertainment company founded by comic legend Stan Lee, announced its business expansion into the digital content production and distribution industry, with Google’s YouTube and EQAL deals among the first to be confirmed. The initiative signals Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment’s move towards a direct-to-consumer business …
Read More »Dark Horse Unveils NYCC Spider-Man Exclusive
As part of the Marvel Syrocos program that debuted at San Diego Comic-Con International in July, it is announced today that Dark Horse will be releasing another exclusive Spider-Man statue for New York Comic Con! New York Comic Con attendees will have a very significant opportunity to acquire a special …
Read More »Marvel Builds Their Heroes With Lego
Two of the world’s most iconic brands are joining forces as LEGO and Marvel announced a wide ranging strategic licensing deal. Through the multi-year agreement starting as of January 1st, 2012, Marvel has granted LEGO Group the rights to develop a distinct Marvel branded construction toy collection — LEGO SUPER HEROES …
Read More »Activision Reveals Spider-Man: Edge of Time and X-Men Destiny Voice Talent
World-famous Super Heroes deserve world-class talent! That’s why, to kick off San Diego Comic-Con 2011, Activision and Marvel announced the top-tier celebrity actors that will voice characters in the upcoming Spider-Man: Edge of Time and X-Men Destiny video games. Both games will be playable at this year’s Comic-Con and are …
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