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CBS merges with Viacom and unites brand portfolio boasting Nickelodeon, South Park and Star Trek

The combined company will be known as ViacomCBS Inc and will house channels and brands including CBS, Showtime, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Star Trek, South Park and Mission: Impossible.

LISTEN: Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy talks toy and game design with Phil Albritton on the Power Kid Podcast

Billy and Phil spoke about the toy and game design scene and unpacked some of what Mojo Nation is up to this year.

Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson to reveal ‘Top 10 Things To Know When Pitching Games’ at Toy and Game Design Conference

As the firm’s Director of Product Acquisition and Inventor Relations for games, Thompson boasts far-reaching connections in the global inventor community and is an expert in game sourcing.

Spin Master debuts Dragamonz, a new toy line encompassing collectibles, trading cards and AR-infused battles

“Dragamonz gives kids everything they are looking for in a toy experience from collectability to battling,” said James Martin, Senior Vice President & Global Business Unit Lead, Spin Master.

Nickelodeon acquires Garfield and plans to turn brand into a “multi-generational consumer products juggernaut”

Pam Kaufman, president of VNCP, said: “Garfield is a global evergreen franchise that is a natural fit with Nickelodeon and our portfolio of iconic properties.”

Battlestar Galactica designer Corey Konieczka leaves Fantasy Flight to set up new studio, Unexpected Games

The philosophy behind Unexpected Games arose from Konieczka’s desire for a studio focused on innovation and idea incubation.

LEGO Treehouse to boast highest number of sustainable bricks ever in a LEGO set

“It really is an important step in our ambitious target of making all LEGO elements from sustainable materials,” said LEGO’s VP of environmental responsibility, Tim Brooks.

Top Gun toys and games on the way from Mattel

“Our design-led approach has allowed us to recreate the high-octane action from the movie with a line of toys that will impress fans of all ages,” said Mattel’s Janet Hsu.

Richard Gill joins PlayMonster to head up firm’s international expansion efforts

“PlayMonster is a perfect fit for me with its culture of playfulness and determination, and commitment to innovation,” said Gill.

Play-Doh, Monopoly and Magic: The Gathering drives growth for Hasbro in Q2 2019 results

“We delivered a high-quality second quarter, with positive consumer trends at retail and profitable growth led by several geographies and brand categories,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer.

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