Friday, May 16, 2008

FAO takes starring role at Macy's nationwide
Macy's and FAO Schwarz have inked an exclusive agreement which will see the opening of up to 275 FAO-operated toy stores in Macy's locations across the US this fall. (more)

Totally Spies! are, like, headed for the big screen
Paris, France-based Marathon Media and Studio 37 have gotten underway on pre-production for the first animated feature film based on Marathon's hit TV series Totally Spies! (more)

Model group snaps up some heavy metal with Corgi
Kent, England's international models and collectibles manufacturer Hornby has plunked down approximately US$14.6 million for fellow British die-cast model maker Corgi. (more)

TV-Loonland completes Metrodome deal
Munich, Germany-based TV-Loonland AG has concluded the sale of Metrodome Group, its UK subsidiary. (more)

Nielsen boosts metrics might
Number crunching expert The Nielsen Company is bolstering its ranks with the acquisition of IAG Research, a privately held firm that measures consumer engagement with TV programs, national commercials and product placements. (more)

People moves: ER names new SVP
Entertainment Rights has appointed Fabian Milburn, former SVP of business operations at Oxygen Media, to the position of SVP of business affairs for North America and global digital. (more)

People moves: Target appoints global brand director
Target Entertainment has promoted director of international licensing Helen Howells to the newly created post of global brand director. (more)

• Distribution assets are sooo last year (Hollywood Reporter)
• Vivendi suffers 24.1% downturn in games business (Gamesindustry.biz)
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian reviewed (Slate)
• The Electric Company powers up for another run (TV Week)