The agreement with Spotlight Licensing covers the USA and Canada to drive strategic "Bing" licensing and retail programs as the show’s footprint continues to grow in North America.
The independent sales and VOD aggregator has added six feature films to its library that will be released on major streaming and cable platforms across the US and Canada, followed by DVD at on-line retailers.
Under her new role, the executive will be responsible for the company's global brand strategy, consumer products, brand partnerships, retail development and more for Genius Brands’ slate of kid’s properties.
The U.S-based licensing agency will handle all licensing and merchandising aspects of the producer/distributor's new line, beginning with the two animated children’s adventure series, "The McFire Family," and "Press Start!"
Vivendi is planning to make a bid for publishing and travel retail giant Lagardère if regulators approve its plan to buy out Amber Capital’s stake, a deal that would create one of Europe’s biggest media companies.