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Blu Goblin releases Danger Mouse collectibles to raise funds for KidsOut

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Direct-to-consumer online platform Blu Gobin is releasing a Danger Mouse original figurine collection to mark the character’s 40th year on our screens, with proceeds helping to support the charity KidsOut.

Blu Goblin creates premium, limited edition, exclusively licensed collectible models, replicas, figures and art, from nostalgia to modern day, across the worlds of entertainment, sport and gaming. Proceeds from every single transaction raise money for good causes.

Blu Goblin’s products, packaging and associated certification are ethically sourced and sustainably manufactured. Each limited edition is available exclusively through www.blugoblin.com, having been created to celebrate a specific event, anniversary, launch or major milestone. Every Blu Goblin drop is unique and availability is strictly limited.

Danger Mouse, one of the stars of The Queen’s Jubilee Pageant, is the centrepiece of an exclusive, limited edition, original figurine collection designed and developed by Blu Goblin to celebrate his 40th year on our screens. Supporting KidsOut, the collection was premiered at the star-studded KidsOut London Question of Sport evening last Thursday. Blu Goblin donated one set of these exclusive figurines to the fundraising auction; the winning bid was an incredible £1,000 towards the amazing fundraising total for the evening of over £50,000.

Gordon Moulds, CEO of KidsOut, says: “We are thrilled to be part of Danger Mouse’s 40th Anniversary. We would like to thank Blu Goblin for bringing together the partnership and developing the exclusive products, and for Boat Rocker’s support in granting the licence for the Danger Mouse figurines to be sold on Blu Goblin’s website. Proceeds from the figurines will go to supporting children who have escaped serious domestic violence and found sanctuary in a women’s refuge”.

Danger Mouse, based on the 1960s TV series Danger Man with Patrick McGoohan, was originally created by Cosgrove Hall and voiced by Sir David Jason. The new generation of the cartoon series is owned by Boatrocker Studios, with Danger Mouse voiced by Alexander Armstrong.

Nicola Herrmann VP, Brand Management & Licensing (UK, AUS, EMEA) Boat Rocker, says: “This partnership with Blu Goblin is a great example of how brands can connect to support charitable causes and we are delighted to be embarking on this exciting new mission that supports KidsOut.”

“We are delighted to have brought together Danger Mouse and KidsOut,” adds Grant Morgan, CEO of Blu Goblin. “The world has changed dramatically, as have consumer habits. Brands must now demonstrate that they care and stand for more than just profit. Consumers want the brands they love to commit to positive social and environmental impact, to make a meaningful contribution to the quality of their lives, while also helping others. Charitable causes benefit from perfectly matched brand partnerships, like this, which bring PR, donor acquisition and most importantly funds to deliver their services.”

 

Boat Rocker’s ‘Dino Ranch’ roars onto the live stage

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Independent integrated global entertainment company Boat Rocker has signed deals with leading live entertainment producers Fierylight and Terrapin Station Entertainment to bring a stage version of its top-rated preschool show Dino Ranch to theatres across North America and the UK and Eire. 

A unique mix of two favourite preschool passions – dinosaurs and ranchers – Dino Ranch has been a monster hit since launching in January 2021 on Disney Junior, Disney Now and subsequently on Disney+ in the U.S. and the UK. The show also hit the screen on Tiny Pop last month and now fans can expect to experience the thrilling adventures of ranch life on-stage in a fast-paced, exciting live show. 

Expected to launch in 2023, Fierylight and Terrapin Station Entertainment – a division of Sony Music Entertainment – are combining forces to produce the show for the U.S. and Canadian markets followed by the UK and Eire.  The companies each have vast experience producing and directing top rated family-centric events and are at the forefront of helping to bring live experiences back to the world.  The script is being written by acclaimed writers Richard and Matt Lewis and the tour will be booked in North America by Mario Tirado at CAA. 

Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management & Content Marketing, Boat Rocker, says: “We are delighted to partner up with Fierylight and Terrapin Station, two market leaders in producing exciting and engaging live family shows. We are working closely with them to create a thrilling experience that reflects the values of Dino Ranch – a strong family bond, teamwork, diversity, friendship and of course exciting Dino-driven adventures in the great outdoors – and will allow fans to engage even more closely with their favourite show.”

Richard Lewis, Fierylight CEO, says: “We absolutely love Dino Ranch’s unique and imaginative mix of dinosaurs and ranchers and can’t wait to get to work with Boat Rocker to recreate its free-range, roping ’n’ riding, dinosaur-driven fun on stage. It’s going to make for a really fresh and exciting show, with lots of audience participation that will ensure it’s unlike anything else out there.”

Jonathan Shank, Terrapin Station Entertainment CEO and tour producer, adds: “Dino Ranch has all the elements to be as huge a hit on stage as it is on screen – a great cast, with the wonderful characters in the Cassidy family and of course their amazing Dino buddies; a fabulous ranch setting; fast-paced, fun adventure stories to thrill its young audience and, most importantly, a connection with the audience. We look forward to producing an epic interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy.”

Dino Ranch premiered in January on CBC and CBC Gem (Canada) and on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW in the U.S., launching as the #1 U.S. cable series among Kids 2-5, and has continued to be a ratings smash hit since launch. The series debuted in the UK and Australia on Disney+ in April 2021 and has rolled out internationally in other territories across the year. A second series is currently in production and Dino Ranch is due to ride back onto Disney channels in the US and LatAm in 2022 and internationally in 2023.

Dino Ranch is produced by Boat Rocker Studios and Industrial Brothers and created by Creative Director and Co-Founder of Industrial Brothers, Matthew Fernandes. Boat Rocker manages the global content distribution and consumer products programme for the franchise. 

Boat Rocker signs toy manufacturer Simba Dickie for Dino Ranch

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Global entertainment company Boat Rocker has announced that Simba Dickie Group – one of the top five toy manufacturers in Europe – has signed a licensing deal for Dino Ranch, as the preschool hit continues to rapidly expand its global footprint.

The product range will feature the Big Bloxx Junior Building Construction set, which contains a minimum of 15 pieces, including exclusive figurines and accessories. Other highlights include foot to floor ride-ons, scooters, school and kitchen large role-play sets, pocket money toys– such as bubbles, magnetic drawing boards, glow in the dark sets and a light projector – and seasonal products including buckets, spades and sand toys.

Simba Dickie Group plans to launch its new ranges from SS23 across the UK & Eire and EMEA, including France, Iberia, Italy, Benelux, the Nordics, CEE and GSA.

Dino Ranch continues to be a ratings hit amongst kids aged 2-5 on Disney Jr and CBC, where it premiered in January 2021. Sustaining the number one position in its timeslot on Disney Jr has led to the show being sold to over 170 countries and made available in 15+ languages, with Tiny Pop in the UK the latest to come on board. Its unique mash-up of dinosaurs and cowboys set in the great outdoors continues to prove hugely popular across all platforms. Series two is currently in production and is set to premiere in the US this summer, including a 22-minute tentpole special.

Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management and Content Marketing, Boat Rocker, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Simba Dickie to our ever-growing herd of best-in-class licensees for Dino Ranch. As one of Europe’s leading toy manufacturers, this new deal will further strengthen our international reach, and the Dino Ranch brand. Their expertise will help expand the world of Dino Ranch for our preschool-aged fans, offering additional ways to play which complement our master toy range from Jazwares.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Boat Rocker Studios on Dino Ranch. This is a really unique new show for preschoolers and we’re excited to develop this Trrrrific range across our line,” says Werner Lenzner, Simba Dickie Group’s Licensing and Strategic Development Manager.

Simba Dickie joins a distinguished list of licensees already saddled up for Dino Ranch, including Master Toy partner Jazwares, which is launching its dynamic line across EMEA this summer; Scholastic, whose story and sticker books launched recently in English language territories; Rubies for dress up; Ravensburger for puzzles and games; Character World for bedding and soft furnishings; Immediate Magazine for a standalone magazine; and Kennedy for inclusion in their compilation titles.

Dino Ranch (104 x 11’ 3D animation) is created by Matt Fernandes (of Industrial Brothers) and produced by Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios, in association with CBC Kids and Radio-Canada. Boat Rocker manages the global franchise development, including content distribution and consumer products.

Boat Rocker signs toy manufacturer Simba Dickie for Dino Ranch

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Global entertainment company Boat Rocker has announced that Simba Dickie Group – one of the top five toy manufacturers in Europe – has signed a licensing deal for Dino Ranch, as the preschool hit continues to rapidly expand its global footprint.

The product range will feature the Big Bloxx Junior Building Construction set, which contains a minimum of 15 pieces, including exclusive figurines and accessories. Other highlights include foot to floor ride-ons, scooters, school and kitchen large role-play sets, pocket money toys– such as bubbles, magnetic drawing boards, glow in the dark sets and a light projector – and seasonal products including buckets, spades and sand toys.

Simba Dickie Group plans to launch its new ranges from SS23 across the UK & Eire and EMEA, including France, Iberia, Italy, Benelux, the Nordics, CEE and GSA.

Dino Ranch continues to be a ratings hit amongst kids aged 2-5 on Disney Jr and CBC, where it premiered in January 2021. Sustaining the number one position in its timeslot on Disney Jr has led to the show being sold to over 170 countries and made available in 15+ languages, with Tiny Pop in the UK the latest to come on board. Its unique mash-up of dinosaurs and cowboys set in the great outdoors continues to prove hugely popular across all platforms. Series two is currently in production and is set to premiere in the US this summer, including a 22-minute tentpole special.

Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management and Content Marketing, Boat Rocker, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Simba Dickie to our ever-growing herd of best-in-class licensees for Dino Ranch. As one of Europe’s leading toy manufacturers, this new deal will further strengthen our international reach, and the Dino Ranch brand. Their expertise will help expand the world of Dino Ranch for our preschool-aged fans, offering additional ways to play which complement our master toy range from Jazwares.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Boat Rocker Studios on Dino Ranch. This is a really unique new show for preschoolers and we’re excited to develop this Trrrrific range across our line,” says Werner Lenzner, Simba Dickie Group’s Licensing and Strategic Development Manager.

Simba Dickie joins a distinguished list of licensees already saddled up for Dino Ranch, including Master Toy partner Jazwares, which is launching its dynamic line across EMEA this summer; Scholastic, whose story and sticker books launched recently in English language territories; Rubies for dress up; Ravensburger for puzzles and games; Character World for bedding and soft furnishings; Immediate Magazine for a standalone magazine; and Kennedy for inclusion in their compilation titles.

Dino Ranch (104 x 11’ 3D animation) is created by Matt Fernandes (of Industrial Brothers) and produced by Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios, in association with CBC Kids and Radio-Canada. Boat Rocker manages the global franchise development, including content distribution and consumer products.

Boat Rocker announces key hires within its NYC and London offices

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Boat Rocker has announced the appointments of EJ Minor as Brand Director for the Americas and Emmanuelle Cadet (pictured) as Licensing Director for the UK, Australia and EMEA for its Brand Management & Content Marketing division.

Minor will be taking the lead for franchise management, brand marketing and retail marketing for the Americas, while Cadet will lead the licensing sales strategy across the key markets of the UK, Australia and EMEA, where there is significant growth ahead. This includes the hit animated preschool series Dino Ranch, which is already seeing widespread global expansion just a year on from launch. Dino Ranch toys launched in the US and Australia late last year with a planned roll-out across the UK & Europe this summer, and Cadet will be working on securing additional partners across all key categories for franchise growth in 2023.

Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management and Content Marketing, Boat Rocker, says: “We’re delighted to welcome EJ and Emmanuelle to the Boat Rocker team. With their talent, flair and experience they will play a vital part in further driving our expansion in building global franchises across our growing portfolio in kids and family, scripted and factual entertainment.”

EJ Minor joins Boat Rocker from Wildbrain, where he was responsible for the relaunch of the Strawberry Shortcake franchise, including the all-new YouTube series, Roblox game and CP partnerships including toys from Moose. He also led the push for Teletubbies with all-new music videos and a partnership around NYC Pride this year.

Prior to Wildbrain, Minor was at SpinMaster, Mattel/Hit Entertainment and Hasbro, where he managed brand franchises and played a key role in toy development. He will be based at Boat Rocker’s New York office and reports directly to Kate Schlomann.

Emmanuelle Cadet has extensive experience across toy and consumer products, having held senior licensing and marketing positions across several companies including Disney, Cartoon Network, Rovio and Tomy. Her most recent role was as Head of Marketing, Flair UK, where she led the marketing department for a portfolio of 30+ toy brands. Cadet will be based at Boat Rocker’s London office and reports to Nicola Herrmann who was recently promoted to VP Brand Management & Licensing.

In an additional appointment to the London team, Dwayne Clarke has joined as Brand Manager for the UK, Aus & EMEA, reporting to Nicola Herrmann. He joins from Lime Pictures, where he was Brand Partnership Manager, and his 10+ years’ experience in the media industry also includes brand management roles at the BBC and ITV.

 

Boat Rocker rounds up new herd of Dino Ranch licensees across US, Canada, and EMEA

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The dress up and costumes specialist, Rubies has been listed among a suite of new US, Canadian, and EMEA licensing partners for the break out hit preschool series, Dino Ranch.

Having launched in January, the popular preschool series has proved to be a hit with both audiences and licensees, with multiple deals already lassoed by brand Boat Rocker across key consumer categories in a number of international territories.

A swathe of new deals reaching across the US, Canada, and the EMEA region now expand the Dino Ranch licensing programme into toddler bedding, hoisery, holiday ornaments, dress up and compilation magazines, with more categories destined to follow in the coming months.

Under its new partnership with the Toronto-based Boat Rocker studio, Rubies is enabling kids to become their favourite Dino Ranch character with costumes and dress up accessories. The team will manufacture and distribute across multiple territories, including the UK and Ireland, France, Iberia, Italy, Benelux, Nordics, CEE, Australia, and New Zealand.

Meanwhile, Kennedy Publishing – recognised as the UK’s third-largest and fastest growing children’s magazine publisher, will be producing special Dino Ranch compilations featuring stickers, gifts, puzzles and colouring.

Young fans in the US and Canada can snuggle up with their heroes in a Dino Ranch themed bedroom with toddler bedding from Baby Boom Consumer Products, while High Point Design will be producing colorful socks, hosiery and Fuzzy Babba slipper socks.

Holiday festivities will have a distinctive Dino twist with ornaments from third-generation family firm Kurt S. Adler, Inc, the leading importer, and distributor of holiday decorations for 75 years for the US and Canada.

Kate Schlomann, EVP brand management and content marketing, Boat Rocker Studios, said: “Dino Ranch has been an incredible success since hatching on Disney Junior, where it launched as the number one preschool show.

“The Dino Ranch YouTube channel has engaged fans with a staggering 23M views in seven months. We’ve seen a huge appetite for the show from viewers, licensees and retail buyers alike. Jazwares launched an early drop of the Blitz dino plush on Amazon.com in the US and units completely sold out organically in less than two weeks.

“We are delighted to welcome another herd of partners to supply young fans with more exciting product across further key categories as public demand is high.”

These new licensees follow a slate of recently announced deals for publishing, apparel, swimwear, sleepwear, home décor, timepieces, dress up and costume characters in the US and Canada, which begin rollout from early 2022. Global master toy partner Jazwares will launch its own Dino sized toy range this autumn.

Dino Ranch is also available on Disney+ in the UK, Australia, and the US and the first 26 episodes are available to own on Apple iTunes (U.S.).

Created by Matt Fernandes (of Industrial Brothers) and produced by Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios, in association with CBC Kids and Radio-Canada. Boat Rocker Studios manage the global franchise development including content distribution and consumer products.

Dino Ranch renewed for second season at Disney as its US preschool licensing slate readies for growth

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The popular preschool series, Dino Ranch has been renewed for a second season at Disney, with a scheduled broadcast date on Disney Junior and Disney+ in the US and Latin America for the beginning of 2022.

A broad licensing programme is already underway with a master toy line from Jazwares preparing to launch this year, while Boat Rocker is currently working with its master publishing partner, Scholastic, to design and produce a wide range of Dino Ranch readers, sticker story books, novelty, activity books, and audio books with products slated to land this autumn.

Further licensees have been secured in the US for apparel, bedding and bath, watches, Halloween costumes, and costume characters for live events.

Season two of Dino Ranch follows a successful first season, which saw the series premiere on CBC in Canada, and was the number one US cable series among Kids aged two to five at launch on Disney Junior. Season one has also just launched on SVOD service Disney+ and is coming to Disney Junior Latin America in August, and SRC Canada in September.

“Dino Ranch has received an incredible response from kids and parents around the world and we couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to produce a second season,” said Michel Pratte, president, Boat Rocker Media, and general manager, Boat Rocker Studios.

“The show is a shining example of franchise IP for Boat Rocker and we are looking forward to continuing to build brand affinity and engagement love for ‘Dino Ranch’ with our partners.”

Jon Rutherford, president, Boat Rocker Studios, Kids & Family and Rights, said: “We’re very excited to continue our strong partnership with Disney for Dino Ranch. Disney’s incredible support, along with the show’s ability to resonate with audiences through its unique blend of dinosaurs, family and engaging storytelling has helped us achieve immediate success. With Season two, we plan on deepening engagement with our fans by unveiling new characters and locations, and many new thrilling adventures with the Cassidy family.”

Internationall, the show has seen strong sales, including with Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s also landed with Super RTL/TOGGO Plus in Germany, Gulli plus TiJi and Gulli Africa in France, Cartoonito in Italy, Hop in Israel, and SVT in Sweden. NRK in Norway, DR in Denmark, YLE in Finland, TVP in Poland, and HRT in Croatia have also picked up the series.

Dino Ranch is created by Matt Fernandes (of Industrial Brothers) and produced by Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Studios, in association with CBC Kids and Radio-Canada. Boat Rocker Studios manages global franchise development, including content distribution and consumer products. Animation services for season two of Dino Ranch will be provided by Boat Rocker’s Jam Filled Entertainment.