I’m not sure how Mr. Grumpy is going to spin this happy news. Little Miss Sunshine (pictured) appears to be taking it much better.
Chorion has appointed specialist licensing agency AT New Media, and specifically its Brands Division, as its global interactive consultant for Mr. Men and Little Miss brand.
AT New Media will introduce Mr. Men and Little Miss to the interactive gaming industry, securing third-party multi-platform licensing deals worldwide. Platforms will include PCs, games consoles, hand-held games and mobile phone devices.
This deal follows Chorion’s recent agreement with Scrollmotion for scrolling books, the first iPhone and iPod Touch app licenses for the Mr. Men and Little Miss brand.
Bettina Koeckler, SVP Licensing, EMEA at Chorion said: “Mr. Men and Little Miss continues to be a hit on television, the web and now on iPhone and we are thrilled to work with AT New Media to take the brand into the exciting world of gaming and interactive platforms to expand the fans’ opportunities to have fun with these beloved characters.”
TLB favorite robin zingone has teamed with SkinIt Inc. for a new line of customizable skins for cell phones, MP3 players, laptops, PDA devices, cameras, gaming devices, and wall skins called the Glam Collection. Good news on a snowy Friday.
With that, we’re heading back to the ranch. Be safe out there, even if you’re in a warmer part of the world. And send us a postcard.
Scholastic Media has announced that its I SPY Spooky Mansion iPhone app cracked into the Top 5 in the “Paid Kids Games” category on the App Store. With 3,000 apps in this category, I SPY Spooky Mansion jumped up nine spots in one week, experiencing the highest number of downloads yet in a single day, besting its previous record set on Christmas day. I SPY Spooky Mansion is also ranked in the Top 10 among “Paid Puzzle Games.” In the “Paid Educational Games” category, Scholastic Media’s Clifford’s BE BIG With Words App is currently among the Top 10.
I SPY Spooky Mansion and Clifford’s BE BIG With Words lead Scholastic Media’s suite of apps based on its children’s book properties including Clifford the Big Red Dog, I SPY, The 39 Clues, and WordGirl. An additional I SPY app called I SPY Riddle Race is currently among the Top 50 among “Paid Kids Games” and “Paid Puzzle Games.”
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I’m not sure how Mr. Grumpy is going to spin this happy news. Little Miss Sunshine (pictured) appears to be taking it much better.
