This Year's Holiday Hit Toy: Zhu Zhu Pets Nov 21, 2009
Trendmasters was acquired by rival Jakks Pacific (). Cepia's other products include the less successful Glo-e line of teddy bears, which have lights inside them, and the DigiWidgets desktop robots. (BusinessWeek)
JAKKS Pacific to Webcast 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Oct 16, 2009
Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) today announced that it will webcast its third quarter earnings conference call with management on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time (1:45 p.m. Pacific time) following the release of JAKKS financial results ... About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Operation Smile to Honor the Simpson Family, Stephen Berman, the Honorable Richard J. Riordan, Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter at 8th Annual Smile Gala in Los Angeles Oct 2, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Smile, a worldwide children's medical charity, will honor Jessica, Ashlee, Tina and Joe Simpson, Stephen Berman of JAKKS Pacific, the Honorable Richard J. Riordan, Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter at its 8th Annual Smile Gala, October 2, 2009, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ... The Corporate Humanitarian Award will be presented to Stephen Berman of JAKKS Pacific ... Stephen Berman is president and co-CEO of JAKKS Pacific, the third largest toy company in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
JAKKS Pacific Unveils New and Improved EyeClops® Night Vision Goggles, Handheld Mini Projector, and Stellar Electronics Line-Up for Holiday 2009 Aug 28, 2009
JAKKS Pacific Unveils New and Improved EyeClops Night Vision Goggles, Handheld Mini Projector, and Stellar Electronics Line-Up for Holiday 2009 - Yahoo ... JAKKS Pacific Unveils New and Improved EyeClops Night Vision Goggles, Handheld Mini Projector, and Stellar Electronics Line-Up for Holiday 2009 ... Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WWE SvR 2010 Announcements Aug 25, 2009
- Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced the first gameplay details surrounding , the 11thedition to the distinguished fighting videogame franchise ... "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is certain to take the renowned WWE SmackDown vs. Raw videogame franchise to the next level," said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. (IGN PS2)
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 Enters... Aug 25, 2009
- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced the first gameplay details surrounding WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, the 11thedition to the distinguished videogame franchise ... "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will put the power of created freedom and shareable, user-generated content directly into the players' hands, giving them the ability to control the action beyond anything ever witnessed in WWE programming," said Brian Coleman, vice president, global brand... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
JAKKS Pacific® Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Jul 29, 2009
JAKKS Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results - Yahoo ... JAKKS Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results ... Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
THQ Reports Record June Quarter Results Jul 29, 2009
On July 27, 2009, THQ announced that it prevailed in its binding arbitration with JAKKS Pacific, Inc. The arbitrator has established a new preferred return payment rate to JAKKS Pacific for WWE video games sold under a license granted by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. to THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC. The new rate, which is 40% below the previous rate, is effective as of July 1, 2006 and applies through December 31, 2009 ... The company reaffirmed its expectation that its fiscal 2010 year-end cash... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reportlinker Adds Video Games Jul 16, 2009
PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS II-46Majesco Entertainment Company to Launch Drama Queens II-46THQ and JAKKS Pacific Roll Out Content Package II-46Ncsoft Introduces City of Heroes II-46Konami Digital Entertainment Introduces New Games II-46PandemicTM Studios Introduces The Lord of the Rings: ConquestTM II-46Electronic Arts to Launch Command erTM Red Alert 3:Uprising II-47Paramount Digital and Electronic Arts to Unveil Godfather II II-47Sony Launches Dynamic In-Game Advertising Feature... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
• Hot toys for summer Jul 5, 2009
Motion and Sing Scene TV Games, Jakks Pacific, 5-10, 30. These are a huge step up for plug-and-play TV games and are easy to take along for a rainy day. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of WWE Lawsuit Against JAKKS Pacific May 21, 2009
Press Release Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit unanimously affirmed the judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Karas, J.), dismissing in its entirety WWEs federal action against JAKKS and certain of its officers ... About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
JAKKS Pacific brings the arcade home... for under $50 Apr 20, 2009
JAKKS Pacific brings the arcade home ... JAKKS Pacific brings the arcade home ... JAKKS Pacific releases another product aimed at the older gamer, with a retro-themed TV Game that includes an impressive collection of classic games. (Ars Technica)
7(th) Annual THQ Superstar Challenge Takes Center Ring at WrestleMania® XXV Weekend in Houston Apr 4, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: - ), on behalf of THQ/JAKKS Pacific, LLC, will present the 7th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge this evening as part of World Wrestling Entertainments WrestleMania Axxess ultimate fan experience at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas ... The 7th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge is the perfect addition to any fans WrestleMania XXV weekend experience, said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific ... About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Awarded "Vendor of the Year" by Wal-Mart Mar 21, 2009
Source: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) announced today that the Company received the Wal-Mart Vendor of the Year Award for the second time ... We accept the Vendor of the Year Award from Wal-Mart with a deep sense of pride and honor, said Stephen Berman, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President, JAKKS Pacific. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
7 Stocks Losing Top Investor Support Feb 26, 2009
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.(Nasdaq: JAKK). Leisure Equipment and Products. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fantastic plastic? Barbie's changing role Feb 15, 2009
Hannah Montana dolls, made by as Jakks Pacific Inc., are another major competitior. Those dolls are popular thanks to the success of popular Disney program starring Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana. (MSNBC)
News Briefs (2) Feb 11, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Edition. ""The project posed unnecessary risks to communities, to the environment and to Californians," said Diane Moss, a leading coalition member. "This is a victory for sustainable, renewable energy options. (Malibu Times, CA)
Newest toys nearly as active as your kids Feb 8, 2009
99 Manufacturer: Jakks Pacific Ages: 8 and older You don t have to be James Bond to use nifty gadgets ... 99 Manufacturer: Jakks Pacific Ages: 8 and older The popularity of cupcakes bakes its way into girl toys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Recall highlights Feb 8, 2009
Product: About 516,000 Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits, made in China by JAKKS Pacific Inc. of Malibu, Calif. The recall involves the purple caps on jars included in the products. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
