Amazon’s podcast studio Wondery and Stem toy makers Thames & Kosmos are releasing a new toy line tied to Tinkercast’s hit kids podcast, Wow in the World.
The line, which was planned by Thames & Kosmos in close partnership with the Wondery and the Wow in the World teams, will launch this fall with seven classic learning toys designed for kids ages 4 and above. “We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of Stem learning through play and wanted to take this opportunity to level up classic products and play patterns in a whole new way with toys that kids will learn something new from every time they play with them,” said Ted McGuire, president, Thames & Kosmos, in a statement.
The toy line will mark the first based on a podcast from the Amazon studio and Wondery Kids + Family Network of shows, which also includes Who, When, Wow!, Whose Amazing Life,...
The line, which was planned by Thames & Kosmos in close partnership with the Wondery and the Wow in the World teams, will launch this fall with seven classic learning toys designed for kids ages 4 and above. “We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of Stem learning through play and wanted to take this opportunity to level up classic products and play patterns in a whole new way with toys that kids will learn something new from every time they play with them,” said Ted McGuire, president, Thames & Kosmos, in a statement.
The toy line will mark the first based on a podcast from the Amazon studio and Wondery Kids + Family Network of shows, which also includes Who, When, Wow!, Whose Amazing Life,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Today, Wondery Kids & Family, a division of top podcast studio and network Wondery, and Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a leading global children’s entertainment company, announced an expansive deal. The two entities will bring the quintessential and beloved world of Dr. Seuss to life through an upcoming line-up of podcast programming that is fun for the whole family, and will spark curiosity and imagination in young minds and nostalgia in Seuss fans of all ages. Leading the content roster will be the September 18 premiere of The Cat in the Hat Cast, a fantastical variety show-style podcast series hosted by everyone’s favorite red and white hat-wearing Cat from the internationally renowned best-selling book The Cat in the Hat, available exclusively on Wondery+ through the Wondery app, and on Wondery Kids+ on Apple Podcasts.
This announcement marks a pivotal moment for both companies. Adding this globally iconic IP further underscores the commitment...
This announcement marks a pivotal moment for both companies. Adding this globally iconic IP further underscores the commitment...
- 8/29/2023
- Podnews.net
Dr. Seuss Enterprises has teamed with Wondery Kids & Family on a new slate of podcasts, beginning with a variety show inspired by one of Seuss’ most beloved titles, The Cat in the Hat.
The expansive deal, which was announced Monday, will see both companies adapt some of literature’s most recognizable children’s IP into a full lineup of podcast programming. That begins with the Sept. 18 premiere of The Cat in the Hat Cast, described by the companies as a “fantastical variety show-style podcast series” hosted by the memorable red and white hat-wearing cat.
“The works of Dr. Seuss have resonated with readers of all ages for generations, and the books promote the importance of staying curious and using your imagination,” Susan Brandt, CEO and president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, said in a statement. “Wondery Kids & Family has an incredible vision for how to bring to life our characters and stories in podcasting form.
The expansive deal, which was announced Monday, will see both companies adapt some of literature’s most recognizable children’s IP into a full lineup of podcast programming. That begins with the Sept. 18 premiere of The Cat in the Hat Cast, described by the companies as a “fantastical variety show-style podcast series” hosted by the memorable red and white hat-wearing cat.
“The works of Dr. Seuss have resonated with readers of all ages for generations, and the books promote the importance of staying curious and using your imagination,” Susan Brandt, CEO and president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, said in a statement. “Wondery Kids & Family has an incredible vision for how to bring to life our characters and stories in podcasting form.
- 8/28/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The kids and family market is one of the fastest growing areas of podcasting and Tinkercast, a company co-founded by Guy Raz, host of NPR’s How I Built This, is looking to take advantage of this with a deal with Sony Music Entertainment.
Tinkercast, which Raz founded with Mindy Thomas, host of SiriusXM’s Absolutely Mindy Show and Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, has struck a partnership with the audio company to develop a slate of shows.
The deal also includes existing kids podcast Wow In The World, the series that shares stories about science, technology and new discoveries which recently reached over 100M downloads.
It is the latest podcast deal for the record label, which has agreements with The Jinx and A Wilderness of Error filmmaker Marc Smerling, Campside Media, the company behind Hollywood con queen story Chameleon, and Kirk Franklin, host of Good Words.
UTA represented Tinkercast in the agreement.
Tinkercast, which Raz founded with Mindy Thomas, host of SiriusXM’s Absolutely Mindy Show and Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, has struck a partnership with the audio company to develop a slate of shows.
The deal also includes existing kids podcast Wow In The World, the series that shares stories about science, technology and new discoveries which recently reached over 100M downloads.
It is the latest podcast deal for the record label, which has agreements with The Jinx and A Wilderness of Error filmmaker Marc Smerling, Campside Media, the company behind Hollywood con queen story Chameleon, and Kirk Franklin, host of Good Words.
UTA represented Tinkercast in the agreement.
- 3/29/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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