BBC and Panasonic Avionics prep a streamer for airlines 

BBC Studios has teamed up with the in-flight entertainment tech company to create a version of its iPlayer app, called BBC Player (pictured), for airlines. The app will be ready for airlines sometime later this year. The new BBC Player will include CBeebies and BBC children’s content, as well as titles from its BBC Earth, News and BritBox brands. As the Beeb brings all of its content into one hub for airlines and their passengers—likely making discoverability easier—this raises the question of whether other broadcasters and platforms, like Netflix and Disney+, could soon follow the same approach. 

Outright Games and Nickelodeon get prehistoric with PAW Patrol 

The companies have partnered on the new console and PC video game for kids PAW Patrol: Dino World, which sees rescue pups take on missions to help dinosaurs in need. The game is scheduled to come out on July 31. It’s set in the same world as the upcoming PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie theatrical film, which hits cinemas globally on August 7.  

In other Nick gaming news, the company is serving up Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! for consoles and PC through a deal with Paris-based publisher Gameloft and developer Old Skull Games. Kids and families can play tennis together as iconic Nickelodeon characters, such as SpongeBob and Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender. This game comes out on May 28. 

Surge Brands named global licensing agent for Fart Monsters 

The licensing agent has been tasked with developing and managing a worldwide program for Scentco’s plush brand that includes apparel, accessories, collectibles, home goods and novelty items. The program is expected to roll out at retail in 2027. Fart Monsters are a line of scented plush with a built-in whoopee cushion. The brand fits into a niche for products that deliver humour, collectible and sensory play patterns, according to a release. 

Moose Toys Canada taps two new distributors 

Incredible Group and Asmodee Canada have signed on as distribution partners for the toy company to help it build momentum in Canada. Incredible Group will handle most product categories, while Asmodee will focus on the games. Moose Toys has licensing deals with Bluey and One Piece, and a line of toys with MrBeast. 

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