Ketchup is ready to scale up

Distributor Ketchup Entertainment has a new US$100-million P&A (print and advertising) financial facility, thanks to a partnership with private investment firm Capstone Point Holdings. While Ketchup deals with all genres, its buzziest releases lately have been Looney Tunes movies: last year’s The Day The Earth Blew Up (pictured) and the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme. The P&A line is designed to support theatrical campaigns to help Ketchup build a stronger market presence as an independent player—a timely boost, as PG features are increasingly leading box office momentum.

And speaking of Looney Tunes, Warner Bros. Discovery marks Space Jam‘s 30th

Everybody get up, it’s time to slam now! WBD is lining up anniversary activations for the iconic 1996 kids movie Space Jam, with a limited release in select theaters in the US and international markets this summer, preceding a fall rollout on HBO Max on October 1. On the consumer products side, the media giant has linked up with partners like Loungefly (Lola Bunny bags), Jazwares (Squishmallows) and Bellabu Bear (kids apparel). 

Finsbury Food Group re-ups its Disney pact

Under a renewed agreement, the UK bakery company will continue putting more Mouse House-branded cakes in the oven—including fan-favorite IPs like Frozen, Lilo & Stitch and Moana. Looking ahead, the two companies want to work closer to align product launches with big brand moments like movie releases and IP anniversaries. Finsbury also plans to expand into new categories, like celebration and gift cakes.

The Fixies is flying high in China

Animotion Media Group has struck a deal to add the CG-animated series to China Eastern’s in-flight entertainment library along domestic routes. Passengers will be able to access select episodes on their devices via the onboard Wi-Fi network. The deal follows on the heels of Animotion introducing a Chinese-language music album Pack-o-mat and a new Fixies science discovery book series in the market.