SSpin Master designs and sells toys, entertainment content, and digital games for children. The toys division manufactures and wholesales products to retailers worldwide, featuring brands like PAW Patrol, Bakugan, and Hatchimals. The entertainment arm creates multi-platform shows and characters and licenses content and merchandise, while the digital games unit develops mobile titles such as Toca Boca and Sago Mini with subscriptions or in‑app purchases. The company differentiates itself by owning key IPs across toys, TV/streaming content, and games, enabling a cross‑platform ecosystem that drives sales through integrated content and licensing partnerships, with a goal to build a cohesive children's ecosystem spanning toys, media, and digital experiences.
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Spin Master and Nickelodeon announce new PAW patrol(r) spinoff featuring Skye. World · NOV 10, 2026 PR Newswire Skye's Pup Squad(TM) debuts on Nickelodeon March 2027 Share it: @PAWPatrol @nickelodeon and @nickelodeonfamily TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Buildin... Skye's Pup Squad(TM) debuts on Nickelodeon March 2027 Share it: @PAWPatrol @nickelodeon and @nickelodeonfamily TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Building on the success of PAW Patrol's films and series, Spin Master today announced a new spinoff series featuring Skye, the fearless cockapoo. Skye's Pup Squad is an all-new 2D animated series in which best friends Skye, Everest, and Liberty set out to rescue animals in need. Season one will debut on Nickelodeon in March 2027. "The love for PAW Patrol is incredible, and a big part of that is because kids just adore Skye," said Vishnu Athreya, EVP & President of Spin Master Entertainment. "She's been a hero from day one, and it's about time she got her own moment. Skye's Pup Squad lets us dive deeper into her brave, empathetic spirit with fresh, fun adventures. We can't wait for kids to jump into these brand-new rescue missions with Skye and her Pup Squad." "As PAW Patrol continues to resonate with audiences globally, Skye's Pup Squad shines a spotlight on one of its most beloved pups," said Alec Botnick, President, Nickelodeon Animation Studios. "Following the success of Rubble & Crew, we've seen how eager kids and families are to spend more time with the characters they love. Through new adventures, friendship and teamwork, Skye's Pup Squad expands the franchise in a way that stays true to its heart." In Skye's Pup Squad, Skye and her best friends embark on an all-girl pup road trip traveling along the trails of Rescue Ridge. When one of the Ridge's animals is in trouble, Skye makes sure the Pup Squad is "rescue ready!". Whether it's a baby goat climbing too high or a cat-napping kitty floating down the raging rapids in a runaway canoe, Skye's Pup Squad will gear up, team up, and bring that bestie home. It's heroic, high-flying action meets care, cuddles, and cuteness, with plenty of real animal facts and campfire sing-alongs along the way. "This series builds on everything kids love about Skye - she's a supportive friend, an empathetic hero, and a pup who never gives up," says Leah Gotcsik, Showrunner. "Skye's Pup Squad is a show for kids who love going on outdoor adventures, learning about and caring for animals, all while spending time with their bestie-heroes." First introduced in 2013, the PAW Patrol series, originally created by Keith Chapman, has aired more than 600 11-minute episodes and continues to top charts across various platforms. Available in 180+ territories and 33 languages, across 200+ stations and streaming platforms, PAW Patrol has amassed more than 10 million YouTube subscribers. Skye's Pup Squad is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. About Spin Master Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol(R), Melissa & Doug(R), Bakugan(R) and Rubik's(R) Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca(R) and Piknik(TM), Spin Master engages close to 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally. About Nickelodeon Nickelodeon, now in its 47th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is part of Skydance TV, a flagship division of Skydance Corporation (NYSE: SKYD). SOURCE Spin Master Corp. Published by News Desk · WeeklyReviewer The WeeklyReviewer news desk monitors breaking developments around the clock - sourcing, verifying, and publishing real-time industry news across business, technology, politics, science, sports, and world affairs. Every story that comes through the Live Wire is reviewed for accuracy before publication, keeping our readers ahead of the curve without the noise.
New VP Business Development, Americas & SEA for Spiralcute. Spiralcute International has announced the appointment of Ana Pereira to the role of VP Business Development, Americas & SEA, as the company continues its rapid global expansion. Based in Spiralcute's LA office, Ana Pereira will lead the licensing and consumer products business across the Americas and SEA regions, working closely with Spiralcute's strong network of agents and consultants across these territories. She will be focusing on accelerating growth and expanding strategic licensing and retail partnerships for Spiralcute's portfolio of artist-created character properties, and will report directly to Kate Schlomann, EVP Business Development and Operations, Spiralcute International. Ana joins Spiralcute International from children's entertainment company Spin Master, where she spent 15 years in commercial and business development, marketing and retail development. Most recently, as Vice President of Business Development for LATAM, she led commercial strategy, business development, direct-to-retail (DTR) partnerships and retail growth across the region. Throughout her career, Ana has built brands and developed product lines for an impressive portfolio of iconic global properties, including PAW Patrol, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, DC Comics and Batman, Monster Jam, Rubik's Cube, Melissa & Doug, and Kinetic Sand. Kate Schlomann said: "We are delighted to welcome Ana to Spiralcute International, where her exceptional track record will make her a fantastic champion of cute for our charming artist-driven character properties and help to connect them to ever more fans around the world. With her 20+ years of global leadership experience, exceptional commercial acumen and a proven track record of driving business growth, she will create exciting long-term opportunities for our artist-driven character properties, showcasing their warmth, humour and kindness across a wide range of touchpoints." Ana Pereira said: "I'm so looking forward to working with Spiralcute International's fabulous portfolio of original artist-created Japanese character brands. They are authentic, warm and witty with a huge and widespread appeal, and I'm excited to be helping to spread cuteness, comfort and joy worldwide!" Founded in Japan in 2009, artist-driven character management agency Spiralcute is renowned for crafting unique, emotionally resonant "sophisti-cute" brands which have grown to become established favourites worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, Spiralcute International is driving the further rapid global expansion of these charming brands, aiming to share their heart, humour and joy with ever-increasing markets. Its key brands include Chiikawa, a cultural icon bringing joy, comfort and connection worldwide; Mofusand, the beloved cat-themed brand taking Asia and beyond by storm; and Koupen Chan, the encouraging penguin who brings positivity to fans globally.
'PAW patrol 4' in the works as 'dino movie' heads to Paramount+. The third franchise feature makes its exclusive streaming premiere November 12, while Spin Master and Paramount Animation are developing a fourth film for a 2029 release, with director Cal Brunker and co-writer Bob Barlen returning.
Spin Master earnings: flat top-line growth masks underlying brand potential. We think Spin Master stock is moderately undervalued. Key Morningstar metrics for Spin Master. * Fair Value Estimate : C$31.00 * Morningstar Rating : | * Morningstar Economic Moat Rating : None * Morningstar Uncertainty Rating : High What we thought of Spin Master's earnings. Spin Master's TOY third-quarter revenue was down 0.3% to USD 733 million, reflecting a toy net revenue decrease of 3% to USD 631 million (86% of sales), nearly offset by an entertainment increase of 61% to USD 53 million (7% of sales). Adjusted EBITDA margin was flat at 26.6%. Why it matters: As retailers placed orders in the second quarter ahead of the release of the Paw Patrol movie, toy revenue faced a USD 40 million headwind. Despite this, we believe underlying demand was strong, with sales for Paw Patrol and Melissa & Doug higher by 26% and 10%, respectively. * Spin Master is revitalizing Melissa & Doug through the Van Leeuwen collaboration, the Cheery Lane release, and extension beyond toys to books, apparel, and music. These efforts reinforce our forecast for 3% average yearly toy revenue growth over the next decade. * The firm continues to grow its portfolio of brands, acquiring Hapiko for USD 36 million in August. While less than 2% of 2025 sales, Hapiko's key product, Stickerbox, has sold out multiple times since the acquisition, signaling Spin Master's dedication to a robust digital strategy via product and wider distribution. The bottom line: We plan to maintain our C$31 fair value estimate for no-moat Spin Master, as the quarter's results were largely in line with our expectations. We view the shares as undervalued, trading at a 32% discount to our intrinsic value. * Spin Master reaffirmed its full-year flat to low-single-digit sales growth outlook but avoided providing specific guidance, given the magnitude of the fourth quarter. We maintain our 1% sales growth expectation for 2026 as brand momentum offsets near-term macro uncertainty. * The market price reflects investor concern about consumer spending, but we think such headwinds will prove transitory as cyclical pressures abate. As such, we expect the firm to capture an average of 3% enterprise-level sales growth and 18% adjusted EBITDA margin in the long term. Editor's Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. The author or authors do not own shares in any securities mentioned in this article. Find out about Morningstar's editorial policies.
Pollard Banknote elects Verica Simic Financial Officer. Published on: 30th October 2026 | Last updated: 30th October 2026, 1:28 pm Pollard Banknote has appointed Verica Simic as its next Chief Financial Officer, securing a successor to Rob Rose as the Canadian lottery and charitable gaming supplier prepares for a year-end finance handover. Simic will join the business on 16 November before formally assuming the CFO position on 1 January 2027. Rose retires on 31 December after 32 years with the company. The overlap will allow the pair to work together on transferring responsibilities. Her appointment brings an executive with more than three decades of financial experience into a business spanning lottery ticket production, charitable gaming equipment and digital services. Simic most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance at Spin Master Corporation, the toys, digital games and entertainment group. Earlier positions included senior finance roles at Norbord and Komatsu Canada, having earned her CPA designation at Arthur Andersen. John Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, said: "Verica brings a strong combination of financial leadership, public company experience and commercial perspective." The succession closes a lengthy chapter for Rose, whose retirement was announced in April. During his tenure, Pollard completed its public offering, converted from an income trust to a corporate share structure and executed more than a dozen acquisitions. Simic inherits a finance remit covering Pollard Banknote's established manufacturing operations alongside the company's continuing expansion into digital gaming and player engagement services for lottery customers. She added: "I am delighted to be joining Pollard Banknote."
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