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Mattel and Disney Renew Multi-Year Global Licensing Agreement for Toy Story Franchise

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Mattel and Disney Renew Multi-Year Global Licensing Agreement for Toy Story Franchise

2025-03-25 00:02 Last Updated At:00:31

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 24, 2025--

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced it has renewed a multi-year global licensing agreement with Disney for new products commemorating Toy Story 's 30th anniversary and for the upcoming release of Toy Story 5 on June 19, 2026. The agreement extends Mattel’s global licensing rights to develop lines of toys for Toy Story across Action Figures, Vehicles, Radio Control, Games, and Plush.

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Some of Mattel’s products honoring Toy Story’s 30 th Anniversary are now available, with exciting Toy Story 5 releases planned for next year. In 2026, Mattel’s Action Figures offering will expand and highlight key movie moments and characters, and UNO will introduce a Toy Story 5 -themed edition featuring a custom rule inspired by the movie. Mattel will also launch a new Toy Story Plush range and Radio Control products that bring unforgettable movie moments home, while classics like Kerplunk! and Tumblin’ Monkeys continue collaborations for the franchise’s latest theatrical chapter. Additionally, Mattel’s Little People line will integrate iconic Toy Story characters and scenes, and a new Imaginext lineup will debut.

Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel, said: “ Toy Story has been a beloved cornerstone of storytelling and imagination for generations, and Mattel is honored to have been part of the journey with Disney over the past 30 years. As we look ahead to the excitement of the fifth film, we will continue to create toys and products that showcase the joy, surprise, and fun that has made Toy Story an incredible property for families and fans of all ages.”

Paul Southern, Senior Vice President of Global Brand Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products, said: “Throughout the many years of Disney’s collaboration with Mattel, fans have taken their imagination and love for Toy Story characters to infinity and beyond through the magic of play. By celebrating the 30th anniversary of Toy Story and the anticipation of Toy Story 5 through new products, we will pay tribute to the legacy of this beloved brand and its influence on culture, while engaging with new and existing fans.”

Mattel and Disney’s long-standing Toy Story relationship has roots dating back to the 1990s. In addition to 30 years of Toy Story adventures, Mattel is celebrating its own 80 th anniversary in 2025, a milestone that reflects eight decades of innovation, creativity and the transformative power of play.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.

Disney and Pixar collaborated with Mattel on launching several new Toy Story products earlier this year. The products feature beloved characters from the fan-favorite movie and new packaging inspired by 30 years of Toy Story. The products are available now with more launching later this year.

Disney and Pixar collaborated with Mattel on launching several new Toy Story products earlier this year. The products feature beloved characters from the fan-favorite movie and new packaging inspired by 30 years of Toy Story. The products are available now with more launching later this year.

Disney and Pixar collaborated with Mattel on launching several new Toy Story products earlier this year. The products feature beloved characters from the fan-favorite movie and new packaging inspired by 30 years of Toy Story. The products are available now with more launching later this year.

Disney and Pixar collaborated with Mattel on launching several new Toy Story products earlier this year. The products feature beloved characters from the fan-favorite movie and new packaging inspired by 30 years of Toy Story. The products are available now with more launching later this year.

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US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat

2025-04-29 17:57 Last Updated At:18:02

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Tuesday became the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter the increasingly competitive race for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

In her launch video, Craig vows to “break through the chaos” and fight back against “a president trampling our rights and freedoms as he profits for personal gain, and a cowardly Republican Party rolling over and letting it all happen.”

The 53-year-old entered the Senate race after holding town hall meetings last week in all four congressional districts held by Minnesota Republicans, including Majority Whip Tom Emmer, to highlight the differences between Democrats and President Donald Trump and his supporters in Congress.

Smith, a Democrat, announced in February that she would not run again, setting off a scramble in her party for what will be an open seat that could help determine which party controls the Senate after 2026.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was first out of the gate and has been actively campaigning across the state. She has already piled up a long list of endorsements, including from Attorney General Keith Ellison, former U.S. Sen. Al Franken and several legislators. She raised over $450,000 in the first quarter.

Former state Sen Melisa López Franzen joined the race in March and is also making appearances statewide. López Franzen has endorsements from several current and former legislators and local officials. She raised more than $260,000 in her first three weeks.

But Craig is in the strongest financial position. Her House campaign raised over $1.2 million in the first quarter, and she can now spend that on the Senate race.

Craig is a former medical device company executive and former newspaper reporter. Craig and her wife, Cheryl, have four adult sons. Craig was targeted with death threats and forced to move after fighting off a mentally disturbed attacker in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in 2023.

She has represented the suburban-to-rural 2nd District south of Minneapolis and St. Paul since unseating Republican Jason Lewis in the 2018 election. While her territory was once considered a swing district, it has trended Democratic in recent years. Running as a centrist, she won reelection by a 13-point margin in 2024. But that district could conceivably become competitive again with her out.

Republicans actively raising money in the Senate race include antiestablishment grassroots candidate Royce White, a former NBA player who lost to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in 2024, and former congressional candidate Adam Schwarze, a veteran of the Marine Corps and the Iraq War.

FILE - Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

FILE - Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

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