Corgi International Ltd. has been granted the master license for a product line of toys and collectables for Exodus Film Group's CG-animated feature film, IGOR. The Weinstein Co. is handling the worldwide theatrical release on Oct. 24, 2008.
Corgi Int'l may release a wide range of products, including action figures, play sets, electronic role-play games, pocket money toys, vinyl figures, plush, statues, busts and other associated products.
Corgi Int'l ceo Michael Cookson said, âWe have been discussing the opportunities that surrounded this spectacular project from the very early stages and are excited to bring to market a wonderful line of products for IGOR which will cross all boundaries of the marketplace and be the start of a superb licensing franchise for Exodus. Our innovative and unique products will be released September 2008 and we are confident that our worldwide core customer base will get behind the terrific range of products for this much anticipated film.â
âCorgi International is a worldwide leader in the toy and collectable arena with licenses to some of the highest grossing film franchises of all time," said Bruce Auerbach, Exodus president of consumer products. "We couldnât ask for a better master toy partner and are thrilled to be working with them.â
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division announced a major publishing deal last month for seven IGOR books, which will be published under their Simon Scribbles and Simon Spotlight imprints.
Exodus Film Group (www.ExodusFilmGroup.com) is an independent production company that has taken pioneering steps in the animation field by creating one of the first private equity animation film funds. Exodus announced at last monthâs Cannes Film Festival a strategic alliance with The Weinstein Co. to jointly develop, produce and finance a multi-picture slate of CG-animated feature films, DVDs, and television series, with TWC distributing worldwide. Los Angeles-based Exodus recently opened an additional office in New York City and has its European operations based in Paris. In addition to IGOR, Exodus' CG-animation slate includes THE HERO OF COLOR CITY, to be distributed in North America by Magnolia Pictures, and BUNYAN & BABE.
Corgi International (www.corgi-international.com) develops and markets innovative, high-quality licensed and unlicensed pop culture collectibles, gifts and toys ranging from high-end movie and television prop replicas to lower price-point gifts and toys. The company holds licenses for pop culture collectibles, gifts and toys for many of the highest grossing film franchises of all time, including BATMAN, DISNEY CLASSICS, HARRY POTTER, JAMES BOND, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, STAR TREK, SPIDERMAN 3 and STAR WARS. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Chicago, Walnut Creek, California and the U.K.
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