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2009 Hasbro Q & A Round 3

 

 

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Hasbro’s ongoing Q & A sessins are back!  With the live action film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” premiering in theatres in just over a month, this will be the last  chance to submit questions pertaining to the film toy line.  The deadline for submission will be 6pm CST on Sunday July 5th, 2009.  So, start thinking and submit your questions  here.

Hasbro gears up for biggest summer in company’s licensing history!

 

Hasbro logoPAWTUCKET, R.I. – June 2, 2009 – The Entertainment & Licensing Division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that the combined licensing programs supporting the movie releases of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN and G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA has surpassed Hasbro’s licensing milestones based on the number of deals signed, variety of products spanning major licensing categories, and retail distribution of the goods worldwide.  Hasbro will arrive at the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas on June 2, 2009, with more than 350 licensees on board to bring TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE movie-related products to market this summer and beyond.

 In association with Hasbro, the new DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures live-action movie, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, will debut on June 24, 2009 followed by G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment on August 7, 2009. 

 “Two back-to-back releases of live-action films based on Hasbro’s powerhouse boys action brands has created the perfect global storm from a licensing perspective,” said Bryony Bouyer, Senior Vice President of Licensing, the Americas at Hasbro.  “The combination of these time-tested, proven brands supported by major theatrical premieres presents a rare opportunity for licensees to confidently drive new and innovative products into the worldwide market.”

 

 

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GI JOE Q&A Video with the RESOLUTE Creators

resoluteYou’ve seen G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE – now hear from the filmmakers themselves! Recently, hundreds of fans submitted their own questions and comments to the show’s creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer). We sat down with all three and asked them our favorite questions among those submitted. Check back to gijoeresolute.com today and watch the exclusive Hasbro video interview!

Check out the video at Hasbro’s site right here!

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Duke & Heavy Duty in Reactive Armor “in hand” pics!

Joe movie 2Cmderinchief comes through yet again!

Check out more “in hand” pics of two more “Reactive Armor” figures from the forthcoming G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra movie line.

The reactive armor is uncannily similar to the “Sigma suits” seen in the animated series “GIJoe: Sigma 6” which aired on the 4Kids animation block on Fox.

GI Joe.com Revamped!

Hasbro logoThe folks at Hasbro have revamped GIJoe.com.

Hello G.I. Joe Fans!

We have some exciting news to share. As you all know, 2009 is the year of G.I. Joe and now there’s a web site that will be your one stop location for everything G.I. Joe leading into the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

GIJOE.COM, launches today, exactly 3 months from the movie’s premiere, will be filled with great content, exclusive news and announcements and sneak peeks at upcoming products and footage. We hope you will share this with all of your readers.

Yo Joe!

New G.I. Joe-related television program hinted at as Hasbro and Discovery form kid’s network

Hasbro logo This info is straight from the GeneralsJoes site. Thanks for the Intel Justin.

Reuters is reporting that the Discovery Channel and Hasbro have formed a joint venture to create a new Children’s TV Network and website that will specialize in children’s programming showcasing many of Hasbro’s brands including G.I. Joe.  This specific quote gives a good outline of what to expect:

“Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) and Discovery Communications (DISCA.O) announced a joint venture that includes a television network and website that will carry children’s and family entertainment featuring Hasbro brands like G.I. Joe, My Little Pony and Trivial Pursuit.” Continue reading

GIJoe Resolute Q & A!

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The fine folks at Hasbro want to give us the chance to ask the Resolute Film Makers any questions we may have. Read the details.

You’ve seen Resolute – now get the answers to all your burning questions! The creative team (Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Dan Norton – Lead Background & Prop Designer, Steve Drucker – Executive Producer) that brought you Resolute will discuss your questions and feedback in an exclusive Hasbro interview.

Submit your questions by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3rd – then return to gijoeresolute.com on May 7, 2009 and watch the interview to see if we picked your question and to get all the behind-the-scenes intel!

Thanks for sending your question to Hasbro. Check back May 7 to see if we chose your question.

Here is a link to submit your question.

Share your submitted questions with the rest of the members here.

Thanks to Gen. Scarlett for the intel.