It seems the magic of Fathom Studio’s first independently produced computer animated feature in the U.S. Delgo will be taken as no joke as they now have another partner in Joy Tashjian Marketing Group who announced today that they have awarded the master toy license for the film to Playmates Toys. The toy line includes dolls and figures at several price points, as well as play sets, action figures, vehicles, play environments, and toy accessories.
Delgo‘s toy licensing aggrement follows a publishing deal with Penguin Group (USA) Inc. for illustrated picture books, novelizations, story books, harcover novels, MadLibs and movie scrapbooks. Joy Tashjian of JTMG added, “We’re thrilled to add Playmates Toys to our growing family of licensing partners for Delgo.”
Playmates Toys, Inc. was also recently awarded the master toy license for Peter Jackson’s upcoming King Kong.
“Delgo is a terrific film that offers something for everyone,” said Lou Novak, Playmates Toys president. “The film’s characters and creatures are fresh and exciting and will capture the imagination of today’s children while entertaining moviegoers of all ages. The story’s humor, action, and fantasy worlds set Delgo apart from other animated features and will allow us to create a toy line as whimsical and adventurous as the film itself. We are thrilled to have partnered with Fathom Studios on this project.”
“We are excited to work with Playmates Toys on the toy line for Delgo,” said Marc F. Adler, producer and co-director. “Playmates has had incredible success with unique properties, such as ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, and continues to position itself as one of the most innovative companies in the industry. We cannot imagine a better partner to bring the magical adventure of Delgo to kids around the world.”
Delgo stars the voices of Freddie Prinze, Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Anne Bancroft, Val Kilmer, Chris Kattan, Kelly Ripa, Eric Idle, Michael Clarke Duncan, Malcolm McDowell, Burt Reynolds, and Lou Gossett, Jr. in an original tale set in a magical world combining action, humor and romance. A fantasy adventure film featuring epic battles, devious traitors, bizarre monsters, and thrilling aerial chases.
Delgo is still in the final stages of production and is anticipating a 2005 release, but until then you can check out the trailer and images on our official Delgo page by clicking here.
