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Hasbro will transform its own games and toys into films

Oct 23, 2017
Toy giant Hasbro has partnered with Hollywood companies to produce films based on its brands like Transformers, G.I. Joe and Battleship. Now it wants to take that business in-house, and finance the movies itself. With toy retailers in trouble, including the recent bankruptcy filing of Toys R Us, movie profits look like a more attractive […]

It’s not child’s play: Hasbro and Mattel battle for success in the world of toys

Jul 24, 2017
Hasbro, the toy and game powerhouse, reports its second quarter earnings today . So far this year, the company has been going strong, beating expectations, which is not the case for its rival, Mattel. We explore why the companies may be trading fortunes.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

Hasbro deal enhances its animation potential

Jul 18, 2016
The toymaker's acquisition of Irish animation firm Boulder Media will pay off.
Optimus Prime attends the opening of a Transformers ride at Universal Orlando. 
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Hasbro beats Mattel for contract with Disney

Dec 31, 2015
Hasbro will now be taking over production of Disney princess dolls with $500 million contract.

Hasbro's new princesses, and growth strategy

Apr 20, 2015
Hasbro has long been known for brands like Nerf and G.I. Joe.

Hollywood's next 'it' celebs – toys

Nov 13, 2014
Hasbro is reportedly interested in buying Dreamworks Animation.

Why toymaker Hasbro could buy DreamWorks Animation

Nov 13, 2014
Answering the question of why a toy company would want to own a movie studio.

For public good, not for profit.

Say 'meow' to the newest Monopoly piece

Feb 5, 2014
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Hasbro changes the rules of board game biz

Apr 23, 2012
Hasbro plans to revamp games like Monopoly and Life, after a 10 percent industry slump in game and puzzle sales last year.

Hasbro to team up with Zynga

Feb 10, 2012
Toymaker Hasbro is teaming up with the online gaming company Zynga -- but it's not the old school Hasbro that's trying to climb the ladder into Internet games.