Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that it completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax Partners for $680 million in cash.
HIT Entertainment, one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners, today announced that the company's President & CEO, Jeffrey Dunn, and Chief Operating Officer, Sangeeta Desai, will be leaving the company after the closing of HIT's acquisition by Mattel.
On land, in water and everywhere in between, you can always count on Fireman Sam™ to save the day ... and bring the fun along, too!
It's showtime! Step into the captivating world of dance with Angelina Ballerina™ and her friends as they steal the show in Angelina Ballerina: Ultimate Dance Collection, a three-DVD set leaping into stores April 3, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.
There's tons of fun to boot-y with preschool favorite Timmy in the all-new release Timmy Time™: Timmy Finds Treasure, available on DVD March 13, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.
Grab your rubber ducky and get ready to soak in some lamb-tastic good fun as preschool favorite Timmy Time™ returns for an all new family-friendly, good-hearted release, Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath, available on DVD January 24, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.
Ready or not, here he comes! Preschool favorite Timmy and pals Yabba, Paxton, Bumpy, Mittens, Stripey and the rest are back for five all-new, antic-filled, good-hearted episodes in Timmy Time™: Hide and Seek, available on DVD September, 20 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.
HIT Entertainment, a leading provider of quality children's entertainment, has signed three deals for new lines of Thomas & Friends™ apparel, footwear and accessories.
Just in time for back to school season, an all-new Barney™ DVD is a great way for your kids to learn their numbers, shapes and letters!
Fireman Sam is ready as ever to save the day in all-new Fireman Sam™: Brave New Rescues coming to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand July 5, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.