Wizards of the Coast

MONOPOLY NAPA VALLEY EDITION UNVEILED TODAY

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

ST. HELENA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International (creators of classic games and puzzles) today releases MONOPOLY Napa Valley Edition, under license from Hasbro, a global branded entertainment company. MONOPOLY Napa Valley Edition replaces the perennial board game's famous Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with representations of much-loved Napa Valley cultural sites, historic landmarks, and time-honored businesses, alongside customized Community Chest and Chance playing cards to ensure each detail of the game pays homage to the iconic wine region destination.

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  • The World's Most Popular Game: MONOPOLY has a Napa Valley Inspired Edition Featuring Napa Cellars Winery, Among Other Local Businesses and Landmarks
    ST. HELENA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International (creators of classic games and puzzles) today releases MONOPOLY Napa Valley Edition, under license from Hasbro, a global branded entertainment company.
  • Napa Cellars, an Oakville winery rooted in Napa Valley for nearly 50 years, is among the properties featured.
  • Beyond its square between "Free Parking" and "Chance" spaces on the Napa Valley edition of the iconic MONOPOLY board, the winery can be found on a Chance playing card, which reads "The sun is shining and Napa Cellars is calling.
  • MONOPOLY Napa Valley Edition is available for $39.95 on Amazon, CVS and www.toptrumps.us .

Hasbro’s Entertainment One to Produce Dungeons & Dragons Documentary Timed to Global Franchise’s 50th Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The Dungeons & Dragons documentary will coincide with the games 50thanniversary in 2024.

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  • The Dungeons & Dragons documentary will coincide with the games 50thanniversary in 2024.
  • Tara Long and Geno McDermott are executive producing for eOne alongside leading Dungeons & Dragons scholar Jon Peterson, Adam F. Goldberg, and Kyle Newman.
  • Dungeons & Dragons, one of Hasbros key franchise brands, is a leading fantasy entertainment franchise, fueled by the imagination of storytellers around the world.
  • This new Dungeons & Dragons expansion across entertainment is another example Hasbros Blueprint in action, delivering multichannel entertainment to fans on some of the worlds most beloved brands.

Hasbro Appoints New Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced Dan Rawson has joined Wizards of the Coast in a newly created role as Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced Dan Rawson has joined Wizards of the Coast in a newly created role as Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons.
  • In this new role, he will lead overall Dungeons & Dragons brand growth and profitability across digital, physical, and entertainment.
  • With the acquisition of D&D Beyond earlier this year, the digital capabilities and opportunities for Dungeons & Dragons are accelerating faster than ever, said Cynthia Williams, president of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming.
  • Leading D&D is the realization of a childhood dream, said Rawson, senior vice president of Dungeons & Dragons.

Maxon Announces Packed Upcoming October 2022 Events Schedule

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Oct. 4, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers and visual effects artists, today announced their October schedule of live events, including LightBox Expo 2022 (October 14-16), Adobe MAX 2022 Creativity Conference (October 18-20), and NAB Show New York (October 19-20). Hot off the heels of a successful IBC showcase, Maxon will be returning to more live events to showcase their toolset and support artists using Cinema 4D, Red Giant VFX and motion graphics tools, ZBrush, Forger, and Redshift. Attendees can expect to see demonstrations of the entire Maxon One suite, including presentations from yet another lineup of crowd favorite graphic and motion design artists.

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  • BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon , developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers and visual effects artists, today announced their October schedule of live events, including LightBox Expo 2022 (October 14-16), Adobe MAX 2022 Creativity Conference (October 18-20), and NAB Show New York (October 19-20).
  • Artists will be hanging out at Maxon's booth, creating with Maxon products for approximately an hour.
  • Maxon will be conducting mini workshops from their Adobe MAX booth #909 on the exhibition showfloor from 9am to 5pm PDT each day.
  • Dell Giveaway In parallel with these events, Maxon is also running an exciting giveaway with the leading manufacturer for high-performance workstations and laptops, Dell.

Jump Start Your tonies Adventures with Pink Toniebox and Peppa Pig Tonie Set Available Exclusively at Target

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Starting today, the Peppa Pig Tonie is available as part of a Target-exclusive Starter Set that includes an appropriately pink-colored Toniebox.

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  • Starting today, the Peppa Pig Tonie is available as part of a Target-exclusive Starter Set that includes an appropriately pink-colored Toniebox.
  • The starter set includes a pink Toniebox,a screen-free entertainment system, along with the lovable Peppa Pig.
  • The Peppa Pig Starter Set is for kids ages 3 years old and up, and available for purchase exclusively at Target.
  • The individual Peppa Pig Tonie, and the Peppa Pig: George Tonie are available on tonies.com and wherever Tonies are sold.

Hasbro to Webcast Upcoming Investor Events

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that it will webcast its Investor Day on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that it will webcast its Investor Day on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Certain financial and statistical information included in the webcast, such as information required by Regulation G, will be available at the time of the webcast on Hasbros Investor Relations website at https://investor.hasbro.com .
  • Both webcasts and the accompanying presentation slides will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .
  • Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

Kenneth A. Bronfin and Edward M. Philip to Retire from Hasbro Board at 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Kenneth A. Bronfin and Edward M. Philip will retire from the Board at the Companys Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2023.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Kenneth A. Bronfin and Edward M. Philip will retire from the Board at the Companys Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2023.
  • Mr. Bronfin and Mr. Philip, the two longest tenured members of the Board, have served since 2008 and 2002, respectively.
  • After the 2023 Annual Meeting, it is expected that Hasbros Board will consist of 11 members, 10 of whom are independent.
  • Hasbro does not undertake any obligation to make any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements.

FarBridge Appoints Taylor Gates as Director of Technology

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FarBridge, Inc., a leading game development studio, is excited to announce the appointment of Taylor Gates as the company's Director of Technology.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FarBridge, Inc., a leading game development studio, is excited to announce the appointment of Taylor Gates as the company's Director of Technology.
  • "Taylor is an invaluable member of the FarBridge team, and it's so exciting to have them take on this new role within the studio," said Patrick Curry, CEO of FarBridge.
  • As one of FarBridge's earliest team members, Gates has led the development of the company's technology infrastructure and many of the company's in-house tools, including their FarBridge Worlds toolkit.
  • As Director of Technology, Gates will oversee the day-to-day operations and project management of FarBridge's engineering department, IT resources, security policies, and business continuity, supporting FarBridge as a fully remote studio.

TONKA's 75th Birthday Kicks Off Epic 'Playcation' With Brand Spokesperson Shaquille O'Neal Inspiring Families to Play Together

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The campaign calls on families to put down their screens and take a " Playcation " together with their favorite TONKA vehicles.

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  • The campaign calls on families to put down their screens and take a " Playcation " together with their favorite TONKA vehicles.
  • Superstar Shaquille O'Neal starts the Playcation in New York City this month, handing out "TONKA Playcation Kits" to families who pledge to prioritize some uninterrupted playtime together.
  • Also, 75 influencers will launch a month-long virtual celebration of play, as they share inspiration and ideas for how families can "TONKA TOGETHER."
  • I'm so proud to be a part of this effort to inspire families to play with their favorite TONKA toys," said O'Neal.

eOne President & Chief Executive Officer Darren Throop Prepares to Step Down from Hasbro at Year End

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Darren Throop intends to step down from his role as President & CEO of Hasbros eOne division when his contract expires at year end.

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  • Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Darren Throop intends to step down from his role as President & CEO of Hasbros eOne division when his contract expires at year end.
  • The Company will share transition details prior to that time, and Mr. Throop will continue to serve in his role as President & CEO of eOne throughout the remainder of 2022.
  • As eOne and Hasbro have hit their stride, we have already begun to see what is possible working together.
  • Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).