Jem and the Holograms Gets a Film Adaptation, Signs Toy Licensees

Jem and the Holograms, a live-action film from Hasbro Inc. and Universal Pictures, will open nationwide on October 23. Based on the classic 1980s series, the film follows four aspiring musicians on their paths to fame. A global licensing program, including toys, publishing, fashion, and beauty products will coincide with the film’s debut.

Hasbro has signed Integrity Toys for premium collectible dolls and IDW Publishing for comics.

Starring Aubrey Peeples, the film is produced by Hasbro’s Allspark Pictures banner, Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun Productions, and is directed by Jon M. Chu.

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Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. She helps the editorial team on leading trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, and contributes online at toybook.com, licensingbook.com, and thebigtoybook.com. When she’s not trying to keep up with Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht, she can be found reviewing kids’ CDs, DVDs, and books while daydreaming about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon sequel and reading the dictionary. Follow her on Twitter @Deeeannuh and keep up with her bi-weekly, sometimes funny commentaries on toybook.com.