NEW YORK -- New Line Cinema Licensing and Merchandising has awarded toy and action figure manufacturer Mezco Toyz the license for the third installment in the Austin Powers film franchise. Mezco has the rights to produce articulated and non-articulated figures 10" and under.
Mezco Toyz is planning to produce the first assortment of 6" action figures and 2" Mez-Itz block-style figures to be shipped prior to the movie's July 26, 2002 premiere. 10" deluxe figures will follow along with the second assortment of action figures and Mez-Itz.
The first assortment of action figures will include six figures. Industry buyers and press will get their first look at those figures at the New York International Toy Fair in February.
Mike Myers will reunite with director Jay Roach, writer Michael McCullers and producer John Lyons for the third installment of New Line Cinema's phenomenally successful Austin Powers franchise. The sequel will feature familiar characters as well as a new nemeses and a new Powers girl.
About Mezco Toyz: Founded in 2001, Mezco Toyz is a New York City based toy company that manufactures both licensed product and original concepts. Mezco manufactured a variety of children's and collector product from Popeye to Reservoir Dogs in 2001. Mezco will diversify further in 2002, manufacturing dolls, stationery, lunch boxes and much more.
About New Line: Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is the entertainment industry's leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical motion pictures. New Line licenses its films to ancillary markets including cable and broadcast television as well as to international venues. The company, which is a subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc., operates several divisions including in-house theatrical distribution, marketing, home video, television, acquisitions, production, licensing and merchandising units.
