Fox Expands Simpsons Globally

Leading up to the 21st season kickoff of The Simpsons, Twentieth Century Fox L&M has revealed expansion details for the property’s worldwide program.

Read the list of partners after the jump.

EA Mobile, Namco Bandai Europe Sign Distribution Deal

Namco Bandai Networks Europe has granted EA Mobile the rights to publish its current and future titles throughout Europe, Russia, India, Latin America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Namco Bandai’s mobile content will be available, beginning November 1, through EA Mobile’s distribution channels.

Walmart Unveils Family Night Area in Stores, Names Asia CEO

A new family night-focused area is popping up at Walmart stores this month, featuring a variety of board games from Hasbro, DVDs from Disney and snacks — all for under $30. “With busier schedules and kids heading back to school, now is a great time to provide a dedicated place in our stores to give mom the savings and ideas to create fun, quality time for her family this fall,” says Laura Phillips, chief toy officer and senior vice president of entertainment at Walmart.

UK’s Poundland to Triple Number of Stores

Poundland is set to triple the number of stores it owns over the next few years and could eventually have as many as 650 outlets in the United Kingdom.