1. CPG: Beverage

Fanta teams up with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse

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Fanta, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are in a global partnership which sees four horror icons come together for the first time in the ultimate Halloween line-up. The partnership sees horror icons Chucky (Chucky franchise), Freddy Fazbear (Five Nights at Freddy’s 2), The Grabber (Black Phone…

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