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Unlimit and UnionPay International Announce Global Issuing Partnership

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Monday, December 4, 2023

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ROME, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unlimit, the global fintech company, and UnionPay International (UPI), one of the world's largest payment services networks, have announced an issuing partnership where both companies will work together to accelerate the growth of Unlimit's Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.

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ROME, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unlimit, the global fintech company, and UnionPay International (UPI), one of the world's largest payment services networks, have announced an issuing partnership where both companies will work together to accelerate the growth of Unlimit's Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.
Unlimit has one of the world's largest proprietary payment infrastructures, with over 1000 payment methods, and UPI boasts the world's largest cardholder base.
By aligning Unlimit's BaaS platform with UPI's global reach, both companies expect that the partnership will make the platform more dynamic, comprehensive, and customisable, able to meet the evolving needs of a global customer base.
"UnionPay as a global brand has set its mission of localisation to expand its customer base at European region.

Kartoon Studios Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Its Netflix Hit and Growing Global Consumer Products Phenom, “Bee and PuppyCat”

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Monday, July 31, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amassing millions of fans across multiple platforms over the past decade, Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Frederator Networks’ critically-acclaimed, hit original Netflix series, Bee and PuppyCat.

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This highly anticipated soundtrack has captured global attention from fans around the world garnering over 1 million streams in less than 10 days.
In the retail space, Kartoon Studios’ partners, Hot Topic , Crowdmade , Youtooz and Toynk have released limited-edition Bee and PuppyCat-branded products.
Studios (comic books), and Toy Factory (plush, amusement channel) will also release new products in 2023/2024.
Kartoon Studios’ consumer products team manages the worldwide consumer products program for Bee and PuppyCat, excluding Asia, which is handled by TOHO International.

Genius Brands Announces Name Change to 'Kartoon Studios'; Set to Transfer Listing to NYSE American Under New Ticker Symbol, ‘TOON’

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (Genius Brands, (Nasdaq: GNUS) today announced that the Company will be changing its name to Kartoon Studios. In connection with the name change, the Company plans to transfer its listing from the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) to the NYSE American exchange (“NYSE American”).

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(Genius Brands, (Nasdaq: GNUS) today announced that the Company will be changing its name to Kartoon Studios.
In connection with the name change, the Company plans to transfer its listing from the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) to the NYSE American exchange (“NYSE American”).
Kartoon Studios is expected to commence trading on the NYSE American exchange when markets open on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Effective that date, the Company’s common stock will begin trading under a new trading symbol, “TOON,” and a new CUSIP number, 37229T 509.

Genius Brands Launches Consumer Products Program for Its Frederator Network’s Global Phenom and Netflix Series, “Bee and PuppyCat”

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the launch of the global consumer products’ program based on its Frederator Networks’ original, critically-acclaimed Netflix series, Bee and PuppyCat, with a roster of new licensing and retail partners signed to launch new products.

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Additionally, Crowdmade launched a dedicated Bee and PuppyCat online store, featuring apparel and accessories, mugs, posters, plush, gifts, collectibles and home products.
We are excited to launch the merchandise campaign for the brand with these new licensing and retail partners.
This is only the beginning for Bee and PuppyCat as more audiences are introduced to the series, and we expand the consumer products’ program into additional categories.”
In 2022, Genius Brands, through its WOW!
Genius Brands’ consumer products team manages the worldwide consumer products program for Bee and PuppyCat, excluding Asia, which is handled by TOHO International.

Genius Brands Launches New Business Enterprise, Genius Music

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today the formation of a new division, Genius Music, focused on developing and monetizing its broad music publishing rights with emerging opportunities throughout the worldwide network of streaming platforms and existing broadcast outlets. Genius Brands has appointed veteran music executive and creative artist, Juan Carlos “JC” Quintero, as Head of Genius Music, to drive the new business venture.

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(“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today the formation of a new division, Genius Music, focused on developing and monetizing its broad music publishing rights with emerging opportunities throughout the worldwide network of streaming platforms and existing broadcast outlets.
Genius Brands has appointed veteran music executive and creative artist, Juan Carlos “JC” Quintero, as Head of Genius Music, to drive the new business venture.
Genius Music is launching a unique model comprised of a production music library of over 8,000 original premium production tracks, specifically designed and produced for content creators on Genius Brands’ Frederator Network, a subsidiary of Wow!
Quintero added: “At Genius Music, we are creating a 21st century music library from the ground up.

TOHO International Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Acquire 50% Ownership in Select Content and Consumer Products From Genius Brands’ Frederator Network

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS), through its WOW! Unlimited Media subsidiary, Frederator Network, today announced it has completed a deal with TOHO International, a subsidiary of one of the largest media companies in Japan, whereby TOHO International is making a multimillion-dollar investment to acquire a 50% stake in two of the Company’s original productions, the critically-acclaimed series, Bee and PuppyCat, following its successful launch on Netflix, Frederator’s pop culture phenomenon Bravest Warriors, and the upcoming series Catbug, based on the popular character created in the Bravest Warriors’ series.

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The deal provides a framework for Genius Brands’ Frederator Network and TOHO International to co-produce new content for the properties and cooperatively develop a global consumer products campaign.
Genius Brands will oversee global distribution and consumer products development for the properties, excluding Asia, which will be handled by TOHO International.
Additionally, a dedicated online store for Bee and PuppyCat launched in September 2022, to coincide with the series release on Netflix.
Genius Brands’ consumer products’ team will develop a consumer products retail program for Bravest Warriors, Bee and PuppyCat and Catbug, excluding Asia, which will be handled by TOHO International.

Genius Brands Promotes Industry Leader Kerry Phelan to Chief Brand Officer as Company Further Builds Global Franchise Programs

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Kidaverse, Genius Brands International, Inc. (Genius Brands or the Company) (Nasdaq: GNUS), announces the promotion of Kerry Phelan to the newly created position of Chief Brand Officer.

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Kidaverse, Genius Brands International, Inc. (Genius Brands or the Company) (Nasdaq: GNUS), announces the promotion of Kerry Phelan to the newly created position of Chief Brand Officer.
As the company has expanded significantly over the past year with multiple acquisitions, her role is expanding to include global brand building across all Genius Brands businesses.
As Chief Brand Officer, Phelan will build out a 360 ecosystem with multiple consumer touchpoints while driving significant incremental revenue for the company.
I look forward to the years ahead as we continue to build our brands and platform on a global scale, said Phelan.

Veteran Entertainment Lawyer, Elyot Waller, Joins Mainframe Studios

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Monday, July 26, 2021

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His appointment is a hallmark of the studios exceptional growth and scope of projects and original properties.

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His appointment is a hallmark of the studios exceptional growth and scope of projects and original properties.
With an extensive career in entertainment and media law, Elyot Waller joins the award-winning animation studio to lead the outstanding business affairs team.
Prior to joining Mainframe, Elyot Waller held positions with leading companies and law firms, including, executive positions with animation studios and most recently as Senior Counsel to MEP Business Counsel.
Since 1993, Mainframe Studios has been a leader in the field of animation, producing creative, ground-breaking content for some of the worlds biggest branded properties and studios.

WOW! Unlimited Media to Host First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

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The Conference ID is 3398061.\nA digital recording of the call will be available for one month (until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, June 27, 2021) by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and using the Conference ID 3398061.\nWOW!
is a leading animation-focused entertainment company producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on engaging media platforms.
The Company\xe2\x80\x99s media offerings include Channel Frederator Network on YouTube, as well as WOW!

WOW! Unlimited Media to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, April 26, 2021

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is a leading animation-focused entertainment company producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on engaging media platforms.
The Company produces animation in its two established studios: Mainframe Studios in Vancouver and Frederator Studios in Los Angeles.
The Company\xe2\x80\x99s media offerings include Channel Frederator Network on YouTube, as well as WOW!