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Kartoon Studios’ Partners With World’s Largest Digital Collectibles Platform, VeVe, and Multiverse Clothing Company Inc. for First Ever Line of Stan Lee Limited-Edition “Phygital” Collections

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN:TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” partners with VeVe, the global leader in digital collectibles and comics derived from some of the world’s best known IP, such as Star Wars, associated with powerhouses, including Disney and Marvel, as well as being the top-grossing Entertainment App in the Google Play and Apple stores, and groundbreaking Multiverse Clothing Company Inc. to produce a series of limited-edition Stan Lee digital and physical collectibles to be included in launches aimed for June and July around San Diego Comic-Con.

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  • Prior and Morris have had both a professional and personal relationship with Stan Lee over the years, inspiring their own creativity.
  • All three artists are currently producing Stan Lee limited-edition portraits for the special summer release, as well as creating artwork for the forthcoming Stan Lee Universe.
  • The “phygital” collections will blend fine art with smart fashion and include special digital collectibles by VeVe.
  • In some cases, lucky fans will discover they are now owners of priceless Stan Lee art signed by these world-famous artists.

Kartoon Studios Launches “Stan Lee Presents” on YouTube

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paying tribute to the legacy of the “godfather of comics” and the chief architect of the Marvel Universe, Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN:TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” announced today the launch of the “Stan Lee Presents” channel on YouTube, with over 300,000 subscribers. The newly branded channel, formerly “Cinematica,” will be managed by Kartoon Studios’ subsidiary Frederator Networks, one of the largest animation networks on YouTube, with millions of subscribers and billions of views annually.

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  • “Stan Lee Presents” focuses on all things Stan Lee, including content from Stan’s personal archives, digital Stan Lee comic books, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, rarely seen historical materials, as well as sneak peaks of upcoming Stan Lee Universe projects, clips, trailers, interviews, and more, available exclusively on the channel.
  • In addition to content of and around Stan Lee, “ Stan Lee Presents ” will also include programming curated from a broader cultural footprint of the world and fan base of Stan Lee.
  • Kartoon Studios’ Frederator Networks plans to launch two new videos and select shorts each week with schedules expanding throughout 2024.
  • “Stan Lee Presents” will be curated by longtime Stan Lee collaborator, Originator and Executive Producer of the Batman movie franchise, and comic book historian Michael Uslan, and former POW!

Kartoon Studios Announces Major Expansion of Stan Lee Business With Launch of Dedicated Stan Lee Store on Amazon.com

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN:TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” launches a new dedicated Stan Lee storefront on Amazon, powered by Meteor.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN:TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” launches a new dedicated Stan Lee storefront on Amazon , powered by Meteor.
  • The Stan Lee storefront offers a collection of branded apparel and merchandise with graphics paying tribute to the “godfather of comics.” The new Stan Lee storefront is one way the brand continues to engage its digital community of fans.
  • “The launch of our first Stan Lee dedicated storefront with Amazon and Meteor is game-changing for our brand because it offers an incredible, far- reaching, and trusted ecommerce store to provide Stan’s legion of tens of millions of devoted fans globally, access for the first time to Stan Lee merchandise,” stated Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios.
  • “We are also providing the framework for recurring revenue and growth opportunities.

Kartoon Studios Appoints Entertainment, Media and High-Tech Industry Executive, Brian Parisi, as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following major developments over the past year, including brand and digital platform launches, a name change and transition to the NYSE (TOON), Kartoon Studios (the “Company” or “Kartoon Studios”) today announced the appointment of finance veteran Brian Parisi as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

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    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following major developments over the past year, including brand and digital platform launches, a name change and transition to the NYSE (TOON), Kartoon Studios (the “Company” or “Kartoon Studios”) today announced the appointment of finance veteran Brian Parisi as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
  • Andy Heyward, Chairman and CEO of Kartoon Studios stated, “It is my privilege to welcome Brian to our high-caliber executive team.
  • At this pivotal moment in Kartoon Studios' evolution, Brian's specialized skillset in financial management, coupled with his rich experience in the entertainment industry, could not be more timely or relevant.
  • Bob has played a key role in transforming us from an emerging children's entertainment company into a multifaceted global enterprise.

Kartoon Studios Provides Business Update for the Second Quarter of 2023

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American:TOON) today provided a business update for the second quarter of 2023.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American:TOON) today provided a business update for the second quarter of 2023.
  • Although the strike is ongoing, neither Kartoon Studios nor its subsidiaries are signatories of WGA or SAG.
  • As a result, Kartoon Studios is now less dependent on third-party networks for distributing our content.
  • As of June 30, 2023, Kartoon Studios had current assets of $91.6 million, working capital of $14.4 million, and total stockholders’ equity of $87.5 million.

Kartoon Studios Through Its Controlling Interest in Stan Lee Universe Partners With Digital Leader, VeVe, for Stan Lee Digital Collectibles, Launched on July 18th

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON), through its contolling interest in Stan Lee Universe, LLC, announced today a total and near-instantaneous sell through of Stan Lee digital collectibles through its partnership with digital leader VeVe , on July 18.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON), through its contolling interest in Stan Lee Universe, LLC, announced today a total and near-instantaneous sell through of Stan Lee digital collectibles through its partnership with digital leader VeVe , on July 18.
  • This news comes on the heels of a successful opening of the Stan Lee Exhibit at The Comic-Con Museum in San Diego, California.
  • The Celebrating Stan Lee collection, joins STAR WARS, MARVEL and DISNEY amongst their elite collection of digital collectibles.
  • This year’s Stan Lee Centennial campaign, celebrating Stan’s 100th birthday, is the first phase of a much broader Stan Lee Universe program, being rolled out.

Kartoon Studios Announces Kartoon Films

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) announced today a package of original full-length animated features for children based on existing Kartoon Studios properties, which will leverage AI technology to animate more content, in less time and reduce expenses, while staying true to the Company’s core focus on human creativity and positive content. The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel! U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.

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  • The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel!
  • U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.
  • Films slated to debut in 2024 and 2025 reflect the importance of the Stan Lee brand in the Company’s future, as well as the importance of pre-sold recognizable properties, including:
    Andy Heyward, Kartoon Studios CEO, said, “We have observed a strong appetite for recognized brands that began in either television, toys, video games, or publishing, to become full-length animated feature films.
  • The films will be family friendly, non-violent, and embrace positive themes.

Kartoon Studios Announces ‘Stan Lee Comics’, Based on Never-Before-Released Stories and Characters Created by Stan Lee

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” today announced plans for the launch of STAN LEE COMICS, a line of digital and print comic books based on never-before-released stories and characters created by Stan Lee. The Company is partnering with online book streaming platform and leading multimedia publisher Legible Inc. (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) (“Legible”) to develop and distribute approximately 12 original comic book series, based on Stan Lee’s creations, across Legible’s broad publishing and reading platform, making them accessible to a global market.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” today announced plans for the launch of STAN LEE COMICS, a line of digital and print comic books based on never-before-released stories and characters created by Stan Lee.
  • With the never-before-seen comics, Stan also left us his unique editorial page as well, Yakkin’ with Stan, which will highlight each comic.
  • Initiatives have included the critically-acclaimed premiere of Marvel Studios’ Stan Lee Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, followed by its debut on Disney +.
  • The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” will launch at the Comic-Con Museum, featuring never-before-seen items donated by auction houses and private collectors.

Legible to Partner With Kartoon Studios on Development and Publication of Never-Before-Released Stories and Characters Created by Stan Lee

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Legible Inc. (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) (“Legible”) today announced that it will partner with Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) (“Kartoon Studios”), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” to launch STAN LEE COMICS, a line of digital and print comic books based on never-before-released stories and characters created by Stan Lee.

Key Points: 
  • Legible Inc. (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) (“Legible”) today announced that it will partner with Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) (“Kartoon Studios”), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC,” to launch STAN LEE COMICS, a line of digital and print comic books based on never-before-released stories and characters created by Stan Lee.
  • With the never-before-seen comics, Stan also left us his unique editorial page as well, Yakkin’ with Stan, which will highlight each comic.
  • Initiatives have included the critically-acclaimed premiere of Marvel Studios’ Stan Lee Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, followed by its debut on Disney +.
  • The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” will launch at the Comic-Con Museum, featuring never-before-seen items donated by auction houses and private collectors.

Kartoon Studios Announces the World Premiere Of “Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee” Exhibition

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a further tribute to the legendary Stan Lee as part of his 100th birthday celebration year, Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC”, will debut a first-ever exhibit, “Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Comic-Con Museum, a division of the San Diego Comic Convention, located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park.

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  • The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Comic-Con Museum, a division of the San Diego Comic Convention, located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park.
  • Additionally, the entire first section of the exhibit is devoted entirely to Stan Lee’s co-creators of the Marvel Universe, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko and other amazing co-creators.
  • The comic books on display begin in 1941 and follow the history of Stan Lee at Marvel Comics.
  • The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” will also feature one of the final creations of Stan Lee, never before seen by the public.