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Kartoon Studios Announces Significant Increase in Content Production Planned for 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) announces a significant increase in content production and development planned for 2024 for the Company’s Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Networks, Mainframe Studios, as well as major broadcasters and streamers, including Netflix, Disney Channel, and others. The Company has also appointed Gregg Goldin, former creative executive at DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network and MTV, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Development & Production.

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  • In this new role, Goldin will be responsible for heading up development and production for both new and original IP to deliver to the marketplace.
  • Goldin will report jointly to Kartoon Studios’ Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward and COO Michael Jaffa.
  • With the increase in content production and other initiatives to be announced in early 2024 to drive revenue, we are well on our way to achieving our goal of sustained profitability.
  • Goldin joins Kartoon Studios following a ten-year tenure at DreamWorks Animation where he served as Vice President of Current Series, overseeing multiple series in production.

Zoinks! KRISPY KREME® and Scooby-Doo™ Come Together for First-Ever Scooby-Doo™ Halloween Doughnuts

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Discovery Global Consumer Products, are bringing mystery and monsters to life this Halloween in a first‑ever unveiling of the all‑new Scooby-Doo™ Halloween Dozen.

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  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, are bringing mystery and monsters to life this Halloween in a first‑ever unveiling of the all‑new Scooby-Doo™ Halloween Dozen.
  • Halloween Orange Sprinkle Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in orange icing and decorated with a spooky Halloween sprinkle blend.
  • And to make the Halloween season even more Scoob’tastic, Krispy Kreme is offering guests who wear any Halloween costume to participating shops Oct. 31 a FREE doughnut of choice, no purchase necessary.
  • Share how you’re enjoying Krispy Kreme’s new Scooby-Doo™ Halloween Dozen by using #KrispyKreme, #Scoobtober and tagging @krispykreme on social media.

Looks to Die For: Spirit Halloween Announces its Most Exciting Looks for 2023

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spirit Halloween, the nation's largest Halloween retailer, unveils its most-anticipated costumes and accessories for the 2023 season.

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  • That's why we spend all year creating, crafting, and cultivating the best costume and accessory assortment on the planet," said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween.
  • In honor of the brand's 40th season, Spirit Halloween is inviting everyone to go bigger than ever this Halloween.
  • This year's offerings include timeless classics like horror monsters, family-friendly looks, all Barbie everything, cult-classic clowns, and many more killer styles.
  • From Harry Potter characters to styles from the Addams Family , Spirit Halloween has magical looks for every house.

Six Flags Unleashes Horrifying New Haunted Houses Inspired by Two Truly Terrifying Movies - The Conjuring, and Saw X

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

“Six Flags Fright Fest is an important part of our passion to thrill guests and exceed their expectations,” said Six Flags Chief Marketing Officer Edithann Ramey.

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  • “Six Flags Fright Fest is an important part of our passion to thrill guests and exceed their expectations,” said Six Flags Chief Marketing Officer Edithann Ramey.
  • Select rides and attractions are open throughout the park and nothing is scarier than tackling a monster coaster in the dark.
  • Inspired by the upcoming release from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, SAW X is exclusively at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Over Georgia.
  • Sewer of Souls - Guests journey into an underground world of lost souls and terrifying tunnels where evil oozes everywhere.

Donald Trump and the dying art of the courtroom sketch

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Because Trump is the first former U.S. president to be criminally indicted, there is immense public interest in this case.

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  • Because Trump is the first former U.S. president to be criminally indicted, there is immense public interest in this case.
  • Yet with more and more jurisdictions allowing cameras into courtrooms, courtroom artists now find themselves working in a dying field.
  • Having studied both courtroom sketches and tabloid crime photography, I sometimes wonder what might be lost if courtroom art were to become extinct.

The history of courtroom sketches

    • Despite their dwindling numbers, courtroom artists are still able to pursue their craft because many judges continue to forbid photography in their courtrooms.
    • Yet a national standard for banning cameras in U.S. courtrooms is less than 100 years old.
    • When news photography flourished after World War I, courtroom photographs became a staple of tabloids such as the New York Daily News.
    • After investigating the sensational publicity surrounding the Hauptmann trial, the American Bar Association went on to ban courtroom photography in Canon 35 of its 1937 Canons of Judicial Ethics.

An artistic flash

    • Working with a print or television news agency, freelance courtroom artists need to draw quickly to meet news deadlines.
    • Part of the drama stems from a courtroom artist’s ability to compress hours of court action into a single drawing.
    • It is in this way that courtroom sketches can make viewers feel the emotional pull of the trial’s main characters.

One sketch goes viral

    • This is what happened in Jane Rosenberg’s viral courtroom sketch of Trump.
    • Made up of energetic pastel-chalk lines that are suggestive but ultimately unfinished, the rough sketch aesthetically aligns with the moral “sketchiness” that has long dogged Trump.

The afterlives of courtroom sketches

    • Even though the practice of courtroom illustration has been described as a dying art form, courtroom sketches, like other cultural artifacts, are not only preserved in special collections and exhibits; they can also evolve through successive framings and interpretations.
    • In our current digital world, courtroom sketches can go viral on social media, especially if the artist fails to accurately capture the likeness of a high-profile, celebrity defendant.
    • Rosenberg herself is no stranger to creating viral courtroom sketches.

Adventure Awaits When SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the Gang Come to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation February 12, 2023 - April 9, 2023

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Ruh-Roh" SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation when SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem opens Sunday, February 12, 2023 through April 9, 2023 inside the Gallery by General Motors. Members of The Henry Ford will be invited for a special preview on Saturday, February 11. This immersive exhibit, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Families and young detectives will work through the rooms of the mansion meeting different characters of the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades. Unmask the jewel thief and discover secrets of the mansion. SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem at The Henry Ford is presented by KeyBank.

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  • Members of The Henry Ford will be invited for a special preview on Saturday, February 11.
  • Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, allows families to join the members of Mystery Inc. to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test.
  • DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Ruh-Roh" SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation when SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem opens Sunday, February 12, 2023 through April 9, 2023 inside the Gallery by General Motors.
  • Members of The Henry Ford will be invited for a special preview on Saturday, February 11.

MVP Kids Launches MVP Kids TV with Emmy Award Winning Writers and Producers

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In collaboration with award-winning television writers and producers, MVP Kids TV will captivate kids with original stories incorporating MVP Kids existing and new characters into television and streaming episodes.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In collaboration with award-winning television writers and producers, MVP Kids TV will captivate kids with original stories incorporating MVP Kids existing and new characters into television and streaming episodes.
  • To learn more about MVP Kids TV initial series and episodes, visit MVP Kids TV .
  • Funding will support building and expanding the World of MVP Kids, implementing strategic marketing plans, and the production of MVP Kids TV original series.
  • We create characters in an imaginary World of MVP Kids to tell stories through television and books for kids to learn, grow, and laugh.

Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Harry Potter Themed Land Coming to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

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  • Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
  • The creative vision for this newly designed Harry Potter themed land from Miral and Warner Bros.
  • The Harry Potter themed land will be significant in scale and join the existing six Immersive Lands in the award-winning theme park, bringing Harry Potter to fans like never before.
  • Discovery owned Wizarding World tours and retail also includes the flagship Harry Potter New York, Warner Bros.

Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Harry Potter Themed Land Coming to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Key Points: 
  • Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
  • The creative vision for this newly designed Harry Potter themed land from Miral and Warner Bros.
  • The Harry Potter themed land will be significant in scale and join the existing six Immersive Lands in the award-winning theme park, bringing Harry Potter to fans like never before.
  • Discovery owned Wizarding World tours and retail also includes the flagship Harry Potter New York, Warner Bros.

Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention Welcomes House of the Dragon

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you experiencing House of the Dragon withdrawals? Fear no more as the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will have fans covered…this Winter. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Creation Entertainment are thrilled to share exciting new announcements including special guest appearances, programming updates and more for the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention on December 9-11, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Single day general admission tickets are $65/per day. For more ticketing information and packages, please visit http://gotcon.events

Key Points: 
  • Fear no more as the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will have fans coveredthis Winter.
  • Off the heels of HBO's hugely successful House of the Dragon seasonfinale, the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention is giving fans a continued way to engage with the beloved franchise and characters.
  • From engaging panels and discussions to opportunities to come up close and personal with some of your favorite cast, the Game of Thrones Official Fan Conventionoffers an exciting and uniqueexperience that has something for every Game of Thrones fan.
  • Game of Thrones Official Fan ConventionHighlights Also Include:
    Hosted by Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen, The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon will tape a live episode from the mainstagein front of Westeros' biggest fans.