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Kartoon Studios Enters Malaysian Market with Kartoon Channel! Branded Block on Astro in August 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) continues the Pacific-Asia expansion of the Kartoon Channel!

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) continues the Pacific-Asia expansion of the Kartoon Channel!
  • brand with the August 2023 premiere of a branded programming block on Astro Ceria (Astro Ch 611), Malaysia’s #1 homegrown kid’s channel.
  • Based on the worldwide success of Kartoon Channel!’s hit elimination-style reality gaming series for kids, Kidaverse Roblox Rumble, Astro has also licensed the format to produce season two of the series, starring Malaysian contestants.
  • programming block on Astro Ceria will feature a slate of gaming content for kids, including Tankee Minecraft Map, Super Mario Brothers 3, KC!

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’ Premiere of Shaq’s Garage, Starring Shaquille O’Neal, Outperforms During June Exclusive on Pluto TV

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios, (NYSE American: TOON) announced today the broad debut of “Shaq’s Garage,” starring and executive produced by the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, across Kartoon Channel! platforms, following its successful exclusive premiere on Pluto TV throughout June.

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  • platforms, following its successful exclusive premiere on Pluto TV throughout June.
  • Additionally, the series captured the top 3 most viewed episode slots on Kartoon Channel!
  • Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks stated: “The launch of ‘Shaq’s Garage’ on Pluto TV’s Kartoon Channel!
  • We have a solid foundation in place to expand the series across all the Kartoon Channel!

Kartoon Channel!'s "Shaq’s Garage," Starring Shaquille O'Neal, to Premiere Exclusively on Pluto TV

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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(“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today Kartoon Channel!’s premiere of the all-new action-adventure comedy series for children, “ Shaq’s Garage ,” starring and executive produced by the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, on Pluto TV.

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  • (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today Kartoon Channel!’s premiere of the all-new action-adventure comedy series for children, “ Shaq’s Garage ,” starring and executive produced by the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, on Pluto TV.
  • Beginning June 5, Genius Brands will debut 26 episodes of “Shaq’s Garage” exclusively on Kartoon Channel!
  • on Pluto TV lives within the kids’ category and is available anywhere audiences stream - across all major mobile, CTV and web devices.
  • is partnering with Pluto TV to premiere the first season of ‘Shaq’s Garage’, which embodies the value-driven content we seek to create at Genius Brands.

Digital TV Europe Reveals 2022 VideoTech Innovation Awards Winners

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Tonight, during a ceremony at the Church House Westminster in London, Digital TV Europe announced this years VideoTech Innovation Awards (VIA) winners.

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  • Tonight, during a ceremony at the Church House Westminster in London, Digital TV Europe announced this years VideoTech Innovation Awards (VIA) winners.
  • Launched in 2019, the VIAs program recognises innovation and achievement in video distribution and the underlying technology platforms that enable it.
  • Worldwide, Laura Chaibi, Director of Ad Marketing and Insights International at Roku and Stuart Thomson, Editor at Digital TV Europe.
  • The winners of the VIA Awards are as follows:
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    For more information on the VideoTech Innovation Awards, please visit the official VIA website at https://tmt.knect365.com/videotech-innovation-awards/ .

Television Business International Announces 2022 Content Innovation Awards Winners

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Companies including YouTube, Cineflix, Banijay Rights and BBC Studios took home prizes in key Awards categories at the annual CIA's, which are run by industry leading title Television Business International (TBI).

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  • Companies including YouTube, Cineflix, Banijay Rights and BBC Studios took home prizes in key Awards categories at the annual CIA's, which are run by industry leading title Television Business International (TBI).
  • Special Award winners being honoured this year included Viaplays CEO Anders Jensen, Viaplays EVP and Chief Content Officer Filippa Wallestam, Creative Diversity Network's CEO Deborah Williams and Banijay Rights' VP of Digital Shaun Keeble.
  • The judges for this years CIA awards include Annika Allen, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at All3Media; Mikiko Nishiyama, EVP of International Business Development at Nippon TV; Sean Henry, VP, Content Strategy & Acquisitions, Kids EMEA at Warner Bros.
  • The winners of the CIA Awards are as follows:

Genius Brands Announces 35% Increase in Revenue for the First Quarter of 2022

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), a global brand management company that creates, produces, broadcasts, and licenses entertainment content for children, reported financial results and provided a business update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

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  • Revenues increased 35% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period last year.
  • As a result of the acquisition closing on April 7, 2022, WOW!s results were not included in the Companys first quarter 2022 results.
  • achieved approximately $1 million(2) of net income and approximately $2 million(2) of EBITDA for the first quarter of 2022 (see reconciliation to net income below).
  • Unlimited Media for the quarter ended March 31, 2022; conversion of CAD to USD based on the exchange rate as of May 13, 2022; WOW!

Genius Brands Expands Kartoon Channel! on Roku

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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app and content on the Roku platform, Genius Brands International, Inc. (Genius Brands or the Company) (Nasdaq: GNUS), today announced that it will offer a dedicated Kartoon Channel!

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  • app and content on the Roku platform, Genius Brands International, Inc. (Genius Brands or the Company) (Nasdaq: GNUS), today announced that it will offer a dedicated Kartoon Channel!
  • We are now further enhancing our offering to consumers by bringing The Roku Channel on board as a media partner, significantly expanding our presence in the digital marketplace, commented Genius Brands Jon Ollwerther, President, Kartoon Channel!.
  • Available everywhere and anywhere kids are today, Genius Brands Internationals digital network, Kartoon Channel!
  • Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

Genius Brands Expands Kartoon Channel! Worldwide’s Global Footprint With Launch of “Kartoon Genius” Branded Blocks Across Latin America, the Middle East & North Africa

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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global footprint, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the launch of the new Kartoon Channel!

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  • global footprint, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the launch of the new Kartoon Channel!
  • Worldwide programming block, Kartoon Genius, across Latin America and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, reaching 67 countries.
  • This week, the Kartoon Genius two-hour, Monday - Friday programming block premieres across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region on the pan-regional linear Pay TV channel fully dubbed in Arabic and English.
  • The Kartoon Genius programming blocks offer first-run original content on these platforms and deliver positive entertainment for children and families, underscored by safety and enrichment.

Genius Brands Appoints Former Cartoon Network Ad Sales Executive, Cindy Kelly, to Head of Advertising Sales for Kartoon Channel!

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing to bolster its executive team for the rapidly growing Kartoon Channel!, Genius Brands International (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS) today announced the appointment of Cindy Kelly to the newly created position of Head of Advertising Sales & Co-Chief Revenue Officer for Kartoon Channel!, working alongside Todd Steinman, who was recently appointed Co-Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer.In her new role, Kelly will oversee advertising sales, as well as brand, content and event sponsorships for Kartoon Channel!, while Steinman spearheads subscriptions and marketing for the platform.

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  • Kelly joins Genius Brands with over 25 years of experience in executive sales and sponsorship roles at leading media companies, including extensive childrens media sales at Cartoon Network.
  • Jon Ollwerther, President of Kartoon Channel stated: Following the recent announcement of the Kartoon Channel!
  • With the appointments of Cindy and Todd, we are focusing on creating meaningful revenue streams by driving advertising sales and brand marketing partnerships.
  • Im excited to lead the ad sales and sponsorship strategy given the rapid growth of the network, said Kelly.