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Kartoon Studios Launches “Stan Lee Presents” on YouTube

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星期三, 四月 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!

Comics go to college--RIT opens Kubert Comics Lounge and Gallery

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Comics fans have a super friend in Rochester Institute of Technology and a new place to pay homage to legendary DC Comics artist and educator Joe Kubert. The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opens to the public this fall at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection in RIT's university library. Marvel Comics artist and RIT alumnus Adam Kubert '81 (medical illustration) donated his father's archive to inspire young artists.The grand opening of the Kubert Comics Lounge and Gallery—6-8 p.m. Sept. 21 on the RIT campus—celebrates the donation and ongoing collaboration with Adam Kubert.A moderated conversation between Kubert and British writer Nikesh Shukla, two of the creators of Spider-Man India, will be held at 6 p.m. in RIT's Ingle Auditorium. A signing and tour of the Kubert Lounge and Gallery will follow at Wallace Library. The event is free and open to the public; however, attendance is limited and registration is required.The gallery in the Kubert Lounge will exhibit, "Spider-Man India: The Cover Art of Adam Kubert," and feature his illustrations for the comic book series. The show will run from Sept. 21 to Dec. 15.

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Comics fans have a super friend in Rochester Institute of Technology and a new place to pay homage to legendary DC Comics artist and educator Joe Kubert: The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opens to the public this fall in RIT's university library.
The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opens to the public this fall at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection in RIT's university library.
The grand opening of the Kubert Comics Lounge and Gallery—6-8 p.m. Sept. 21 on the RIT campus—celebrates the donation and ongoing collaboration with Adam Kubert.
A signing and tour of the Kubert Lounge and Gallery will follow at Wallace Library.

Genius Brands Announces the June 16 Premiere of the Stan Lee Documentary on Disney+

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星期四, 六月 15, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (NASDAQ:GNUS), rebranding June 26th to Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of ‘Stan Lee Universe, LLC’ which owns all rights to the name, voice, likeness, signature, and licensing of Stan Lee and select post-Marvel Stan Lee created IP, celebrates the coming June 16th release of the Stan Lee documentary on Disney+, on the heels of a critically acclaimed premiere at Tribeca Festival.

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Release Continues the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Legendary Stan Lee This Year, and Coming Rollout of New Superheroes of ‘STAN LEE UNIVERSE’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (NASDAQ:GNUS), rebranding June 26th to Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of ‘Stan Lee Universe, LLC’ which owns all rights to the name, voice, likeness, signature, and licensing of Stan Lee and select post-Marvel Stan Lee created IP, celebrates the coming June 16th release of the Stan Lee documentary on Disney+, on the heels of a critically acclaimed premiere at Tribeca Festival.
A link to the trailer is available at: https://vimeo.com/user131041961/stanlee
The documentary is directed by David Gelb; produced by David Gelb, Jason Sterman, and Brian McGinn; and executive produced by Genius Brands’ (Kartoon Studios) CEO, Andy Heyward and POW Entertainment’s Gill Champion.
“The licensing of STAN LEE to Marvel for this film for Disney+ has been part of our carefully curated strategy to launch the Stan Lee Universe brand with the most important entertainment partners in the world,” said Genius Brands’ (Kartoon Studios) Andy Heyward.
Heyward continued: “As the stewards of the Stan Lee brand and legacy, we are incredibly honored that his life and tremendous success and contributions made to pop culture are being celebrated in this new documentary, launching tomorrow on Disney+.

Feature Stockton, California--birthplace of The Fantastic Four--in the MCU's Upcoming Film

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星期四, 三月 16, 2023

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STOCKTON, Calif. , March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockton is petitioning Marvel Studios to feature Stockton, California, the birthplace of the Fantastic Four , in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four film.

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STOCKTON, Calif. , March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockton is petitioning Marvel Studios to feature Stockton, California, the birthplace of the Fantastic Four , in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four film.
Later that year, Stockton was featured in Volume 1 Issue 296 of The Fantastic Four as the origin story of the mighty foursome.
As Marvel Studios prepares to produce an upcoming Fantastic Four movie, Visit Stockton believes it's only right to bring the Fantastic Four back to Stockton.
Visit Stockton is funded in partnership with local hotel properties through the Stockton Tourism Business Improvement District.

Genius Brands Signs National Retail Deal With Hot Topic for the Stan Lee Brand

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星期三, 十一月 16, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (Genius Brands) (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today its first direct-to-retail program with specialty retailer, Hot Topic, to create a line of apparel for the Stan Lee brand as part of this years Stan Lee Centennial celebration campaign.

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (Genius Brands) (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today its first direct-to-retail program with specialty retailer, Hot Topic, to create a line of apparel for the Stan Lee brand as part of this years Stan Lee Centennial celebration campaign.
This years Stan Lee Centennial campaign, celebrating Stans 100th birthday, is the first phase of a much broader Stan Lee Universe program.
Under the new deal, Hot Topic will create an exclusive line of officially licensed Stan Lee-branded print-on-demand apparel, available at Hottopic.com in time for holiday.
Genius Brands Chief Brand Officer Kerry Phelan stated: We are launching the Stan Lee Centennial campaign to carry on his legacy for his millions of fans worldwide.

Genius Brands Provides Letter to Shareholders Following Stan Lee Licensing Deal with Marvel

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星期四, 五月 19, 2022

In addition to the license fees from Marvel and ongoing merchandise royalties from Disney, this deal ensures that Stan Lee will remain a fixture in the Marvel universe and Disney theme park experiences for at least the next 20 years.

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In addition to the license fees from Marvel and ongoing merchandise royalties from Disney, this deal ensures that Stan Lee will remain a fixture in the Marvel universe and Disney theme park experiences for at least the next 20 years.
In fact, Stan Lee created/co-created 14 of the top 40 box office hits of all time, including the #1 Box Office movie of all time, THE AVENGERS ENDGAME.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, however, as Genius Brands prepares to release never before seen Stan Lee IP, this transaction with Marvel and Disney will help ensure continuous exposure for the upcoming STAN LEE content brand and consumer products created and licensed by Genius Brands on behalf of STAN LEE UNIVERSE, LLC.
In addition, we will be launching our first STAN LEE NFTs this year, concurrently with the STAN LEE CENTENNIAL occurring on December 28.

Genius Brands Signs 20-Year Deal with Marvel Studios to License “Stan Lee” for Use in Future Feature Films, Television Productions, and Disney Theme Parks and Experiences

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星期三, 五月 18, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stan Lee Universe, LLC, Genius Brands Internationals Genius Brands (NASDAQ: GNUS) controlled venture with POW!

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stan Lee Universe, LLC, Genius Brands Internationals Genius Brands (NASDAQ: GNUS) controlled venture with POW!
Entertainment, has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Leeto Marvel Studios for future feature films and television productions, as well as use in Disney theme parks and experiences worldwide.
And, there is no better place than Marvel and Disney where Stan should be for his movies and theme park experiences.
Exclusive rights to use Stan Lees name, voice, likeness and signature in theme parks, water parks, cruise lines and in-park merchandise were included for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products as part of the deal.

Fantastic Services Launches a New Antiviral Sanitisation Service

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星期三, 三月 18, 2020

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Fantastic Services, a professional cleaning and property maintenance company, has launched a new Antiviral Sanitisation service .

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Fantastic Services, a professional cleaning and property maintenance company, has launched a new Antiviral Sanitisation service .
Rune Sovndahl, founding director of Fantastic Services, says the company has been preparing for months to launch the treatment.
Thus, Fantastic Services began work to develop a service that could be useful in a time of viral outbreak and make it as accessible as possible to the public.
Fantastic Services is one of the leading services providers in London, the North West and the South East.