The exclusive Kartoon Channel! event runs January 29-31 and will feature an introduction from series co-executive producer and star, Arnold Schwarzenegger; the shows officially debuts Spring 2021.
Genius Brands International, Inc. (Genius Brands) has announced a sneak peek viewing event for Season 1 of the new animated children’s series, Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, co-executive produced by and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The action-adventure comedy series is one of the last creations of the late Stan Lee.
The sneak peek, sponsored by toy company Laser Pegs, will premiere Episode 1 of the upcoming series, preceded by an introduction from Schwarzenegger himself; the special event will air beginning Friday, January 29 at 12:00pm EST through Sunday, January 31 at 11:59pm PST, exclusively on Kartoon Channel! In addition to content “Brought to you by Laser Pegs,” the toy company will provide prize packs of their unique STEM construction toys for social media promotions across Kartoon Channel! platforms.
The school day at Superhero Kindergarten is a lot like that at any other kindergarten… except these six extraordinary students have a secret - they are superheroes! Rather than powers derived from a radioactive spider bite or gamma rays, these special kids’ powers come from common kindergarten items like white glue, putty, building blocks and yes, even farts (yuck!). And thankfully, they have Arnold Armstrong (AKA Captain Fantastic, the greatest superhero to ever live!) as their teacher (voiced by Arnold Schwarzenegger).
“I am excited to work with Genius Brands to share a first look at Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, my first ever animated children’s series coming this spring to the Kartoon Channel!,” shared Schwarzenegger. “I am especially proud and honored to bring Stan Lee’s vision and one of his last creations to life in this masterful production, sharing positive nuggets of value such as health and fitness tips, inclusivity, diversity, anti-bullying and more.”
The series is voice directed by John Landis, with Steven Banks (SpongeBob SquarePants) serving as head writer for the series. Produced by Genius Brands and Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment in association with Schwarzenegger’s Oak Productions, the series features 26 half-hours for global distribution with Genius Brands concurrently launching a comprehensive retail program. Serving as executive producers are Gill Champion, CEO of Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment; Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Genius Brands; Schwarzenegger; and Paul Wachter of Main Street Advisors.
“This unveiling is a special event for Genius Brands, as it represents the culmination of countless of hours of hard work by some of the most proven hit makers in the entertainment industry,” commented Genius Brands chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. “Stan Lee, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and John Landis, together, have been responsible for billions of dollars of box office revenue from hit movies, series and consumer products, and we have no doubt that more magic will be made with Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten. We are especially excited to help realize this vision of Stan Lee and look forward to bringing a broad array of truly unique consumer products to retail.”
The series will officially premiere on Kartoon Channel! in spring 2021.
Source: Genius Brands
