Genius Brands Consolidates Consumer Platforms Under Newly Created ‘Genius Networks’
Veteran Media and Entertainment executive Todd Steinman named President, Genius Networks, Uniting Kartoon Channel!, Ameba TV, and Frederator Network.
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Kartoon Channel! Expands to Vizio Smart TVs and New Airline Partners
Genius Brands’ family-friendly channel includes kids animated series ‘Baby Genius,’ ‘Angry Birds,’ and Stan Lee’s ‘Superhero Kindergarten.’
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Toho Acquires 50% Stake in Key Frederator Network Shows
The Japanese media company makes multi-million-dollar investment in the animated series ‘Bee and PuppyCat’ and Frederator’s ‘Bravest Warriors;’ companies to co-produce new series’ content and develop global consumer products campaign.
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Frederator Studios Developing Corgi Duo ‘Hammy and Olivia’ Hybrid Series
Launched on Tik Tok during the COVID shutdown, the social media darlings / adorable canine team are making the big showbiz leap with a new live-action/animated show.
Genius Brands and ChizComm Founders Part Ways Under Contradictory Claims
Harold and Jennifer Chizick are out less than a year after their company was acquired by the growing kids’ media company; business will continue under the leadership of Donna MacNeil and Kathleen Campisano.
Genius Brands Adds Zrinka Dekic as CFO, Head of Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions
Entertainment industry and financial markets exec bolsters brands’ international operations following acquisitions of Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media Inc and stake in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG; previous CFO Bob Denton named executive vice president of finance and accounting.
Genius Brands Takes Stake in YFE
With Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. firmly in the company’s stable, media company moves to increase European and global streaming foothold by acquiring 28.6% of Your Family Entertainment AG; former Disney executive Paul Robinson tapped to guide and oversee international growth of Kartoon Channel!
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Genius Brands Buys Wow! Unlimited Media
Leading media company scoops up Canadian animation producer and its growing list of projects for clients like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Mattel; acquisition also includes famed Channel Frederator, which boasts 2,500 channels and over 1 billion ad-supported YouTube views each month.
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Kartoon Channel! Begins Streaming on Pluto TV
Genius Brand’s kids’ channel now available on the free TV streaming platform; shows include animated TV series ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten,’ ‘Shaq’s Garage,’ and fan favorites ‘Baby Genius’ and ‘Pac-Man.’
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Genius Brands Adds Kerry Phelan to Manage Company Licensing and Merchandising
Consumer branding pro will lead global management of the company’s existing IP across licensing, merchandising, retail, and promotions; previously spearheaded successful licensing programs for major franchises including ‘Star Wars’ for Lucasfilm Ltd. and ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Twilight’ for Lionsgate.
Sneak Peek Weekend: ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten’ Episode 1 Premiere
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.
‘The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss’ Now on Kartoon Channel!
Genius Brands International acquires streaming and video-on-demand rights to the popular preschool series from The Jim Henson Company that features a hybrid of puppetry and CG animation.
NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Stars in All-New ‘Shaq’s Garage’ Animated Comedy
Genius Brand and ABG Entertainment partner with O’Neal on new kids’ action adventure series slated for release on Kartoon Channel! in early 2022.
Season 3 of ‘Rainbow Rangers’ Debuts October 11
The new season of Genius Brands’ popular animated series comes to Nick Jr.’s ‘Sunday Girls Rule’ block with a special Halloween-themed episode.
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Kartoon Channel! Acquires Anime Series, ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V’
Genius Brands adds 230 new episodes of programming, bolstering their growing slate of family-friendly entertainment on their recently launched free digital platform.
Genius Brands Announces Kartoon Channel! Content Line-Up
New free digital channel launches with initial library of 1,000 episodes of family entertainment.
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Jennifer Garner and Warren Buffett Voice COVID-19 Prevention PSAs for Kids
First three of seven animated spots released, using ‘Llama Llama,’ ‘Secret Millionaires Club,’ and other Genius Brands International properties to help kids learn safe hygiene.
Jennifer Garner Returns for More of Genius Brands’ ‘Llama Llama’
Netflix announces second season, two specials based on best-selling book series by Anna Dewdney.
Genius Brands Names Finance Vet Robert Denton CFO
Addition reunites him with his boss from DIC Entertainment, Andy Heyward.
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Mark Shoeman to Direct Genius Brands' Distribution
Exec to handle global library sales and content acquisitions and distribution for digital platforms.
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Stone Newman Joins Pocket.watch Leadership Team
Kids media brand appoints former Genius Brands International exec to oversee licensing & merchandising, sponsorships & brand integrations, and global sales of premium content.
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Nickelodeon Picks Up Genius Brands International’s ‘Rainbow Rangers’
CG-animated preschool series from an award-winning production team including ‘The Lion King’ director Rob Minkoff is is expected to air on Nickelodeon’s preschool channel, Nick Jr.
Fisher-Price Named Master Toy Partner for Genius Brands’ ‘Rainbow Rangers’
Mattel subsidiary to develop comprehensive toy program across multiple categories for the preschool property for broad retail distribution worldwide.
Kid Genius Cartoon Channel Launches on OTT Platforms
Genius Brands International’s Kid Genius Cartoon Channel now available on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire.
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Genius Brands Expands ‘SpacePOP’ Retail Program
‘SpacePOP’ costumes and accessories will be available Halloween 2017 in more than 1,200 Spirit Halloween stores in the U.S. and Canada.
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