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Series Based on Hit Digital IP from BuzzFeed Animation Lab Latest Project from the Exclusive First-Look Content Deal Between Frederator and BuzzFeed’s Animation Lab BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Through its Frederator Network subsidiary, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS until June 26 th after which the company rebrands to Kartoon Studios and trades on the NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) and BuzzFeed (NASDAQ: BZFD) to develop the latest animated series, Chikn...

Documentary Receives Top Reviews from Film Critics at Variety , The Wrap and More Release Continues the 100 th 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 26 th to Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of ‘ Stan Lee Universe, LLC ’ which owns all rights to the name, voice,...

Rebrand Reflects Company’s Growth and Focus on Production, Distribution and Licensing of Multi-Platform Animated Entertainment Content for Children and Families ‘STAN LEE’ to Ring Opening Bell on June 26th BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc . (Genius Brands, (Nasdaq: GNUS) today announced that the Company will be changing its name to Kartoon Studios . In connection with the name change, the Company plans to transfer its listing from...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc . (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) celebrates the successful launch of Kartoon Channel!’s June 5th 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 . “Shaq’s Garage” pilot episode on Pluto TV attracted twice the users and captured twice the view time...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) has partnered for the first time with Powerkids Entertainment to launch a new co-branded kid’s channel, Powerkids Kartoon Channel!, available via various distribution platforms across India and South Asia. Genius Brands and Powerkids Entertainment will collaborate to create a world-class service for Powerkids Kartoon Channel!, which offers content in both English and Hindi, across digital...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc . (Nasdaq: GNUS), a global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, today announced the appointment of Henry Sicignano III to the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Sicignano currently serves as the President of Charlie’s Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded consumer goods company with sales extending to more than 90 countries. Prior to this role, he...

BEVERLY HILLS Calif., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Furthering the global footprint of its global animation catalog, Genius Brands International, Inc . (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today the finalization of international content sales for multiple series in Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. The deals represent Genius Brands’ in-house produced shows, as well as programming produced and/or distributed on behalf of its subsidiary WOW! Unlimited Media’s Frederator Networks in Canada and...

The TIC SHAQ TOE Basketball-Themed Game Leads the Launch of the “Shaq’s Garage” Retail Program Kartoon Channel!’s “Shaq’s Garage” Action-Adventure Comedy Series Premieres June 5 on Pluto TV Genius Brands Presents “Shaq’s Garage” to Potential Licensing and Retail Partners at the Licensing Expo in June BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the recent news of the June 5 premiere of Kartoon Channel’s “Shaq’s Garage,” starring and executive...

New Slate of Licensing Partners Signed for the Brand to Create Products for Tweens, Teens and Young Adults “Bee and PuppyCat” Apparel Debuts at Hot Topic BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today the launch of the global consumer products’ program based on its Frederator Networks’ original, critically-acclaimed Netflix series, Bee and PuppyCat , with a roster of new licensing and retail partners signed to...

Kartoon Channel!’s “SHAQ’S GARAGE” Set to Premier June 5 Exclusively on Pluto TV Company’s Kartoon Channel! and Ameba Services Report Significant SVOD Streaming Growth Strategic Initiative to Streamline Operations Resulting in a Material Reduction in Annualized Expenses Reports $114.3 Million in Current Assets, Working Capital of $23.5 Million and Total Stockholders’ Equity of $91.3 Million BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc....

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), a global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, today announced that the Company had filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Andy Heyward provided a business update for the year ended December 31, 2022, in the form of a...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), today announces that the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Andy Heyward, and 15-Time NBA all-star, Shaquille O’Neal, will appear live today at 12:45 PM ET on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg Technology” to discuss the upcoming series premiere of Kartoon Channel!’s “ Shaq’s Garage ,” starring and executive produced by the legendary Shaquille O’Neal,...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc . (“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, the...

Synergies From WOW and Other Acquisitions Driving Revenue Growth Secured Multi-Million Dollar Investment from TOHO International to Acquire 50% Ownership in Select Content and Consumer Products Advancing Rollout of “SHAQ’S GARAGE,” “BLUE ORIGIN SPACE RANGERS,” and “WOLFGANG PUCK’S SECRET CHEF ACADEMY,” Among Others Leveraging AI to Generate Significant Cost Efficiencies, Enhance Speed to Market and Expand Content Initiatives Operating Loss Decreases 31% and Net Loss Decreases 64%...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS) today announced a new AI-generated animated “shorts” series based on the original children’s show, Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club , launching on Kartoon Channel! , YouTube and Genius Brands’ social media channels on May 15, 2023. The shorts will be produced by Genius AI Studio, utilizing various AI tools and pulling from stories co-created with, and...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), a global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, today announced that it received notice from Nasdaq on February 28, 2023, stating that the Company had regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2). About Genius Brands International Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a leading global...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS), through its Frederator Network subsidiary (a division of WOW! Unlimited Media), today announced an exclusive content deal with BuzzFeed , a division of BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD), a premier digital media company for the most diverse, most online, and most socially engaged generation the world has ever seen. The deal provides Genius Brands’ Frederator Network the exclusive opportunity...

"Kidaverse Fast Facts" to Debut Across Genius Networks’ Platforms in March 2023 Use of AI tools provides Genius Brands with Low Cost Production Opportunities and Content Expansion Initiatives BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS) today announced the launch of its first AI-generated children’s series, Kidaverse Fast Facts , utilizing OpenAI’s ChatGPT, among other AI technologies. The series will include new...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS), a global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, announced today that it will effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock, which will be effective for trading purposes as of the commencement of trading on February 13, 2023. The reverse stock split was approved by...

Company Developing Music Library of Over 8,000 Original Premium Production Tracks Specifically Designed and Produced for Content Creators and Monetization Across Its Channels Renowned Music Executive, Producer, Composer, Juan Carlos Quintero to Spearhead Genius Music BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc . (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today the formation of a new division, Genius Music , focused on...