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Kartoon Studios Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Its Netflix Hit and Growing Global Consumer Products Phenom, “Bee and PuppyCat”

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Monday, July 31, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Amassing millions of fans across multiple platforms over the past decade, Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Frederator Networks’ critically-acclaimed, hit original Netflix series, Bee and PuppyCat.

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  • This highly anticipated soundtrack has captured global attention from fans around the world garnering over 1 million streams in less than 10 days.
  • In the retail space, Kartoon Studios’ partners, Hot Topic , Crowdmade , Youtooz and Toynk have released limited-edition Bee and PuppyCat-branded products.
  • Studios (comic books), and Toy Factory (plush, amusement channel) will also release new products in 2023/2024.
  • Kartoon Studios’ consumer products team manages the worldwide consumer products program for Bee and PuppyCat, excluding Asia, which is handled by TOHO International.

Genius Brands Announces Name Change to 'Kartoon Studios'; Set to Transfer Listing to NYSE American Under New Ticker Symbol, ‘TOON’

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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 the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) to the NYSE American exchange (“NYSE American”).

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  • (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 the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) to the NYSE American exchange (“NYSE American”).
  • Kartoon Studios is expected to commence trading on the NYSE American exchange when markets open on Monday, June 26, 2023.
  • Effective that date, the Company’s common stock will begin trading under a new trading symbol, “TOON,” and a new CUSIP number, 37229T 509.

TOHO International Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Acquire 50% Ownership in Select Content and Consumer Products From Genius Brands’ Frederator Network

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS), through its WOW! Unlimited Media subsidiary, Frederator Network, today announced it has completed a deal with TOHO International, a subsidiary of one of the largest media companies in Japan, whereby TOHO International is making a multimillion-dollar investment to acquire a 50% stake in two of the Company’s original productions, the critically-acclaimed series, Bee and PuppyCat, following its successful launch on Netflix, Frederator’s pop culture phenomenon Bravest Warriors, and the upcoming series Catbug, based on the popular character created in the Bravest Warriors’ series.

Key Points: 
  • The deal provides a framework for Genius Brands’ Frederator Network and TOHO International to co-produce new content for the properties and cooperatively develop a global consumer products campaign.
  • Genius Brands will oversee global distribution and consumer products development for the properties, excluding Asia, which will be handled by TOHO International.
  • Additionally, a dedicated online store for Bee and PuppyCat launched in September 2022, to coincide with the series release on Netflix.
  • Genius Brands’ consumer products’ team will develop a consumer products retail program for Bravest Warriors, Bee and PuppyCat and Catbug, excluding Asia, which will be handled by TOHO International.

WOW! Unlimited Media Named as a Top Performing Company to the TSX Venture 50 List

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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  • ("WOW!"
  • or the "Company") (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF), a leading animation-focused, multi-platform entertainment company, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the TSX Venture Exchange as a 2022 Top 50 Company.
  • Achieving the TSX Venture 50 ranking is further validation of all that our team accomplished in 2021, stated WOW!
  • WOW!

WOW! Unlimited Media Named to 2022 OTCQX Best 50

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

or the "Company") (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF), a leading animation-focused, multi-platform entertainment company, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2022 OTCQX Best 50, a ranking of the top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Markets last year.

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  • or the "Company") (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF), a leading animation-focused, multi-platform entertainment company, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2022 OTCQX Best 50, a ranking of the top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Markets last year.
  • The OTCQX Best 50 is an annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. and international companies traded on the OTCQX market.
  • Being named to the 2022 OTCQX Best 50 list recognizes those accomplishments and sets the path for further success in 2022, as we continue down the path on our transaction with Genius Brands (NASDAQ: GNUS).
  • For the complete 2022 OTCQX Best 50 ranking, visit:
    The OTCQX Best Market offers transparent and efficient trading of established, investor-focused U.S. and global companies.

WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. Receives Overwhelming Approval of Shareholders and Noteholders for Arrangement with Genius Brands International, Inc. and 1326919 B.C. Ltd.

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Friday, December 31, 2021

Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genius, will acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company (each, a Company Share).

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genius, will acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company (each, a Company Share).
  • Michael Hirsh, Chairman and CEO remarked: We are thankful to our shareholders and noteholders for their unequivocal support for our combination with Genius Brands.
  • has just declared record Q3 2021 earnings and solid visibility into 2022 revenue, driven by our strong order backlog.
  • is a leading animation-focused entertainment company producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on the most engaging media platforms.

WOW! Unlimited Media Announces Record Quarterly EBITDA on Strong Revenue for the Third Quarter of 2021

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Operating EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, increased by $1.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Operating EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, increased by $1.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020.
  • The higher operating EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was driven primarily by the delivery of animation IP during the period.
  • These non-IFRS financial measures include operating profit or loss, operating profit or loss per share, operating EBITDA, and backlog.
  • is creating a leading animation-focused entertainment company by producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on the most engaging media platforms.

WOW! Unlimited Media Announces Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Date

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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  • ("WOW!"
  • or the "Company") (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF), a leading animation-focused, multi-platform entertainment company, announced today that it will report its results for the three months ended September 30, 2021 before the market open on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
  • WOW!
  • is a leading animation-focused entertainment company producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on engaging media platforms.

WOW! Unlimited Media Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2021

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 27, 2021, to discuss the Companys financial results.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 27, 2021, to discuss the Companys financial results.
  • The conference call can be accessed live by dialling 1 (877) 825-9920 five minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
  • These non-IFRS financial measures include operating profit or loss, operating profit or loss per share, operating EBITDA, and backlog.
  • is creating a leading animation-focused entertainment company by producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on the most engaging media platforms.

WOW! Unlimited Media to Host Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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Key Points: 
  • ("WOW!"
  • or the "Company") (TSXV: WOW; OTCQX: WOWMF), a leading animation-focused, multi-platform entertainment company, announced today that it will report its results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 after the market close on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
  • At 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 27, 2021, the Company will host a conference call featuring management's remarks and a follow-up question and answer period with analysts.
  • The conference call can be accessed live by dialing (877) 825-9920 five minutes prior to the scheduled start time.