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Kartoon Studios Announces Kartoon Films

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) announced today a package of original full-length animated features for children based on existing Kartoon Studios properties, which will leverage AI technology to animate more content, in less time and reduce expenses, while staying true to the Company’s core focus on human creativity and positive content. The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel! U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.

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  • The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel!
  • U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.
  • Films slated to debut in 2024 and 2025 reflect the importance of the Stan Lee brand in the Company’s future, as well as the importance of pre-sold recognizable properties, including:
    Andy Heyward, Kartoon Studios CEO, said, “We have observed a strong appetite for recognized brands that began in either television, toys, video games, or publishing, to become full-length animated feature films.
  • The films will be family friendly, non-violent, and embrace positive themes.

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as CEO Through 2026

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026.
  • “Time and again, Bob has shown an unparalleled ability to successfully transform Disney to drive future growth and financial returns, earning him a reputation as one of the world’s best CEOs,” said Mark G. Parker, Chairman, The Walt Disney Company.
  • Iger first became Chief Executive Officer of Disney in October 2005 and was elected Chairman in 2012.
  • Iger officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group, and in 1999 was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International.

Sonia Coleman Named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Walt Disney Company

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Coleman, who most recently has served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, succeeds Paul Richardson, who is leaving the company after more than 15 years at Disney.
  • Prior to that, Coleman served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney General Entertainment from 2017.
  • Coleman joined Disney in 2008 as Vice President, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, a role she held for eight years.