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Kartoon Channel to expand into 57 global territories 17 JUL 2024

Streaming

Kartoon Channel to expand into 57 global territories

Link Net launched fully dedicated 24/7 Kartoon Channel across Indonesia, world’s 4th largest territory, reaching potential audience of approximately 300 million.
Kartoon Channel! shows signs of significant growth 12 JUL 2024

Trends

Kartoon Channel! shows signs of significant growth

Its paid subscribers on Amazon Prime Video grew by 120% year-over-year from June 2023 to June 2024. The channel is positioning itself as a major destination for kids and is now present on 16 platforms. Over the same time period, the platform achieved a 28% year-over-year growth in paid direct-to-consumer streaming subscribers across all its streaming services.
Kartoon Studios to launch Winnie-the-Pooh on Amazon Prime Video 24 JUN 2024

Kids & Animation

Kartoon Studios to launch Winnie-the-Pooh on Amazon Prime Video

Additionally, the company will conduct a nationwide retail program in partnership with Alliance Entertainment, a leading distributor of movies and music to major retailers and ecommerce.The series is being financed through Joint Venture Production financing of $30 million provided by WTP SPV 1, a subsidiary of Catalyst Venture Partners.  It is non-dilutive, production financing.
Kartoon Studios unveiled new generative AI toolkit for animated content production 16 APR 2024

Production

Kartoon Studios unveiled new generative AI toolkit for animated content production

The AI initiative, developed on Nvidia Omniverse, aims to save 75% of current animation production costs while creating dramatic speed-to-market efficiencies.
Kartoon Channel! streaming achieved profitability in the first two months of 2024 12 APR 2024

Distribution

Kartoon Channel! streaming achieved profitability in the first two months of 2024

Kartoon Studios' direct-to-consumer streaming services milestone was driven by sustained subscriber growth and streamlined operations.