Genius Brands’ consumer products’ division will develop the Chikn Nuggit retail program and a full IP slate in close partnership with BuzzFeed Animation Lab. Frederator Director of Development Isabel Schultz will oversee global content sales.
Genius Brands International 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”).
"Rainbow Rangers" was acquired by Netflix, Max and YFE, and "Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten" Mexico’s TV Azteca alongside "Stan Lee’s Mighty 7," among various other deals.
The new AI-generated animated “shorts” series produced by Genius AI Studio is scheduled to launch on Kartoon Channel!, YouTube and Genius Brands’ social media channels on 15 May, 2023.