Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) continues the Pacific-Asia expansion of the Kartoon Channel! brand with the August 2023 premiere of a branded programming block on Astro Ceria (Astro Ch 611), Malaysia’s #1 homegrown kid’s channel. Based on the worldwide success of Kartoon Channel!’s hit elimination-style reality gaming series for kids, Kidaverse Roblox Rumble, Astro has also licensed the format to produce season two of the series, starring Malaysian contestants. The series features a … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios enters Malaysian market with Kartoon Channel! Branded Block on Astro
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Kartoon Channel! Worldwide partners with India’s Powerkids Entertainment for co-branded platform
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 platforms … [Read more...] about Kartoon Channel! Worldwide partners with India’s Powerkids Entertainment for co-branded platform
Genius Brands announces slate of international content sales in Europe, Latin America, & Asia Pacific
Furthering the global footprint of its global animation catalog, Genius Brands International, Inc. 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 its affiliate Your Family Entertainment “YFE” (FRA:RTV) in … [Read more...] about Genius Brands announces slate of international content sales in Europe, Latin America, & Asia Pacific
Paul Robinson joins A2E2 as President
Beverly Hills, California – Today A Squared Elxsi Entertainment LLC (A2E2), a joint venture between A Squared Entertainment and Tata Elxsi Ltd, have appointed Paul Robinson as President, A Squared Elxsi International. The former KidsCo CEO and Co-Founder, and Walt Disney Company Senior Vice President of International Television, will establish a new London office with the responsibility for content distribution in all formats, content acquisitions, consumer products and the continued … [Read more...] about Paul Robinson joins A2E2 as President
KidsCo’s founder takes his leave
London – Paul Robinson, Managing Director of KidsCo, has decided to leave the broadcaster to pursue other professional opportunities. Robinson founded KidsCo along with Sparrowhawk Media in 2005 and he has since spearheaded and driven the company’s international growth. KidsCo’s Board of Directors announced that Hendrik McDermott, a member of NBCUniversal International’s business development team, will serve as interim MD. KidsCo, a joint venture between NBCUniversal … [Read more...] about KidsCo’s founder takes his leave
TVA Plus Exclusive: KidsCo digs deep
London – KidsCo is now available on new Indonesian Pay TV satellite operator Centrin TV. The channel will broadcast classic programmes such as Sabrina: The Animated Series, Rescue Heroes and The Wiggles, along with original productions such as Boo & Me and Jass Time! on the channel's basic digital package. First-run exclusives of Beach Crew and Video Game Heroes breakfast programming block, which includes shows such as Sonic: Underground and Dino Squad, will also be aired. Paul Robinson, … [Read more...] about TVA Plus Exclusive: KidsCo digs deep
