Film And TV Series is the Most Ambitious Production in The Company’s History
CEO Andy Heyward to Reveal Details at Harbor Sundance Event on Sunday, January 26
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) today announced the world premiere of the highly anticipated sneak peek trailer for the company’s animated The Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie-the-Pooh during the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The trailer will be presented by Kartoon Studios’ CEO, Andy Heyward, at the Harbor Sundance Event hosted by The Harbor Fund on Sunday, January 26.
Kartoon Studios’ Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie-the-Pooh is based on one of the most massively successful and beloved children’s properties of all time. This newly imagined production of A.A. Milne’s classic books and characters represents the company's largest and most ambitious production to date. The sneak peek trailer will showcase the production’s distinctive yarn-based animation style — a visually enchanting design approach that seamlessly blends nostalgia with modern storytelling. With its rich textures, vibrant color palettes, and heartwarming aesthetic, this animation style breathes fresh life into A.A. Milne’s timeless characters while staying true to their original charm.
"In a world that can be confusing and challenging for children, The Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie-the-Pooh is an oasis of goodness, grounded in themes of family, friendship, kindness, and love," said Andy Heyward, CEO of Kartoon Studios. "Our new series honors the warmth and simplicity of A.A. Milne’s original vision while introducing fresh, heartfelt stories, showcasing the unique neurodiversity of the timeless characters. The goodness of the forest and staying connected to nature are so important. Even the special bond that humankind shares with bees. These are things that, sadly, kids experience less and less in today’s world, which is ever dependent on excessive screen time and instant gratification. We’re confident this will become a defining chapter in the legacy of Winnie-the-Pooh."
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About Kartoon Studios
Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global end-to-end creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. The Company’s IP portfolio includes original animated content, including the Stan Lee brand, and post-Marvel Stan Lee content of over 200 characters through its controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe, as well as “Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten,” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; “Shaq’s Garage,” starring Shaquille O’Neal, on Kartoon Channel!; “Rainbow Rangers” on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; the Netflix Original, “Llama Llama,” starring Jennifer Garner, and more. In 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media, and a material financial interest in its subsidiary, Mainframe Studios, which is one of the most successful animation service houses in the world, producing top brands for 3rd parties, including “Cocomelon,” “Barbie’s Playhouse,” “Unicorn Academy,” and “SuperKitties.” Additionally, the company made a strategic investment becoming the largest shareholder in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG, one of Europe’s leading distributors and broadcasters of high-quality programs for children and families. Toon Media Networks, the Company’s wholly owned digital distribution network, consists of Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Network, and Ameba. Kartoon Channel! is a globally distributed entertainment platform with near full penetration of the U.S. market. Kartoon Channel continually is ranked by viewers in the Apple app store at the top of user entertainment apps. Kartoon Channel! and Ameba are available across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Tubi, Xumo, and Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Frederator Network owns and operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, with channels featuring over 2000 exclusive creators and influencers, garnering billions of views annually. For additional information, please visit www.kartoonstudios.com