By Allison Watkinson TLL ReporterKartoon Studios is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Frederator Networks’ Bee and PuppyCat animated franchise with new music and licensed products. Created by Natasha Allegri, Bee and Puppycat initially premiered as an animated pilot on Frederator Networks’ Cartoon Hangover YouTube channel back in 2013. The show was greenlit for a full season … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Celebrates Bee and Puppycat’s 10th Anniversary
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Genius Brands Launches Global Licensing Program for Bee and Puppycat
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterGenius Brands International has launched a global consumer products’ program for the Bee and PuppyCat franchise. The Bee and Puppycat program includes new licensing and retail partners across several consumer product categories.Kicking off the retail launch, the specialty retailer Hot Topic recently debuted a collection of Bee and Puppycat … [Read more...] about Genius Brands Launches Global Licensing Program for Bee and Puppycat
Buzzfeed Partners With Frederator For New Long-Form Series
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterGenius Brands' Frederator Network has signed an exclusive deal with BuzzFeed for the development of long-form series based on Buzzfeed's original IP.Genius Brands International is a kids media company that develops, produces, markets and licenses branded entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution.Genius … [Read more...] about Buzzfeed Partners With Frederator For New Long-Form Series
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hot Topic acquires certain assets of the apparel and accessories brand Her Universe from founder Ashley Eckstein and The Araca Group. The pop culture retailer will operate the brand’s ecommerce and wholesale business as a division. Her Universe will continue to be a stand-alone brand that is available at multiple retailers and on HerUniverse.com.Hasbro has boosted its games … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions