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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul Robinson Exiting Role As Kartoon Channel Worldwide President
EXCLUSIVE: Kids TV industry veteran Paul Robinson is exiting his role as President of Kartoon Channel Worldwide, we've learned. Robinson has decided to leave the post in mid-June after three years overseeing Kartoon Channel's expansion into key markets. Under his leadership, the international FAST network went from zero to 68 territories outside the U.S., with deals across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. More from Deadline 'The Lion King' & 'Maleficent' Writer Linda Woolverton Joins Winnie The Pooh Series Kartoon Studios & GFM Animation Heading To EFM With First Animated Projects From Stan Lee Universe 'Winnie-The-Pooh' Movies & Series Coming To Amazon Through Kartoon Channel With $30M Production Funding Deal In Place The news also comes soon after deals were struck to launch the children's network, which is part of Andy Heyward's Kartoon Studios International, on Samsung TV Plus in the UK and Ireland, Spain and Italy and with connected TV operators LG and HiSense. 'I am proud of the work I have done with Kartoon Studios over the last three years and with the Kartoon Channel in a strong position, I feel now is the right time to step away and try something new,' said Robinson. 'Having built and grown several globally internationally recognised kids brands through my time at Disney, NBCU's KidsCo and now Kartoon, this is the optimal time to take on to new challenges and opportunities.' Robinson told Deadline the exit would allow him the 'opportunity to focus on developing various new kids' IPs as well as take on challenges with new and potential clients and expand my advisory and public speaking commitments outside kids TV.' The Kartoon Channel Presidency post was one of several consultancy-type positions Robinson has held over recent years through his Creative Media Partners imprint, alongside roles at India's Tata Elxsi and podcast and radio industry events business Radio Days. Robinson is well known for building out networks businesses for the likes of Disney Channels Worldwide, where he was Managing Director between 1998 and 2003. In that role, he launched Disney's kids TV business in the UK and also acted as a worldwide strategy consultant for ABC. He later founded international children's channel KidsCo, which was ultimately subsumed into Universal Kids and then went on to join Germany's YourFamily Entertainment to expand its channels business internationally after a spell as CEO of The Radio Academy. He joined Kartoon in at the start of 2022 and has led its expansion since then, juggling the role with radio presenting duties and other media roles. 'In a challenging media landscape, we've made inroads into diverse markets from Australia and New Zealand to India, and the United Arab Emirates building awareness with the Kartoon brand,' said Robinson. 'We've also taken our Kidaverse Roblox Rumble original, which I championed, across the globe to the delight of kids. I am immensely proud of what the international team under my leadership have achieved and look forward to seeing how Kartoon Studios continues to grow and evolve in the years ahead.' Kartoon Studios owns the Stan Lee brand and has been developing animated feature films with GFM Films based on the late Marvel guru's characters. It is also working on a slate of Winnie-the-Pooh series and films that will roll out on Kartoon Channel on Amazon's Prime Video Channels platform. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Prince Harry's incredible £8k Disney-themed gift to Prince Louis
Prince Harry's incredible £8k Disney-themed gift to Prince Louis Prince Harry has always been a doting uncle to his older brother Prince William's three children - and it seems he's always had a knack for picking out the perfect presents Prince Harry has written at length about his feelings toward his niece and nephews in his memoir 'Spare' (Image: Getty Images ) Before his separation from the Royal family, Prince Harry took great joy in his role as an uncle to Prince William and Princess Kate's three children. The Royal pair first welcomed Prince George in July 2013, followed by Princess Charlotte in May 2015, and their youngest, Prince Louis, arrived in April 2018. In his memoir 'Spare', Harry reflects on becoming an uncle, writing: "I was an uncle. Willy and Kate had welcomed their first child, George, and he was beautiful. "I couldn't wait to teach him about rugby and Rorke's Drift, flying and corridor cricket - and maybe give him a few pointers about how to survive life in the fishbowl." The Duke of Sussex advised the Royal Children to serve in the armed forces (Image: PA ) Harry expressed his delight at the arrival of Princess Charlotte, saying he was "thrilled to bits" and that he "couldn't be happier for Willy and Kate". His affection was just as strong for Prince Louis. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Article continues below The Sun reported that Prince Harry marked Prince Louis's christening with a thoughtful gift, a first edition of A.A Milne's classic Winnie-The-Pooh, which reportedly cost him £8,000. The Mirror reports, an insider told the newspaper, Sun: "One of Harry's happiest childhood memories was being read a bedtime story by his mother. "She loved all the old classics and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte, and George to enjoy as they get older." Before Prince Louis was born, Prince Harry shared with the Mirror his hopes for Prince George and Princess Charlotte to experience a part of his own upbringing. He expressed strong support for their potential future involvement in the Armed Forces: "I would definitely encourage George, and Charlotte if she wants to, to have some sort of involvement in the Armed Forces, guaranteed. It's done no harm, just good, for me, and I know it's the same for William," he remarked. He also offered advice as an uncle, emphasising the importance of enjoying their Royal roles despite the initial pressure: "As an uncle, you know, I would say enjoy the [royal] role, because at first it's just pressure, pressure, pressure. "If you're going to be doing it and you're having an effect on so many people then, if you smile, they're smiling – and what's the point of doing such a unique job without enjoying it?" Now a father himself, Harry, along with Meghan Markle, welcomed Archie in May 2019 and Lilibet in June 2021. The family resides in Montecito, California, and has seen their relationship with the Royal family diminish significantly. The Sussexes, having made several allegations against the Royal establishment, are now virtually estranged from Harry's family. A significant rift has formed, with reports suggesting that the Sussexes have been 'cut off' by key members of the Royal family, including Prince William. Archie and Lilibet have not been to the UK since 2022, and Lilibet, the younger of the two, has only met King Charles once. Article continues below Royal commentator Jennie Bond has highlighted a challenging aspect of Prince Harry and Meghan's family dynamics, saying: "At the moment, the children don't know any difference, but as they grow up Harry and Meghan will have some delicate manoeuvring to negotiate to explain the situation. It must be something that troubles Harry as a dad." Jennie further elaborated on the potential future scenarios for their children, stating: "Imagine Archie, aged 15, telling his friends, 'My grandpa is/was King! And my uncle is/will be King too.' But he hardly knew or met them. How sad... and Meghan would have to bear the brunt of the responsibility for that."
Edinburgh Live
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince Harry's incredible £8,000 Disney-themed gift he gave Prince Louis
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Before his separation from the Royal family, Prince Harry relished his role as an uncle to Prince William and Princess Kate's three children. The Royal siblings welcomed their firstborn, Prince George, in July 2013, followed by Princess Charlotte in May 2015, and completed their family with the arrival of Prince Louis in April 2018. In his memoir 'Spare', Harry expressed his joy at becoming an uncle, writing: "I was an uncle. Willy and Kate had welcomed their first child, George, and he was beautiful. I couldn't wait to teach him about rugby and Rorke's Drift, flying and corridor cricket - and maybe give him a few pointers about how to survive life in the fishbowl." Harry also shared his excitement over Princess Charlotte's birth, saying he was "thrilled to bits" and that he "couldn't be happier for Willy and Kate". His affection was just as strong for young Prince Louis. READ MORE - Britain's Got Talent winner makes eyebrow raising remark about Bruno Tonioli READ MORE - Vogue Williams knew 'exact moment' her marriage turned to failure According to a report by The Sun, Prince Harry made a heartfelt gesture for Prince Louis's christening by gifting him a first edition of A. A Milne's beloved 'Winnie-The-Pooh', which reportedly cost him £8,000. An insider shared with the newspaper that one of Harry's fondest childhood memories was having his mother read him bedtime stories. "She loved all the old classics and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte, and George to enjoy as they get older.", reports the Mirror. (Image: Getty Images) Before young Prince Louis's arrival, Harry expressed his desire for George and Charlotte to follow in a particular aspect of his childhood experiences. Speaking to the Mirror, he voiced support for their involvement in the Armed Forces: "I would definitely encourage George, and Charlotte if she wants to, to have some sort of involvement in the Armed Forces, guaranteed. It's done no harm, just good, for me, and I know it's the same for William," he admirably mentioned. As an uncle, he offered advice on coping with the pressures of royalty, suggesting they should relish their unique position: "As an uncle, you know, I would say enjoy the [royal] role, because at first it's just pressure, pressure, pressure. If you're going to be doing it and you're having an effect on so many people then, if you smile, they're smiling – and what's the point of doing such a unique job without enjoying it?". Harry now has his own growing brood, having welcomed baby Archie with Meghan Markle in May 2019, and little Lilibet joining the family in June 2021. However, the Sussex family, residing in Montecito, California, have drifted considerably apart from their Royal kin. The widening rift between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the Royal Family has become evident post various accusations made against the monarchy, leading to an almost complete estrangement. Notably, the young Archie, six, and Lilibet, three, haven't set foot on UK soil since 2022, with Lilibet having only once been introduced to King Charles. Royal commentator Jennie Bond has previously remarked on the unique challenges faced by Harry and Meghan's children, stating: "At the moment, the children don't know any difference, but as they grow up Harry and Meghan will have some delicate manoeuvring to negotiate to explain the situation. It must be something that troubles Harry as a dad." Jennie elaborated on the potential future complexities: "Imagine Archie, aged 15, telling his friends, 'My grandpa is/was King! And my uncle is/will be King too.' But he hardly knew or met them. How sad... and Meghan would have to bear the brunt of the responsibility for that."
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry's incredible £8,000 Disney-themed gift he gave Prince Louis
Prince Harry chose a very special gift in honour of Prince Louis's christening - and it was inspired by his own childhood memories with his late mother, Princess Diana Prior to his estrangement from the royal family, Prince Harry delighted in being an uncle to Prince William and Princess Kate 's three young children. The royal couple welcomed their first child Prince George in July 2013, followed by sister Princess Charlotte in May 2015. Their family was complete when Prince Louis was born in April 2018. Writing in Spare about George's birth, Harry said: "I was an uncle. Willy and Kate had welcomed their first child, George, and he was beautiful. I couldn't wait to teach him about rugby and Rorke's Drift, flying and corridor cricket — and maybe give him a few pointers about how to survive life in the fishbowl." Similarly, Harry said he was "thrilled to bits" by the news of Charlotte's birth, stating that he "couldn't be happier for Willy and Kate". And he was equally smitten with little Prince Louis. The Sun previously reported that for Prince Louis's christening, Harry gifted the youngest Wales child a first edition of A.A Milne's classic Winnie-The-Pooh - a gesture that apparently set him back £8,000. "One of Harry's happiest childhood memories was being read a bedtime story by his mother," an insider told the newspaper. "She loved all the old classics and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte, and George to enjoy as they get older." Prior to Louis's arrival, Harry told the Mirror that he wanted George and Charlotte to share in a very specific part of his upbringing. "I would definitely encourage George, and Charlotte if she wants to, to have some sort of involvement in the Armed Forces, guaranteed. It's done no harm, just good, for me, and I know it's the same for William," he said. "As an uncle, you know, I would say enjoy the [royal] role, because at first it's just pressure, pressure, pressure. If you're going to be doing it and you're having an effect on so many people then, if you smile, they're smiling – and what's the point of doing such a unique job without enjoying it?" Of course, Harry is now a father himself - he and his wife Meghan Markle welcomed son Archie in May 2019 and daughter Lilibet in June 2021. But the family, who live together in Montecito, California, now have very little contact with their royal relatives. Harry and Meghan are now all but estranged from his family having levelled a number of accusations at the Firm. As such, a huge gulf has developed, and the Sussexes are said to have been 'cut off' by prominent royals, including Prince William. Archie, six, and Lilibet, three, have not visited the UK since 2022, with the youngest of the two Sussex children having only met King Charles once. As royal expert Jennie Bond previously noted: "At the moment, the children don't know any difference, but as they grow up Harry and Meghan will have some delicate manoeuvring to negotiate to explain the situation. It must be something that troubles Harry as a dad." Jennie continued: "Imagine Archie, aged 15, telling his friends, 'My grandpa is/was King! And my uncle is/will be King too.' But he hardly knew or met them. How sad... and Meghan would have to bear the brunt of the responsibility for that." Get Royal Family updates straight to your WhatsApp!
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kartoon Studios Executives to Unveil 2025 Dynamic Growth Plans on Smart Money Circle Podcast
Revenue Growth, Share Price, Earnings, IP Expansion, and Global Distribution Growth Frame CEO and CFO Interview Video Will Be Available Thursday at 8:30 am ET on 's YouTube Channel and Via Kartoon Studios' YouTube, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn Accounts BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) invites investors to an exclusive discussion on the company's 2025 corporate growth outlook, hosted by the Smart Money Circle podcast. CEO Andy Heyward and CFO Brian Parisi will join renowned investor and host Adam Sarhan to reveal their strategic vision and provide insights into the company's future projects, including The Hundred Acre Wood's Winnie-The-Pooh, Stan Lee Universe, and the growing Kartoon Channel, among others. The video will be available on the Smart Money Circle YouTube channel beginning Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT, and Kartoon Studios' YouTube channel, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. 'Our 2025 outlook represents a pivotal moment for Kartoon Studios as we prepare to roll out our iconic intellectual properties and our growing distribution system,' said Andy Heyward, CEO of Kartoon Studios.'We are excited to share our vision for the future, which we believe will redefine family entertainment and drive significant growth across all aspects of our business.' 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 (FRA:RTV), 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 Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release and include statements regarding the video being available on the Smart Money Circle YouTube channel beginning Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT, and Kartoon Studios' YouTube channel, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts and the Company's vision for the future redefining family entertainment and driving significant growth across all aspects of our business. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of the Company to redefine family entertainment and drive significant growth across all aspects of our business; audience reaction to the video; our ability to generate revenue or achieve profitability; our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; fluctuations in the results of our operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; our ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; our reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; our ability to market and advertise our products; our reliance on third-parties to promote our products; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; our ability to protect our intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT:pr@ INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:ir@
