Company Description
Kartoon Studios Inc., a content and brand management company, creates, produces, licenses, and broadcasts educational and multimedia animated content for children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
It operates through two segments: Content Production and Distribution; and Media Advisory and Advertising Services.
The company offers SuperKitties Season 2, a computer-generated animation shows for disney junior; Cocomelon that provides 3D animation videos of traditional nursery rhymes and children's songs; Phoebe & Jay, a preschool series for PBS kids; Unicorn Academy which offers netflix greenlit a second season of this children’s fantasy-adventure series from spin master entertainment; and Kidaverse Roblox Rumble, an elimination-style competitive reality series featuring a diverse group of girls and boys.
It also operates a kartoon channel network, Ameba TV, and channel frederator network, as well as distributes subscription video on demand services for kids.
It serves various customers and partners, including broadcasters, consumer products licensees, and online platforms.
The company was formerly known as Genius Brands International, Inc. and changed its name to Kartoon Studios Inc. in June 2023.
Kartoon Studios Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Employees | 344 |
| CEO | Andrew Heyward |
Contact Details
Address: 190 North Canon Drive, 4th Floor Beverly Hills, California 90210 United States | |
| Phone | 310 273 4222 |
| Website | KartoonStudios.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | TOON |
| Exchange | NYSEAMERICAN |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0001355848 |
| CUSIP Number | 37229T509 |
| ISIN Number | US37229T5092 |
| Employer ID | 20-4118216 |
| SIC Code | 7812 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Heyward | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
| Brian Parisi | Chief Financial Officer |
| Michael A. Jaffa J.D. | Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Jon Ollwerther | Executive Vice President |
| Todd Steinman | President of Toon Media Networks |
| Cindy Kelly | President of Beacon Media Group |
| Paul Robinson | President of Kartoon Channel Worldwide |
| Gregg Goldin | Senior Vice President of Development and Production |
| Kim Dent Wilder | Executive Vice President of Mainframe Studios |
| Michael Riley | Head of Social and Environmental Initiatives |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | ARS | Filing |
| Apr 3, 2025 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Apr 3, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | PRE 14A | Other preliminary proxy statements |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 14, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G | Filing |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 18, 2024 | EFFECT | Notice of Effectiveness |