Kartoon Studios Partners With LiveOne, Inc. to Produce, Publish, and Distribute Original Music for Winnie-The-Pooh Megabrand, Set to Premiere on Kartoon Channel on Amazon Prime Video in 2025
Kartoon Studios has partnered with LiveOne, Inc. to produce, publish, and distribute original music for the upcoming Winnie-The-Pooh megabrand, set to premiere on Kartoon Channel on Amazon Prime Video in 2025. This collaboration is expected to drive significant revenue, building on the franchise's historical success of $80 billion in retail sales and millions in music royalties.
The partnership includes the production of music for Kartoon Studios' 'Winnie-the-Pooh' animated feature, holiday specials, and a 104-episode series. The first movie, 'A Hundred Acre Christmas,' is scheduled to premiere on December 24, 2025, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne's original publication. LiveOne will leverage its technology and platform to enhance user engagement and interaction with the content.
Kartoon Studios ha stretto una partnership con LiveOne, Inc. per produrre, pubblicare e distribuire musica originale per il prossimo megabrand Winnie-The-Pooh, che debutterà su Kartoon Channel su Amazon Prime Video nel 2025. Questa collaborazione si prevede porterà a entrate significative, consolidando il successo storico del franchise, che ha raggiunto $80 miliardi in vendite al dettaglio e milioni in diritti musicali.
Il partenariato comprende la produzione di musica per il lungometraggio animato 'Winnie-the-Pooh' di Kartoon Studios, speciali natalizi e una serie di 104 episodi. Il primo film, 'A Hundred Acre Christmas', è programmato per debuttare il 24 dicembre 2025, in coincidenza con il centenario della pubblicazione originale di A.A. Milne. LiveOne sfrutterà la sua tecnologia e piattaforma per migliorare l'interazione e l'engagement degli utenti con i contenuti.
Kartoon Studios ha formado una asociación con LiveOne, Inc. para producir, publicar y distribuir música original para la próxima megamarca Winnie-The-Pooh, que se estrenará en Kartoon Channel en Amazon Prime Video en 2025. Se espera que esta colaboración impulse ingresos significativos, basándose en el éxito histórico de la franquicia de $80 mil millones en ventas minoristas y millones en regalías musicales.
La asociación incluye la producción de música para la película animada 'Winnie-the-Pooh' de Kartoon Studios, especiales navideños y una serie de 104 episodios. La primera película, 'A Hundred Acre Christmas', está programada para estrenarse el 24 de diciembre de 2025, coincidiendo con el centenario de la publicación original de A.A. Milne. LiveOne aprovechará su tecnología y plataforma para mejorar la interacción y el compromiso de los usuarios con el contenido.
Kartoon Studios는 LiveOne, Inc.와 협력하여 2025년 아마존 프라임 비디오에서 Kartoon Channel에서 초연될 예정인 Winnie-The-Pooh 메가 브랜드를 위한 원본 음악을 제작, 출판 및 배포합니다. 이 협업은 과거 $800억의 소매 판매 및 수백만 달러의 음악 로열티라는 프랜차이즈의 성공에 기반하여 상당한 수익을 창출할 것으로 예상됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 Kartoon Studios의 'Winnie-the-Pooh' 애니메이션 영화, 크리스마스 특별 방송, 104편의 시리즈를 위한 음악 제작을 포함합니다. 첫 번째 영화인 'A Hundred Acre Christmas'는 A.A. Milne의 원작 출판 100주념에 맞춰 2025년 12월 24일에 초연될 예정입니다. LiveOne은 사용자의 콘텐츠와의 상호작용 및 참여를 더욱 향상시키기 위해 그들의 기술과 플랫폼을 활용할 것입니다.
Kartoon Studios a établi un partenariat avec LiveOne, Inc. pour produire, publier et distribuer de la musique originale pour l'imminente megamarque Winnie-The-Pooh, dont la première sera diffusée sur Kartoon Channel sur Amazon Prime Video en 2025. Cette collaboration devrait générer d'importants revenus, s'appuyant sur le succès historique de la franchise, qui a atteint 80 milliards de dollars en ventes au détail et des millions en droits musicaux.
Ce partenariat inclut la production de musique pour le long métrage d'animation 'Winnie-the-Pooh' de Kartoon Studios, des spéciaux de vacances, et une série de 104 épisodes. Le premier film, 'A Hundred Acre Christmas', est prévu pour sortir le 24 décembre 2025, en coïncidence avec le centenaire de la publication originale de A.A. Milne. LiveOne utilisera sa technologie et sa plateforme pour améliorer l'engagement et l'interaction des utilisateurs avec le contenu.
Kartoon Studios hat eine Partnerschaft mit LiveOne, Inc. gegründet, um originale Musik für die kommende Megamarke Winnie-The-Pooh zu produzieren, zu veröffentlichen und zu vertreiben. Diese wird 2025 auf dem Kartoon Channel bei Amazon Prime Video Premiere haben. Es wird erwartet, dass diese Zusammenarbeit signifikante Einnahmen generiert, die auf dem historischen Erfolg des Franchise von 80 Milliarden Dollar im Einzelhandel und Millionen an Musiklizenzgebühren aufbaut.
Die Partnerschaft umfasst die Produktion von Musik für den Animationsfilm 'Winnie-the-Pooh' von Kartoon Studios, Weihnachtspecials und einer Serie mit 104 Episoden. Der erste Film, 'A Hundred Acre Christmas', soll am 24. Dezember 2025 Premiere feiern, zeitgleich mit dem 100. Jubiläum der ursprünglichen Veröffentlichung von A.A. Milne. LiveOne wird seine Technologie und Plattform nutzen, um die Nutzerbeteiligung und Interaktion mit den Inhalten zu verbessern.
- Partnership with LiveOne expected to drive significant revenue
- Winnie-the-Pooh franchise historically generated $80 billion in retail sales
- Animated feature set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video through Kartoon Channel's subscription distribution
- Franchise includes a feature film, five holiday specials, and a 104-episode animated series
- Non-dilutive production financing of $30 million secured for the project
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The strategic partnership between Kartoon Studios and LiveOne has significant potential to drive revenue and enhance the value of both companies. The $30 million non-dilutive financing led by Catalyst Venture Partners is a major positive, as it enables Kartoon Studios to fund the production without diluting shareholder value. The anticipated release of multiple media formats—animated films, specials and series—also aligns well with modern content consumption trends. The integration with Amazon Prime Video’s distribution platform through Kartoon Channel’s subscription model could provide a steady revenue stream. Investors should note the potential for increased subscription revenues and ancillary income from global retail programs.
Leveraging the iconic Winnie-the-Pooh brand, which has already generated $80 billion in revenue, positions this partnership for substantial market impact. The collaboration with LiveOne to produce and distribute original music could tap into new demographics and rejuvenate the brand’s appeal. The strategy to coincide the release with the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s publication adds a historic significance that could boost marketing efforts and consumer interest. The retail program's global launch tied with the movie's debut presents additional revenue opportunities, potentially driving merchandise sales and expanding market reach.
The partnership with LiveOne marks an innovative approach to merging classic literature with contemporary digital entertainment. LiveOne’s expertise in producing and distributing high-quality music content can significantly enhance the overall appeal of Kartoon Studios’ productions. The focus on original music and soundtracks will likely resonate with both nostalgic audiences and new fans. The decision to release content through Amazon Prime Video ensures broad accessibility, which is important for capturing a diverse audience. Additionally, the planned global retail and consumer products program underscores the franchise’s commercial viability and could significantly boost ancillary revenue streams.
Partnership Anticipated to Drive Significant Revenue
A.A. Milne’s Classic Books Gave Rise To
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following Kartoon Studios’ (NYSE American:TOON) recent landmark announcement regarding the 2025 holiday premiere of “Kartoon Studio’s Winnie-The-Pooh” animated feature, followed by holiday specials and a series, the Company today announced a broad partnership with LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform.
LiveOne will produce, publish, and distribute all music for Kartoon Studios “Winnie-the-Pooh” films and series, including original songs, albums and soundtracks. LiveOne’s subscription platform delivers premium content and livestreams from the world's top artists creating a valuable connection between brands and fans.
Kartoon Studios “Winnie-the-Pooh” is currently in pre-production on the animated feature, A Hundred Acre Christmas. The movie is set to premiere December 24, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video, through Kartoon Channel’s
“LiveOne has revolutionized the digital entertainment and live-streaming space since its launch in 2015 by leveraging technology to enhance user engagement and interaction with content creators and media partners, and they are the ideal partner to work with us to deliver a slate of original music, which is integral to the production of Kartoon Studios “Winnie-the-Pooh,” stated Kartoon Studios’ Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward.
“The Winnie-the-Pooh franchise’s popularity has endured for generations and generated 80 billion dollars in revenue, including music royalties. The 1994 release of the Grammy Award-nominated Return to Pooh by Kenny Loggins alone sold over 2 million albums,” said LiveOne’s Chairman & CEO Robert Ellin, and Josh Hallbauer, Head of Music. “We are thrilled to partner with Kartoon Studios to translate the values, stories and characters from the original books into a dynamic soundtrack to appeal to a new generation with Kartoon Studios ‘Winnie-the-Pooh.”
In addition to the release of content, Kartoon Studios will launch a global retail program concurrent with the debut of the holiday movie with physical entertainment through Alliance Entertainment Corporation and a consumer productions program.
The development, production, and growth of Kartoon Studios “Winnie-The-Pooh” is funded by a non-dilutive production financing of
About Kartoon Studios’ Winnie-The-Pooh
Kartoon Studios’ “Winnie-the-Pooh” is based on the designs and stories of one of the most successful brands of all time, A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, a property that has generated over
Kartoon Studios’ Winnie-the-Pooh animated content is being developed with a unique ‘yarn- based’ design and palette for the characters and backgrounds, along with original modern stories inspired by Milne’s beloved classic books. The beautifully imagined yarn gives the characters a depth and warmth. Additionally, the stories will be told in a ‘Seussian style’ rhyme to provide an enriched dimension to the stories.
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, “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, along with its subsidiary, Mainframe Studios, which is one of the most successful animation service houses in the world, producing top brands for 3rdparties, 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! 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.
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About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR’s OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.
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