KARTOON CHANNEL!’S “SHAQ’S GARAGE,” STARRING SHAQUILLE O’NEAL,
TO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON PLUTO TV
Inspired by the Global Icon’s Real-Life Love of Cars,
Kids of All Ages Can Enjoy This Animated Family of Cars
Starting June 5 on Pluto TV
Beverly Hills CA, April 3, 2023 – Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS) announced today Kartoon Channel!’s premiere of the all-new action-adventure comedy series for children, “Shaq’s Garage,” starring and executive produced by the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, on Pluto TV.
Beginning June 5, Genius Brands will debut 26 episodes of “Shaq’s Garage” exclusively on Kartoon Channel! on Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service. The Kartoon Channel! on Pluto TV lives within the kids’ category and is available anywhere audiences stream - across all major mobile, CTV and web devices.
The premiere of “Shaq’s Garage” will be supported by a variety of companion content, influencer collaborations and a comprehensive social marketing campaign across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Additionally, Genius Brands is developing a full-scale consumer products retail program for “Shaq’s Garage.”
“I am thrilled that our hard work over the past couple of years is finally coming to fruition with our new series. I am extremely proud of what we have created, and I am looking forward to inspiring kids all over the world with ‘Shaq’s Garage,” stated Shaquille O’Neal.
Todd Steinman, President of Genius Networks commented: “We are thrilled that Kartoon Channel! is partnering with Pluto TV to premiere the first season of ‘Shaq’s Garage’, which embodies the value-driven content we seek to create at Genius Brands. I’m delighted that Shaq’s vision for the series has been realized. The show offers action, adventure, and comedy through positive messaging and quality role models. We are excited to offer this unique series to both kids and their families around the country.”
About Shaq’s Garage
“Shaq’s Garage” is a new animated tv series for kids, starring 4-time NBA champion, rap impresario, and global icon, Shaquille O’Neal, as both himself and one of the show’s main vehicle characters, named Biggie D!
Inspired by Shaq’s real-life love of cars, “Shaq’s Garage” is a modern-day action series where Shaq brings his “family” of cars, known as the Shaq PA, to life.
The series is a mix of action, adventure and comedy featuring the Shaq PA as they are sent by Shaq on various missions to help others and do good in their hometown community of Ollanta and beyond! The Shaq PA is a lovable, funny and diverse cast of ten different characters, with Shaquille O’Neal as the Shaq PA leader and the voice of giant truck, Biggie D, along with his buddy, the Grenoble, voiced by NFL Superbowl champion, Rob Gronkowski.
About Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful athlete-turned-businessman, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restauranteur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O’Neal’s signature “Business of Fun” mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors.
The 15-time NBA all-star’s unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O’Neal is an analyst on TNT’s Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA.”
O’Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and Education, gives back through a number of annual philanthropic endeavors, including The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Shaq to School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq a Claus.
About Kartoon Channel!
Available everywhere and anywhere kids are today, Genius Brands’ Kartoon Channel! is a family entertainment destination that delivers 1000s of episodes of carefully curated and safe family-friendly content. The channel features animated classics for little kids, including Peppa Pig Shorts, Super Simple Songs, Melodee’s, Finny the Shark, Strawberry Shortcake, as well as hit content for bigger kids, such as Angry Birds and Yu-Gi-Oh!, to original programming like Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rainbow Rangers, and Shaq’s Garage, starring Shaquille O’Neal and Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski, coming in 2023. Kartoon Channel! also offers STEM-based content through its Kartoon Classroom!, including Baby Genius, and more.
Kartoon Channel! is available across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku and The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Tubi, Xema, Samsung and LG Smart TVs.
For more information, please visit www.kartoonchannel.com
About Pluto TV
Pluto TV, a Paramount Company, is the leading free streaming television service delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience of 79 million monthly active users. The Emmy ® award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels, in partnership with over 400 international media companies, offering a wide array of genres, languages and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids and much more. Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV’s growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.
About Genius Brands International
Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a leading global kids media company developing, producing, marketing and licensing branded children’s entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution. The Company’s IP portfolio of family-friendly content features the Stan Lee brand, Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel!; Shaq’s Garage, starring Shaquille O’Neal, coming to Kartoon Channel!; Rainbow Rangers on Kartoon Channel! and Netflix; Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, on Netflix and more. This past year, Genius Brands also acquired Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media (TSX-V: WOW), which includes 2,500 channels under the Channel Frederator Network, and has also made a strategic investment in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG (FRA:RTV), one of Europe’s largest distributors and broadcasters of high-quality programs for children and families.
For additional information, please visit www.gnusbrands.com.
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