By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kartoon Studios' gamble on growth has paid off, as the company says it is achieving its goal of becoming "Netflix for kids." The studio says viewership has increased dramatically at the same time the flagship asset Kartoon Channel! is enjoying increased profitability. Typically, most streaming platforms have struggled to attain … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Says Expansion Plan Paying Off in 2024
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Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Another day, another game changing licensing deal involving The Walt Disney Company. Disney and Sony Pictures have just announced a multi-year content licensing agreement that will bring Sony's box office films to streaming platforms owned by Disney. The agreement starts with all films produced by Sony since 2022, as well as rights to some … [Read more...] about Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures
Kartoon Channel Streaming Service Reports Significant Growth
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe Kartoon Channel! streaming service has experienced significant growth in viewership, ratings, consumption, and global reach since its initial launch in 2020.Owned by the Kartoon Studios entertainment company, Kartoon Channel! is an entertainment streaming services for children and families that offers thousands of episodes of original and … [Read more...] about Kartoon Channel Streaming Service Reports Significant Growth
SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has gone through a massive wave of changes over the last few years, but one thing that has been barely noticed is that the company's Disney+ service has removed hundreds of titles from its lineup. The changes at Disney started with the hiring of Bob Chapek, who had. the misfortune to guide the company just as the … [Read more...] about SVOD Licensing: Hundreds of Titles Removed From Disney+ Lineup
Streaming Wars: Netflix Fires Back At Amazon With Walmart Merchandise Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's leading streamer Netflix has signed a key deal with retail giant Walmart to market merchandise based on popular shows on its service. Experts in the licensing industry believe the move is partly a long-planned expansion of Netflix's already announced Consumer Products strategy, but also a response to moves made by competitor Amazon … [Read more...] about Streaming Wars: Netflix Fires Back At Amazon With Walmart Merchandise Deal
Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services
By Gary Symons Nov. 4, 2020 The federal government in Canada has tabled a bill proposing amendments to its Broadcasting Act that will force major changes for streaming services like Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Spotify, as well as for non-Canadian licensees. The changes affect a market of 39 million people - about the size of California - and will result in … [Read more...] about Canadian Bill Could Change the Game for Streaming Services