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Kartoon Studios launches Winnie-the-Pooh megabrand on Amazon Prime; $30M non-dilutive production financing secured
Kartoon Studios, Inc.
- Winnie-the-Pooh animated holiday movie to premiere December 24, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video, followed by 5 specials and 104-episode series.
- $30 million joint venture production financing from Catalyst Venture Partners subsidiary, non-dilutive to TOON shareholders.
- Alliance Entertainment to launch nationwide retail program for branded merchandise at Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
- Project based on A.A. Milne's works; brand generated over $80 billion in retail sales over 40 years.
- Content features unique yarn-based AI-assisted design; aims to build long-term global megabrand.