Genius Brands expands international market launches for Kartoon Channel

Genius Brands International has signed a deal with China’s StarTimes to launch the rapidly growing Kartoon Channel! on January 31st on DTH satellite and digital terrestrial in South Africa and in 46 countries throughout the Sub-Saharan African region. The brand new 24/7 Kartoon Channel!, dedicated to Africa, will be available to all StarTimes customers in the basic tier on DTH satellite and digital terrestrial: channel 304 on satellite and channel 357 on DTT . Kartoon Channel! Africa will offer exclusive and first run series that have proven popular with kids and families, including Genius Brands’ originals "Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Rainbow Rangers," "Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab," and "Llama Llama," starring Jennifer Garner and based on the bestselling children’s book franchise. The channel will also feature family-friendly movies on the weekends such as "Stan Lee’s Mighty 7," "Ella Bella Bingo," "Toys and Pets," and "Boonie Bears."