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Bitcoin Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

KARTOON STUDIOS LAUNCHES \u201cBITCOIN BRIGADE: ADVENTURES IN SATOSHI CITY\u201d \u2013 A NEW ANIMATED CHILDREN\u2019S SERIES AND MULTI-PLATFORM ECOSYSTEM BUILT AROUND BITCOIN AND DEFI<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kartoon Studios, in Partnership with Austria\u2019s Bitkern, Unveils a Bitcoin-Native Ecosystem that Combines Animated Entertainment, Interactive Rewards, and Educational Apps to Empower the Next Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kartoon Studios to Introduce Games, Coins, and Consumer Products Based on Series and Characters<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Series to be Fully Produced in AI Features Anime Style Design and K-Pop Music Track<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beverly Hills \u2014 August 20th, 2025 \u2014 Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE: TOON) (\u201cKartoon Studios\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announces the launch of \u201cBitcoin Brigade: Adventures in Satoshi City,\u201d<\/strong> a groundbreaking new property that is far more than an animated series. This revolutionary project is the centerpiece of a fully-integrated business model spanning content, digital education, merchandise, interactive apps, and a pioneering Bitcoin treasury strategy \u2014 designed to position Kartoon Studios as a trailblazer at the intersection of kids\u2019 entertainment and blockchain innovation. The series is scheduled to debut in fall 2026 on Kartoon Channel!\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a company dedicated to producing responsible, inspiring content for global youth, Kartoon Studios is proud to stand at the cutting edge of innovation\u2014leading the way by integrating blockchain technology and Bitcoin education into compelling entertainment that equips the next generation with critical knowledge about finance, freedom, and technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBitcoin Brigade invites audiences into Satoshi City, a dazzling, digital realm where a diverse group of brave, brilliant kids discover a secret portal\u2014the Bitcoin Bridge\u2014that connects their world to this decentralized metropolis,\u201d stated Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios<\/strong>. \u201cProduced in a dynamic anime style featuring vibrant visuals and an immersive, music-driven experience enhanced by original K-POP music, the series blends thrilling action with educational themes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heyward <\/strong>added: \u201cYears ago, I produced and created the animated series of both Super Mario Brothers for Nintendo, and Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega. Those successes helped launch the Nintendo and Sega game platforms. We believe \u2018Bitcoin Brigade\u2019 will have an equally revolutionary impact on the next level of entertainment, education, and gaming powered by blockchain technology.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

Kartoon Studios is proud to be working with BITKERN<\/strong>, the prominent Bitcoin mining company headquartered in Vienna Austria with mining facilities around the world. Working closely with its Co-Founder, Patrick Stitch, Bitkern will help guide the series and the global launch strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bitcoin is more than just a technology\u2014it\u2019s a movement that\u2019s redefining how we think about money, ownership, and innovation. By collaborating with Kartoon Studios on Bitcoin Brigade<\/em>, we\u2019re creating an exciting way for kids to learn these ideas early and carry them into the future,\u201d said Stitch<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Guided by the mysterious mentor Satoshi Spark<\/strong>, and Mr. Bitkern<\/strong>, the Guardian of truth, \u00a0the young heroes\u2014Bitty Coin<\/strong>, the principled leader embodying Bitcoin itself; Blocky Chain<\/strong>, the gentle protector representing blockchain technology; Crypto Cora<\/strong>, the inventive coder; Nonce<\/strong>, the wild miner racing to solve cryptographic puzzles; and Lightning Luke<\/strong>, the hyperactive speedster powered by the Lightning Network\u2014join forces to defend Satoshi City<\/strong> from villains like ForkMaster<\/strong>, who tries to split the blockchain with dangerous forks, and Fiat Fred, who attempts to destabilize the system with endless money printing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Imagine Bitcoin as a vast treasure kingdom. Each episode is like a thrilling quest where the heroes explore new lands \u2014 from glittering mining mountains to secret vault cities \u2014 solving puzzles, cracking codes, and outsmarting digital bandits along the way. Just like in a video game, there are rare treasures to collect (digital scarcity), special power-ups that become harder to find over time (halving), and a trusty backpack to keep loot safe (wallet security). Every adventure will level up their skills and teach them how to protect and grow their treasure \u2014 all while rocking out to K-Pop-fueled action.<\/p>\n

Kartoon Studios is building a comprehensive, Bitcoin-native business platform, The Satoshi Sparks Rewards System,<\/strong> around the series invites kids to earn Sparks by watching episodes, completing quizzes, and solving cryptographic challenges in companion apps. Sparks act as a digital currency redeemable in a Bitcoin-only marketplace for exclusive merchandise, bonus content, and educational collectibles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Company will also launch a global licensing program featuring toys, apparel, and interactive collectibles embedded with Lightning Network-enabled NFC chips, designed to teach children about wallet custody, cold storage, and the immutable Bitcoin ledger.\u00a0<\/p>\n

An interactive mobile app will feature secure, kid-friendly Lightning wallets for earning, storing, and spending Sparks, with parental controls and donation options to encourage responsible Bitcoin custodianship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The series will be available on Kartoon Channel, YouTube Kids, and global broadcasters, ensuring wide accessibility and engagement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBitcoin Brigade\u201d traverses both entertainment and business, and Kartoon Studios has assembled a multi-disciplinary leadership team to guide the series and its monetization, led by the Company\u2019s CFO Brian Parisi. Parisi will oversee the financial and treasury strategies, working closely with the consumer product\u2019s division ensuring that both the creative and commercial sides of the venture align seamlessly for maximum impact.<\/p>\n

About Kartoon Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global leader in children\u2019s and family entertainment, delivering premium content and high-value intellectual property to millions of viewers worldwide. The company\u2019s portfolio features globally recognized brands including Stan Lee\u2019s Superhero Kindergarten, Shaq\u2019s Garage, Rainbow Rangers, and Llama Llama. Kartoon Studios holds a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe and operates Mainframe Studios\u2014one of North America\u2019s largest animation producers\u2014with more than 22,000 minutes of award-winning programming delivered.<\/p>\n

Through its Toon Media Networks division, including Kartoon Channel!, Kartoon Channel Worldwide, Ameba, and Frederator Network, Kartoon Studios reaches audiences across linear television, AVOD, SVOD, FAST channels, and top streaming platforms. Kartoon Channel! is consistently rated the #1 kids\u2019 streaming app on the Apple App Store. With a growing global distribution footprint, and a robust content pipeline, Kartoon Studios is positioned for sustained growth and long-term shareholder value.<\/p>\n

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Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cmight,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cintend\u201d or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding: positioning Kartoon Studios as a trailblazer at the intersection of kids\u2019 entertainment and blockchain innovation; debuting \u201cBitcoin Brigade: Adventures in Satoshi City\u201d in Fall 2026 on Kartoon Channel; producing responsible, inspiring content for global youth; integrating blockchain technology and Bitcoin education into compelling entertainment that equips the next generation with critical knowledge about finance, freedom, and technology; the series having a revolutionary impact on the next level of entertainment, education, and gaming powered by blockchain technology; working closely with Bitkern to guide the series and the global launch strategy; Bitcoin redefining how we think about money, ownership, and innovation; creating an exciting way for kids to learn the ideas early and carry them into the future; building a comprehensive, Bitcoin-native business platform around the series; launching a global licensing program featuring toys, apparel, and interactive collectibles embedded with Lightning Network-enabled NFC chips designed to teach children about wallet custody, cold storage, and the immutable Bitcoin ledger; an interactive mobile app featuring secure, kid-friendly Lightning wallets for earning, storing, and spending Sparks with parental controls and donation options to encourage responsible Bitcoin custodianship; the series being available on Kartoon Channel, YouTube Kids, and global broadcasters, ensuring wide accessibility and engagement; ; positioning the Company at the forefront of blockchain-backed media finance; Bitcoin as digital gold and a hedge against inflation; and ensuring that both the creative and commercial sides of the venture align seamlessly for maximum impact. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the Company\u2019s ability to position Kartoon Studios as a trailblazer at the intersection of kids\u2019 entertainment and blockchain innovation; the Company\u2019s ability to integrate blockchain technology and Bitcoin education into compelling entertainment that equips the next generation with critical knowledge about finance, freedom, and technology; the Company\u2019s ability to launch a global licensing program featuring toys, apparel, and interactive collectibles embedded with Lightning Network-enabled NFC chips designed to teach children about wallet custody, cold storage, and the immutable Bitcoin ledger; the Company\u2019s ability to include an interactive mobile app featuring secure, kid-friendly Lightning wallets for earning, storing, and spending Sparks with parental controls and donation options to encourage responsible Bitcoin custodianship; the Company\u2019s ability to implement a Bitcoin treasury strategy, actively integrating Bitcoin as a core corporate asset; the Company\u2019s ability to position itself at the forefront of blockchain-backed media finance; the Company\u2019s ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; fluctuations in the results of the Company\u2019s operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; the Company\u2019s ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; the Company\u2019s reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; the Company\u2019s ability to market and advertise its products; the Company\u2019s reliance on third-parties to promote its products; the Company\u2019s ability to keep pace with technological advances; the Company\u2019s ability to protect its intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of the Company\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Company\u2019s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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