Genius Brands International, Inc. announced its subscription-based KARTOON CHANNEL! KIDAVERSE, launching April 15, 2022, at $3.99/month. Kartoon Channel!

Kidaverse will be anchored by technology from the acquisition of Ameba TV, a rapidly growing children's video streaming service that brings a first-in-class technology platform. Kartoon Channel! Kidaverse will include all the popular programs of Kartoon Channel!

today, while adding exclusive metaversal content, which will be launched in a phased rollout. Kartoon Channel! Kidaverse will feature a fully-integrated design, including custom avatars and emojisfor kids, exclusive games, branded Kidaverse VR goggles, immersive content and NFTs for kids (“KFT”s).

The new platform will also feature collectable digital cards based on many of the channel's popular characters, including those from the upcoming Stan Lee Universe, debuting in Fourth Quarter 2022, and a digital currency for kids called Kidaverse MetaBuck$. Additionally, the Kartoon Channel! Kidaverse is planning to introduce child-safe messaging (“Messies”), podcasts, music, and more.