Jeffrey Schlesinger joins Kartoon Studios board of directors

Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) announced the appointment of Jeffrey Schlesinger, former president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution, to its board of directors.

Schlesinger spent more than three decades at Warner Bros., where he built the worldwide television business into a division spanning more than 220 territories. During his tenure, he oversaw distribution of television properties including "Friends," "The Big Bang Theory," "Two and a Half Men," "The West Wing," and "Game of Thrones."

He also managed Warner Bros.' animation library of over 10,000 episodes, which includes properties such as "Looney Tunes," "Hanna-Barbera," "Scooby-Doo," and "The Flintstones." Additionally, Schlesinger oversaw global distribution of Warner Bros. feature films including the "Batman," "Harry Potter," and "The Lord of the Rings" franchises.

"Jeff Schlesinger is one of the most impactful executives in modern media history, and we're honored to welcome him to the Kartoon Studios board," said Andy Heyward, chairman and CEO of Kartoon Studios.

Schlesinger stated: "Kartoon Studios has assembled one of the most dynamic current portfolios of kids and family IP in the industry, and I'm excited to help guide its next phase of global expansion."

Kartoon Studios operates as a global producer and distributor of children's and family entertainment content. The company's portfolio includes properties based on A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh," "Stan Lee Universe," "Rainbow Rangers," and "Bitcoin Brigade."

The company operates Mainframe Studios and runs Toon Media Networks, which includes Kartoon Channel! and reaches audiences across multiple platforms and over 60 territories worldwide.

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