Toho International Buys Stakes in a Trio of Western Anime Properties From Frederator Network

Toho International, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s leading film studio Toho Co., has agreed to buy stakes in three animated productions owned by Frederator Network, part of Genius Brands International’s Wow! Unlimited Media. The deal gives Toho International 50% ownership of two completed series – “Bee and PuppyCat,” and “Bravest Warriors” – and a similar stake in the “Catbug” series that is currently in development as a spin off from “Bravest Warriors.” Deal terms were not disclosed, though Genius Brands described it as “a multimillion-dollar investment.” The agreement provides a framework for Frederator Network and Toho International to co-produce new… Read Full Article