Cinedigm launches Fantawild Streamer in collaboration with "Boonie Bears" Studio

Cinedigm announced today that the linear streaming channel Fantawild has launched in partnership with Fantawild Animation, the leading producer of children's animation in Asia. The channel, set to update monthly with additional content, will feature popular movies and series from the Boonie Bears franchise, currently China's leading animated media ownership, as well as other well-known animation brands such as Kung Fu zodiac masters.

Boonie Bears, centered on the trials and tribulations of two bears, is a sensation in China and around the world. The property represents over $ 435 million in annual toy and merchandise sales in China. Fantawild is a major driver of China's tourism industry, with 29 theme parks in operation and 10 more in development, attracting more than 50 million visitors each year. The company ranks fifth on the list of the 10 best theme park groups worldwide, ranking ahead of major US-based park operators such as Six Flags Group, Cedar Rapids Group and Sea World attractions, among the others.

Il Boonie Bears films have grossed over $ 500 million at the box office; TV series are the most watched animation on over 200 channels and all three are the most popular programs in the history of CCTV (China's national television network) Children's Channel. Internationally, the titles have been distributed in more than 120 countries airing on Netflix, Disney, Nickelodeon and Hulu, just to name a few.

Cinedigm seeks to capitalize on the brand's popularity by deploying Fantawild programming across the broader OTT landscape and audience hearts across North America. Fantawild is available on TCL, the second largest smart TV manufacturer in North America, FreeCast (SelecTV) and KlowdTV. Consumers will be able to access ad-supported content on TVs, digital set-top boxes, media streaming devices and online.

With several family channels already, Cinedigm seeks to introduce the Fantawild animation brands to a whole new streaming audience by including popular films such as the worldwide box office hit. Boonie Bears: Blast into the Past, Boonie Bears: The Big Top Secret e Boonie Bears: A Mystical Winter. Also, fans will be able to see beloved series like Boonie Bears: Sunsational Summer e Kung Fu Masters of the Zodiac: Origins of the Twelve.

"Fantawild's dedication to innovation has led the studio to become one of the first animation companies in the world," said Erick Opeka, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Digital Networks for Cinedigm. "Through this partnership, Cinedigm is thrilled to launch a streaming channel dedicated to the studio's most popular movies and TV series. As more consumers switch to streaming, the need for high-quality, branded family programming continues to grow. This demand has allowed us to bring this global phenomenon to homes across North America. "

"North America is one of the most important markets for us and we have always been careful to enter local platforms with our programs - the right strategy is key when it comes to building our brands in one of the largest media markets," he said. said Daisy Shang, President of Fantawild Animation Inc. "The launch of a Fantawild branded channel is a very significant moment for us and we are delighted to have such an exceptional partner on our side helping us."

Cinedigm plans to release new content every month, giving viewers new and exciting titles to watch. One of their most anticipated releases will be Boonie Bears: The Wild Life, released in cinemas in mainland China last Lunar New Year and quickly grossed over $ 90 million at the box office, despite theaters having limited capacity. Cinedigm will be out for the first time Wild life On Demand & Digital this summer for purchase and rental. The blockbuster film will then find a home on the linear channel.

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