"Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten" premiered on Amazon in Spring 2021

Genius Brands International has announced the spring 2021 premiere of its new animated series for children, Stan Lee's superhero nursery, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Amazon Prime Video. Amazon joins the Alibaba group, which will launch the series in China on its children's video streaming platform, Youku.

"With Amazon Prime in the US and Alibaba in China, we are very excited to launch on these two leading platforms in the world's two largest territories," said Andy Heyward, President and CEO of Genius Brands.

Schwarzenegger commented: “Years ago, Stan Lee and I talked about such a project, and I'm excited to finally bring a great storytelling to children around the world, which will also promote health, exercise, fitness and anti-bullying lessons. . "

Stan Lee's superhero nursery (52 x 11 "), an action-adventure comedy series aimed at children aged 4 to 7, is co-produced by Alibaba Group, Stan Lee! Entertainment's POW and Schwarzenegger's Oak Productions. The co-creator of Deadpool, Fabian Nicieza, who has sold over 100 million comics worldwide, is writing the series. Schwarzenegger, who voiced and inspired the lead character's appearance, joins award-winning Emmy Award-winning children's producer Heyward, as well. as Paul Wachter, CEO of Main Street Advisors and President of POW! Entertainment Gill Champion as executive producer.

"We are gathering steam with our latest set of tentpoles, Stan Lee's superhero nurseryand we're thrilled to have two of the best digital streaming partners in the world, Amazon and Alibaba, on board as launch partners, reaching a potential global audience of hundreds of millions, as well as the talents of Arnold and the genius that was Stan, "Heyward added." In an ever-changing children's media landscape and current children's viewing patterns around the world, our strategy is to deliver this dynamic series where children predominantly find their entertainment now. We know we have a hit on our hands and we can't wait to share it with children around the world. "

Synopsis: Five years ago, a massive superhero battle blanketed the small town of Greenvale in cosmic radiation. Soon after, a motley group of previously ordinary boys and girls display the most unusual superpowers! Their superpowers, however, instead of coming from Kryptonite or a radioactive spider, come from objects in their kindergarten class: white glue, wooden blocks, crayons, silly putty, etc.

A very special kindergarten teacher comes to Greenvale to train these super children. Arnold Armstrong knows what it's like to control superpowers, because he was Captain Courage, the hero whose final battle helped create these superkids! Arnold will teach children how to become the heroes of tomorrow, once he teaches them how to tie their shoes.

Filled with action, comedy and fun, the series draws on the genius and imagination of creative icon Stan Lee and mixes with important lessons in health, exercise, nutrition and anti-bullying. Just as he made a cameo in every Marvel movie, Lee will appear in an animated cameo in each episode, featuring a digitized recreation of his voice.