Genius Brands acquires rights to Stan Lee's likeness, name and IPs.

[Moleoman]

Yes, you've read the title right. Genius Brands International has bought from POW Entertainment not only the rights to Stan Lee's characters (excluding those owned by Marvel), but also rights to his likeness and name. Additionally, both Genius Brands and POW have set up the "Stan Lee Universe" joint-venture:

Genius Brands acquires Stan Lee’s likeness, IPs

The prodco now holds the rights to more than 100 properties Lee created, with plans to develop and license seven per year under a new business banner.

kidscreen.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Yes, you've read the title right. Genius Brands International has bought from POW Entertainment not only the rights to Stan Lee's characters (excluding those owned by Marvel), but also rights to his likeness and name. Additionally, both Genius Brands and POW have set up the "Stan Lee Universe" joint-venture:

Genius Brands acquires Stan Lee’s likeness, IPs

The prodco now holds the rights to more than 100 properties Lee created, with plans to develop and license seven per year under a new business banner.

kidscreen.com

Well, that sounds interesting.

 

[Tacomaster]

Imagine if Stan Lee still owned his Marvel characters when this happened...

 

[Otaku-sempai]

Imagine if Stan Lee still owned his Marvel characters when this happened...

Well, he never did own them, but okay.