ANGEL TO EXCLUSIVELY STREAM BUTCH HARTMAN STUDIOS' THE GARDEN CARTOON SEASON 2
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Angel (NASDAQ:ANGX) has secured exclusive streaming rights to The Garden Cartoon Season 2 from Butch Hartman Studios. The season premiered in March 2026, with new episodes airing every Wednesday through May 2026 exclusively on Angel. The series targets children ages 4–11 with Gospel-centered, values-driven stories.
The move follows Season 1 and a holiday film, positioning Angel as a home for family-focused, faith-aligned animation and reflecting a strategic content partnership with an established creator.
Positive
- Exclusive streaming rights for Season 2 through May 2026
- Season 2 premiered in March 2026
- Weekly episode schedule: new episodes every Wednesday through May 2026
- Partnership with creator Butch Hartman, established animation track record
Negative
- Exclusivity on Angel may limit wider platform distribution and audience reach
News Market Reaction – ANGX
In the Apr 8 session, ANGX declined 2.05%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18 | Conference participation | Neutral | -5.2% | Management attendance at the 38th Annual Roth Conference with fireside chat and panel. |
| Mar 13 | Content acquisition | Positive | -17.0% | Acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to independent film Salt & Honey. |
| Mar 12 | Earnings results | Positive | -17.0% | Record Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue growth with improving EBITDA outlook. |
| Feb 12 | Earnings timing | Neutral | -9.6% | Announcement of schedule and webcast details for Q4 and 2025 results release. |
| Jan 21 | Investor conferences | Neutral | -0.2% | Planned participation in three Q1 2026 investor conferences with 1:1 meetings. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news and earnings—often fundamentally positive or neutral—have frequently coincided with negative next-day price moves, suggesting a pattern of downside reactions to announcements.
Over the last several months, Angel (ANGX) issued multiple news items and earnings updates. Investor conference participation and distribution deals on Jan 21, Feb 12, and Mar 18 were followed by negative 24-hour price moves. Notably, record Q4 and full‑year 2025 results reported on Mar 12, as well as the film acquisition on Mar 13, also saw declines of more than 17%. Against this backdrop, the new exclusive streaming partnership for “The Garden Cartoon” continues the company’s content‑expansion trajectory.
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Created by legendary, award-winning animator and producer Butch Hartman, best known for creating Nickelodeon's iconic series The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom, The Garden Cartoon continues its mission to deliver high-quality, values-driven entertainment for children ages 4-11.
Following the success of Season 1 and the holiday film The Christmas King! A Garden Cartoon Holiday Movie, Season 2 invites families back to The Garden, a miraculous place where anything can grow. Young viewers will once again join Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb as they embark on new adventures filled with humor, heart and Gospel-centered lessons. This season features many more imaginative escapades, reminding audiences, "The Garden is where the Gospel grows!"
After more than two decades shaping some of the most beloved animated series in television history, Hartman is entering a bold new creative chapter with the launch of Butch Hartman Studios. The independent animation studio is dedicated to producing meaningful, high-quality content that inspires children and families worldwide. Hartman continues to influence a new generation of viewers seeking content that aligns with their values without sacrificing creativity or humor.
"Butch and his team have an extraordinary ability to blend imaginative storytelling with messages that resonate deeply with families," said David Fischer, Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Affairs for Angel. "At Angel, we're committed to championing content that reflects the values our Guild members care about. The Garden Cartoon is a natural fit for our platform and for families looking for meaningful entertainment they can trust."
"Angel has created an incredible movement around audience-powered, values-driven storytelling," said Hartman. "At Butch Hartman Studios, our heart is to produce animation that kids love and parents feel confident about. Partnering with a platform that shares that vision allows us to reach families in an even more meaningful way."
The exclusive launch of Season
About Butch Hartman Studios: An inaugural member of Animation Magazine's Hall of Fame, Butch Hartman is a multiple Emmy® and ANNIE Award®-nominated and BMI Award-winning animator, writer, director, producer, illustrator, and actor who has been entertaining and inspiring kids and families for four decades. Hartman's show The Fairly OddParents, which debuted almost 25 years ago, is Nickelodeon's second-longest-running television series of all time behind SpongeBob SquarePants. New generations of kids are now finding the series on Netflix. Hartman followed that breakout show with three more successful Nick series: Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy and Bunsen is a Beast. Hartman's shows are seen in dozens of international markets, have generated enormous fan loyalty and millions of dollars in merchandising revenue.
Butch Hartman Studios is a full-service production studio, with over 40 animation crew members (including many veterans of past Hartman productions) working from locations around the globe to create impactful kids programming that entertains and matters. Longtime colleague Taylor Bradbury is Senior Producer at the company. Currently, the Garden Cartoon television series is available through Angel and other platforms. Butch Hartman Studios development slate includes: Little Harps (Ages 3-8) about a Guardian Angel school that prepares new recruits to help kids down on earth; Dragon Drive-Thru (Ages 5-8) about three little dragons running a fast-food stand in a medieval town, and Family Fusion(Ages 6-11) in which two super-science families live next door to each other and try not to destroy the neighborhood. For more information, visit www.butchhartmanstudios.com.
About Angel: Angel (NYSE: ANGX) is a media and technology company guided by more than 2.2 million grassroots Angel Guild paying members championing values-based stories. Clearly expressing the kind of programming they crave, members of the Angel Guild act as virtual co-producers, greenlighting what films and television series get produced and distributed in theaters and on the Angel app. Propelled by this audience-first momentum, Angel has released more than 130 films and 30 television series that amplify light, including "Sound of Freedom," which earned more than
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