Genius Brands Launches Stan Lee Series Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

“It is an honor and privilege to work with Genius Brands and POW! Entertainment on this new series and help carry on Stan's creative legacy by introducing this new group of superheroes to preschool children around the world,” says Schwarzenegger. “Not only does ‘Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten’ feature comedy and action, but there are many valuable lessons to be learned along the way! Of particular pride to me is the fact that I am not only teaching kids to use their superpowers, but I am also imparting valuable lessons to kids worldwide about the importance of health, exercise and nutrition.”

Co-creator of

Deadpool,

Fabian Nicieza, is scripting the series that targets preschool kids and follows on the popularity of the superhero

“Stan loved and admired Arnold as not just an actor, but a true hero in so many ways and always envisioned Arnold for this role,” says Heyward. “From

Spider-Man

,

Iron Man

,

X-Men

,

Black Panther

,

Incredible Hulk, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor, Captain America, Captain Marvel

,

The Avengers

and countless more, Stan was the greatest creator that Hollywood and pop culture has ever known. We are honored to continue his legacy of creating a new superhero franchise for kids with another iconic hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten.’”

The team behind the series aims to create a show that has a central message that promotes health, exercise and nutrition for children. In homage to its creator, “Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten” will also feature an animated cameo of Lee that appears in every episode.

Genius Brands is no stranger to the children’s animated series space. The company has successfully produced and licensed shows such as

"Rainbow Rangers"

and

“Llama Llama.”