Maizen’s Hit YouTube Gaming Characters JJ & Mikey Expand Into TV Series, Books and Toys in New Pocket.watch Franchise Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

By Jennifer Maas

Jennifer Maas

TV Business Writer

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Family-friendly YouTube gaming channel Maizen is expanding its popular JJ & Mikey animated characters into a full-blown franchise across original content and consumer products through a partnership with creator media company Pocket.watch.

Under the pact, the Japan-based Maizen’s “JJ & Mikey” series will begin streaming across platforms including Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Ryan and Friends Plus this summer.

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