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@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ The Claynosaurz-Mediawan co-production will launch on YouTube first, then sell t
 ### Additional Evidence (confirm)
 *Source: [[2025-10-01-variety-claynosaurz-creator-led-transmedia]] | Added: 2026-03-16*
 
-Claynosaurz 39-episode animated series launching on YouTube first before selling to TV/streaming buyers, co-produced with Method Animation (Mediawan). Nic Cabana frames this as 'already here' not speculative, with community's 1B social views creating guaranteed algorithmic traction that replaces traditional marketing spend.
+Claynosaurz 39-episode animated series launching on YouTube first before selling to TV/streaming buyers, co-produced with Method Animation (Mediawan). Nic Cabana frames this as 'already here' not speculative, with community's 1B social views creating guaranteed algorithmic traction that studios pay millions to achieve through marketing.
 
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entities/entertainment/claynosaurz.md

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 - **2025-06-02** — Announced 39-episode × 7-minute CG-animated series co-production with Mediawan Kids & Family, targeting kids 6-12. Distribution strategy: YouTube premiere followed by traditional TV licensing. Community involvement includes sharing storyboards, scripts, and featuring holders' collectibles in episodes. 450M+ views, 200M+ impressions, 530K+ subscribers at announcement.
 
 - **2025-10-01** — Announced 39-episode animated series (7 min each) launching YouTube-first with Method Animation (Mediawan) co-production, followed by TV/streaming sales. Gameloft mobile game in co-development. Community has generated nearly 1B social views. Nic Cabana presented creator-led transmedia strategy at VIEW Conference.
-- **2025-10-01** — Nic Cabana presented at VIEW Conference on creator-led transmedia strategy. Announced 39 x 7-minute animated series co-produced with Method Animation (Mediawan), launching YouTube-first before traditional distribution. Community has generated nearly 1B social views. Gameloft mobile game in co-development. Shared achievement system planned across gaming, social media, collectibles, and community.
 ## Relationship to KB
 
 - Implements [[fanchise management is a stack of increasing fan engagement from content extensions through co-creation and co-ownership]] through specific co-creation mechanisms

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@@ -52,8 +52,9 @@ EXTRACTION HINT: The key insight isn't the YouTube distribution per se but the C
 
 
 ## Key Facts
-- Claynosaurz has nearly 1 billion social views across its community
-- Claynosaurz animated series is 39 episodes of 7 minutes each
-- Method Animation (Mediawan) is co-producing the Claynosaurz series
-- Gameloft is co-developing a Claynosaurz mobile game
-- Nic Cabana presented at VIEW Conference on 2025-10-01
+- Claynosaurz animated series: 39 episodes, 7 minutes each
+- Co-production partner: Method Animation (Mediawan)
+- Community social views: nearly 1 billion
+- Mobile game partner: Gameloft
+- Distribution strategy: YouTube first, then TV/streaming sales
+- Planned internal incubator for creative teams