WildBrain
WildBrain Ltd., headquartered in Halifax, Canada, is a global leader in children's and family entertainment. It develops, produces, and distributes films and television programs, focusing on animated series and preschool content. The company operates through three segments: Content Business, Television, and Consumer Products Represented. WildBrain owns and licenses over 11,500 half hours of content, including renowned brands like Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, and Inspector Gadget. It generates revenue through licensing content to broadcasters, streaming services, and other media platforms, as well as through consumer products licensing. Additionally, WildBrain operates a network of children's channels on YouTube, delivering over 750 million views monthly. The company also manages copyrights, licensing, and brands for third parties through its subsidiary, CPLG.
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8 past transactions
House of Cool
Acquisition in 2023
House of Cool is a global animation pre-production company that specializes in providing comprehensive services for both feature films and television series. The company focuses on story development, digital storyboarding, direction, editorial, and production management. In addition to these core pre-production services, House of Cool offers design services, including conceptual and visual development as well as character design. By combining artistic creativity with technical expertise, House of Cool supports the development of animated content from initial concepts to ready-to-produce materials.
Nerd Corps Entertainment
Acquisition in 2014
Nerd Corps Entertainment is a prominent animation studio based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the creation of animated content for children. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of award-winning original properties, including Slugterra, League of Super Evil, Storm Hawks, and Rated A for Awesome. Nerd Corps goes beyond traditional animation; it develops stories and experiences that engage children across various platforms, including television, online media, games, and toys. The studio manages all aspects of its production process in-house, encompassing intellectual property creation, animation production, finance, sales, distribution, licensing, consumer products, and interactive development. This comprehensive approach distinguishes Nerd Corps in the industry, allowing it to deliver immersive and innovative content tailored to the interests of young audiences.
Ragdoll Productions
Acquisition in 2013
Ragdoll Productions, founded in 1984 by Anne Wood, is a privately owned company based in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, specializing in the production of children's television shows. Renowned for its globally recognized series, such as Teletubbies, Ragdoll's creations have reached audiences in 111 countries and have been translated into 41 languages. Prior to establishing Ragdoll, Anne Wood developed children's programming for Yorkshire Television and TV-am. In 2006, the company formed a joint venture with BBC Worldwide, known as Ragdoll Worldwide, to enhance the management and distribution of its programming internationally. Ragdoll Productions is dedicated to creating engaging content for children, reflecting its commitment to quality children's entertainment.
Cookie Jar Entertainment
Acquisition in 2012
Cookie Jar is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment and consumer products companies with offices around the globe. Cookie Jar Entertainment is a leader in the creation, production and marketing of animated and live-action programming. Its library of nearly 6,000 half-hour episodes of television features some of the world’s most recognizable series including Caillou, Inspector Gadget, The Doodlebops and Johnny Test. The company controls Cookie Jar TV, the weekend morning block on CBS. Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, (CPLG) Cookie Jar’s full-service international licensing agency, represents numerous entertainment, sport and design brands such as Caillou, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, Richard Scarry, and St. Andrews Links.
WildBrain
Acquisition in 2010
WildBrain Ltd., headquartered in Halifax, Canada, is a global leader in children's and family entertainment. It develops, produces, and distributes films and television programs, focusing on animated series and preschool content. The company operates through three segments: Content Business, Television, and Consumer Products Represented. WildBrain owns and licenses over 11,500 half hours of content, including renowned brands like Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, and Inspector Gadget. It generates revenue through licensing content to broadcasters, streaming services, and other media platforms, as well as through consumer products licensing. Additionally, WildBrain operates a network of children's channels on YouTube, delivering over 750 million views monthly. The company also manages copyrights, licensing, and brands for third parties through its subsidiary, CPLG.
imX Communications
Acquisition in 2008
imX Communications Inc. is a prominent Canadian film production company that specializes in the development and production of international quality feature films, family and children's films, animated series, and documentaries. Established in 1985, the company has maintained a continuous presence in the film industry, leveraging its extensive background and expertise to create compelling visual content. As a co-producer and producer, imX Communications works to deliver engaging entertainment that appeals to diverse audiences. It is part of the broader DHX Media Ltd group of production companies.
Studio B Productions
Acquisition in 2007
Studio B Productions Inc. is a prominent producer of children's entertainment, specializing in both digital and classical animation. The company is known for its award-winning properties, including Ricky Sprocket – Showbiz Boy, Being Ian, The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers!, Class of the Titans, and George of the Jungle, a collaboration with Classic Media that aired on Cartoon Network in the United States. In addition to its established titles, Studio B is set to introduce new properties such as Kid vs. Kat and Martha Speaks, further expanding its portfolio in the kids' programming market.
Bulldog Interactive Fitness
Acquisition in 2007
Bulldog Interactive has franchised eight locations across Canada to date, including several in the Toronto area. Within the last two months, three Bulldog Interactive locations have commenced operations, in Guelph, ON, Saskatoon, SK and St. John’s, NF and another three are expected to open within the next two months in Richmond, BC, Calgary, AB and Boca Raton, FL. Bulldog Interactive locations provide supervised and guided play for children between three and 14, with customized exercise programs and group events in an environment that fosters good health, self-esteem, confidence, friendship and fun.
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