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.

Nick Gawne

CFO, Finance

8 past transactions

House of Cool

Acquisition in 2023
House of Cool is a global animation pre-production company specializing in services for both feature films and television series. The company offers a range of pre-production services, including story development, digital storyboarding, direction, editorial, and production management. Additionally, House of Cool provides design services that encompass conceptual and visual development, as well as character design, catering to the diverse needs of the animation industry.

Nerd Corps Entertainment

Acquisition in 2014
Nerd Corps Entertainment is a prominent animation studio based in Toronto, Canada, recognized for its extensive portfolio of original content aimed at children. The studio has produced award-winning properties such as Slugterra, League of Super Evil, Storm Hawks, and Rated A for Awesome. In addition to animation, Nerd Corps develops stories and experiences that engage children across various platforms, including television, online, games, and toys. The company manages all aspects of its operations in-house, encompassing intellectual property creation, animation production, finance, sales and distribution, licensing, consumer products, and interactive development. This comprehensive approach positions Nerd Corps as a unique entity within the animation industry, committed to delivering high-quality content for 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 Canadian film production company that has been in operation since 1985. The company specializes in producing and co-producing high-quality feature films, including family and children's films, animated series, and documentaries. With a robust background in the film industry, imX Communications contributes its expertise to the DHX Media Ltd group of production companies, focusing on delivering compelling content that appeals to a broad audience.

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 creating popular and award-winning series such as Ricky Sprocket – Showbiz Boy, Being Ian™, The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers!, Class of the Titans™, and George of the Jungle. These series have been broadcast on networks like TELETOON, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. In addition to its established properties, Studio B has expanded its portfolio with new projects, including the original series Kid vs. Kat and the co-production Martha Speaks with WGBH Boston, set to launch in 2008.

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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