DreamWorks Animation
Acquisition in 2016
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters worldwide. The company operates through two reportable segments, Film and TV Specials/Series, and Classic Media. It also creates and exploits family entertainment, including animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties, and related consumer products, as well as licenses distribution rights. The company offers animated feature films and characters primarily for the theatrical, home entertainment, television, merchandising, and licensing markets. It has strategic alliances with McDonaldÂ’s, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Autodesk, Oracle, Polycom, and RedHat. DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.
iStreamPlanet
Series A in 2013
iStreamPlanet Co., LLC is a provider of cloud-based live video streaming solutions tailored for sports, entertainment, and technology content providers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including global content acquisition for multiscreen viewing, managed and self-managed live streaming services, and live dynamic advertisement insertions. iStreamPlanet supports clients with live video encoding and multiscreen packaging, as well as offering professional and technical support services. The company has established itself as a leader in video workflow solutions, serving notable clients such as NBC, Turner Broadcasting, and Microsoft. As of August 2015, iStreamPlanet operates as a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Carnival Films
Acquisition in 2008
Carnival Films, a division of NBC Universal International Studios, is the UK's largest specialist in drama production. Founded in 1978, the company has produced a wide array of acclaimed television dramas, both in the UK and the US. It is best known for the global phenomenon Downton Abbey, which has won multiple awards, including three Golden Globes and twelve Primetime Emmys, and holds the record for the most nominations for a non-US show in Emmy history. Carnival's portfolio includes notable series such as Poirot, Hotel Babylon, and The Philanthropist, along with mini-series like Traffik and Any Human Heart, showcasing its commitment to high-quality storytelling. The company's Managing Director, Gareth Neame, played a pivotal role in the success of Downton Abbey, which has been recognized with a Guinness World Record for critical acclaim. With a history of producing hundreds of hours of popular drama, Carnival Films continues to be a significant player in the television industry.
Telemundo
Acquisition in 2001
Telemundo is an American Spanish-language broadcast television network owned by the NBCUniversal Hispanic Group.