Boulder Media Limitedis an Irishanimation studiofounded by filmmaker Robert Cullen in 2000. It is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian media companyPrincess Pictures,which purchased the company in 2022 from its previous owner,Hasbro.[1][3]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Robert Cullen |
| Headquarters | , Ireland |
Key people |
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Number of employees | 168 (2016)[2] |
| Parent |
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| Website | www |
History
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Cullen founded Boulder Media in 2000.[2]On 13 July 2016, it became a subsidiary ofHasbro.[1]Boulder Media opened a second location in August 2017 in Dublin on Claremont Road.[4]
On 7 May 2019, Hasbro and Boulder Media announced a new animation film studio to be started. The companies bid on an old ferry terminal for the studio, but was turned down by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.[5]
On 1 November 2022, Hasbro sold Boulder Media to Australian media companyPrincess Pictures,known for producing adult animation seriesSmiling Friends,YOLO,andKoala Manunder itsBento Box Entertainmentjoint venture Princess Bento.[3]
Filmography
editAnimated series
edit| Show | Year(s) | Co-production with | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends[6] | 2004–09 | Cartoon Network Studios | Cartoon Network | Animation services |
| Shorty McShorts' Shorts | 2006–07 | Walt Disney Television Animation | Disney Channel | Animation services for the episodes "Horace & Boris in Got Your Nose", "Mascot Prep", "Troy Ride" and "Boyz on da Run" |
| Slacker Cats | 2007 | Laika Film Roman |
Animation services for the episode "Mexico" | |
| El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | 2007–08 | Mexopolis Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
Nickelodeon | Animation services |
| Funky Fables | 2008–09 | JAM Media | CBBC | |
| The Amazing World of Gumball | 2011–12 | Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe Dandelion Studios Studio SOI |
Cartoon Network | Season 1 |
| Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | 2012–15 | Titmouse, Inc. | Disney XD | |
| Wander Over Yonder | 2015–16 | Disney Television Animation | Animation services for season 2 | |
| Danger Mouse | 2015–19 | CBBC FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment(2015–17) Boat Rocker Media(2018–19) |
CBBC | |
| Go Jetters | 2015–20 | Giant Animation BBC Studios Blue-Zoo Productions(season 2) |
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| Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz | 2017–20 | Warner Bros. Animation | Boomerang SVOD | Animation services[4] |
| Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own | 2018–19 | Allspark AnimationHasbro | Discovery Family | |
| Transformers: Cyberverse | 2018–21 | Allspark Animation (seasons 1–3) Entertainment One(season 4) |
Cartoon Network (seasons 1–3) Netflix(season 4) |
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| Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy | 2019–21 | Allspark Animation | Discovery Family | [4] |
| DC Super Hero Girls | Warner Bros. Animation | Cartoon Network | Animation services | |
| My Little Pony: Pony Life | 2020–21 | Entertainment One Hasbro |
Discovery Family | [4] |
| Transformers: BotBots | 2022 | Netflix | [7][8][9] | |
| Captain Fall | 2023 | Writers & Models | Animation services[10] | |
| Micronauts | Unreleased | Entertainment One Hasbro |
N/A | [4] |
Shorts
edit| Short | Year | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Night Out | 2003 | ||
| Barber Shop | 2005 | [11] | |
| Carte de Visite | 2006 | [12] | |
| The Big Rock Candy Mountains | [13] | ||
| Beauty Now | 2007 | [14] | |
| Fresh Cut Grass | 2014 | [15] | |
| Brother Ezekiel | 2020 | ||
| Cat Burglar | 2022 | Broke & Bones Netflix Animation |
Interactive film[16] |
Specials
edit| Special | Year | Co-production with | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventures in Lalaloopsy Land: The Search for Pillow | 2012 | MGA Entertainment | Nick Jr. Channel | FirstLalaloopsyfilm |
| My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Canterlot Shorts | 2017 | Hasbro Studios | Discovery Family | |
| My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip | 2019 | Allspark Animation |
Feature films
edit| Film | Year | Co-production with | Distributed by | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Little Pony: A New Generation | 2021 | Entertainment One | Netflix |
See also
edit- Allspark Animation
- Film Roman
- Klasky Csupo
- Saerom Animation
- AKOM
- Rough Draft Studios
- Sunwoo Entertainment
- Wang Film Productions
- Hong Ying Animation
- Toon City
- Bardel Entertainment
- Bento Box Entertainment
- Titmouse, Inc.
- Mercury Filmworks
- ShadowMachine
- Jam Filled Entertainment
- Yowza! Animation
- Atomic Cartoons
- Guru Studio
- WildBrain
References
edit- ^abcSchwindt, Oriana (13 July 2016)."Hasbro Acquires Dublin-Based Animation Studio Boulder Media".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 14 July 2016.Retrieved14 July2016.
- ^abLinnane, Ciara (13 July 2016)."Hasbro Buys Irish Animation Company Boulder Media".Fox Business.com.Fox Business. MarketWatch Pulse.Archivedfrom the original on 14 July 2016.Retrieved14 July2016.
- ^abWhittock, Jesse (1 November 2022)."Princess Pictures Buys Irish Animation Studio Boulder Media From Hasbro".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on 1 November 2022.Retrieved10 May2023.
- ^abcde"Boulder Media Announces Plans To Open Second Studio Space in Dublin".Hot Press.7 June 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 15 April 2019.Retrieved23 June2017.
- ^Horgan-Jones, Jack (7 May 2019)."Dún Laoghaire Council turns down Hollywood studio plan for old terminal".The Irish Times.Archivedfrom the original on 7 May 2019.Retrieved26 May2019.
- ^Galuppo, Mia (13 July 2016)."Hasbro Acquires Irish Animation Studio Boulder Media".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 14 July 2016.Retrieved14 July2016.
- ^"Transformers: Botbots Assemble in New Animated Series at Netflix".Hasbro.25 February 2021.Archivedfrom the original on 25 February 2021.Retrieved25 February2021.
- ^"Transformers: BotBots Animated Comedy Series in Development at Boulder Media".TFW2005.23 December 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 2 February 2021.Retrieved25 February2021.
- ^"Netflix to Air Transformers: BotBots Animated Series".TFW2005.25 February 2021.Archivedfrom the original on 2 March 2021.Retrieved25 February2021.
- ^Rice, Lynette (21 June 2023)."'Captain Fall': Netflix Reveals Trailer, Start Date For Adult Animated Comedy ".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on 21 June 2023.Retrieved21 June2023.
- ^"Barbershop".Boulder Media. 13 November 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 17 December 2017.Retrieved30 January2019– viaVimeo.
- ^"Carte De Visite".Boulder Media. 13 November 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 17 December 2017.Retrieved30 January2019– viaVimeo.
- ^"Big Rock Candy Mountain".Boulder Media. 13 November 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 17 December 2017.Retrieved30 January2019– viaVimeo.
- ^"Beauty Now".Boulder Media. 13 November 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 17 December 2017.Retrieved30 January2019– viaVimeo.
- ^"Fresh Cut Grass".Boulder Media. 9 December 2015.Archivedfrom the original on 17 December 2017.Retrieved30 January2019– viaVimeo.
- ^Richardson, Jay (2 February 2022)."Charlie Brooker interactive cartoon Cat Burglar coming to Netflix".British Comedy Guide.Archivedfrom the original on 9 February 2022.Retrieved9 February2022.
External links
edit- Official website
- Boulder Mediaon Vimeo