WildBrain Family International Limited,operating asWildBrain London(formerlyWildBrainandWildBrain Spark), is a Britishmulti-channel networkowned by Canadian media companyWildBrain(formerly DHX Media). It distributes and produces preschool and children's video content forYouTubeand other digital platforms. The division officially launched in 2016; it reuses trademarks associated withWildbrain Entertainment,an animation studio that had been acquired by DHX.[1]It maintains offices inLondon.
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| WildBrain London | |
| Formerly | WildBrain (2016–2019) WildBrain Spark (2019–2024) |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Digital media |
| Predecessor | Wildbrain Entertainment |
| Founded | 25 April 2016 |
| Headquarters | , England |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | WildBrain |
| Divisions | WildBrain Digital Studios |
| Website | www |
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| 1968 | FilmFairLondon is founded |
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| 1971 | DIC Audiovisuel is founded |
| 1972 | Strawberry Shortcakebrand is first developed |
| 1974 | CPLGis founded |
| 1976 | CINAR andColossal Picturesare founded |
| 1982 | DIC Enterprises is founded |
| 1984 | Ragdoll Productionsis founded |
| 1987 | DIC Audiovisuel closes |
| 1988 | Studio B Productionsis founded |
| 1992 | Epitome Picturesis founded |
| 1993 | DIC Enterprises becomesDIC Entertainment |
| 1994 | Wild Brainis founded‚ and Red Rover Studios is founded, DIC Entertainment brands as The Incredible World of DIC |
| 1995 | Platinum Disc Corporation is founded |
| 1996 | CINAR buys FilmFair's library |
| 1997 | Decode Entertainmentis founded |
| 1999 | Wild Brain acquires Colossal Pictures' employee base |
| 2002 | Nerd Corps Entertainmentis founded |
| 2004 | Halifax Film Company is founded, CINAR rebrands asCookie Jar Group |
| 2005 | Platinum Disc Corporation merge asEcho Bridge Home Entertainment |
| 2006 | Decode and Halifax Film merge as DHX Media, DIC acquires CPLG, and Ragdoll Worldwide is formed withBBC Worldwide |
| 2007 | DHX Media buys Studio B Productions and Wild Brain becomesWildbrain Entertainment |
| 2008 | Cookie Jar Group absorbs DIC andHouse of Coolabsorbs Red Rover Studios |
| 2010 | DHX Media buys Wildbrain Entertainment‚ and Peanuts Worldwide is founded |
| 2011 | Decode Entertainment and Red Rover Studios closes |
| 2012 | DHX Media buys Cookie Jar Group |
| 2013 | DHX Media acquires Ragdoll Worldwide’s back catalogue |
| 2014 | DHX Media buys Epitome Pictures, Nerd Corps, and Echo Bridge Home Entertainment's family content library, as well asFamily,the English version of Disney Junior,the French version of Disney JuniorandDisney XD;Cookie Jar Group is absorbed |
| 2016 | The WildBrain multi-channel network launches and Studio B and Nerd Corps merge asDHX Studios |
| 2017 | Wildbrain Entertainment closes; DHX Media buysPeanuts Worldwideand Strawberry Shortcake |
| 2018 | Halifax Film becomesIsland of Misfits |
| 2019 | DHX Media rebrands asWildBrain,Epitome Pictures closes, and the WildBrain MCN becomesWildBrain Spark |
| 2020 | CPLG becomes WildBrain CPLG |
| 2021 | Echo Bridge folds into SP Distribution |
| 2023 | WildBrain acquires House of Cool |
| 2024 | WildBrain Spark merged into its parent company asWildBrain London |
The division is responsible for distributing pre-existing material and creating original animated and live-action shorts based on properties owned by its parent company and partners. WildBrain Spark also manages the YouTube presence for a number of external brands and businesses, includingBeyblade Burst,Bing,Larva,Moomins,Mr. Bean Animated,Outfit7,Playmobil,The Smurfs,NBCUniversal,TurbozaursandWarner Bros. Discovery,among others.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
In September 2019, DHX Media changed its name to WildBrain, citing strongbrand recognitionstemming from the MCN. Concurrently, the MCN was renamed WildBrain Spark.[8]
In November 2023, WildBrain Spark merged into its parent company under its YouTube network business in London, along with Digital Studios and Media Solutions, and it was completed in January 2024 with Kate Smith appointed as Executive Vice-president for Audience Engagement.[9]
Productions
edit- Akedo: Ultimate Arcade Warriors(2021–present) (produced withMoose Toys)[10]
- Animal Mechanicals(2019)[11]
- BFF Bright Fairy Friends(2020–2022)[12]
- Boy & Dragon(2019–present)[13]
- Brum[broken anchor](2016)
- Brum & Friends[broken anchor](2017–present)
- Caillou: New Adventures(2017–present)[14]
- Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets(2020–present)[15]
- DJ Lance and the Upbeat Retreat!(2017–2018)[16]
- Eena Meena Deeka(2020–present) (season 3) (produced with Cosmos-Maya)[17]
- The Ellie Sparkles Show(2017)[18]
- Emojitown(2021–present) (produced with Emoji Company)[19]
- Hairdorables(2018–2020)[20]
- Hydro and Fluid(2018–present) (season 2) (produced with Alopra)[21]
- Johnny Test: The Lost Web Series(2020)[22]
- Kiddyzuzaa Land(2018–2019)[23]
- Kiwi & Strit(TBA) (season 3) (produced with Copenhagen Bombay)[24]
- Peanuts(2018–present)[25]
- Polly Pocket(2018–present)[26]
- Popeye's Island Adventures(2018–2019)[27]
- Slugisodes(2020) (produced with Epic Story Media)[28]
- Strawberry Shortcake(2018)
- Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City(2021–present) (produced byWildBrain Studios)
- Super Binks(2020–2021) (produced with Park Star Media)[29]
- Through the Fairy Door(2019)[30]
- Tiddlytubbies(2018–present)[31]
- Teletubbies: Let's Go!(2022–present)[32]
- Tulipop(2017–2019)[33]
Programs streaming on YouTube
edit- Action Man(1995–1996)
- The Adrenaline Project(2007–2009) (ThruMarblemedia's MarbleKids channel)
- The Adventures of Paddington Bear(1997–2000)
- Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog(1993–1996)
- The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3(1990)
- Alva's World(2021–present)
- Alienators: Evolution Continues(2001–2002)
- Animal Mechanicals(2008–2011)
- Archie's Weird Mysteries(1999–2000)
- Are You Afraid of the Dark?(1992–2000)
- AstroLOLogy(2018–present)
- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom(2008–2013)
- Being Ian(2004–2008), (ThruNelvana's Keep it Weird (Film) andTreehouse Direct(final season) channels)
- Beyblade Burst(2015–present)
- Billy Bricks(2016–present)
- Bing(2014–2019)
- Bo on the Go!(2007–2011)
- Bob the Builder (1999)(1999–2011)
- Bob the Builder (2015)(2015–2018)
- Boohbah(2003–2006)
- Braceface(2001–2004), (ThruNelvana's Keep it Weird channel for 13 episodes)
- Brave Bunnies(2021–present)
- Brum(1991–2001)
- Busytown Mysteries(2007–2010)
- The Busy World of Richard Scarry(1994–1997)
- Caillou(1997–2010)
- Captain N: The Game Master(1989–1991)
- Cave Club(2020–2021)
- Chip and Potato(2018–present)
- Chuggington(2008–present)
- Class of the Titans(2005–2008), (ThruNelvana's Retro Rerun channel)
- Curious George(2006–2022)
- The Deep(2015–present)
- Degrassi High(1989–1991)
- Degrassi Junior High(1987–1989)
- Degrassi: The Next Generation(2001–2015)
- Dennis the Menace(1986–1988)
- Dino Ranch(2021–present)
- DinoSquad(2007–2008)
- Dipdap(2011)
- The Doodlebops(2005–2007)
- Double Dragon(1993–1994)
- The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy(2020–present)
- Fimbles(2002–2004)
- Fireman Sam(1987–present)
- The Fixies(2010–present)
- Franny's Feet(2003–2010)
- Gadget Boy & Heather(1995–1998)
- Gaming Show (In My Parents' Garage)(2014–2016)
- Hero Dad(2019–present)
- Heroes of Goo Jit Zu(2019)
- The Hoobs(2001–2003) (ThruJim Henson's Family Hub channel)
- Horrid Henry(2006–2019)
- Horseland(2006–2008)
- Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5(2009–2011), (ThruNelvana's Cartoon Power Up channel)
- In the Night Garden...(2007–2009)
- Inspector Gadget(1983–2018)
- Instant Star(2004–2008)
- Johnny Test(2005–2014)
- Jungle Beat(2003–present)
- Kid vs. Kat(2008–2011)
- The Kids of Degrassi Street(1979-1986)
- Kongsuni and Friends(2014–present)
- Kung Fu Dino Posse(2010–2011)
- The L.A. Complex(2011–2013)
- Larva(2011–present)
- LazyTown(2004–2014)
- The Legend of Zelda(1989)
- Lego Dreamzz(2023–present)
- Lego Friends(2012-present)
- Liberty's Kids(2002–2003)
- The Little Lulu Show(1995–1999)
- Little People(2016–2018)
- M.A.S.K.(1985–1986)
- Madeline(1993–2001)
- Mona the Vampire(1999–2006)
- Monster Math Squad(2012)
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series(2002–present)
- Mummies Alive!(1997)
- Ninjago(2011–2022)
- Open Heart(2015)
- Paw Patrol(2013–present)
- Peppa Pig(2004–present)
- Pingu(1990–2006)
- Pip and Posy(2021–present)
- Pole Position(1984)
- Rainbow Ruby(2016–2020)
- Rev & Roll(2019)
- Ricky Zoom(2019–present)
- Roary the Racing Car(2007–2010)
- The Roly Mo Show(2005–2006)
- Sabrina: The Animated Series(1999)
- Simon's Cat(2008–present)
- Slugterra(2012–2016)
- The Smurfs (1981)(1981–1989)
- The Smurfs (2021)(2021–present)
- Sonic The Hedgehog(1993-1994)
- Sonic Underground(1999)
- Space Ranger Roger(2017)
- Spookiz(2014–present)
- Strawberry Shortcake(2003–present)
- Street Sharks(1994–1997)
- Sunny Bunnies(2015–present)
- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!(1989)
- Supernoobs(2015–2019)
- Super Why!(2007–2016)
- Super 10(2022–present)
- Talking Tom & Friends(2012–present)
- Teletubbies(1997–present)
- Tobot(2010–2016)
- Topsy and Tim(2013–2015)
- Twirlywoos(2015–2017)
- Turbozaurs(2019-present)
- Waffle the Wonder Dog(2018–2020)
- Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?(1994–1999)
- Woody Woodpecker(1957–present)
- Yo Gabba Gabba!(2007–2015)
References
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- ^Foster, Elizabeth (April 11, 2017)."WildBrain to shape Larva's YouTube presence".Kidscreen.Brunico Communications.RetrievedOctober 2,2019.
- ^Franks, Nico (August 12, 2019)."WildBrain to oversee Moomins on YouTube".C21 Media.RetrievedOctober 2,2019.
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- ^"MOOSE TOYS DELIVERS A TRIPLE THREAT WITH NEW 'AKEDO' FRANCHISE COMBINING ACTION FIGURES, BATTLING AND COLLECTABILITY".WildBrain(Press release).Los Angeles.June 24, 2021.RetrievedJune 24,2021.
- ^@WildBrain_spark (May 31, 2019)."The brand new and reimagined 'Animal Mechanicals' is back in 3D! The new series is launching this Saturday. This robot slapstick comedy is perfect for kids between the ages of 3 and 6. Watch tomorrow on our channel!"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 1,2019– viaTwitter.
- ^Hutchins, Robert (September 4, 2020)."WildBrain Spark teams with Funrise Toys to develop online content for its collectable doll brand BFF Bright Fairy Friends".Licensing.biz.RetrievedSeptember 9,2020.
- ^Mitchell, Ben (August 28, 2019)."WildBrain launches original hand-drawn series 'Boy & Dragon'".Skwigly.RetrievedOctober 3,2019.
- ^"Caillou's New Adventures".Amazon.RetrievedOctober 1,2019.
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- ^@WildBrain_spark (January 16, 2018)."Check out the first episode of our new show DJ Lance and the Upbeat Retreat! The beat is infectious in this one... 🎵🎵🎵 Show it to your kids, they'll love it"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 1,2019– viaTwitter.
- ^Ash, Rebecca (October 6, 2020)."WildBrain Spark and Cosmos-Maya in Partnership for Eena Meena Deeka".Total Licensing.RetrievedJune 23,2021.
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- ^Milligan, Mercedes (May 5, 2021)."Clip: emoji brand, WildBrain Launch New IP 'emojitown'".Animation Magazine.RetrievedJune 23,2021.
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- ^Milligan, Mercedes (June 5, 2018)."WildBrain Launching Its First Co-Pro 'Hydro and Fluid' on YouTube".Animation Magazine.RetrievedOctober 1,2019.
- ^"The League of Johnnys -Johnny Test: The Lost Web Series".WildBrain Spark.YouTube.May 2, 2020.RetrievedMay 2,2020.
- ^"WildBrain Celebrates the Launch of Kiddyzuzaa Land".WildBrain Spark.WildBrain.March 15, 2018.RetrievedOctober 1,2019.
- ^Milligan, Mercedes (February 5, 2021)."WildBrain Spark Teams with Copenhagen Bombay for 'Kiwi & Strit' S3".Animation Magazine.RetrievedJune 23,2021.
- ^@WildBrain_spark (August 13, 2018)."We're incredibly proud to have worked on a brand new 2D animation for classic cartoon, Peanuts, featuring Charlie Brown and Lucy. Check out the first episode on YouTube"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 1,2019– viaTwitter.
- ^"Polly Pocket 🌈Animated Episodes".WildBrain Spark.YouTube.RetrievedOctober 1,2019.
- ^Amidi, Amid (December 3, 2018)."Popeye Is Back...But You'll Wish He Weren't".Cartoon Brew.RetrievedOctober 1,2019.
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- ^Deegan, Gordon (July 27, 2019)."Game changer: Irish Fairy Door cartoon launched".Irish Independent.Mediahuis.RetrievedOctober 1,2019.
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