Splash Entertainment
American animation studio
 Logo used since 2014 | |
| Formerly | Mike Young Productions, Inc. (1990–2009) MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC (2009–2013) Taffy Entertainment (2004–2009) |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Animation Television series Motion pictures |
| Predecessors | Crest Animation Productions MoonScoop Group LuxAnimation |
| Founded | March 2, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-03-02) |
| Founders | Mike Young Liz Young Bill Schultz |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , U.S. |
Key people | Mike Young (co-CEO) Steve Rosen (co-CEO) Liz Young (President) |
| Subsidiaries | Kabillion CyberSplash Entertainment (50%) |
| Website | www |
Splash Entertainment, LLC. (formerly known as Mike Young Productions, Inc. and MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC) is an American animation studio that produces children's TV series. Splash also controls the streaming service Kabillion.[1]
History
Independent era (1990–2005)
The studio was originally owned and operated by three animation producers, husband and wife Mike and Liz Young,[1] and Bill Schultz (6 seasons of The Simpsons, Garfield and Friends and Bobby's World).[2] The studio makes both traditional 2D and 3D computer animation.
The company launched a self-distribution unit in 2002.
On March 29, 2004, the company launched Taffy Entertainment, which would become the company's rights management and worldwide distribution subsidiary.[3] Taffy soon launched a licensing unit in August.[4]
Acquired by MoonScoop and rebranding (2006–2013)
In October 2005, MoonScoop Group acquired a 51% majority stake in both MYP and Taffy, with Mike Young (through Mike Young Productions, Inc.) retaining a 49% stake.[5] In March 2009, MoonScoop announced that both units would be rebranded under the MoonScoop brand.[6][7] with Mike Young Productions and Taffy Entertainment rebranding as MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC.[8]
Management buyout (2013–2022)
MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC.'s parent company, MoonScoop Group, entered administration in Paris courts in July 2013, but this did not affect the operations of the US company.[9] In November, Mike Young filed a $5 million lawsuit against MoonScoop's US holding division for a violation of contract, deeming that his business attempted to purchase out MoonScoop Group's stake in MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC., but wouldn't let him do so. Young also claimed that he was completely unaware of MoonScoop Group's financial issues.[10]
On January 27, 2014, Dargaud, through their fully-owned subsidiary Ellipsanime, purchased MoonScoop's assets,[11] and a week later on February 3, Mike Young purchased out Ellipsanime's 51% share in MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC., and rebranded the company as Splash Entertainment, LLC.[1]
Partnership with Cyber Group Studios (2022–present)
On June 13, 2022, Splash Entertainment announced they would form a joint-venture with French studio Cyber Group Studios called CyberSplash Entertainment.[12] The two companies expanded their partnership in February 2023 to include worldwide distribution rights to Splash's TV catalog.[13]
Productions
Television series
- The Prince of Atlantis (1997, co-production with BBC and Ravensburger Film & TV)
- Starhill Ponies (1998, with S4C, Bumper Films, and the BBC)
- Voltron: The Third Dimension (1998)
- Angel Wings (1999)
- Clifford The Big Red Dog (2000–2003)
- Butt-Ugly Martians (2001)
- Horrible Histories (2001)
- Funky Cops (2002–2004)
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002, remake)[14]
- Code Lyoko (2003–2007, 2D and 3D animation)
- Dive Olly Dive! (2006–2010)[15]
- Bratz (2005–2008)
- Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (2006–2007)
- Cosmic Quantum Ray (2006–2007)
- SamSam (2007–2011)
- Chloe's Closet (2009–2013)
- Geronimo Stilton (2009–2017)
- Tara Duncan (2010–2011)
- The DaVincibles (2011)
- Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot (2012, animation only)
- Code Lyoko: Evolution (2013, live-action and 3D animation)
- Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch (2014)
- Care Bears and Cousins (2015–2016, animation only)
- Woody Woodpecker (2018, web series)
- Gasp!
- Growing Up Creepie
- Hero: 108
- The Hot Rod Dogs and Cool Car Cats (1995, with Dave Edwards Studio and Scottish Television)
- I Got a Rocket
- Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
- Kulipari: An Army of Frogs
- Kulipari: Dream Walker
- Lalaloopsy
- Mix Master
- My Phone Genie
- ToddWorld
- Pet Alien
- Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures
- Super Sportlets
- The Twisted Whiskers Show
- We're Lalaloopsy
- Wild Grinders
- Zevo-3
Feature films and specials
- The Secret Garden (1994)
- Mama, Do You Love Me (1999)
- Quest for Zhu
- Bratz
- Bratz: Rock Angelz (2005)
- Bratz Genie Magic (2006)
- Bratz: Passion 4 Fashion Diamondz (2006)
- Bratz Fashion Pixiez (2007)
- Bratz: Girlz Really Rock (2008)
- Bratz: Desert Jewelz (2012)
- Bratz Super Babyz (2007)
- Bratz Kidz Fairy Tales (2008)
- Dive Olly Dive and the Pirate Treasure
- Dive Olly Dive and the Octopus Rescue
- Dive Olly Dive: A Hero's Magical Quest
- Dive Olly Dive: Deep Sea Adventure
- Dive Olly Dive: Alien Encounter
- Journey to GloE
- The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
- Michael Jackson's Halloween (TV special)
- Norm of the North:
- Norm of the North (theatrical feature)
- Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom
- Norm of the North: King Sized Adventure
- Norm of the North: Family Vacation
- P. J. Sparkles (1992)
- Polly Pocket: Lunar Eclipse
- Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You
- Alpha and Omega: Dino Digs
- Alpha and Omega: The Big Fureeze
- Alpha and Omega: Journey to Bear Kingdom
- Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park
- Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat
Awards
References
- ^ a b c Dickson, Jeremy (February 4, 2014). "Moonscoop LLC rebrands as Splash Entertainment". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "Principals". Mikeyoungproductions.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ "Mike Young Prods. Forms Taffy Biz Unit".
- ^ "Taffy Ent. Launches New Licensing Division".
- ^ "MoonScoop Acquires Majority Stake in Mike Young Prods./Taffy Ent".
- ^ Emily Claire Afan (March 2, 2009). "Moonscoop rebrands worldwide operations". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ "Taffy, Mike Young Get Rebrand Under Moonscoop Name".
- ^ Emily Claire Afan (March 2, 2009). "Moonscoop rebrands worldwide operations". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ Goldman Getzler, Wendy (July 8, 2013). "US-based Moonscoop not affected by French counterpart". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Moonscoop Faces $5M Lawsuit".
- ^ Dickson, Jeremy (January 27, 2014). "Ellipsanime acquires Moonscoop". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Cyber Group & Splash Unite as CyberSplash Entertainment". June 13, 2022.
- ^ "Cyber Group Studios Cyber Group Studios inks exclusive content distribution deal with Splash Entertainment". February 14, 2023.
- ^ Hart, Hugh (August 11, 2002). "Who da man? 'He-Man'". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 26, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
- ^ "Mike Young & Scholastic animate Horrible Histories".
- ^ "Kidscreen Awards, 2007".
- ^ "Kidscreen Awards, 2008".
External links
- Official website
- Mike Young Productions at Internet Movie Database
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