Nelvana
Nelvana Limited (/nɛlˈvɑːnə/; often called Nelvana Studios or simply Nelvana) is a Canadian animation studio. It was founded in 1971 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada by Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, and Clive A. Smith. The company is now owned by Corus Entertainment. It is named after a local comic book superheroine of the 1940s.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation Franchise licensing Children's entertainment |
| Predecessor | Laff Arts[1] |
| Founded | July 1971 |
| Founders | Michael Hirsh Patrick Loubert Clive A. Smith |
| Headquarters | Official office: Toronto, Ontario, Canada International offices: Paris, France Shannon, Ireland Tokyo, Japan |
Number of locations | Canada: Kitchener, Ontario London, Ontario Woodstock, New Brunswick United States: Chicago, Illinois New York City, New York Los Angeles, California |
Key people | Mellany Welsh (Head of Nelvana Enterprises) Pam Westman (President of Nelvana Limited) |
| Products | Consisting mainly of children's animation; see also list of Nelvana programs |
| Revenue | C$600 million (2001)[2] |
Number of employees | 200+ (2021)[3] |
| Parent | Corus Entertainment (2000–present) |
| Subsidiaries | Redknot (50%) |
| Website | www |
It specialises mainly in the field of child-friendly TV shows and movies.
Feature films
Theatrical
- Rock & Rule (1983)
- The Care Bears Movie (1985)
- Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986, co-productions with LBS Communications, Wang Film Productions and American Greetings)
- The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987)
- Burglar (1987) – live-action
- Babar: The Movie (1989, co-production with Ellipse Programme)
- Malice (1993) – live-action; uncredited
- Spaceman (1997) – live-action
- Pippi Longstocking (1997)
- Babar: King of the Elephants (1999, co-production with TMO-Loonland Film GmbH)
- Heidi (2005, co-production with TV-Loonland AG and Telemagination, released theatrically in Germany)
- Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006) (co-production with StudioCanal)
Direct-to-video
- The Legend of the North Wind (1997, English dubbed version)
- Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut (1999) (CGI)
- Cardcaptors: The Movie (2000; English dubbed version)
- Redwall: The Movie (2000, edit of Series 1 of Redwall)
- Franklin and the Green Knight (2000)
- Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001)
- The Little Bear Movie (2001)
- Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun (2002) (CGI)
- Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase (2003) (CGI)
- Back to School with Franklin (2003)
- Rescue Heroes: The Movie (2003)
- Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot (2004) (CGI)
- Beyblade: Fierce Battle (2005, English dubbed version)
- The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie (2005) (CGI)
- Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014) (with HIT Entertainment)
Other
- Voulez-vous coucher avec God? (1972)
- 125 Rooms of Comfort (1974) – titles
- Jefferson Starship (1983) – live-action (co-production with East Media for RCA VideoDiscs)
- Grace Under Pressure Tour (1986) – rear screen films
- Three Amigos (1986) – animation
- The Return of the North Wind (1994; distribution licensing)
- Attack of the Killer B-Movies (1995) – live-action
Television specials
- Christmas Two Step (1975) – combining live-action and animation
- A Cosmic Christmas (1977)
- The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978)
- How We Made The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978)
- Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) – live-action; includes animated sequence from the company
- Romie-0 and Julie-8 (1979)
- Intergalactic Thanksgiving (1979)
- Easter Fever (1980) (with Topcraft)
- Take Me Up to the Ball Game (1980)
- The Magic of Herself the Elf (1983)
- Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise (1983)
- Strawberry Shortcake and the Baby Without a Name (1984)
- The Get Along Gang (1984) – pilot episode; co-produced with DIC Audiovisuel
- Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1985)
- Atkinson Film-Arts television specials (distributor):
- The Body Electric (1985)
- Rumpelstiltskin (1985)
- The Velveteen Rabbit (1985)
- For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present (1985)
- Babar and Father Christmas (1985)
- The Tin Soldier (1986)
- The Nightingale (1987)
- The Great Heep (1986)
- Madballs: Escape from Orb! (1986)
- My Pet Monster (1986)
- The Wild Puffalumps (1987)
- The Rocket Boy (1987) – live-action (co-production for Orion Television)
- Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988) – main title design
- Care Bears Nutcracker Suite (1988)
- HBO Storybook Musicals (1991) – "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"
- The Rosey and Buddy Show (1992)
- Santa's First Christmas (1992) (with EVA Entertainment, Siriol Productions, and S4C)
- The Incredible Crash Dummies (1993) (with Lamb and Company, Tyco, and Fox Kids)
- The Santa Claus Brothers (2001) – CGI
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids (2003) – CGI
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends: The Prince, the Princess and the Bee (2006) – CGI
- A Franklin and Friends Adventure: Polar Explorer (2014) – CGI
- A Franklin and Friends: Deep Sea Voyage (2014) – CGI
- Lucky Duck (2014) (with Disney Junior) – CGI
- Thomas & Friends: Race for the Sodor Cup (2021) (with Mattel Television)
- Thomas & Friends: Mystery at Lookout Mountain (2023) (with Mattel Television)
- This Was Our Pact (TBA) (with Duncan Studio and Estuary Films) - direct-to-streaming[4]
Television series
1970s
| Series | Year(s) | Production partner | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Star Cinema | 1974–1975 | CBC Television | |
1980s
| Series | Year(s) | Production partner | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Microchip | 1983 | CBC Television | |
| 20 Minute Workout | 1983–1985 | Orion Television | Citytv Syndication |
| Inspector Gadget (season 1) | 1983 | DIC Audiovisuel Field Communications LBS Communications | Syndication |
| The Edison Twins | 1984–1986 | CBC Television | |
| Ewoks | 1985–1986 | Lucasfilm | ABC Global |
| Star Wars: Droids | 1985–1986 | ||
| The Care Bears Family | 1986–1988 | Those Characters from Cleveland | ABC (1986–87) Syndication (1988) Global |
| Madballs | 1986–1987 | AmToy | Direct-to-video |
| Scholastic's Blue Ribbon Storybook Video | 1986 | Scholastic Productions Karl-Lorimar Home Video | Direct-to-video |
| Cricket's Club | 1986–1987 | Hi-Tops Video | Direct-to-video |
| My Pet Monster | 1987 | Those Characters from Cleveland | ABC Global |
| T. and T. | 1988–1990 | Hal Roach Studios/Qintex Entertainment | Syndication (1988–89) The Family Channel (1990) Global |
| Clifford the Big Red Dog | 1988 | Scholastic Productions | Direct-to-video |
| Babar | 1989–1991 2000 | The Clifford Ross Company Ellipsanime (2000) Kodansha (2000) | Canada
Canal+ France 3 |
| Beetlejuice | 1989–1991 | Tim Burton Inc. The Geffen Film Company Warner Bros. Television | ABC Fox Kids Network (1991) Global |
1990s
| Series | Creator(s) / Developer(s) | Year(s) | Production partner | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rosey | Roseanne Barr | 1990 | Little Rosey Productions, Inc. | ABC |
| The Adventures of Tintin | Hergé (characters) Stéphane Bernasconi |
1991–1992 | Ellipse Programmé | FR3/France 3 (France) Global Television Network (Canada) HBO (United States) |
| Rupert | Mary Tourtel (characters) | 1991–1997 | Ellipse Programmé (Seasons 1–3) TVS Television (Season 1) Scottish Television (Seasons 2–5) |
YTV (Canada) France 3 (France; seasons 1-3) ITV (Children's ITV on ITV) (UK) |
| Fievel's American Tails | David Kirschner | 1992–1993 | Amblin Television Universal Cartoon Studios |
CBS |
| Dog City | Jim Henson (original made for TV movie) Peter Sauder J.D. Smith |
1992–1994 | The Jim Henson Company | Fox Kids Network[5] Canada |
| Eek! The Cat/Eek! Stravaganza | Savage Steve Holland Bill Kopp |
1992–1997 | Savage Studios Ltd. Fox Children's Productions |
Fox (Fox Kids) (United States) YTV (Canada) |
| Family Dog | Brad Bird | 1993 | Amblin Television Universal Television Warner Bros. Television |
CBS |
| Cadillacs and Dinosaurs | Steven E. de Souza Mark Schultz |
1993–1994 | Galaxy Films de Souza Productions | |
| Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Tales from the Crypt by
Libby Hinson Ben Joseph |
1993–1999 | Fantome Animation (season 3) | Canada
|
| The Legend of the North Wind | 1994; distribution licensing | Episa and Euskal Pictures International | Trio (United States) | |
| RoboCop: The Series | Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner | 1994; "Commander Cash" animated sequences | Rysher Entertainment Skyvision Entertainment Rigel Entertainment |
CTV (Canada) Syndication (United States) |
| Free Willy | Keith A. Walker Corey Blechman (movie) Patrick Loubert Patsy Cameron Ted Anasti |
1994–1995 | Regency Enterprises Le Studio Canal+ Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions Warner Bros. Television Warner Bros. Animation |
ABC Global Television Network |
| Wild C.A.T.s | Jim Lee Brandon Choi Bob Forward David Wise |
1994–1995 | WildStorm Productions | CBS |
| The Magic School Bus | Joanna Cole Bruce Degen (books) Alison Blank Kristin Laskas Martin Jane Startz |
1994–1997 | South Carolina ETV[lower-alpha 1] Scholastic Productions[lower-alpha 2] |
PBS |
| Nancy Drew | Franklin W. Dixon (novel) | 1995 | Syndication | |
| The Hardy Boys | Franklin W. Dixon (novels) David Cole |
1995–1996 | Marathon Productions Westcom Entertainment Group Ltd. France 2 |
Syndication |
| The Neverending Story | Peter Sauder | 1995–1996 | CineVox Entertainment Ellipse Programmé |
HBO (United States) Family Channel (Canada) |
| Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Ace Ventura by Jack Bernstein Duane Capizzi |
1995–1997; Seasons 1-2 only | Morgan Creek Productions Funbag Animation Studios |
CBS (1995–1997) |
| Jake and the Kid | Laura Phillips | 1995–1997 | Global (Canada) | |
| Little Bear | Else Holmelund Minarik Maurice Sendak |
1995–2001 | John B. Carls Productions Inc. Wild Things Productions Hong Guang Animation (1999–2001) (season 5) |
Canada CBC Treehouse TV United States Nickelodeon |
| Tales from the Crypt | William Gaines Steven Dodd
|
1996; animation for "The Third Pig" | Tales from the Crypt Holdings | HBO |
| Robin | Magnus Carlsson | 1996 | Happy Life TMO Film GmbH |
SVT1 |
| Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles | Greg Weisman | 1996–1997; animation production | Walt Disney Television Animation | ABC |
| Waynehead | Damon Wayans | 1996–1997 | Warner Bros. Animation | Kids' WB (United States) YTV (Canada) |
| Blazing Dragons | Terry Jones Gavin Scott |
1996–1998 | Ellipse Animation | Teletoon (Canada) Canal+ (France) |
| Stickin' Around | Robin Steele Brianne Leary |
1996–1998 | YTV | |
| The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police | Steve Purcell | 1997–1998 | (Fox) Fox Kids (United States) YTV (Canada) | |
| Pippi Longstocking | Paul Riley | 1997 | AB Svensk Filmindustri TaurusFilm TFC Trickompany Filmproduktion |
Teletoon (Canada) ZDF (Germany) SVT1 (Sweden) |
| Ned's Newt | Andy Knight Mike Burgess |
1997–1999 | TMO-Loonland Film GmbH[lower-alpha 3] Studio B Productions (Season 2 only) |
Teletoon |
| Donkey Kong Country | Donkey Kong by Nintendo Donkey Kong Country by Rare Jacques Goldstein Philippe Percebois |
1997–2000 | Medialab WIC Entertainment |
Teletoon (Canada) France 2 and Canal+ (France, Season 1) |
| Franklin | Franklin the Turtle series by written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark |
1997–2004 | Big Bang Digital Studios Neurones France (Seasons 1, 2, 4) Neurones Luxembourg (Seasons 1, 2, 4) Neuroplanet (Season 5) LuxAnimation (Season 6) Gaumont Animation (Season 6) |
Canada
TF1 (Seasons 5-6) |
| Rolie Polie Olie | William Joyce | 1998–2004 | Métal Hurlant Productions (seasons 1-5) Sparx* (seasons 1-5) Sparkling Animation (season 6) |
CBC Television (Canada) La Cinquième/France 5 (France) Disney Channel (United States) |
| Birdz | Larry Jacobs | 1998–1999 | CBS | |
| Dumb Bunnies | Dav Pilkey | Yorman Gross & Village Roadshow | ||
| Anatole | 1998–2000 | YTV Originals | ||
| Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend | James Blendick | Marathon Media Scottish Television Enterprises | ||
| Flying Rhino Junior High | Ray Nelson, Jr. | Big Daddy Productions Flying Rhinoceros, Inc. Neurones Animation Scottish Television Enterprises CBS Productions |
CBS (U.S.) TF1 (France) Teletoon (Canada) Scottish Television (United Kingdom) | |
| Bob and Margaret | David Fine Alison Snowden |
1998–2001 | Snowden Fine Animation Philippines Animation Studios National Film Board of Canada |
Global (Canada) Channel 4 (United Kingdom; first run) Comedy Central (Seasons 1-2) Showtime (Seasons 3-4) (U.S.) |
| Elliot Moose | Andrea Beck (Book Series) Jed MacKay |
1999–2000 | TVOntario | |
| George and Martha | James Marshall | 1999–2000 | Wild Things Productions | YTV HBO Family |
| Blaster's Universe | Blaster Learning System by Davidson & Associates Jamie Tatham Dale Schott |
1999–2000 | Hong Guang Animation CBS Productions Knowledge Adventure |
CBS (U.S.) Teletoon (Canada) |
| Redwall | Brian Jacques | 1999–2001 | Molitor Productions Alphanim (Season 1) TV-Loonland AG (season 2–3) |
Teletoon (Canada) France 2/France 3 (France) Ki.KA (Germany) |
| Rescue Heroes | Fisher-Price | 1999–2002 | Hong Guang Animation (season 1) | Teletoon CBS Productions (Season 1) (U.S.) |
2000s
| Series | Creator(s) / Developer(s) | Year(s) | Production partner | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardcaptors (English dub) | Clamp | 2000–2017 | Madhouse | Teletoon (Canada) Kids' WB (United States) |
| Maggie and the Ferocious Beast | Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas | 2000–2002 | Teletoon (Canada) Nick Jr. (United States) | |
| Bookworm Bunch | ||||
| Corduroy | Betty Quan | 2000–2001 | Sichuan Top Animation | PBS |
| Timothy Goes to School | Rosemary Wells | Silver Lining Productions Animation Services Hong Kong Limited | ||
| Seven Little Monsters | Maurice Sendak | 2000–2003 | Wild Things Productions Hong Ying Animation (Seasons 1-2) Philippine Animation Studio Inc. (Season 3) | |
| George Shrinks | William Joyce | 2000–2004 | Jade Animation | |
| Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse | Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas | 2000–2002 | Hong Guang Animation | |
| John Callahan's Pelswick | John Callahan | 2000–2002 | The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation China Central Television Nickelodeon Productions Suzhou Hong Ying Animation Corporation Limited |
CBC (Canada) CCTV (China) Nickelodeon (United States) |
| Taina | Maria Perez-Brown | 2001–2002; international distribution | Dorado Productions Nickelodeon Productions |
Nickelodeon |
| The Fairly OddParents (seasons 1–5) | Butch Hartman | 2001–2006; international distribution | Frederator Studios Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
Nickelodeon (United States) |
| John Callahan's Quads! | John Callahan | 2001–2003 | SBS independent Animation Works Media World Features Film Victoria ScreenWest Lotteries Commission of Western Australia |
Teletoon at Night SBS |
| The Sausage Factory | Henry Pincus | 2001–2002 | PeaceArch Entertainment MTV Original Productions |
The Comedy Network (Canada) MTV (United States) |
| Pecola | Naomi Iwata | 2001–2002 | Yomiko Advertising Milky Cartoon |
Teletoon (Canada) TV Tokyo (Japan) Cartoon Network (United States) |
| Braceface | Melissa Clark | 2001–2004 | Jade Animation | Teletoon (Canada) ABC Family / Disney Channel Toon Disney (United States) |
| Committed | Michael Fry Mary Feller |
2001–2002 | Philippines Animation Studios | CTV |
| Medabots | 2001–2004 | Bee Train Production | YTV (Canada) Fox Kids / ABC Family (United States) | |
| Cyberchase (seasons 1–5) | Thirteen/WNET New York | 2002–2007 | WNET Flying Minds Entertainment |
PBS |
| Beyblade Beyblade V-Force Beyblade G-Revolution |
2002–2005 | Madhouse (season 1) Nippon Animation (seasons 2 and 3) |
YTV (Canada) ABC Family (United States) | |
| Beware of Dog | Rob Gilmer | 2002 | Alexander/Enright and Associates | Animal Planet |
| Moville Mysteries | Guy Vasilovich | 2002–2003 | Suzhou Hong Ying Animation Corporation Limited | YTV (Canada) The N (United States) |
| Max & Ruby | Rosemary Wells | 2002–2019 | Silver Lining Productions (seasons 1–3) 9 Story Entertainment (seasons 3–5) Chorion (seasons 4 and 5) Atomic Cartoons (seasons 6 and 7) |
Treehouse TV (Canada) Nick Jr. (United States) |
| Clone High (Season 1) | Phil Lord Christopher Miller Bill Lawrence |
2002–2003 | Doozer Lord Miller Productions Touchstone Television MTV Animation |
Teletoon at Night (Canada) MTV (United States) |
| The Berenstain Bears | Stan & Jan Berenstain | 2003–2004 | AGOGO Entertainment | Treehouse TV (Canada) PBS Kids (United States) |
| My Dad the Rock Star | Gene Simmons | 2003–2004 | Carrere Group | Teletoon (Canada) Nickelodeon (United States) |
| Jacob Two-Two | Mordecai Richler | 2003–2006 | 9 Story Entertainment (season 5) | YTV |
| Pandalian | 2004–2005 | Funimation | YTV (Canada) Funimation (United States) | |
| 6teen | Jennifer Pertsch Tom McGillis |
2004–2010 | Fresh TV (seasons 3 and 4) | Teletoon (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) |
| Delta State | Douglas Gayeton | 2004 | Teletoon (Canada) France 2 and Canal+ (France) | |
| Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends | David Kirk | 2004–2009 | Callaway Arts & Entertainment AbsoluteDigital Pictures |
Teletoon Treehouse TV (Canada) |
| The Backyardigans | Janice Burgess | 2004–2013 | Nickelodeon Animation Studio | Treehouse TV (Canada) Nickelodeon (United States) |
| Being Ian | Ian James Corlett | 2005–2008 | Studio B Productions | YTV |
| Funpak | 2005 | |||
| Jane and the Dragon | Martin Baynton | 2005–2006 | Weta Productions | |
| Class of the Titans | Chris Bartleman Michael Lahay |
2005–2008 | Studio B Productions | Teletoon |
| Di-Gata Defenders | Greg Collinson | 2006–2008 | LuxAnimation | Teletoon (Canada) 4Kids TV (United States) |
| "Werefoxes" | Ashleigh Ball | 2006-2009 | Alphanim O Entertainment/Omation Animation Studio DNA Productions Nickelodeon Animation Studio Cookie Jar Group Bardel Entertainment 4Kids Entertainment Microsoft Aardman Animations |
YTV (Canada) TF1 (France) Nickelodeon/Nicktoons Network (United States) Nickelodeon (United Kingdom) |
| Grossology | Sylvia Branzei Simon Racioppa Richard Elliott |
2006–2009 | YTV (Canada) Discovery Kids (Season 1) Qubo (Season 2) (United States) | |
| Ruby Gloom | Mighty Fine Carolyn Hay |
2006–2008 | YTV | |
| Z-Squad | Jin Choi | 2006–2007 | Enemes[6] | SBS Direct-to-video |
| Handy Manny | Roger Bollen Marilyn Sadler Rick Gitelson |
2006–2013 | Playhouse Disney/Disney Junior | |
| Horrid Henry (series 1) | Francesca Simon | 2006–2008 | Novel Entertainment Stúdió Baestarts Kft. |
CITV (2006-19) Netflix (2019-present) |
| The Future Is Wild | John Adams Steve Sullivan |
2007–2008 | IVL Animation | Teletoon (Canada) Discovery Kids (United States) |
| My Friend Rabbit | Treehouse TV (Canada) Qubo (United States) Playhouse Disney (United Kingdom) | |||
| Wayside | John Derevlany | Nickelodeon Productions | Teletoon (Canada) Nickelodeon (United States) | |
| Bakugan Battle Brawlers Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge |
2008–2012 | TMS Entertainment Spin Master Entertainment |
Teletoon (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) | |
| Guess with Jess | Ivor Wood | 2008–2010 | Classic Media | Treehouse TV |
| Willa's Wild Life | Dan Yaccarino | 2008–2009 | Futurikon Googly Digital Media |
YTV (Canada) TF1/Piwi (France) Qubo (United States) |
| Pearlie | Wendy Harmer | 2009–2010 | Sticky Pictures | Network Ten (Australia) YTV (Canada) |
| Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 | 2009–2011 | Nerd Corps Entertainment Mattel |
Teletoon (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) | |
2010s
| Series | Creator(s) / Developer(s) | Year(s) | Production partner | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyblade: Metal Fusion Beyblade: Metal Masters Beyblade: Metal Fury Beyblade: Shogun Steel |
2010–2014 | Tatsunoko Production (season 1) SynergySP (seasons 2–4) |
YTV (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) | |
| Babar and the Adventures of Badou | Michael Stokes | 2010–2015 | The Clifford Ross Company TF1 Playhouse Disney France Carrere Group YTV Originals LuxAnimation TeamTO |
YTV (Canada) TF1 Disney Junior (France and United States) Discovery Kids (Latin America) |
| The Adventures of Chuck and Friends | 2010–2012 | Hasbro Studios | The Hub Discovery Kids (Latin America) | |
| Spliced | Simon Racioppa Richard Elliott |
2010 | Teletoon | |
| Sidekick | Todd Kauffman Joey So |
2010–2013 | YTV (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) | |
| Mr. Young | Dan Signer | Thunderbird Films Gravy Boat Productions |
YTV | |
| Life with Boys | Michael Poryes | 2011–2013 | YTV (Canada) TeenNick (United States) | |
| Scaredy Squirrel | Matt Ferguson Jillian Ruby |
YTV (Canada) Nickelodeon (Latin America) Cartoon Network (United States) | ||
| Mike the Knight | Alexander Bar | 2011–2017 | HIT Entertainment | Treehouse TV (Canada) CBeebies (United Kingdom) |
| Bubble Guppies (seasons 2–4) | Jonny Belt and Robert Scull | 2011–2016 | Nickelodeon Animation Studio | Nickelodeon |
| Franklin and Friends | 2011–2013 | Infinite Frameworks | Treehouse TV (Canada) Discovery Kids (Latin America) Nick Jr. Channel (United States) | |
| Detentionaire | Daniel Bryan Franklin Charles Johnston |
2011–2015 | Teletoon Télétoon | |
| BeyWheelz | 2012 | SynergySP | YTV (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) | |
| Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion | Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee Peter Ricq |
2013–2015 | YTV (2013–2014) Teletoon (2014–2015) | |
| The Day My Butt Went Psycho! | Mark Steinberg | Scholastic Entertainment Studio Moshi |
Nine Network (Australia) Teletoon (Canada) Netflix (United States) | |
| BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz | 2014 | SynergySP d-rights |
YTV (Canada) Cartoon Network (United States) | |
| BeyWarriors: Cyborg | 2014–2015 | Toonami (Asia) K2 (Italy) | ||
| Trucktown | Jon Scieszka | 2014–2017 | Lemon Sky Studios[7] | Treehouse TV |
| Little Charmers | Jennifer Dodge Irene Weibel |
2015–2017 | Spin Master Atomic Cartoons |
Treehouse TV (Canada) Nickelodeon / Nick Jr. Channel (United States) |
| The Stanley Dynamic | Ken Cuperus Jocelyn Hamilton Jamie Piekarz |
2015–2017 | Amaze | YTV |
| Fresh Beat Band of Spies | Nadine Van der Velde Scott Kraft |
2015–2016 | 6point2 Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
Nickelodeon / Nick Jr. Channel |
| Ranger Rob[8] | Alexander Bar | 2016–2021 | Studio Liddell | Treehouse TV (Canada) Nat Geo Kids (Latin America) Clan (Spain) Tiny Pop (United Kingdom) |
| The ZhuZhus[9] | Hugh Duffy | 2016–2017 | Cepia LLC | YTV (Canada) Discovery Kids (Latin America) Disney Channel (United States) |
| Hotel Transylvania: The Series[10] | Mark Steinberg | 2017–2020 | Sony Pictures Animation Corus Entertainment |
Teletoon (Canada) Disney Channel (United States) |
| Mysticons[11] | Sean Jara Nelvana Limited The Topps Company |
2017–2018 | Topps Animation | YTV (Canada) Nickelodeon (2017) Nicktoons (2018) (United States) |
| Super BOOMi (distributor) | Trevor Lai | 2017–present | Up Studios Tencent |
Treehouse TV (Canada) Tencent Video (China) |
| Wishfart | John Hazlett Lienne Sawatsky Daniel Williams |
2017–2018 | Wishfart Productions Inc. | Teletoon (Canada) CITV (United Kingdom) |
| Bravest Warriors[12] | Pendleton Ward | 2017–2018 | Frederator Studios | Cartoon Hangover Select (via VRV) |
| ReBoot: The Guardian Code (distributor) | Michael Hefferon | 2018 | Mainframe Studios | YTV (Canada) Netflix (United States) |
| Esme & Roy[13] | Dustin Ferrer Amy Steinberg |
2018–present | Sesame Workshop | Treehouse TV (Canada) HBO (season 1) HBO Max (United States; season 2) |
| Go Away, Unicorn![14] | Emily Mullock Dan Signer |
2018-2019 | Gravy Boat Sonar Entertainment Disney Channels Worldwide |
YTV (Canada) Disney Channel (United States) |
| Miss Persona[15] | 2018–present | Balloon House Productions | Treehouse TV | |
| Bakugan: Battle Planet Bakugan: Armored Alliance Bakugan: Geogan Rising Bakugan: Evolutions |
2018–2023 | TMS Entertainment Man of Action Studios Spin Master Entertainment |
Teletoon (Canada) Cartoon Network (Seasons 1–2) Netflix (Season 3–5) (United States) | |
| Corn & Peg[15] | Chris Hamilton | 2019–2020 | Treehouse TV (Canada) Nickelodeon (United States) | |
| Super BOOMi Hockey Hero (distributor) | Trevor Lai | 2019 | Up Studios Tencent National Hockey League |
Tencent Video |
| D.N. Ace[16] | Matthew Wexler | 2019–2020 | Yeti Farm Wexworks Media |
Teletoon (Canada) Disney Channel (United States) |
| Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe[17] | 2019–present | redknot | Treehouse TV (Canada) Discovery Kids (Latin America) | |
| The Remarkable Mr. King | Geneviève Côté | 2019–2020 | Treehouse TV |
2020s
| Series | Creator(s) / Developer(s) | Year(s) | Production partner | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie's Pack | Pedro Eboli Graham Peterson |
2020–2021 | Nickelodeon (United States) YTV (Canada) | |
| The Dog & Pony Show | Josh Selig | 2020 | Discovery Inc. Little Airplane Productions redknot |
Treehouse TV Discovery Kids (Latin America) |
| The Hardy Boys[18] | 2020–2023 | Lambur Productions | YTV (Canada) Hulu (United States) | |
| Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go | Britt Allcroft Rick Suvalle |
2021–present | Mattel Television | Cartoon Network & Netflix (United States) Treehouse TV (Canada) |
| Super Wish[19] | Vanessa Esteves Adrian Thatcher |
2022–present | Redknot Discovery Inc. |
YTV (Canada) Discovery Kids (Latin America) |
| Best & Bester[20] | Joonas Utti Anttu Harlin |
Gigglebug Entertainment Eye Present |
Yle TV2 (Finland) YTV[21] (Canada) Nickelodeon (UK) | |
| Builder Brothers' Dream Factory | Drew and Jonathan Scott | 2023–present | Sinking Ship Entertainment Scott Brothers Entertainment |
Treehouse TV |
| Bakugan | 2023–2024 | TMS Entertainment Spin Master Entertainment |
Disney XD | |
| Zokie of Planet Ruby[22] | Brian Morante | 2023–present | Prime Video (United States) YTV (Canada) |
Upcoming
| Series | Creator(s) / Developer(s) | Year(s) | Production partner | Original network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geek Girl[23] | 2024 | Waterside Studios RubyRock Pictures Aircraft Pictures |
Netflix | |
| Hamsters of Hamsterdale[22] | Zach Smith | Nickelodeon (United States) Treehouse TV (Canada) | ||
| Leela's Island[24] | Maria Perez-Brown Fracaswell Hyman Janice Burgess |
TIME Studios | Treehouse TV | |
| Dreamweavers[25] | Bingo Animation Studio | YTV (Canada) Tencent Video (China) | ||
| Bella's Bro-Bots[26] | Keith Chapman | Treehouse TV | ||
| Millie Magnificent[27] | ||||
| Barney's World[28][29][30] | Sheryl Leach Kathy Parker Dennis DeShazer |
Mattel Television | Cartoon Network (United States) Max (United States) | |
| A Horse Named Steve[31] | TBA | Sixteen South |
Short films
- Queen Street West (1973)[32]
- Apple Cider Time (1975)[33]
- Maple Spring (1977)[34]
- Nishnawbe-Aski: The People and the Land (1977) (animation)
- Shoppin' for Clothes (1988)
- Journey to the Planets (1993) (animated sequences)
- Stickin' Around (1994) (CBS interstitial series)
- The Larry Lard Show (1996) (pilot)
- Mr. Lucky (1996) (post-production)
- Jean-Luc & Dondoozat (1998) (short series; co-production with Bibo Films, Canal+ and Télétoon)
- The Most Magnificent Thing (2019)
- Toon Bops (2019–present) (short series)
Commercials
- 7 Up (early 1990s)
- Bauer Athletic Footwear (1982)
- Cadbury's Dairy Milk (1982)
- Cap'n Crunch/Blockbuster Video (1994)
- CBC Radio (two spots)
- Chef Boyardee (early 1990s)
- CIBC (mid 1990s)
- Cow Brand
- Chuck E. Cheese (2004)
- Dellcrest Children's Center (1979) (live-action PSA)
- Garfield Ravioli (1994)
- Green Park (early 1990s)
- The Guardian
- Heinz Scarios (1980, 1982)
- Honeycomb (early 1990s)
- IBM (1993)
- Imperial Oil (1978)
- M&M's (early 1990s)
- Ocean Spray (1990s)
- Ontario Dental Association (four spots; 1994)
- Ontario Hydro (1979, 1981)
- Philishave Lift and Cut
- Planters (1981, early 1990s)
- Purina Butcher's Blend (1981, 1983)
- Purina Puppy Chow (1980)
- Raid (1982)
- RE/MAX
- Rice Krispies (early 1990s, 1994)
- Shreddies (1989, 1992)
- Stay Alert Stay Safe (1990)
- Tetley Tea (early 1980s)
- Toronto City Cycling Committee (1989)
- Toronto Star (early 1980s)
- WHSmith
- White Swan (1991)
Footnotes
- As stated in the ending credits.
- In the United States.
- Known as TMO Film GmbH for Series 1.
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Notes
- ^ Bynum, Aaron H. (October 25, 2006). "Nelvana & Others Establish Development Consortium". Animation Insider. Archived from the original on May 27, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2006.
- ^ Reeve-Crook, Antony (September 8, 2006). "Nelvana pushes Di-Gata, sets up Pearlie copro". C21 Media. Retrieved November 6, 2006.
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