WildBrain Spark

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Wild Brain Family International Limited
WildBrain Spark
FormerlyWildBrain (2016–2019)
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryEntertainment, Animation
GenreChildren
PredecessorWildBrain Entertainment
FoundedApril 25, 2016; 5 years ago (2016-04-25)
Headquarters
London
,
England
Area served
Worldwide
Productswebseries, management
ParentWildBrain
DivisionsWildBrain Spark Studios
Websitehttp://www.wildbrain-spark.com/

WildBrain Spark (formerly WildBrain) is a British multi-channel network owned by Canada-based WildBrain (formerly DHX Media) that distributes and produces children's video content for YouTube and other digital platforms. The division officially launched in 2016, and reuses the name of WildBrain Entertainment, an animation studio that had been acquired by DHX.[1] It maintains offices in 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, including Beyblade Burst, Cyber Group Studios, BRB International, Larva, Moomins, Playmobil, Smurfs, NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia, among others.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

In September 2019, the division's name was changed to WildBrain Spark after WildBrain rebranded under the DHX Media name itself.[8]

Productions[]

  • Akedo – Ultimate Arcade Warriors (2021–present) [produced with Moose Toys][9]
  • Animal Mechanicals (2019–present)[10]
  • BFF Bright Fairy Friends (2020–present)[11]
  • Boy & Dragon (2019–present)[12]
  • Brum (2016)
  • Brum & Friends (2017–present)
  • Caillou: New Adventures (2017–present)[13]
  • Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets (2020–present)[14]
  • DJ Lance and the Upbeat Retreat! (2017–2018)[15]
  • Eena Meena Deeka (2020–present) [Season 3 - produced with Cosmos-Maya][16]
  • Emojitown (2021–present) [produced with Emoji Company][17]
  • Hairdorables (2018–present)[18]
  • Hydro and Fluid (2018–present) [Season 2 – produced with Alopra][19]
  • Johnny Test: The Lost Web Series (2020)[20]
  • Kiddyzuzaa Land (2018–present)[21]
  • Kiwi & Strit (TBA) [Season 3 - produced with Copenhagen Bombay][22]
  • Peanuts (2018–present)[23]
  • Polly Pocket (2018–present)[24]
  • Popeye's Island Adventures (2018–2019)[25]
  • Slugisodes (2020) [Produced with Epic Story Media][26]
  • Strawberry Shortcake (2018)
  • Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City (2021–present) [Produced by WildBrain Studios]
  • Super Binks (2020–present) [Produced with Park Star Media][27]
  • Through the Fairy Door (2019)[28]
  • Tiddlytubbies (2018–present)[29]
  • Tulipop (2017–2019)[30]

References[]

  1. ^ Dickson, Jeremy (April 26, 2016). "DHX Media unveils online kids net WildBrain". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  2. ^ McLean, Thomas (June 14, 2018). "WildBrain and 'Beyblade Burst' Let It Rip on YouTube". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (February 12, 2018). "WildBrain teams up with Cyber Group Studios". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  4. ^ Foster, Elizabeth (April 11, 2017). "WildBrain to shape Larva's YouTube presence". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  5. ^ Franks, Nico (August 12, 2019). "WildBrain to oversee Moomins on YouTube". C21 Media. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Tuchow, Ryan (January 31, 2019). "WildBrain adds Smurfs, Playmobil to portfolio". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  7. ^ Dickson, Jeremy (January 5, 2017). "Turner Kids YouTube channels get leg up from WildBrain". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  8. ^ "DHX rebrands as WildBrain". Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  9. ^ "MOOSE TOYS DELIVERS A TRIPLE THREAT WITH NEW 'AKEDO' FRANCHISE COMBINING ACTION FIGURES, BATTLING AND COLLECTABILITY". WildBrain (Press release). Los Angeles. June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  10. ^ @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). Retrieved October 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ 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. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  12. ^ Mitchell, Ben (August 28, 2019). "WildBrain launches original hand-drawn series 'Boy & Dragon'". Skwigly. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  13. ^ "Caillou's New Adventures". Amazon.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  14. ^ "CRAYOLA LAUNCHES NEW SEASON OF DIGITAL-FIRST CONTENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILDBRAIN SPARK". Crayola (Press release). Easton: WildBrain. September 22, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  15. ^ @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 ...