Splash Entertainment

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Splash Entertainment, LLC.
FormerlyMike Young Productions, Inc. (1990–2009)
MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC. (2009–2014)
Company typePrivate
IndustryAnimation
PredecessorsCrest Animation Productions
MoonScoop
FoundedMarch 2, 1990; 35 years ago (1990-03-02)
FoundersMike Young
Liz Young
Bill Schultz
Headquarters,
U.S.
Key people
Mike Young (co-CEO)
Steve Rosen (co-CEO)
Liz Young (President)
ProductsTelevision series
Motion pictures
ParentMoonScoop (2005–2014)
SubsidiariesKabillion
CyberSplash Entertainment (50%)
Websitewww.splashentertainment.com

Splash Entertainment, LLC. (formerly known as Mike Young Productions, Inc. and MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC.) is an American animation studio founded in 1990 by Mike Young, Liz Young and Bill Schultz 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 (six seasons of The Simpsons, Garfield and Friends and Bobby's World).[2] The studio produces content in 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] Taffy wasn't the same company as Mike Young Productions, both had similar instances.

Acquired by MoonScoop and rebranding (2005–2013)

In October 2005, MoonScoop 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 rebranding as MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC., and Taffy Entertainment being absorbed into the newly renamed company.[8]

Management buyout (2013–2022)

MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC.'s parent company, MoonScoop, 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's stake in MoonScoop Entertainment, LLC., but wouldn't let him do so. Young also claimed that he was completely unaware of MoonScoop's financial issues until the day the news were reported.[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 (2022–2025)

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

Title Year(s) Network Co-production with Notes
Bobby's World1990-1998Fox KidsFilm Roman
Alevy Productions
Currently holds distribution rights
The Hot Rod Dogs and Cool Car Cats1995–1996ITVDave Edwards Studio
Scottish Television Enterprises
Rainbow Main Studio
Star Hill Ponies1998BBC
S4C
Bumper Films
BBC (Series 1)
BBC Worldwide (Series 1)
S4C
Currently owned by Hoho Entertainment
Voltron: The Third Dimension1998–2000SyndicationWorld Events ProductionsCurrently owned by DreamWorks Classics
Angel Wings1999direct-to-videoTyndale Entertainment
Sony Wonder Television
Owned by Studio 100[14]
Clifford the Big Red Dog2000–2003PBS (PBS Kids)Scholastic EntertainmentAnimation production, produced and owned by Scholastic Entertainment
Butt-Ugly Martians2001–2002ITV (CITV)
Nickelodeon
Just Entertainment
DCDC Limited
Currently owned by YoBoHo New Media Pvt. Ltd.
Horrible Histories2000–2001ITV (CITV)Scholastic Entertainment
Telegael Teoranta
Animation production, produced and owned by Scholastic Entertainment
Funky Cops2002–2004M6Antefilms Production
M6-Métropole Television
TPS Cinéma
Greenlight Media AG
Worldwide distribution, currently owned by Ellipsanime/Dargaud
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe2002–2004[15]Cartoon NetworkMattelOwned by Mattel
Code Lyoko2003–2007France 3
Canal J
Antefilms Production (Season 1)
MoonScoop (Seasons 2–4)
Worldwide distribution through Taffy, currently owned by Ellipsanime/Dargaud
Clifford's Puppy Days2003–2006PBS (PBS Kids)Scholastic EntertainmentAnimation production for Series 1, produced and owned by Scholastic Entertainment
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks2003–2007PBS (PBS Kids)Entara Ltd.
Crest Communications
Entara took over distribution from Taffy in 2007
ToddWorld2004–2008Discovery Kids
TLC
Telegael Teoranta
DQ Entertainment
Max and the Mechanicals2004PBS (PBS Kids)JadooWorks Pvt Ltd.
Telegael Teoranta
Sony Pictures Television
Pilot
Pet Alien2004–2007Cartoon Network
Animania HD
Télétoon
TF1
Mike Young Productions
Antefilms Production (season 1)
Crest Communications (season 1)
JadooWorks (season 1)
Abú Media (season 1)
Telegael Teoranta
KI.KA (season 2)
Europool (season 2)
MoonScoop
Télétoon (season 2)
Bratz2005–2008Fox (4KidsTV)MGA EntertainmentOwned by MGA Entertainment
Mix Master2005–2006KBSSunwoo Entertainment
Beijing Omni Culture Exchange
Nippon Animation
Non-Asian distribution rights through Taffy
Growing Up Creepie2006–2008Discovery KidsTelegael Teoranta
Sunwoo Entertainment
Peach Blossom Media
DAG Entertainment
I Got a Rocket!2006–2007KiKA
Nickelodeon Australia
Network Ten
Kabillion
Korean Broadcasting System
SLR Productions
MotionWorks
Europool
Peach Blossom Media
Sunwoo Entertainment
Dive Olly Dive!2006–2010[16]Animania HD
PBS Kids Sprout
KiKA
Yoram Gross-EM.TV Pty Ltd. (season 1, eps. 1–16)
Flying Bark Productions (season 1, eps. 17–52, season 2)
GDC International Limited
Telegael Teoranta
Atlantyca Entertainment (season 2)
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes2006–2007Cartoon Network EuropeMoonScoop
Marvel Studios
Cartoon Network Europe
Distribution through Taffy
Cosmic Quantum Ray2007–2008Animania HD
KiKA
M6
Method Animation
Cosmotoons
Europool
Telegael Teoranta
SK C&C
Independence Creative
Bunny Maloney2009Canal+ Family
France 2
MoonScoop
Telegael Teoranta
France Télévisions
Distribution through Taffy, currently owned by Ellipsanime/Dargaud
Geronimo Stilton2009–2017Rai 2
Rai Gulp
M6
Atlantyca Entertainment
Rai Fiction
MoonScoop
Distribution for Seasons 1–2
The Twisted Whiskers Show2009–2010CBBC Channel
The Hub
DQ Entertainment
CloudCo, Inc.
Telegael Teoranta
Chloe's Closet2010–2014PBS Kids Sprout
CITV Channel
KiKA
European Film Partners (season 1)
Wales Creative IP Fund (season 1)
Trickompany Filmproduktion (season 1)
Kids Workout Factory (season 2)
Telegael Teoranta
Minika (season 2)
Hero: 1082010–2012Cartoon NetworkCartoon Network Europe
Gamania
Telegael Teoranta
Hong Ying Animation
Tara Duncan2010–2011M6
Disney Channel
MoonScoop
DQ Entertainment
Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures2010–2015The HubAmerican Greetings
AG Properties
Owned by WildBrain
Gasp!2010–2011ABC3
Nine Network
SLR Productions
Screen Australia
Agogo Media
Distribution only
Zevo-32010–2011NicktoonsMaslen Entertainment
Skechers Entertainment
Super Sportlets2010–2011KabillionKids Workout Factory
Telegael Teoranta
The DaVincibles2011Rai 2Neo Network (earlier episodes)
Zodiak Active (later episodes)
Rai Fiction
SLR Productions
Cartobaleno
Telegael Teoranta
Big Animation
Verve Communications
Top Draw Animation (later episodes)
Agogo Media (later episodes)
My Phone Genie2012CITV ChannelTalent Television
MoonScoop
ZDF
ZDF Enterprises
Telegael Teoranta
currently owned by Ellipsanime/Dargaud
Wild Grinders2012–2015NicktoonsHome Plate Entertainment
Telegael Teoranta
Four Down Productions (season 1)
Agogo Media (season 1)
Copernicus Studios (season 1)
Superjacket Productions (season 2)
Top Draw Animation (season 2)
Big Jump Entertainment (season 2)
Season 1 only
Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot2012The HubAmerican Greetings
AG Properties
Owned by Cloudco Entertainment
Code Lyoko: Evolution2013France 4MoonScoop
Lagardere Thematiques
Overseas Distribution, currently owned by Ellipsanime/Dargaud
Lalaloopsy2013–2015Nickelodeon
Nick Jr. Channel
MGA EntertainmentOwned by MGA Entertainment
Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch2013–2014Hub NetworkArchie Comics
Telegael Teoranta
DSK Entertainment
Laughing Lion Animation
Care Bears & Cousins2015–2016NetflixAmerican Greetings
AG Properties
Owned by Cloudco Entertainment
Kulipari2016–2024Netflix
Hulu
The Outlook Company
Telegael Teoranta
We're Lalaloopsy2017NetflixMGA EntertainmentOwned by MGA Entertainment
Woody Woodpecker2018–2022YouTubeUniversal Pictures International
Universal 1440 Entertainment
Universal Animation Studios
Owned by NBCUniversal

Feature films and specials

Awards

  • Distributor of the Year for 2007 (nominated for a second year in 2008)[17][18]

Notes

  1. Released internationally in 2009
  2. Released internationally in 2009
  3. Released internationally in 2008

    References

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    2. "Principals". Mikeyoungproductions.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
    3. "Mike Young Prods. Forms Taffy Biz Unit".
    4. "Taffy Ent. Launches New Licensing Division".
    5. "MoonScoop Acquires Majority Stake in Mike Young Prods./Taffy Ent".
    6. Emily Claire Afan (March 2, 2009). "Moonscoop rebrands worldwide operations". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
    7. "Taffy, Mike Young Get Rebrand Under Moonscoop Name".
    8. Emily Claire Afan (March 2, 2009). "Moonscoop rebrands worldwide operations". Kidscreen. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
    9. Goldman Getzler, Wendy (July 8, 2013). "US-based Moonscoop not affected by French counterpart". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
    10. "Moonscoop Faces $5M Lawsuit".
    11. Dickson, Jeremy (January 27, 2014). "Ellipsanime acquires Moonscoop". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
    12. "Cyber Group & Splash Unite as CyberSplash Entertainment". June 13, 2022.
    13. "Cyber Group Studios Cyber Group Studios inks exclusive content distribution deal with Splash Entertainment". February 14, 2023.
    14. "Studio 100 International".
    15. 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.
    16. "Mike Young & Scholastic animate Horrible Histories".
    17. "Kidscreen Awards, 2007".
    18. "Kidscreen Awards, 2008".