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Funrise
Funrise is an American toy manufacturer and distributor. History Funrise Toy Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes toys for children. The company offers a line of preschool toys, as well as toys for kids of various age groups. It serves customers through its showrooms. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Van Nuys, California with additional offices and showrooms in Bentonville, Arkansas; Minneapolis Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Ontario, California; Kowloon, Hong Kong; Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom; and Nuremberg, Germany, as well as Australia. As of June 8, 2007, Funrise Toy Corp. is a subsidiary of Matrix Holdings Ltd. Products Current toys and games * Gazillion Bubbles * Bright Fairy Friends * Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty * Gla'more * Mighty Fleet * Cat (partnered with Caterpillar Inc.) * Fart Ninjas Former distributed toys and games * Tonka (partnered with Hasbro and Basic FUN) * Herodrive (partnered with DC Comics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
''Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty'', officially shortened to ''RBUK'' (), is an animated children's television series created by Rich Magallanes. The series is produced by American toy company Funrise and Canadian studio Bardel Entertainment. The series stars Felicity, a spirited magical kitty who is also part rainbow, butterfly, and unicorn, as she goes on adventures with her friends in the mashup city of Mythlandia. In the United States, Nickelodeon acquired broadcast rights to the first season from Funrise Toys. Plot ''Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty'' follows the mythical adventures of Felicity, a magical cat that is part rainbow, part butterfly, and part unicorn. She has transformative powers that allow her to choose between Rainbow Power, Butterfly Power, Unicorn Power, and following the events of Purrfect Party, Kitty Power. Her friends; Miguel, a down-to-earth Anubis chihuahua, Athena, a book-smart owl, and Yana the ditzy yeti, accompany Felicity on their various adven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonka
Tonka is an American producer of toy trucks. The company is known for making steel toy models of construction type trucks and machinery. Maisto International, which makes diecast vehicles, acquired the rights to use the Tonka name in a line of 1:64 scale, featuring mostly trucks. History Tonka began as Mound Metalcraft, a gardening tools company, in the fall of 1946 in Mound, Minnesota. Lynn Everett Baker (1898–1964), Avery F. Crounse, and Alvin F. Tesch created the company in an old schoolhouse. Their building's former occupant, the Streater Company, had made and patented several toys, including toy trucks. E. C. Streater was not interested in the toy business so they approached Mound Metalcraft. The three men at Mound Metalcraft thought they might make a good sideline to their other products. After some modifications to the design by Alvin Tesch and the addition of a new logo created by Erling Eklof, the company began selling metal toys, which soon became the primary b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fundrise
Fundrise is a Washington, D.C.-based financial technology company founded in 2010 that operates an online investment platform. Fundrise has been labeled as the first company to successfully crowdfund investment into the real estate market. , Fundrise had originated approximately $1.1 billion in both equity and debt investments deployed across approximately $4.9 billion of real estate property. History Fundrise was founded in 2010 by brothers Ben and Dan Miller and launched in 2012 before the passing of the JOBS Act, which enacted securities regulation to streamline the process of equity crowdfunding in the United States. Their father, Herb Miller of Western Development Corp., developed 20 million square feet of real estate based in Washington, D.C. Ben Miller worked as President of Western Development Corp. and Managing Partner of WestMill Capital Partners prior to Fundrise. Prior to Fundrise, Dan Miller worked for Western Development Corp. and also as Managing Partner of West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bardel Entertainment
Bardel Entertainment, Inc. is a Canadian animation studio founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1987. The studio's name comes from its founders, Barry Ward and his wife Delna Bhesania. Bardel is involved in the acquisition, development, production and distribution of animated programming. The studio is best known for animating ''Rick and Morty'', ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' and ''The Dragon Prince''. On October 5, 2015, Bardel was purchased by Rainbow SpA, an Italian studio co-owned by Iginio Straffi and Paramount Global (formerly known as Viacom Viacom, an abbreviation of Video and Audio Communications, may refer to: * Viacom (1952–2006), a former American media conglomerate * Viacom (2005–2019), a former company spun off from the original Viacom * Viacom18, a joint venture between Par ...). In September 2021, Bardel Entertainment appointed Tina Chow as CEO and Richard Grieve as COO. Produced works Television Films Specials/shorts/other Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny Bunnies
''Sunny Bunnies'' (Polish: Słoneczne Zajączki) is a computer-animated children's television series produced by Digital Light Studio (for its first 6 seasons and part of the 7th) and Animation Café (season 7 onwards). The show consists of seven full seasons, with 26 episodes each. The seventh season was launched on February 17, 2022, and is airing on YouTube. ''Sunny Bunnies'' is broadcast in more than 160 countries internationally, and its YouTube channel launched in April 2016 with management support from DHX-owned online kidsnet WildBrain. Plot The Sunny Bunnies are a group of magical bunnies that inhabit the sun. In each episode they appear in seemingly randomly chosen locations, ranging from the local park and various other places throughout the world, and on two separate occasions, beyond. During these endeavors, the characters are usually at odds with each other and clash, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction in their wake. As opposed to most other preschool-oriented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (; a syllabic abbreviation of its original name, Hassenfeld Brothers) is an American multinational conglomerate holding company incorporated and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Hasbro owns the trademarks and products of Kenner, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, and Wizards of the Coast, among others. As of August 2020 over 81.5% of its shares were held by large financial institutions. Among its products are ''Transformers'', ''G.I. Joe'', ''Power Rangers'', '' Rom the Space Knight'', ''Micronauts'', ''M.A.S.K.'', ''Monopoly'', ''Furby'', ''Nerf'', ''Twister'', and '' My Little Pony'', and with the Entertainment One acquisition in 2019, franchises like Peppa Pig and PJ Masks. The Hasbro brand also spawned TV shows to promote its products, such as '' Family Game Night'' on the Discovery Family network, a joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery. History Hassenfeld Brothers Three Polish-Jewish brothers, Herman, Hillel, and Henry Hassenfeld, founded Hass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicktoons (United States)
Nicktoons (formerly Nicktoons Network) is an American pay television television channel, channel owned by Paramount Media Networks. The channel is geared towards children aged 7 to 11, and broadcasts reruns of original list of animated television series, animated series from sister network Nickelodeon (known as Nicktoons) along with some other animated shows and feature films. As of September 2018, approximately 56.9 million American households (51.3% of households with television) received Nicktoons. History Nicktoons was launched as a standalone channel on May 1, 2002, as Nicktoons TV, part of the digital cable-exclusive MTV Digital Suite, in order to entice cable operators to pick up the network and give them a marketing advantage over satellite services. However, by early 2004, Nickelodeon management changed course and offered it to Digital Satellite Service, digital satellite services DirecTV and Dish Network. The network was originally marketed as commercial-free, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (often shortened to Nick) is an American pay television television channel, channel which launched on April 1, 1979, as the first cable channel for children. It is run by Paramount Global through its List of assets owned by Paramount Global#Kids & Family Entertainment, networks division's Kids and Family Group. Its programming is primarily aimed at children aged 2–17, along with a broader family audience through its block programming, program blocks. The channel began life as a test broadcast on December 1, 1977 as part of QUBE, an early cable television system broadcast locally in Columbus, Ohio. The channel, now named Nickelodeon, launched to a new countrywide audience on April 1, 1979, with ''Pinwheel'' as its inaugural program. The network was initially commercial-free and remained without advertising until 1984. Throughout history, Nickelodeon has introduced several sister channels and programming blocks. Nick Jr. (TV programming block), Nick Jr. is a pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Petunia
''Luna Petunia'' is an live action/animated television series co-produced by Saban Brands, BrainPower Studio and Cirque du Soleil Media. The series premiered on Netflix on December 9, 2016. It follows the adventures of a little girl named Luna Petunia who plays in a dreamland where she learns how to make the impossible possible. Season 2 was released on July 7, 2017. Season 3 was released on November 17, 2017. It was followed by ''Luna Petunia: Return to Amazia'' on February 2, 2018. Season 2 was released on July 20, 2018. On May 1, 2018, Saban Brands sold ''Luna Petunia'' to Hasbro. The series made its television debut on Discovery Family on July 1, 2019. The series aired until September 2020. Cast * Ciara Alexys as Luna **Ana Araujo as Luna (Live action) *Cory Doran as Sammy Stretch *Katie Griffin as Bibi Bubbles *Jonah Wineberg as Karoo *James Kee as Chef Zesto *Eddie Glen as Donnie Doohickey *Steph Lynn Robinson Stephanie Lynn Robinson is a Canadian actress and produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film and television production company, production and Distribution (marketing), distribution company and the main namesake division of Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS). It is the fifth-oldest film studio in the world, the second-oldest film studio in the United States (behind Universal Pictures), and the sole member of the Major film studio, "Big Five" film studios located within the city limits of Los Angeles. In 1916, film producer Adolph Zukor put 24 actors and actresses under contract and honored each with a star on the logo. In 1967, the number of stars was reduced to 22 and their hidden meaning was dropped. In 2014, Paramount Pictures became the first major Hollywood studio to distribute all of its films in digital form only. The company's headquarters and studios are located at 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, California. Paramount Pictures is a member of the Motion Picture Association of America, Motion Picture Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of ''The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (commonly known as Warner Bros. or abbreviated as WB) is an American film and entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California, and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. Founded in 1923 by four brothers, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner, the company established itself as a leader in the American film industry before diversifying into animation, television, and video games and is one of the "Big Five" major American film studios, as well as a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The company is known for its film studio division the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, which includes Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, the Warner Animation Group, Castle Rock Entertainment, and DC Studios. Among its other assets, stands the television production company Warner Bros. Television Studios. Bugs Bunny, a cartoon character created by Tex Avery, Ben Hardaway, Chuck Jones, Bob Givens and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
