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Harvey Entertainment
Harvey Films (also known as Harvey Entertainment, The Harvey Entertainment Company or simply Harvey) is the production arm of comic book publisher Harvey Comics. It was a family business formed in the 1940s and was founded in 1957. In the early 1960s, they created Harvey Funnies, the original entertainment company to produce ''The New Casper Cartoon Show''. Currently, Harvey Films is owned by DreamWorks Classics, formerly Classic Media, which is owned by DreamWorks Animation, which is also owned by NBCUniversal all owned by Comcast. Harvey Films v. Columbia Pictures On October 28, 1986, Harvey Films had a lawsuit with Columbia Pictures claiming that the logo for the film ''Ghostbusters'' was similar to the logo for '' The Ghostly Trio'', specifically the ghost in the logo was similar to ''Fatso'', and Columbia argued that ''Fatso'' was only a portion of their, at the time, renewed trademark, and there were three ghosts instead of just one. The court argued that the logos are l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Baby Huey Show
''The Baby Huey Show'' is an animated television series which ran in syndication during the 1994–95 and 1995-96 TV seasons. The show featured the Famous Studios/Harvey Comics character Baby Huey. 26 episodes were produced by combining old theatrical Famous Studios cartoons and new made for TV shorts. These were the first Baby Huey cartoons since the 1959 theatrical cartoon ''Huey's Father's Day''. Huey was voiced by Sid Raymond, reprising his role from the original Famous shorts. The first season was produced by Carbunkle Cartoons, a company which did animation on selected episodes of ''The Ren and Stimpy Show'' for seasons one and two. Each episode usually consisted of a new 8 minute short followed by two classic Harveytoons (the first featuring Herman and Katnip and the second featuring Baby Huey) and a clip from another classic Harveytoon. The second season was produced by Film Roman, and thus had different writers and directors (Pat Ventura chief amongst them). Joe Alaskey w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DreamWorks Classics
Classic Media, LLC, doing business as DreamWorks Classics, is an American entertainment company owned by DreamWorks Animation, which is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures and a division of Comcast's NBCUniversal. It was founded as Classic Media in 2000 by Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman. The studio's library consists of acquired intellectual property catalogs and character brands, as well as the licensing rights for various third-party properties. In 2012, Boomerang Media sold Classic Media to DreamWorks Animation, who rebranded the company as DreamWorks Classics. DreamWorks Animation became a subsidiary of NBCUniversal in 2016. History Classic Media (2000–2012) Classic Media was founded by Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman in May 2000 and acquired the UPA catalog from Henry Saperstein's estate. Frank Biondi, the former head of Universal Studios, and movie producer Steve Tisch invested in the company. Classic Media then bought the Harvey Entertainment catalog on March 1 ... [...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 Robe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casper And Friends
''The Harveytoons Show'' is a television series presenting Movie theater, theatrical animated cartoons produced by Famous Studios from 1950 until 1964, which were acquired by Harvey Films, Harvey Entertainment. History This show features Harvey Comics characters and series including: Casper the Friendly Ghost, Little Audrey, Harvey Comics, Tommy Tortoise and Moe Hare, Baby Huey, Herman and Katnip, Buzzy the Crow, Possum Pearl, Professor Schmatlz, Jeeper and Creeper and others. ''The New Casper Cartoon Show'' and the Richie Rich (1996 TV series), Film Roman version of Richie Rich (comics), Richie Rich have also been featured on the final season of ''The Harveytoons Show''. The show itself contained three full cartoons and one "ToonTake", an abbreviated cartoon. Jerry Beck was the show consultant. ''The Harveytoons Show'' broadcast history * Mid 1990s–Early 2010s: MNCTV, TPI/MNCTV (IDN) * 1990–1994: The Children's Channel (as ''Casper and Friends'') (UK) * 1998–1999: History of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show
''The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show'' is a 90-minute Saturday morning animated package show co-produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and King World Productions and broadcast on ABC from September 25, 1982 to September 3, 1983. The show contains the following three segments: ''Pac-Man'', ''The Little Rascals'' and '' Richie Rich''. It aired during the 1983-1984 season as ''The Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show''. Ownership Because ''The Little Rascals'' segment was co-produced by King World Productions, the rights to that segment are under different ownership than the others – CBS Media Ventures currently owns the rights. The ''Pac-Man'' and ''Richie Rich'' segments have been incorporated into the Warner Bros. library, due to various corporate changes involving Hanna-Barbera. Segments The segment order for each ninety-minute episode was as follows: * The Little Rascals - First segment (11 minutes) * Richie Rich Riches (7 minutes) * Richie Rich Gems (30 seconds) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show
''The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show (And Scrappy Too!)'' is a 60-minute Saturday morning animated package show produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on ABC from November 8, 1980, to November 7, 1981. The program contained segments of '' Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo'' and '' Richie Rich''. The ''Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo'' shorts represents the sixth show in which Scooby-Doo appears. This was the only Hanna-Barbera package series for which ''Scooby-Doo'' was given second billing and also notable for Richie Rich's debut in animation. Cast * Sparky Marcus – Richie Rich * Don Messick – Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo * Casey Kasem – Shaggy Rogers * Christian Hoff – Pee Wee, Freckles * Dick Beals – Reggie Van Dough * Bill Callaway – Professor Keanbean * Nancy Cartwright – Gloria Glad * Frank Welker – Dollar the Dog, Dr. Blemish, Suavo * Joan Gerber – Irona the Robot Maid, Mrs. Rich * Stanley Jones – Mr. Rich, Cadbury the Butler * Robert Ridgely – Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casper's First Christmas
''Casper's First Christmas'' is a 1979 animated Christmas television special and crossover produced by Hanna-Barbera. It features Casper the Friendly Ghost and his friend Hairy Scarey from the animated series '' Casper and the Angels''. The special features guest stars Yogi Bear, Boo-Boo, Huckleberry Hound, Snagglepuss, Quick Draw McGraw, and Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. It aired on NBC on December 18, 1979. The theme song, "Comin' Up Christmas Time," sung by Yogi's pals was used again a year later in ''Yogi's First Christmas'', depicting a different premise in which Yogi and Boo Boo (who, being bears are supposed to be hibernating in the winter) can be seen celebrating Christmas with the other cast members. "Comin' Up Christmas Time" was released on '' Hanna-Barbera's Christmas Sing-A-Long'' album on CD and cassette in 1991 and is currently on various streaming services. This also marked the first and only time that this special pairs together the characters from its own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casper's Halloween Special
''Casper's Halloween Special'' (also known as ''Casper Saves Halloween'' and ''Casper the Friendly Ghost: He Ain't Scary, He's Our Brother'') is a 1979 animated Halloween television special produced by Hanna-Barbera featuring Casper the Friendly Ghost and his friend Hairy Scarey from the animated series '' Casper and the Angels''. The special was directed by Carl Urbano and premiered on NBC on October 30, 1979. Like many animated series created by Hanna-Barbera in the 1970s, the show contained a laugh track created by the studio. Plot On Halloween night, Hairy Scary The Ghost, Winifred The Witch and Screech The Ghost are plotting their mean-spirited spookings. Casper refuses to join them and decides to go trick-or-treating dressed as a real boy, but neighborhood kids see through his disguise and run away in fear. Casper is heartbroken until he meets a special group of orphans who accept him for who he is, a ghost. But their fun is soon spoiled as Hairy Scarey and his ghostly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanna-Barbera
Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to close its in-house cartoon studio. Headquartered in Cahuenga Blvd. until 1998 and then Sherman Oaks, both in Los Angeles, California, until going defunct, it created many television shows, theatrical films, televised movies and specials, including ''Huckleberry Hound'', ''Quick Draw McGraw'', ''The Flintstones'', ''Yogi Bear'', ''The Jetsons'', ''Jonny Quest'', ''Wacky Races'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''The Smurfs''. Its productions have won a record-breaking 8 Emmy Awards. Its fortunes declined by the 1980s as the profitability of Saturday-morning cartoons was eclipsed by weekday afternoon syndication. Taft Broadcasting acquired Hanna-Barbera in 1966 and retained ownership until 1991 when Turner Broadcasting System took over and used its b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casper And The Angels
''Casper and the Angels'' is an American animated television series based on the Harvey Comics cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost, produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1979, to December 15, 1979. Plot Casper the Friendly Ghost is a " guardian ghost" to two female Space Police officers named Mini (who is a rather ditzy redhead) and Maxi (who is a much more intelligent African-American woman with a very short temper) who patrol the ''Jetsons''-style Space City on their flying motorcycles in the year 2179. They are joined by the rambunctious but good-hearted Hairy Scary, a large, shaggy, thousand year old ghost with a red nose and big bow tie who enjoys scaring people, especially villains and other troublemakers, but because he has a great deal of affection for his little pal Casper he, unlike most of their ghostly kind, tries to accept the fact that the gentle ghost does not like to scare people. Less accepting, especially towa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous Studios
Famous Studios (renamed Paramount Cartoon Studios in 1956) was the first animation division of the film studio Paramount Pictures from 1942 to 1967. Famous was founded as a successor company to Fleischer Studios, after Paramount seized control of the aforementioned studio after the departure of its founders, Max and Dave Fleischer, in 1942.Maltin, Leonard (1980, rev. 1987). ''Of Mice and Magic''. New York: Plume. Pg. 311 The studio's productions included three series started by the Fleischers—''Popeye the Sailor'', ''Superman'', and ''Screen Songs''—as well as '' Little Audrey'', '' Little Lulu'', '' Casper the Friendly Ghost'', ''Honey Halfwitch'', '' Herman and Katnip'', '' Baby Huey'', and the anthology '' Noveltoons'' series. The ''Famous'' name was previously used by Famous Players Film Company, one of several companies which in 1912 became Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, the company which founded Paramount Pictures. Paramount's music publishing branch, which held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Casper Cartoon Show
''The New Casper Cartoon Show'' is a 1963-1970 animated television series that appeared on ABC's Saturday morning schedule, based on the Harvey Comics cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost. Casper's co-stars included his friends from the Harvey Comics stories: Wendy the Good Little Witch, the Ghostly Trio, Spooky the Tuff Little Ghost, and the ghost horse Nightmare. The show premiered on October 5, 1963 and is one of the earliest Saturday morning cartoons. The show included a mix of 26 new Casper cartoons created for this show by Paramount Cartoon Studios, as well as a selection of 1959—62 cartoons from the aforementioned Paramount, which were mostly the later '' Modern Madcaps'' and ''Noveltoons'' which were repackaged as "''Modern Madcaps''". All voices in the Casper episodes were performed by Norma MacMillan and Bradley Bolke. All of the new material was created for the first season in 1963-1964, but the show continued airing in reruns on ABC for six seasons, end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
