Astley Baker Davies is an English independent animation studio based in
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary dow ...
, England, owned by founder-directors Neville Astley,
Mark Baker, and Phil Davies. It is the production company behind television series ''
The Big Knights
''The Big Knights'' is a British animated television series. It was created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker (animator), Mark Baker through their studio The Big Knights Ltd., in co-production with BBC Worldwide and in association with BBC Bristo ...
'', ''
Peppa Pig
''Peppa Pig'' is a British preschool animated television series by Astley Baker Davies. The show follows Peppa, an anthropomorphic female piglet, and her family, as well as her peers portrayed as other animals. The show first aired on 31 Ma ...
,'' and ''
Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
''Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom'' is a British preschool animated television series. The show was created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, and produced by Astley Baker Davies and Entertainment One (the companies responsible for ''Peppa Pig' ...
''. In 2015, it became a subsidiary of
Entertainment One.
On 16 March 2021, it was announced that Entertainment One renewed Peppa Pig until 2027, and after 17 years, the original creators and ABD were going to leave production. Animation studio Karrot Entertainment (known for producing ''
Sarah & Duck'') will take over production from then on.
Filmography
Film
*''
Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots'' (2015)
*''
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience'' (2017)
*''
Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun'' (2019)
Television
Awards and nominations
* 2012 - British Animation Awards - Winner
for Best Preschool Series for "Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: Acorn Day"
References
External links
Astley Baker Davies Ltd.''Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom'' official site''Peppa Pig'' official site
Entertainment One
British animation studios
Mass media companies established in 1994
2015 mergers and acquisitions
Television production companies of the United Kingdom
1994 establishments in the United Kingdom
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