- DIC Entertainment
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The Incredible World of DiC 
Former type LLC Industry Animation, Production
children'sFate Merged into Cookie Jar Group Successor Cookie Jar Entertainment[1] Founded 1971 Founder(s) Jean Chalopin[2] Defunct 2008 Headquarters Burbank, California, United States Key people Chairman & CEO:
Andy Heyward[3][4]Products Children's television shows Parent Radio-Television Luxembourg (1971-1986)
Independent (1986-1993, 2000-2008)
Capitol Cites Communications, Inc. (1993-1995)
The Walt Disney Company(1995-2000)
Cookie Jar Entertainment (2008-present)
DIC Entertainment (pronounced "deek", rendered "DiC") was an international film and television production company. In addition to animated (and occasionally live-action) television shows such as Ulysses 31 (1981), Inspector Gadget (1983–1986), The Littles (1983), The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991), Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1993), and the first two seasons of the English adaptation of Sailor Moon (1995–1998), DIC produced live-action feature films while under Disney, including 1998's Meet the Deedles and 1999's Inspector Gadget.
It was founded in 1971 as DIC Audiovisuel by Frenchman Jean Chalopin in Paris, as a subsidiary of Radio-Television Luxembourg (RTL). "DIC" was originally an acronym for Diffusion, Information et Communication. They later had a US office in Burbank. Andy Heyward then bought the business and DiC became an American company. The company was also known as The Incredible World of DiC, DiC. Audiovisuel, DiC Enterprises, DIC Animation City and DIC Productions. In 2008, the studio closed its doors, and was reallocated to Cookie Jar Entertainment.[5]
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History
1980s
DIC Entertainment's American arm was founded in 1982 as DIC Enterprises, headed by Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin and Bruno Bianchi, in Burbank, California.
In 1986, Heyward and other investors bought the company, thus making the US headquarters the main base of operations.[6] Chalopin and Bianchi left around this time, so did formal producer Tetsuo Katayama, in favor of Robby London and Michael Maliani.
After the buyout, the company was in heavy debt and the foreign rights to the DIC library were sold to Saban Productions, who then sold the rights back to Chalopin.[2] At the time, Heyward considered Chalopin an enemy. DIC sued Saban for damages; in 1991, both companies reached a settlement.[7]
In 1989, the company's name changed to DiC Animation City.
1990s
In 1993, DIC Animation City and Capital Cities/ABC formed a joint venture called DIC Entertainment LP[8] and in 1995 it became a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.[6]
2000s
In 2000, with an investment by Bain Capital, Heyward re-purchased DIC Enterprises.[6][9] He purchased Bain Capital's interest in 2004 and took the company public the following year.
The same year, they produced a scene parodying Strawberry Shortcake for the television special Channel Chasers.
In 2003 DIC launched a syndicated children's programming block called DiC Kids Network.[10][11]
In early 2006, DIC Entertainment and CBS Corporation signed a multi-year deal to unveil a new 3-hour long programming block for Saturday mornings on CBS. The resulting KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS was launched the following fall.[12] On September 15, 2007, a new programming block: KEWLopolis premiered, a joint venture between DIC, CBS, and American Greetings.
In April 2007, DIC Entertainment, Corus Entertainment's Nelvana and NBC Universal Global Networks announced plans to launch KidsCo, a new international children's entertainment network.
On June 20, 2008, it was announced that DIC Entertainment and Cookie Jar Entertainment were merging.[13] On July 23, 2008, both studios completed their merger,[5] and the company was completely folded into Cookie Jar Entertainment.
Productions
Main article: List of Cookie Jar Entertainment programsReferences
- ^ "CBS RENEWS COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT'S SATURDAY MORNING BLOCK FOR THREE MORE SEASONS". Cookie Jar Group. February 24, 2009. http://www.cjar.com/press/cj_press_20090224.php. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ a b "Haim Saban, producer, in Hollywood, Washington, Israel". The New Yorker: p. 3. May 10, 2010. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/05/10/100510fa_fact_bruck?currentPage=3. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
- ^ Adelson, Andrea (1987-12-30). "BUSINESS PEOPLE; For Maker of Cartoons, A Chance to Go Public". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/30/business/business-people-for-maker-of-cartoons-a-chance-to-go-public.html?scp=11&sq=the%20real%20ghostbusters&st=cse. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ Pfanner, Eric (2006-02-19). "Underdog takes shot at giants in kids television". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/19/technology/19iht-toon20.html?scp=6&sq=scrappy%20doo&st=cse. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ a b "COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS BRAND PORTFOLIO, TALENT AND GLOBAL REACH WITH CLOSING OF DIC TRANSACTION". Cookie Jar Group. 2008-07-23. http://www.cjar.com/press/cj_press_20080723a.php. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- ^ a b c DiOrio, Carl (Sep. 18, 2000). "Bain backing buyout of DIC". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117786555.html?categoryid=18&cs=1&query=. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ^ "Haim Saban, producer, in Hollywood, Washington, Israel". The New Yorker: p. 4. May 10, 2010. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/05/10/100510fa_fact_bruck?currentPage=4. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (July 26, 1993). "DIC Ent. formed for kids TV fare". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR108945.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&query=. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ^ Lyons, Charles (Nov. 20, 2000). "DIC plays new toon". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117789392.html?categoryid=18&cs=1&query=. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ^ Oei, Lily (Jan. 28, 2003). "DIC offers kidvid blocks". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117879607.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1&query=. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ^ Oei, Lily (Aug. 12, 2003). "DIC sets 3 hours of kid programs". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117890788.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&query=. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ^ "CBS AND DIC ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER TO LAUNCH BRANDED KIDS PROGRAMMING BLOCK, "CBS'S SECRET SATURDAY MORNING SLUMBER PARTY"," DIC Entertainment
- ^ "COOKIE JAR AND DIC ENTERTAINMENT TO MERGE, CREATING INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION POWERHOUSE". Cookie Jar Group. 2008-06-20. http://www.cjar.com/press/cj_press_20080620.php. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
External links
- DIC Entertainment (Archive)
- Streaming Episodes
- DIC Entertainment at the Internet Movie Database
- DIC Entertainment Cartoons at the Big Cartoon Database
Fox Kids Owners and operators Fox Television Entertainment • Saban Entertainment, Inc. • Fox Kids Worldwide Inc.
Key figuresGeneral programming topics List of programs • Saturday morning cartoon (preview specials) • Weekday cartoon • Modern animation in the United States • 20th Century Fox Animation
Succeeding blocksInternational versionsLive-action Beverly Hills 90210 (2002-2004, Australia only) • Clueless (2001-2004, Australia only) • Fun House (1990–1991) • Eerie, Indiana (1997–1998) • Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension (1998) • Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension (2002) • Ghostwriter (1992) • Goosebumps (1995–1998) • Los Luchadores (2001–2002) • Moolah Beach (2001) • Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book (1998) • The New Addams Family (2001, Australia only) • Round the Twist (1997) • So Little Time (2002-2004, Australia only) • 7th Heaven (2003-2004 on Fox8, Australia only) • Young Hercules (1998–1999) • The Zack Files (2001)Adelaide Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (1999, 2000–2001) • Godzilla: The Series (1998–2000) • Jackie Chan Adventures (2001-2005, UK only) • Men In Black: The Series (2001, Australia only)BKN Kong: The Animated Series (2000) • Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths and Legends (2000)DIC Action Man (2000–2001) • Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1991) • Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire (1992–1993) • Swamp Thing (1990-1991) • Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994–1998)DreamWorks Alienators: Evolution Continues (2001–2002) • Toonsylvania (1998–2000)Film Roman Bobby's World (1990–1998) • C Bear and Jamal (1996–1997) • The Mr. Potato Head Show (1998-1999)Fox Children's/Saban Life with Louie (1994–1998) • Mad Jack the Pirate (1998-1999) • NASCAR Racers (1999–2001) • Peter Pan and the Pirates (1990–1991) • The Simpsons (2003-2004 on Fox8 Kids, Australia only) • The Tick (1994–1996) • Xyber 9: New Dawn (1999) • Zazoo U (1990–1991)The Fox Clubhouse Budgie the Little Helicopter (1995–1996) • Magic Adventures of Mumfie (1995–1996) • Johnson and Friends (1994–1996)Gaumont Japanese anime Cybersix (2000) • Digimon: Digital Monsters (1999–2000, Season 2) • Digimon Tamers (2001–2002) • Dinozaurs (2000) • Escaflowne (2000) • Flint the Time Detective (2000–2001) Monster Rancher (2000) • Sonic X (2003-2005, UK and Italy only)Marvel Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1990–1991) • The Avengers: United They Stand (1999–2000) • Dungeons & Dragons (2000) • The Silver Surfer (1998) • Solarman (1992) • Spider-Man (1994–1998) • Spider-Man Unlimited (1999, 2000–2001) • X-Men (1992–1997)Nelvana The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1996–1997) • Beetlejuice (1991-1992, Season 4 only) • Braceface (2002-2004, Australia, UK, Brazil and Israel only) • Dog City (1992–1994) • Donkey Kong Country (1998) • Eek! Stravaganza (1992–1997) • The Magic School Bus (1994, 1998–2002) • Ned's Newt (1998) • Stickin' Around (1997)Power Rangers Big Bad Beetleborgs (1996–1997) • Masked Rider (1995–1996) • Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers (1996) • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1995) • The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog (1998–1999) • Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997–1998) • Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (1999) • Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (2000) • Power Rangers in Space (1998) • Power Rangers Time Force (2001) • Power Rangers Turbo (1997) • Power Rangers Zeo (1996) • Power Rangers Wild Force (2002)Ruby-Spears Alvin and the Chipmunks (1992-1993) • Piggsburg Pigs! (1990–1991)Transformers Beast Wars: Transformers (1999) • Beast Machines: Transformers (1999–2001) • Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001–2002)Universal The New Woody Woodpecker Show (1999–2002) • The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (1996–1998)Warner Bros. Animaniacs (1993–1994) • Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995) • Batman of the Future (2001, Australia only) • Little Shop (1991) • Merrie Melodies Starring Bugs Bunny & Friends (1992-1994) Taz-Mania (1991-1995) • Tiny Toon Adventures (1992–1995)
Misc. programs Angela Anaconda (2000) • George of the Jungle (1992) • Little Dracula (1991) • Thunderbirds (1994)
Specials, mini-series and feature filmsDefenders of Dynatron City (1992) • The Incredible Crash Dummies (1993) • Red Planet (1994) • Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (1995) • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) • Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) • Digimon: The Movie (2000)Categories:- American animation studios
- French animation studios
- Companies established in 1971
- Companies disestablished in 2008
- Burbank, California
- Former Walt Disney Company subsidiaries
- Children's television
- Television series by Cookie Jar Entertainment
- Companies based in Los Angeles County, California
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