Boulder Media Limited is an Irish animation studio founded by filmmaker Robert Cullen in 2000. It is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian media company Princess Pictures, which purchased the company in 2022 from its previous owner, Hasbro.[1][3]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Robert Cullen |
| Headquarters | , Ireland |
Key people |
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Number of employees | 168 (2016)[2] |
| Parent |
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| Website | www |
History
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Cullen founded Boulder Media in 2000.[2] On 13 July 2016, it became a subsidiary of Hasbro.[1] Boulder Media opened a second location in August 2017 in Dublin on Claremont Road.[4]
On 7 May 2019, Hasbro and Boulder Media announced a new animation film studio to be started. The companies bid on an old ferry terminal for the studio, but was turned down by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.[5]
On 1 November 2022, Hasbro sold Boulder Media to Australian media company Princess Pictures, known for producing adult animation series Smiling Friends, YOLO, and Koala Man under its Bento Box Entertainment joint venture Princess Bento.[3]
Filmography
editAnimated series
edit| Show | Year(s) | Co-production with | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends[6] | 2004–09 | Cartoon Network Studios | Cartoon Network | Animation services |
| Shorty McShorts' Shorts | 2006–07 | Walt Disney Television Animation | Disney Channel | Animation services for the episodes "Horace & Boris in Got Your Nose", "Mascot Prep", "Troy Ride" and "Boyz on da Run" |
| Slacker Cats | 2007 | Laika Film Roman |
Animation services for the episode "Mexico" | |
| El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | 2007–08 | Mexopolis Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
Nickelodeon | Animation services |
| Funky Fables | 2008–09 | JAM Media | CBBC | |
| The Amazing World of Gumball | 2011–12 | Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe Dandelion Studios Studio SOI |
Cartoon Network | Season 1 |
| Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | 2012–15 | Titmouse, Inc. | Disney XD | |
| Wander Over Yonder | 2015–16 | Disney Television Animation | Animation services for season 2 | |
| Danger Mouse | 2015–19 | CBBC FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment (2015–17) Boat Rocker Media (2018–19) |
CBBC | |
| Go Jetters | 2015–20 | Giant Animation BBC Studios Blue-Zoo Productions (season 2) |
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| Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz | 2017–20 | Warner Bros. Animation | Boomerang SVOD | Animation services[4] |
| Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own | 2018–19 | Allspark Animation Hasbro | Discovery Family | |
| Transformers: Cyberverse | 2018–21 | Allspark Animation (seasons 1–3) Entertainment One (season 4) |
Cartoon Network (seasons 1–3) Netflix (season 4) |
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| Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy | 2019–21 | Allspark Animation | Discovery Family | [4] |
| DC Super Hero Girls | Warner Bros. Animation | Cartoon Network | Animation services | |
| My Little Pony: Pony Life | 2020–21 | Entertainment One Hasbro |
Discovery Family | [4] |
| Transformers: BotBots | 2022 | Netflix | [7][8][9] | |
| Captain Fall | 2023 | Writers & Models | Animation services[10] | |
| Micronauts | Unreleased | Entertainment One Hasbro |
N/A | [4] |
Shorts
edit| Short | Year | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Night Out | 2003 | ||
| Barber Shop | 2005 | [11] | |
| Carte de Visite | 2006 | [12] | |
| The Big Rock Candy Mountains | [13] | ||
| Beauty Now | 2007 | [14] | |
| Fresh Cut Grass | 2014 | [15] | |
| Brother Ezekiel | 2020 | ||
| Cat Burglar | 2022 | Broke & Bones Netflix Animation |
Interactive film [16] |
Specials
edit| Special | Year | Co-production with | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventures in Lalaloopsy Land: The Search for Pillow | 2012 | MGA Entertainment | Nick Jr. Channel | First Lalaloopsy film |
| My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Canterlot Shorts | 2017 | Hasbro Studios | Discovery Family | |
| My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip | 2019 | Allspark Animation |
Feature films
edit| Film | Year | Co-production with | Distributed by | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Little Pony: A New Generation | 2021 | Entertainment One | Netflix |
References
edit- ^ a b c Schwindt, Oriana (13 July 2016). "Hasbro Acquires Dublin-Based Animation Studio Boulder Media". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ a b Linnane, Ciara (13 July 2016). "Hasbro Buys Irish Animation Company Boulder Media". Fox Business.com. Fox Business. MarketWatch Pulse. Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ a b Whittock, Jesse (1 November 2022). "Princess Pictures Buys Irish Animation Studio Boulder Media From Hasbro". Deadline. Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Boulder Media Announces Plans To Open Second Studio Space in Dublin". Hot Press. 7 June 2017. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ Horgan-Jones, Jack (7 May 2019). "Dún Laoghaire Council turns down Hollywood studio plan for old terminal". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (13 July 2016). "Hasbro Acquires Irish Animation Studio Boulder Media". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Transformers: Botbots Assemble in New Animated Series at Netflix". Hasbro. 25 February 2021. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Transformers: BotBots Animated Comedy Series in Development at Boulder Media". TFW2005. 23 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Netflix to Air Transformers: BotBots Animated Series". TFW2005. 25 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (21 June 2023). "'Captain Fall': Netflix Reveals Trailer, Start Date For Adult Animated Comedy". Deadline. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Barbershop". Boulder Media. 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 17 December 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Carte De Visite". Boulder Media. 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 17 December 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Big Rock Candy Mountain". Boulder Media. 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 17 December 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Beauty Now". Boulder Media. 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 17 December 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Fresh Cut Grass". Boulder Media. 9 December 2015. Archived from the original on 17 December 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2019 – via Vimeo.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (2 February 2022). "Charlie Brooker interactive cartoon Cat Burglar coming to Netflix". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
External links
edit- Official website
- Boulder Media on Vimeo