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{{Short description|American independent internet and television animation studio}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
|name = Animation Collective
| name = Animation Collective
|logo = Animation Collective Logo.jpg
| logo = Animation Collective Logo.jpg
|logo_size = 250px
| logo_size = 250px
|caption =
| caption =
|type = Formerly: Subsidiary of [[HandMade Films]]
| type = Formerly: Subsidiary of [[HandMade Films]]
|genre = Animation
| genre = Animation
|fate =
| fate =
|predecessor = Rumpus Toys
| predecessor = Rumpus Toys
|successor =
| successor =
|foundation = 2003
| foundation = 2003
|founder = [[Larry Schwarz]]
| founder = [[Larry Schwarz]]
|location_city = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
| location_city = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
|location_country = USA
| location_country = USA
|location =
| location =
|locations =
| locations =
|defunct = 2014
| defunct = 2014
|area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
|key_people = Larry Schwarz<br>Sean Lahey<br>Christopher Fauci
| key_people = Larry Schwarz<br>Sean Lahey<br>Christopher Fauci
|industry = Entertainment
| industry = Entertainment
|products = ''[[Kappa Mikey]]''<br>''[[Dancing Sushi]]''<br>''[[Thumb Wrestling Federation]]''<br>''[[Leader Dog]]''<br>''[[Tortellini Western]]''<br>''[[Three Delivery]]''<br>''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]''<br>''[[Ellen's Acres]]''<br>''HTDT''<br>''[[Princess Natasha]]''
| products = ''[[Kappa Mikey]]''<br>''[[Dancing Sushi]]''<br>''Thumb Wrestling Federation''<br>''Leader Dog''<br>''Tortellini Western''<br>''[[Three Delivery]]''<br>''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]''<br>''[[Ellen's Acres]]''<br>''HTDT''<br>''[[Princess Natasha]]''<br>''Thumb Wrestling Federation''
|production = Animation
| production = Animation
|services =
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|assets = Animation Collective Software
| assets = Animation Collective Software
|equity =
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|owner = [[Larry Schwarz]]
| owner = [[Larry Schwarz]]
|num_employees = 168 (2008)
| num_employees = 168 (2008)
|parent = [[Handmade Films]] (2009-2011)<br>[[FremantleMedia]] (2011-2017)<br>[[Cake Entertainment]] (2018-present)
| parent = [[Handmade Films]] (2009-2011)<br>[[FremantleMedia]] (2011-2017)<br>[[Cake Entertainment]] (2018-present)
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'''Animation Collective''' was an [[United States|American]] internet and television [[animation]] studio based in [[New York City]], best known for its [[internet]] and [[television series]] using [[Adobe Flash]], [[Maya (software)|Maya]] and other software. Founded and owned by [[Larry Schwarz]] in 2003, Animation Collective produced ''[[Kappa Mikey]]'' (and its spin-off ''[[Dancing Sushi]]''), ''[[Thumb Wrestling Federation]]'', ''[[Leader Dog]]'', ''[[Tortellini Western]]'', ''[[Three Delivery]]'', and ''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]'' for [[Nicktoons Network]] and ''[[Ellen's Acres]]'', ''HTDT'', and ''[[Princess Natasha]]'' for [[Cartoon Network]]. In addition, Schwarz served as producer of ''[[Wulin Warriors]]'' for [[Cartoon Network]] and the first season of ''[[The Incredible Crash Dummies]]'' for the [[Fox Box]]. Animation Collective was also the leading multi-platform content provider for kids and teens to America Online.
'''Animation Collective''' was an American independent internet and television [[animation]] studio based in [[New York City]], best known for its [[internet]] and [[television series]] using [[Adobe Flash]], [[Maya (software)|Maya]] and other software. Founded and owned by [[Larry Schwarz]] in 2003, Animation Collective produced ''[[Kappa Mikey]]'' (and its spin-off ''[[Dancing Sushi]]''), ''Thumb Wrestling Federation'', ''Leader Dog'', ''Tortellini Western'', ''[[Three Delivery]]'', and ''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]'' for [[Nicktoons Network]] and ''[[Ellen's Acres]]'', ''HTDT'', and ''[[Princess Natasha]]'' for [[Cartoon Network]]. In addition, Schwarz served as producer of ''[[Wulin Warriors]]'' for [[Cartoon Network]] and the first season of ''[[The Incredible Crash Dummies]]'' for the [[FoxBox]]. Animation Collective was also the leading multi-platform content provider for kids and teens to America Online.


In October 2009, the studio was bought out by [[HandMade Films]], the company that produced ''[[Monty Python's Life of Brian]]'' and ''[[Planet 51]]''. It continued to produce content under their company.<ref>[http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/10758 Animation Magazine headline the Animation Collective/Handmade Films Deal]</ref> They were offering bids for the proposed series ''Jolly Rabbit'' and ''HTDT''.
In October 2009, the studio was bought out by [[HandMade Films]], the company that produced ''[[Monty Python's Life of Brian]]'' and ''[[Planet 51]]''. It continued to produce content under their company.<ref name=":0">[http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/10758 Animation Magazine headline the Animation Collective/Handmade Films Deal]</ref> They were offering bids for the proposed series ''Jolly Rabbit'' and ''HTDT''.


In September 2011, [[FremantleMedia]] acquired the worldwide sales and distribution rights to Animation Collective's library.<ref>[http://kidscreen.com/2011/09/30/fme-bolsters-kids-and-teen-programming-slate FME bolsters kids and teen programming slate]</ref> In October 2017, Schwarz bought Animation Collective back from HandMade Films.<ref>[http://kidscreen.com/2017/10/17/larry-schwarz-buys-back-animation-collective/ Larry Schwarz buys back Animation Collective]</ref> In September 2018, [[Cake Entertainment|CAKE]] acquired the distribution rights to Animation Collective.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/cake-acquires-animation-collective-library/|title = CAKE Acquires Animation Collective Library|date = 13 September 2018}}</ref>
In September 2011, [[FremantleMedia]] acquired the worldwide sales and distribution rights to Animation Collective's library.<ref>[http://kidscreen.com/2011/09/30/fme-bolsters-kids-and-teen-programming-slate FME bolsters kids and teen programming slate]</ref> In October 2017, Schwarz bought Animation Collective back from HandMade Films.<ref>[http://kidscreen.com/2017/10/17/larry-schwarz-buys-back-animation-collective/ Larry Schwarz buys back Animation Collective]</ref> In September 2018, [[Cake Entertainment|CAKE]] acquired the distribution rights to Animation Collective.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/cake-acquires-animation-collective-library/|title = CAKE Acquires Animation Collective Library|date = 13 September 2018}}</ref>


The following year, Schwarz and others in the administrative office changed the studio's name to Larry Schwarz And His Band, as a way to start fresh. This effectively ended Animation Collective's run by name, although all the same employees still worked in the same office. The rights for the pitches and pilots for ''Jolly Rabbit'' and ''HTDT'' were transferred under the new title, as well as new shows ''Team Toon'' and ''[[Alien Dawn]]''. ''HTDT'' was later sold to [[Toonz Entertainment]], who delivered the series in 2015.
The following year, Schwarz and others in the administrative office changed the studio's name to Larry Schwarz And His Band, as a way to start fresh. This effectively ended Animation Collective's run by name, although all the same employees still worked in the same office. The rights for the pitches and pilots for ''Jolly Rabbit'' and ''HTDT'' were transferred under the new title, as well as new shows ''Team Toon'' and ''[[Alien Dawn]]''. ''HTDT'' was later sold to [[Toonz Entertainment]], who delivered the series in 2015.<ref name=":0" />


== Original series ==
== Original series ==
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* ''[[Kappa Mikey]]'' (for [[Nicktoons Network|Nicktoons]])
* ''[[Kappa Mikey]]'' (for [[Nicktoons Network|Nicktoons]])
* ''Kung Fu Academy'' (for [[AOL]])
* ''Kung Fu Academy'' (for [[AOL]])
* ''[[Leader Dog]]'' (for [[Nicktoons]])
* ''Leader Dog'' (for [[Nicktoons]])
* ''[[Princess Natasha]]'' (for [[AOL]] and [[Cartoon Network]])
* ''[[Princess Natasha]]'' (for [[AOL]] and [[Cartoon Network]])
* ''[[Cookie Jar TV|SKWOD]]'' (for [[AOL]])
* ''[[Cookie Jar TV|SKWOD]]'' (for [[AOL]])
* ''[[Three Delivery]]'' (for Nicktoons)
* ''[[Three Delivery]]'' (for Nicktoons)
* ''[[Thumb Wrestling Federation]]'' (for Nicktoons) (live-action)
* ''Thumb Wrestling Federation'' (for Nicktoons/Cartoon Network) (live-action)
* ''[[Tortellini Western]]'' (for Nicktoons)
* ''Tortellini Western'' (for Nicktoons)
* ''[[Wulin Warriors]]'' (for Cartoon Network) (puppet) (English dub)
* ''[[Wulin Warriors]]'' (for Cartoon Network) (puppet) (English dub)
* ''[[Qwerty]] (web series)'' (for [[Nicktoons Network|Nicktoons]] and [[AOL]])
* ''[[Qwerty]] (web series)'' (for [[Nicktoons Network|Nicktoons]] and [[AOL]])
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== Commissioned series ==
== Commissioned series ==
* ''The Cheesy Adventures of Captain Mac A. Roni'' (DVD release of pilot for [[Daystar Television Network]])
* ''The Cheesy Adventures of Captain Mac A. Roni'' (DVD release of pilot for [[Daystar Television Network]])
* ''[[The Incredible Crash Dummies]]'' (for FOX Kids)
* ''[[The Incredible Crash Dummies]]'' (for FOX Box)
* ''[[FoxBox]]'' website
* ''[[FoxBox]]'' website
* ''[[Johnson and Johnson]]'' 'Touching Bond' webisodes
* ''[[Johnson and Johnson]]'' 'Touching Bond' webisodes
* ''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]'' (for Nicktoons)
* ''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]'' (for Nicktoons)
* ''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]'' Season 2 (for Nicktoons), with [[Toonz Entertainment]]
* ''[[Speed Racer: The Next Generation]]'' Season 2 (for Nicktoons), with [[Toonz Entertainment]]
* ''Kidz Bop Comic Adventures'' (for Razor & Tie)


== Canceled ==
== Canceled ==
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== Under Larry Schwarz and His Band ==
== Under Larry Schwarz and His Band ==
* ''Team Toon'' (originally for [[Cartoon Network]] Europe but ended up airing on [[Pop Max]] and [[Netflix]])
* ''Team Toon'' (originally for [[Cartoon Network]] Europe but ended up airing on [[Pop Max]] and [[Netflix]])
* ''[[Alien Dawn]]'' (for [[Nicktoons (TV channel)|Nicktoons]])
* ''[[Alien Dawn]]'' (for [[Nicktoons (American TV channel)|Nicktoons]])


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{imdb company|id=0160089|company=Animation Collective}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YwED1ypzgwq6GVO56KnUA Animation Collective's channel] on [[YouTube]]


{{Animation industry in the United States}}
{{Animation industry in the United States}}

Latest revision as of 14:07, 11 October 2024

Animation Collective
Company typeFormerly: Subsidiary of HandMade Films
IndustryEntertainment
GenreAnimation
PredecessorRumpus Toys
Founded2003
FounderLarry Schwarz
Defunct2014
Headquarters
New York City, New York
,
USA
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Larry Schwarz
Sean Lahey
Christopher Fauci
ProductsKappa Mikey
Dancing Sushi
Thumb Wrestling Federation
Leader Dog
Tortellini Western
Three Delivery
Speed Racer: The Next Generation
Ellen's Acres
HTDT
Princess Natasha
Thumb Wrestling Federation
Production output
Animation
Total assetsAnimation Collective Software
OwnerLarry Schwarz
Number of employees
168 (2008)
ParentHandmade Films (2009-2011)
FremantleMedia (2011-2017)
Cake Entertainment (2018-present)

Animation Collective was an American independent internet and television animation studio based in New York City, best known for its internet and television series using Adobe Flash, Maya and other software. Founded and owned by Larry Schwarz in 2003, Animation Collective produced Kappa Mikey (and its spin-off Dancing Sushi), Thumb Wrestling Federation, Leader Dog, Tortellini Western, Three Delivery, and Speed Racer: The Next Generation for Nicktoons Network and Ellen's Acres, HTDT, and Princess Natasha for Cartoon Network. In addition, Schwarz served as producer of Wulin Warriors for Cartoon Network and the first season of The Incredible Crash Dummies for the FoxBox. Animation Collective was also the leading multi-platform content provider for kids and teens to America Online.

In October 2009, the studio was bought out by HandMade Films, the company that produced Monty Python's Life of Brian and Planet 51. It continued to produce content under their company.[1] They were offering bids for the proposed series Jolly Rabbit and HTDT.

In September 2011, FremantleMedia acquired the worldwide sales and distribution rights to Animation Collective's library.[2] In October 2017, Schwarz bought Animation Collective back from HandMade Films.[3] In September 2018, CAKE acquired the distribution rights to Animation Collective.[4]

The following year, Schwarz and others in the administrative office changed the studio's name to Larry Schwarz And His Band, as a way to start fresh. This effectively ended Animation Collective's run by name, although all the same employees still worked in the same office. The rights for the pitches and pilots for Jolly Rabbit and HTDT were transferred under the new title, as well as new shows Team Toon and Alien Dawn. HTDT was later sold to Toonz Entertainment, who delivered the series in 2015.[1]

Original series

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Commissioned series

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Canceled

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Under Larry Schwarz and His Band

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References

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  1. ^ a b Animation Magazine headline the Animation Collective/Handmade Films Deal
  2. ^ FME bolsters kids and teen programming slate
  3. ^ Larry Schwarz buys back Animation Collective
  4. ^ "CAKE Acquires Animation Collective Library". 13 September 2018.
  5. ^ Animation Magazine headline for Eloise


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