Decode Entertainment


Decode Entertainment was a Canadian production company company. It was founded by Steven DeNure, Neil Court and John Delmage as Decode Entertainment in 1997, which produced kids shows (animated and live action) under it’s name. On May 16, 2006, Decode Entertainment announced that they would merge to form the holding company DHX Media.[1] Decode then became a subsidiary company of DHX, gaining distribution rights to Halifax Film shows in the process. In 2010, all DHX companies including Decode were all rebranded under the DHX name, with distribution transferred to DHX proper.

Decode Entertainment
Production output
Baby Einstein

In 2011, DHX Media ceased producing content at the ex-Decode offices. DHX acquired Epitome Pictures in 2014, which assumed the name of DHX Studios in 2016, but this company had no relation outside the name.

List of shows

Live action

  • Baby Einstein (1997–2011) (co-production with Sesame Workshop, HIT Entertainment, Cuppa Coffee Studios, Halifax Film, Decode Entertainment, Lacewood Productions, Image Entertainment Corporation, Paragon Entertainment Corporation, Nerd Corps Entertainment, Blueprint Entertainment, Protocol Entertainment, Bejuba Entertainment, March Entertainment, Salter Street Films, Thunderbird Entertainment, Big Bang Digital Studios, CCI Entertainment, Collideascope Digital Productions, Funbag Animation Studios, Mainframe Entertainment, Arc Productions, Jam Filled Entertainment, Nitrogen Studios, A.K.A. Cartoon, KeyFrame Digital Productions, C.O.R.E.Toons, Portfolio Entertainment, 9 Story Entertainment, Amberwood Entertainment, Eggbox LLC, Alliance Atlantis, Chilco Productions, Tooncan, Bardel Entertainment, Mercury Filmworks, EKA Productions, Atomic Cartoons, Breakthrough Entertainment, Prisma Productions, The Grogs, Toon Boom Animation, Guru Studio, Fresh TV, Spin Master Entertainment, Spectra Animation, DQ Entertainment, Crest Animation Studios, Telegael Teoranta, Monster Animation, TG4 Original, Star Utsav Original, Treehouse Original, CBeebies, and Nick Jr. Productions)
  • Our Hero (2000–2002) (co-production with Heroic Film Company)
  • The Zack Files (2000–2002)
  • The Hoobs (2001–2002) (co-production with The Jim Henson Company)
  • Be the Creature (2003–2004)
  • Radio Free Roscoe (2003)
  • Naturally Sadie (2005–2007)
  • Bounce Patrol (2006–2011) (co-production with Sesame Workshop, HIT Entertainment, Cuppa Coffee Studios, C.O.R.E.Toons, Lacewood Productions, Image Entertainment Corporation, Paragon Entertainment Corporation, Nerd Corps Entertainment, Blueprint Entertainment, Protocol Entertainment, Bejuba Entertainment, March Entertainment, Salter Street Films, Thunderbird Entertainment, Big Bang Digital Studios, CCI Entertainment, Collideascope Digital Productions, Funbag Animation Studios, Mainframe Entertainment, Arc Productions, Jam Filled Entertainment, Nitrogen Studios, A.K.A. Cartoon, KeyFrame Digital Productions, Guru Studio, Fresh TV, Spin Master Entertainment, Spectra Animation, DQ Entertainment, Crest Animation Studios, Telegael Teoranta, Monster Animation, TG4 Original, Star Utsav Original, Family Channel, CBeebies, and Discovery Kids)
  • The Latest Buzz (2007–2010)
  • How to Be Indie (2009–2011) (co-production with Heroic Television Company, YTV, and Sudden Storm)

Animation

  • Freaky Stories (1997–2000) (co-production with Sound Venture Productions, Funbag Animation Studios, and Vujade Entertainment)
  • Angela Anaconda (1999–2002) (co-production with C.O.R.E.)
  • Watership Down (1999–2001) (co-production with Alltime Entertainment)
  • Weird-Oh's (1999–2001) (co-production with Mainframe Entertainment and EM.TV)
  • Rainbow Fish (2000) (co-production with EM.TV for Sony Wonder)
  • Undergrads (2001) (co-production with MTV Animation)
  • Girlstuff/Boystuff (2002–2005)
  • King (2003–2005) (co-production with Funbag Animation Studios)
  • Olliver's Adventures (2003)
  • The Save-Ums! (2003–2006) (co-production with C.O.R.E, Discovery Kids Original, The Dan Clark Company and CBC)
  • Bromwell High (2005) (co-production with Hat Trick Productions)
  • Delilah and Julius (2005–2008) (co-production with Collideascope Digital Productions)
  • Planet Sketch (2005-2007) (co-production with Aardman Animations)
  • The Naughty Naughty Pets (2006)
  • Franny's Feet (2006–2010)
  • Sea Princesses (2006–2013) (co-production with Sesame Workshop, HIT Entertainment, Cuppa Coffee Studios, C.O.R.E., Lacewood Productions, Image Entertainment Corporation, Paragon Entertainment Corporation, Nerd Corps Entertainment, Blueprint Entertainment, Protocol Entertainment, Bejuba Entertainment, March Entertainment, Salter Street Films, Thunderbird Entertainment, Big Bang Digital Studios, CCI Entertainment, Collideascope Digital Productions, Funbag Animation Studios, Mainframe Entertainment, Arc Productions, Jam Filled Entertainment, Nitrogen Studios, A.K.A. Cartoon, KeyFrame Digital Productions, Guru Studio, Fresh TV, Spin Master Entertainment, Spectra Animation, Southern Star Entertainment, Neptuno Films, 2D Lab, DQ Entertainment, Crest Animation Studios, Telegael Teoranta, Monster Animation, TG4 Original, Star Utsav Original, TV Brasil, Teledeporte, ABC Kids Australia, CBC Productions, CBeebies, and Discovery Kids)
  • Super Why! (2007–2016) (co-production with C.O.R.E., and Out of the Blue Enterprises)
  • Animal Mechanicals (2008–2011)
  • Clang Invasion (2007) (co-production with Scrawl Studios and AGOGO Entertainment Lid.)
  • Urban Vermin (2007–2008) (co-production with YTV)
  • Chop Socky Chooks (2008–2009) (co-production with Aardman Animations)
  • Bo on the Go! (2008–2012) (co-production with Halifax Film)
  • The Mighty Jungle (2009–2013) (co-production with Halifax Film)
  • Dirtgirlworld (2010–2012)
  • Poppets Town (2011–2015) (co-production with Neptuno Flims)

References

  1. "Donovan's new production firm to target the wee market". TheGlobeandMail.com. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 16 June 2020.

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