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DreamWorks Classics

Classic Media, LLC, using the name DreamWorks Classics, is an American entertainment company. It is owned by DreamWorks Animation, which is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures through Comcast's NBCUniversal. It was founded as Classic Media in 2000 by Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman.[7] The studio's library is made up of intellectual property catalogs and character brands it hs gotten from other companies. It also includes the licensing rights for some third-party properties. In 2012, DreamWorks Animation acquired Classic Media from its then-owner, Boomerang Media.[3][8]

Classic Media, LLC
(aka DreamWorks Classics)
DreamWorks Classics
FormerlyClassic Media (2000–2012)
Company typeSubsidiary
Headquarters
New York City, New York
,
U.S.
Owner
ParentUniversal Pictures
(NBCUniversal)
(Comcast)
Subsidiaries
Websiteclassics.dreamworksanimation.com

References

  1. ↑ Tribbey, Chris. Classic Media Absorbs Subsidiaries. Home Media Magazine (May 11, 2009). Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ Moody, Annemarie. Entertainment Rights to Operate as Classic Media (May 11, 2009)Animation World Network. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verrier, Richard (July 23, 2012). DreamWorks Animation buys 'Casper,' 'Lassie' parent Classic Media. http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jul/23/entertainment/la-et-ct-dreamworks-animation-20120722. Retrieved August 31, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Elliot, Stuart (January 16, 2008). "A Classic Series, Retooled and Swingin'". New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/16/business/media/16adco.html. Retrieved August 3, 2016. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Palmeri, Christopher (July 23, 2012). "DreamWorks Animation to Buy Owner of Casper, Lassie Shows". Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-07-23/dreamworks-animation-to-buy-owner-of-casper-lassie-shows. Retrieved April 2, 2016. (subscription needed)
  6. ↑ "DreamWorks buys Casper, Lassie owner Classic Media for $155m". Telegraph. July 23, 2012. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/9421389/DreamWorks-buys-Casper-Lassie-owner-Classic-Media-for-155m.html. Retrieved April 2, 2016. 
  7. ↑ Classic Media Acquires Harvey Entertainment (August 25, 2000)Animation World Network. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  8. ↑ Acuna, Kirsten. DreamWorks Studios Buys Classic Media For $155m. Business Insider (July 23, 2012). Retrieved November 2, 2014.
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