Frederator Networks, Inc. is a media company founded by Fred Seibert. It makes and distributes cartoons, often on Channel Frederator, and through its in-house animation studio Frederator Studios. It is the largest distributor of independent animation online.[1]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Fred Seibert |
| Headquarters | , |
| Owner | Kartoon Studios |
| Parent | Wow Unlimited Media |
| Website | frederator |
On October 26, 2016, Canadian animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment acquired Frederator Networks, Inc. Rainmaker subsequently rebranded as Wow Unlimited Media.[2]
Partnered content edit
Fin Punch/Personas Cetaceas edit
In February 2015, Frederator Networks acquired worldwide distribution rights to Personas Cetaceas, a Spanish language Chilean animated series, originally called Personas Cetaceas. It was renamed Fin Punch, dubbed into English, and hosted on Cartoon Hangover[3]
Sony collaboration edit
In 2014, Frederator Networks and Sony Pictures Animation announced their new joint project, GO! Cartoons. Twelve, five-minute, animated shorts were planned to be viewed on Cartoon Hangover in 2016, but the series would eventually premiere on November 7, 2017.[4] One of them will be picked to become an animated series on Cartoon Hangover.[5]
Operating units edit
Channel Frederator Network edit
Channel Frederator Network (CFN) is a YouTube multi-channel network focused specifically on animation. They have signed 1,222 YouTube creators.[6] As of October 2017, CFN has over 1 billion monthly views.[7]
Frederator Studios edit
Frederator Studios is an animation studio run by Fred Seibert, who is largely known as the executive producer of Adventure Time, The Fairly OddParents, and The Powerpuff Girls.[8]
Frederator Digital edit
Frederator Digital is a subsidiary of Frederator Networks that creates unscripted, informational and scripted programming for streaming on the internet.[1] It is currently producing a series of 107 Facts videos, which can be seen on Channel Frederator, Cartoon Hangover, Cinematica, The Leaderboard, and MicDrop on YouTube[9]
The Leaderboard Network edit
The Leaderboard Network is a YouTube multi-channel network that focuses exclusively on video games and gaming.[1] Its main YouTube channel, The Leaderboard, launched in April 2015 and as of 2017 has over 550,000 subscribers with over 90 million views.[9]
Cinematica edit
The Cinematica Network is a YouTube multi-channel network that focuses exclusively on TV and movies.[1] Its main YouTube channel, Cinematica, launched in August 2015 and to date has over 22,000 subscribers with over 1.5 million views.[9]
Átomo Network edit
In February 2016, Frederator Networks partnered with Ánima Estudios to launch the Átomo Network, a multi-channel network exclusively for Spanish speaking YouTube animation channels.[10]
Frederator Shorts filmography edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Frederator Dives into Unscripted with Frederator Flux". VideoInk. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ "Rainmaker Entertainment Acquires Frederator, Rebranding As WOW!". Animation World Network. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Frederator picks up Lat Am toon | News". C21Media. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ "The Summoning". CartoonHangover - YouTube. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ Spangler, Todd. "Frederator Networks". Variety. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ Mercedes Milligan (2014-12-17). "Frederator Network Takes on 185 New Channels". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ "Frederator's Multi-Channel Network Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Views". 24 October 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ Liu, Ed (2014-11-06). "Frederator Studios Debuts "Bee & Puppycat" on November 6, 2014 - ToonZone News". Toonzone.net. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ a b c Rody, Bree (2015-11-05). "Frederator launches unscripted division » StreamDaily". Streamdaily.tv. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ "Frederator Launches Átomo Network To Serve Spanish-Speaking Animation Fans". 19 February 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2019.