Frederator Networks
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Fred Seibert |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Parent | Wow Unlimited Media (2016-present) |
| Website | frederator |
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]
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] In 2022, Channel Frederator entrusted Ethan Schulteis and his team with overseeing the management of the YouTube channel.[8]
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.[9]
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[10]
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.[10]
Cinematica
[edit]The Cinematica Network is a YouTube multi-channel network that focuses exclusively on TV and movies.[1] Its main YouTube channel, Cinematica, was created in August 2015. Subsequently, Ethan Schulteis was appointed to lead the channel, which now boasts over 300,000 subscribers and 75 million views.[11]
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.[12]
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.
- ^ Media, Jill Badzinski-Special to Conley (11 January 2022). "Hitting it big on YouTube". Greater Milwaukee Today. Archived from the original on 21 Oct 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ Liu, Ed (2014-11-06). "Frederator Studios Debuts "Bee & Puppycat" on November 6, 2014 - ToonZone News". Toonzone.net. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ a b Rody, Bree (2015-11-05). "Frederator launches unscripted division » StreamDaily". Streamdaily.tv. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ^ "The Amagi Expands His Reach, Accumulating Over 1.5 Billion Views And Six Million Subscribers Across All Platforms". Free Press Journal. 2023-06-28. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "Frederator Launches Átomo Network To Serve Spanish-Speaking Animation Fans". 19 February 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
External links
[edit]- Frederator Studios
- American animation studios
- American companies established in 1997
- Mass media companies based in New York City
- Mass media companies established in 1997
- Television production companies of the United States
- Wow Unlimited Media
- 2016 mergers and acquisitions
- American subsidiaries of foreign companies