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'''Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Ltd.''' (also known as '''Great Marlborough Productions'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08784016/filing-history|title=HANNA-BARBERA STUDIOS EUROPE LIMITED - Filing history (Free information from Companies House)|access-date=4 August 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625190919/https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08784016/filing-history|url-status=live}}</ref>), formerly '''Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe''' and '''Cartoon Network Studios Europe''', is a British [[animation studio]] headquartered in [[London]], [[England]], and owned by [[Warner Bros. Television Studios UK|the UK division]] of [[Warner Bros. International Television Production]], a subsidiary of the [[Warner Bros. Television Group]], the television business segment of [[Warner Bros. Discovery]]. It is the [[EMEA]] arm of [[Cartoon Network Studios]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Ramachandran|first=Naman|date=7 April 2021|title=WarnerMedia Reinstates Iconic Hanna-Barbera Brand With London-Based European Studio|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/warnermedia-hanna-barbera-studio-europe-1234945602/|url-status=live|access-date=7 April 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=7 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210407130157/https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/warnermedia-hanna-barbera-studio-europe-1234945602/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 November 2007|title=INTERVIEW: Alan Fenwick, VP Cartoon Network Europe EMEA|url=https://www.licensing.biz/features/14/INTERVIEW-Alan-Fenwick-VP-Cartoom-Network-Europe-EMEA#|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727084054/http://www.licensing.biz/features/14/INTERVIEW-Alan-Fenwick-VP-Cartoom-Network-Europe-EMEA#|archive-date=27 July 2011|access-date=4 February 2011|website=Licensing.biz|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Powstaje europejski serial Cartoon Network|url=https://media2.pl/media/56661-Powstaje-europejski-serial-Cartoon-Network.html|access-date=7 April 2021|website=Media2.pl|language=pl|archive-date=21 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721072147/https://media2.pl/media/56661-Powstaje-europejski-serial-Cartoon-Network.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Ltd.''' (also known as '''Great Marlborough Productions'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08784016/filing-history|title=HANNA-BARBERA STUDIOS EUROPE LIMITED - Filing history (Free information from Companies House)|access-date=4 August 2021|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625190919/https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08784016/filing-history|url-status=live}}</ref>), formerly '''Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe''' and '''Cartoon Network Studios Europe''', is a British [[animation studio]] headquartered in [[London]], [[England]], and owned by [[Warner Bros. Television Studios UK|the UK division]] of [[Warner Bros. International Television Production]], a subsidiary of the [[Warner Bros. Television Group]], the television business segment of [[Warner Bros. Discovery]]. It is the [[EMEA]] arm of [[Cartoon Network Studios]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Ramachandran|first=Naman|date=7 April 2021|title=WarnerMedia Reinstates Iconic Hanna-Barbera Brand With London-Based European Studio|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/warnermedia-hanna-barbera-studio-europe-1234945602/|url-status=live|access-date=7 April 2021|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=7 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210407130157/https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/warnermedia-hanna-barbera-studio-europe-1234945602/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=1 November 2007|title=INTERVIEW: Alan Fenwick, VP Cartoon Network Europe EMEA|url=https://www.licensing.biz/features/14/INTERVIEW-Alan-Fenwick-VP-Cartoom-Network-Europe-EMEA#|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727084054/http://www.licensing.biz/features/14/INTERVIEW-Alan-Fenwick-VP-Cartoom-Network-Europe-EMEA#|archive-date=27 July 2011|access-date=4 February 2011|website=Licensing.biz|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Powstaje europejski serial Cartoon Network|url=https://media2.pl/media/56661-Powstaje-europejski-serial-Cartoon-Network.html|access-date=7 April 2021|website=Media2.pl|language=pl|archive-date=21 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721072147/https://media2.pl/media/56661-Powstaje-europejski-serial-Cartoon-Network.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


On 7 April 2021, [[WarnerMedia]], a predecessor to the current-day [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], announced that the studio had rebranded as Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe,<ref name=":0" /> paying tribute to the [[Hanna-Barbera|original American studio]], founded by [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] and [[Emmy Awards|Emmy]] winners [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]] on 7 July 1957.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Natale|first1=Richard|last2=Schneider|first2=Michael|date=18 December 2006|title=Cartoon giant Barbera dies|url=https://variety.com/2006/digital/markets-festivals/cartoon-giant-barbera-dies-1117956009/|access-date=12 May 2018|website=Variety|archive-date=12 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512112603/https://variety.com/2006/digital/markets-festivals/cartoon-giant-barbera-dies-1117956009/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Hanna-Barbera name had previously been revived on some [[Warner Bros. Animation]] series and films based on the classic franchises, including from the fifth to thirteenth ''[[Scooby-Doo]]'' direct-to-video animated films, ''[[The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!]]'' and the [[Wacky Races (2017 TV series)|2017 reboot]] of ''[[Wacky Races (1968 TV series)|Wacky Races]]''.
On 7 April 2021, [[WarnerMedia]], a predecessor to the current-day [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], announced that the studio had rebranded as Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe,<ref name=":0" /> paying tribute to the [[Hanna-Barbera|original American studio]], founded by [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] and [[Emmy Awards|Emmy]] winners [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]] along with [[George Sidney]] on 7 July 1957.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Natale|first1=Richard|last2=Schneider|first2=Michael|date=18 December 2006|title=Cartoon giant Barbera dies|url=https://variety.com/2006/digital/markets-festivals/cartoon-giant-barbera-dies-1117956009/|access-date=12 May 2018|website=Variety|archive-date=12 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512112603/https://variety.com/2006/digital/markets-festivals/cartoon-giant-barbera-dies-1117956009/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Hanna-Barbera name had previously been revived on some [[Warner Bros. Animation]] series and films based on the classic franchises, including from the fifth to thirteenth ''[[Scooby-Doo]]'' direct-to-video animated films, ''[[The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!]]'' and the [[Wacky Races (2017 TV series)|2017 reboot]] of ''[[Wacky Races (1968 TV series)|Wacky Races]]''.


The first projects to be greenlit under the new name were a new series and a film relating to ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]''.<ref name="GumballMovieConfirmation">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/the-amazing-world-of-gumball-set-to-return-as-both-a-movie-and-series-208861.html|title='The Amazing World of Gumball' Set To Return As Both A Movie And Series|date=21 September 2021|access-date=22 September 2021|archive-date=21 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921174608/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/the-amazing-world-of-gumball-set-to-return-as-both-a-movie-and-series-208861.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
The first projects to be greenlit under the new name were a new series and a film relating to ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]''.<ref name="GumballMovieConfirmation">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/the-amazing-world-of-gumball-set-to-return-as-both-a-movie-and-series-208861.html|title='The Amazing World of Gumball' Set To Return As Both A Movie And Series|date=21 September 2021|access-date=22 September 2021|archive-date=21 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921174608/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/the-amazing-world-of-gumball-set-to-return-as-both-a-movie-and-series-208861.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Revision as of 18:38, 7 September 2024

Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Ltd.
Formerly
  • Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe (2007–2012)
  • Cartoon Network Studios Europe (2012–2021)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation
PredecessorHanna-Barbera (In-name only)
Founded18 September 2007; 17 years ago (18 September 2007)
HeadquartersWarner Bros. Discovery UK 160 Old Street London, England
Key people
Products
  • Television series
  • Feature films
Parent

Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe Ltd. (also known as Great Marlborough Productions[1]), formerly Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe and Cartoon Network Studios Europe, is a British animation studio headquartered in London, England, and owned by the UK division of Warner Bros. International Television Production, a subsidiary of the Warner Bros. Television Group, the television business segment of Warner Bros. Discovery. It is the EMEA arm of Cartoon Network Studios.[2][3][4]

On 7 April 2021, WarnerMedia, a predecessor to the current-day Warner Bros. Discovery, announced that the studio had rebranded as Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe,[2] paying tribute to the original American studio, founded by Oscar and Emmy winners William Hanna and Joseph Barbera along with George Sidney on 7 July 1957.[5] The Hanna-Barbera name had previously been revived on some Warner Bros. Animation series and films based on the classic franchises, including from the fifth to thirteenth Scooby-Doo direct-to-video animated films, The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! and the 2017 reboot of Wacky Races.

The first projects to be greenlit under the new name were a new series and a film relating to The Amazing World of Gumball.[6]

Filmography

Television series

Title Creator(s)/
Developer(s) 		Premiere Co-production(s) Network Note(s) Status
The Amazing World of Gumball Ben Bocquelet May 3, 2011 Studio Soi
Boulder Media Limited (season 1) 		Cartoon Network (U.S.) Hiatus
Elliott from Earth Guillaume Cassuto
Mic Graves
Tony Hull 		March 29, 2021 Miyu Productions [7][8] Ended
The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe Eva Lee Wallberg
Christian Bøving-Andersen
Daniel Lennard 		December 5, 2022 Sun Creature Studio Cartoon Network (U.K.) Ongoing
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Series (working title) Ben Bocquelet TBA Studio Soi Cartoon Network (U.S.)
Max[6] (U.S.) 		[6] Upcoming
Foster’s Funtime for Imaginary Friends Craig McCracken Cartoon Network Studios Cartoon Network (U.S.) Spin-off of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.[9][10][11]
The Powerpuff Girls Second reboot of the original 1998 animated series.[9]
Barbara! Joris van Hulzen Based on the children's book by Nadia Shireen.[12]

Shorts series

Title Creator(s)/
Developer(s) 		Year(s) Co-production(s) Network Note(s)
The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe Eva Lee Wallberg
Christian Bøving-Andersen
Daniel Lennard 		2017 Sun Creature Studio
Public Service Puljen 		Cartoon Network Nordic (Denmark)
YouTube (U.K.)
Beast Boy: Lone Wolf TBA TBA Warner Bros. Animation
DC Studios 		Cartoon Network (U.S.) [13]

Pilots

Title Year Creator(s) Notes
Gumball 2008 Ben Bocquelet Contrary to rumours, Ben Bocquelet never actually pitched this show to Adult Swim.[14][non-primary source needed] Pilot for The Amazing World of Gumball.
The Amazing Adventures of Kid Cole & Klay Pete Candeland
Stu Connolly 		[15]
Little Rikke Rikke Asbjoern [16]
COSMO 2009 Charlie Bean [17]
Elliot's Zoo Dave Needham
The Furry Pals Rikke Asbjoern
Hamshanks and the Himalolly Mountain Railway Tom Parkinson
Mutant Moments Alan Kerswell
Pinky Malinky Chris Garbutt Originally rejected by Cartoon Network, the pilot was later greenlit as a series by Nickelodeon,[18] but instead of being aired on their TV channel, it was released directly on Netflix.[19]
Verne on Vacation Sylvain Marc
The ATM 2011 Rikke Asbjoern
Wacky Races 2022 Rich Webber Based on the original 1968 animated series.[20][21]

Films

Title Year Co-production(s) Notes
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie! TBA Studio Soi In development; greenlit.[6]

Short films

Title Year Co-production(s) Notes
Taz TBA Warner Bros. Animation In development; greenlit.[22]

Logos

  • Former logo as Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe used for the first six seasons of The Amazing World of Gumball.
    Former logo as Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe used for the first six seasons of The Amazing World of Gumball.
  • Former logo as Cartoon Network Studios Europe until the rebrand in 2021.
    Former logo as Cartoon Network Studios Europe until the rebrand in 2021.
  • An earlier version of the logo as Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe in 2021 until being rebranded the same year.
    An earlier version of the logo as Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe in 2021 until being rebranded the same year.

See also

References

  1. ^ "HANNA-BARBERA STUDIOS EUROPE LIMITED - Filing history (Free information from Companies House)". Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (7 April 2021). "WarnerMedia Reinstates Iconic Hanna-Barbera Brand With London-Based European Studio". Variety. Archived from the original on 7 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. ^ "INTERVIEW: Alan Fenwick, VP Cartoon Network Europe EMEA". Licensing.biz. 1 November 2007. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Powstaje europejski serial Cartoon Network". Media2.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  5. ^ Natale, Richard; Schneider, Michael (18 December 2006). "Cartoon giant Barbera dies". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d "'The Amazing World of Gumball' Set To Return As Both A Movie And Series". 21 September 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Cartoon Network's 'The Amazing World of Gumball' Team Preps Sci-Fi Comedy 'Elliott from Earth'". 2 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  8. ^ "First Look: Cartoon Network EMEA Original 'Elliott from Earth' is Ready to Rocket". 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  9. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (18 July 2022). "Original creator Craig McCracken is on board to reboot his hit series 'The Powerpuff Girls' and 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends' TELEVISIONWORLDWIDE Hanna-Barbera Studios Rebooting Craig McCracken Classics 'The Powerpuff Girls' & 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends'". Animaton Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  10. ^ https://twitter.com/CCNCartoonNews/status/1669480303755247618
  11. ^ Hopewell, John; Lung, Jamie (12 June 2024). "New 'Regular Show,' 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends' Series Unveiled at Annecy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  12. ^ Hopewell, John; Lung, Jamie (12 June 2024). "New 'Regular Show,' 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends' Series Unveiled at Annecy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  13. ^ Hopewell, John (16 June 2023). "'Fionna and Cake,' 'Gumball,' 'Batman: Caped Crusader,' 'War of the Rohirrim' Dazzle at Annecy". Variety. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Ben Bocquelet on Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on 11 February 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2016.[non-primary source needed]
  15. ^ "Kid Cole & Clay – looking up to the ground – Blogger". Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  16. ^ "VISUAL PHOOEY!: LITTLE RIKKE". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  17. ^ "le vide-grenier de Polyminthe: Charlie Bean's COSMO for CNEurope". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
  18. ^ Bryant, Jacob (19 August 2015). "Nickelodeon Orders Animated Series 'Pinky Malinky' for TV, Digital Platforms". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  19. ^ "Nickelodeon's 'Pinky Malinky' will debut on Netflix - Animation Xpress". Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  20. ^ Hopewell, John (15 June 2022). "'Unicorn,' 'Fionna and Cake,' 'Gumball' Reboots, 'Bye Bye Bunny' Fascinate at Annecy". Variety. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  21. ^ Rich Webber [@RichWebber1] (22 October 2023). "Past dev piece for WB animation for Sam Register, Sarah Fell" (Tweet). Retrieved 22 October 2023 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Hopewell, John (16 June 2023). "'Fionna and Cake,' 'Gumball,' 'Batman: Caped Crusader,' 'War of the Rohirrim' Dazzle at Annecy". Variety. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
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