Animax Entertainment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Interactive media, Entertainment |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Dave Thomas |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Dave Thomas (founder) |
| Products | Animation, Interactive media, Live-action productions, Video campaigns |
| Website | animaxentertainment |
Animax Entertainment operates as a creative studio specializing in animation and interactive media across various platforms. Established in 2001 by Emmy-winning actor, writer, and producer Dave Thomas, renowned for his work on SCTV, Animax collaborates with prominent clients including Disney, ESPN, Warner Bros., National Geographic, Sesame Workshop, and WWE. The studio earned a Sports Emmy Award in 2006 and secured a nomination the following year for ESPN.com's "Off-Mikes," an adaptation of the well-known radio program Mike and Mike in the Morning. Additionally, this series was honored as Adobe Systems' Site of the Day in June 2006. In 2007, Animax broadened its scope by venturing into live-action productions, creating viral video campaigns for Kodak and Carl's Jr., with the latter achieving "Immortal" recognition on Funny or Die.
Divisions
The company boasts a collection of prestigious industry honors, including several Webby Awards, Summit Awards, and accolades from the Los Angeles Advertising Club Belding Bowls. In 2009, Animax was featured on the Inc. 500 list, highlighting it as one of the fastest-growing enterprises in the United States.
Animations
Among Animax's notable projects is the production of Where's My Water?: Swampy's Underground Adventures for Disney Channel, alongside crafting cutscenes for Disney Interactive's Where's My Water 2. Their television credits encompass the Canadian animated sitcom Bob & Doug, which revived characters from SCTV, as well as Popzilla for MTV. In 2012, Animax produced a trio of animated shorts titled "Abed's Master Key" for NBC's Community, which were showcased on NBC.com and Hulu to promote the series' return.
Games
In 2007, Animax created Ty Inc.'s inaugural virtual world designed specifically for girls, supporting the launch of their Ty Girlz product line, from the makers of Beanie Babies.
Notes
- ESPN's Off-Mikes - Animated series honored with a Sports Emmy Award
- Sports Emmy Nominees and Winners