Kidtoon Films
Kidtoon Films is a distributor of children's animated films in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of The Bigger Picture, itself owned by Cineverse, which acquired their founding parent company, SD Entertainment, in 2007, the latter of which produced many of its earlier releases. The company is based in Woodland Hills, California.
Titles released under Kidtoon's program have an MPAA G rating, use Dolby Digital and/or DTS tracks, and are shown digitally during weekend morning matinées at cinemas owned by National Amusements, California's UltraStar, Carmike Cinemas, Rave Motion Pictures, B&B Theatres, Dipson Theatres, Emagine Entertainment, Studio Movie Grill, and some smaller chains and independent cinemas.
Due to New Kideo acquiring Kidtoon Films in January 2013, the program took a 4-year hiatus. In February 2016, the program returned to 18 Showcase Cinemas locations with the film Barbie Spy Squad.
History
Kidtoon Films launched on September 25, 2004, with Tonka Tough Truck Adventures: The Biggest Show on Wheels.September 2004 – December 2012 releases
Tonka Tough Truck Adventures: The Biggest Show on Wheels Spookley the Square Pumpkin Candy Land: The Great Lollipop Adventure Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland The Golden Blaze Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? Noddy Saves Christmas My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade Roach Approach: Slingshot Slugger Pinocchio 3000 The Secret of the Sword Arthur's Missing Pal My Little Pony: The Runaway Rainbow Holly Day Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie A Christmas Carol My Little Pony: A Very Pony Place The Little Robots in the Big Show Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Blossom Festival Jakers!: Wish Upon a Story Eloise in Hollywood Holly Hobbie & Friends: Best Friends Forever Kidtoon Comics Care Bears: Oopsy Does It! Strawberry Shortcake: Let's Dance The Santa Claus Brothers Care Bears: Grizzle-ly Adventures Easter In Bunnyland Bob the Builder: On Site - Roads and Bridges Sesame Street: Dinosaurs! National Geographic Kids Big Screen Safari Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery Abby in Wonderland Barbie in a Christmas Carol Barney's Night Before Christmas: The Movie PBS Kids Goes To The Movies Bob the Builder: On Site - Skyscrapers Barbie Presents: Thumbelina Super Why! and WordWorld Celebrate Earth Day Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails Barney's Jungle Friends My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas/Olivia's Winter Wonderland Winter Day Dreams ft. Franny's Feet and Olivia Super Why! Attack of the Eraser Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess Movie Care Bears: To the Rescue Barbie in A Mermaid Tale Dinosaur Train Sesame Workshop Summer Beach Party Strawberry Shortcake: The Glimmerberry Ball Movie Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale Care Bears: Share Bear Shines Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas The Adventures of Chuck and Friends/My Little Pony: Friendship & Adventures Barbie: A Fairy Secret The Little Engine That Could The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit Olivia and the Great Outdoors Babar and the Adventures of Badou: Swing into Summer Sid the Science Kid Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels Olivia: Wintertime Cheer! Dino Dan Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 The Gruffalo Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles and Other Stories Sid the Science Kid: Backyard Campout Strawberry Shortcake: Bloomin' Berry Garden The Sam Wiggles: Big Birthday Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery The Gruffalo's Child Chuggington: Traintastic Adventure LazyTown: Welcome To LazyTown Barbie: The Princess and the Popstar Note: This was the last Kidtoon Films feature shown before the original program ended.2016 (Showcase Cinemas) releases
Barbie Spy Squad Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Sunshine Adventures Blaze and the Monster Machines Shimmer and Shine My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Transformers: Rescue Bots: Dinobots! Maya the Bee Blinky Bill: The Movie Care Bears: Mystery in Care-A-Lot Barbie & Her Sisters in A Puppy ChaseCancelled & rejected releases
During the 2016 revival of the program at Showcase Cinemas, several films that were meant to be shown as part of the program were cancelled and changed.Octonauts Dora and Friends: Into the City Zack and Quack Barbie Starlight Adventure Babar The Boxcar Children The SnowmanIn addition, Kidtoons took a hiatus between December 2016 and February 2017. The films were released to Fathom Events.