Studio B Productions


Studio B Productions, Inc. was a Canadian animation studio and production company founded by Blair Peters and Chris Bartleman in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1988. The studio was acquired by DHX Media on December 4, 2007, and became a subsidiary there since then.
The Studio B brand was discontinued in 2011, while the studio itself merged with fellow DHX subsidiary Nerd Corps Entertainment to form DHX Studios in 2016. All Studio B series were branded under the DHX Media name until 2019, when the latter rebranded as WildBrain.

History

The company was founded in 1988 by Blair Peters and Chris Bartleman. On December 4, 2007, DHX Media acquired Studio B. On September 8, 2010, the renaming of the studio after its parent company, along with DHX Media's other subsidiaries, was announced: officially, on December 22, 2010, Studio B Productions Inc. and Studio B Productions Inc. were renamed DHX Media Ltd. and DHX Media Studio Ltd., respectively, and on January 11, 2011, Studio B Holdings Inc. was renamed DHX Media Ltd.
In 2016, the former Studio B team was relocated to a new facility in Vancouver. The new building also houses the former Nerd Corps Entertainment, an animation studio which DHX Media acquired in 2014.

Filmography

Television series

Co-productions and original series
ShowCreatorYearCo-productionNotes
The Savage DragonErik Larsen
Dean Stefan
Bob Forward
1996P3 Entertainment
Universal Cartoon Studios
USA Studios
Season 2 only
Currently distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Ned's NewtAndy Knight
Mike Burgess
1998–1999TMO-Loonland
Nelvana
Season 2 only
Yvon of the YukonIan James Corlett
Terry Klassen
2000–2004Alliance Atlantis Communications
Corus Entertainment
YTV
What About Mimi?Chris Bartleman
Blair Peters
2000–2002Decode Entertainment
Junior-EM.TV
Teletoon
D'Myna LeaguesChris Bartleman
Blair Peters
2000–2004Aston Entertainment
CTV
Yakkity YakMark Gravas2002–2003Kapow Pictures
MTV Networks International
Nickelodeon Australia
Teletoon
Something ElseKathryn Cave2002TV-Loonland AG
Edgar & EllenCharles Ogden2005–2007Star Farm ProductionsShorts only
Being IanIan James Corlett2005–2008Nelvana
YTV
Currently distributed by Nelvana
Class of the TitansChris Bartleman
Michael Lahay
2005–2008Nelvana
Teletoon
Currently distributed by Nelvana
The Amazing Adrenalini BrothersDan Chambers
Mark Huckerby
Nick Ostler
2006Pesky
Bejuba! Entertainment
Red and Blue Productions
YTV
Currently distributed by Bejuba! Entertainment
PuccaBoo Kyoung Kim
Calvin Kim
2006–2008VOOZ Character System
Jetix Europe
Currently distributed by VOOZ Character System
B-Hive.tv ShortsStudio B Productions2006-
George of the JungleJay Ward2007–2008Classic Media
Bullwinkle Studios
Cartoon Network
Teletoon
Currently distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz BoyDavid Fine
Alison Snowden
2007–2009Bejuba! Entertainment
SnowdenFine Animation
Nicktoons Network
Teletoon
Currently distributed by Bejuba! Entertainment
Martha SpeaksSusan Meddaugh2008–2014Oasis Animation
WGBH
Kid vs. KatRob Boutilier2008–2011Jetix Europe
Disney XD
YTV
My Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicLauren Faust2010–2019Hasbro Studios
Top Draw Animation
First 28 episodes delivered as Studio B Productions
Pound PuppiesDavid Sacks2010–2013Paul & Joe Productions
9 Story Entertainment
Hasbro Studios
Littlest Pet ShopJulie McNally Cahill
Timothy Cahill
2012–2016Hasbro Studios
Packages from Planet XJeff Harter2013–2014American Greetings
Disney XD
Teletoon
Transformers: Rescue BotsNicole Dubuc
Brian Hohlfeld
Jeff Kline
2014–2016Hasbro StudiosSeasons 3–4 only

Production services
ShowYearCo-productionNotes
Beetlejuice1989–1991Tim Burton Inc.
Nelvana
The Geffen Film Company
Warner Bros. Television
Layouts and posing; 18 episodes
Sesame Street1991Children's Television Workshop"Flossee and Splatt" short only
Eek! the Cat1992–1997Savage Studios
Nelvana
Fox Children's Productions
Layouts, design and posing; 10 episodes
Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire1992–1993Blye-Einstein Productions
Reteitalia, S.p.A.
DIC Entertainment
Pre-production design and art direction
Stunt Dawgs1992–1993Rainforest Entertainment
Franklin/Waterman
Claster Television
Full pre-production packages; 26 episodes
The Terrible Thunderlizards1993–1997Savage Studios
Nelvana
Fox Children's Productions
Pre-production, design, layout and posing; 17 episodes
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog1993–1996Sega of America
Reteitalia, S.p.A.
Bohbot Entertainment
DIC Entertainment
Full pre-production packages, design, layout and posing; pilot and 31 episodes
Sonic the Hedgehog1993–1994Sega of America
Reteitalia, S.p.A.
Telecinco
DIC Entertainment
Pre-production, season 1 only
Tales from the Cryptkeeper1993–1999Fantome Animation
CBS Productions
Nelvana
Storyboards
Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?1994–1999DIC EntertainmentLayouts and posing
The Brothers Grunt1994–1995a.k.a. Cartoon
MTV Networks
Pre-production design, layout and posing
ReBoot1994–2001BLT Productions
Shaw Communications
Mainframe Entertainment
Alliance Atlantis
Claster Television
YTV
Stock pack, pre-production design, storyboards and timing; 4 episodes
Street Sharks1994–1997Bohbot Entertainment
DIC Entertainment
Full pre-production package; 3 episodes
The Mask: Animated Series1995–1997Dark Horse Entertainment
Film Roman
Sunbow Entertainment
New Line Television
Pre-production; 12 episodes
Currently distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
Timon and Pumbaa1995–1999Walt [Disney Television Animation]Pre-production; season 3 only
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders1995–1996New Frontier Entertainment
Enchanted Camelot Productions
Bohbot Entertainment
Season 1 only
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat1995–1997Felix the Cat Productions
Film Roman
7 episodes plus CBS bumpers
Currently distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Action Man1995–1996Bohbot Entertainment
DIC Entertainment
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective1995–1997Nelvana
Morgan Creek Productions
Pre-production; 4 episodes
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series1996–1997Walt Disney Television AnimationPre-production; 8 episodes
Road Rovers1996–1997Warner Bros. Television AnimationPre-production; 2 episodes
Jungle Cubs1996–1998Walt Disney Television AnimationPre-production; 8 episodes
The Angry Beavers1997–2001Gunther-Wahl Productions
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Pre-production; 15 episodes
The Wacky World of Tex Avery1997Les Studios Tex
Telcima S.A.
M6
DIC Entertainment
Pre-production; 7 episodes
The Legend of Calamity Jane1997Gangster Production
Contre Allée
Warner Bros. International Television Production
Pre-production; 6 episodes
CatDog1998–2005Peter Hannan Productions
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Pre-production; 7 episodes
Invasion America1998DreamWorks Television AnimationStoryboards
Bob and Margaret1998–2001SnowdenFine Animation
National Film Board of Canada
Philippine Animation Studio Inc.
Channel 4
Comedy Central
Nelvana
Design; 7 episodes
Cyberchase1999WNET New York
Curious Pictures
Pilot episode only
A Little Curious1999–2000Curious Pictures
HBO
"A Ring Is Not a Ring" short from "Open, Close, Ring" only
George and Martha1999–2000Wild Things Productions
Nelvana
Blaster's Universe1999–2000Knowledge Adventure
CBS Productions
Hong Guang Animation
Nelvana
Mission Hill1999–2002Castle Rock Entertainment
Film Roman
Bill Oakley/Josh Weinstein Productions
Warner Bros. Television
Layouts
George Shrinks2000–2003Jade Animation
Nelvana
Design; 3 episodes
Corduroy2000–2001Sichuan Top Animation
Nelvana
Pre-production; 13 episodes
Braceface2001–2004Jade Animation
Nelvana
Design; 11 episodes
The New Woody Woodpecker Show2002Universal Cartoon StudiosPre-production; season 3 only
Stroker & Hoop2004–2005Turner Studios
Williams Street
Krypto the Superdog2005Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation
Animation services; season 1 only
Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island!2005–2006Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation
Animation services
Peanuts Motion Comics2008Warner Premiere
Roy2009–2015Jam Media
CBBC
Animation services
Take Two with Phineas and Ferb2010–2011Hieroglyphic Productions
Disney Television Animation
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show2015–2017Jay Ward Productions
DreamWorks Animation Television