Sony Pictures Family Entertainment Group
Sony Pictures Family Entertainment Group (also known as Sony Family Entertainment Group) is an American and global company that was established in February 1999 by Sony Pictures Entertainment that handles all of the family programs and films by Sony Pictures.[1] It was formalized on September 1, 1999.[1] On January 17, 2001, Sony Pictures Family Entertainment Group acquired 3.8% in BKN International.[2][3]
On June 20, 2007, Sony Wonder, the former kids label division of Sony BMG Music Entertainment, was moved to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment as the kids and family entertainment label. Steve Okin, the vice president of Sony Wonder, was named vice president of family entertainment.[4][5]
The following series are listed for this group:
- Jeannie (1973–1975)
- Partridge Family 2200 A.D. (1974)
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
- Dinosaucers (1987)
- Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1988–1990)
- The Karate Kid: The Animated Series (1989)
- Beakman's World (1992–1998)
- Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (1996–1999)
- Project G.e.e.K.e.R. (1996–1997)
- Jumanji: The Series (1996–1999)
- Channel Umptee-3 (1997)
- Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
- Men in Black: The Series (1997–2001)
- Godzilla: The Series (1998–2000)
- Dragon Tales (1999–2001; 2005)
- Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles (1999–2001)
- Jackie Chan Adventures (2000–2005)
- Max Steel (2000–2002)
- Alienators: Evolution Continues (2001–2002)
- Harold and the Purple Crayon (2001–2002)
- Phantom Investigators (2001–2002)
- Astro Boy (2003)
- Stuart Little: The Animated Series (2003)
- The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–2009)
References
- ^ a b Sony formalizes Family Entertainment Group David Kilmer awn.com September 1, 1999, Retrieved on December 9, 2013
- ^ Sony acquires chunk of expanding BKNI, screendaily.com
- ^ Rick DeMott "Animation News Network" January 17, 2001 BKN International Buys Its Former Parent Company awn.com, Retrieved on July 2, 2013
- ^ "Variety" SPHE absorbs Wonder label variety.com, Retrieved on December 8, 2013
- ^ Rick DeMott "Animation World Network" Sony Home Ent. Takes Over Sony Wonder awn.com, Retrieved on August 28, 2013