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{{Short description|Canadian television production and distribution company}} |
{{Short description|Canadian television production and film distribution company}} |
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{{Infobox company |
{{Infobox company |
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| name = Portfolio Entertainment Inc. |
| name = Portfolio Entertainment Inc. |
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| logo = |
| logo = |
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| logo_caption = Logo used since 2020 |
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| type = [[Subsidiary]] |
| type = [[Subsidiary]] |
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| founded = {{Start date and age|1991}} |
| founded = {{Start date and age|1991}} |
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| founder = Lisa Olfman<br />Joy Rosen |
| founder = Lisa Olfman<br />Joy Rosen |
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| hq_location = 901 King Street West |
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| hq_location_city = |
| hq_location_city = Suite 301, [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] M5V 3H5 |
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| hq_location_country = Canada<ref name="Portfolio Entertainment 2024 a651">{{cite web | title=Portfolio Entertainment | website=Portfolio Entertainment | date=April 5, 2024 | url=https://portfolioentertainment.com/#contact | access-date=April 6, 2024}}</ref> |
| hq_location_country = Canada<ref name="Portfolio Entertainment 2024 a651">{{cite web | title=Portfolio Entertainment | website=Portfolio Entertainment | date=April 5, 2024 | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205024645/https://portfolioentertainment.com/#contact | access-date=April 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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| key_people = Lisa Olfman ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])<br />Sonya Roberts ([[Board of directors|director]]) |
| key_people = Lisa Olfman ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])<br />Sonya Roberts ([[Board of directors|director]]) |
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| industry = [[Entertainment]] |
| industry = [[Entertainment]] |
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| parent = [[9 Story Media Group]] ( |
| parent = [[9 Story Media Group]] (2024–present)<ref name="Layton 2024 m071">{{cite web | last=Layton | first=Mark | title=9 Story Media acquires Toronto-based producer & distributor Portfolio Entertainment | website=TBI Vision | date=2024-02-05 | url=https://tbivision.com/2024/02/05/9-story-media-acquires-toronto-based-producer-distributor-portfolio-entertainment/#close-modal | access-date=2024-03-10}}</ref> |
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| divisions = Portfolio Animation |
| divisions = Portfolio Animation |
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| homepage = {{URL|http://portfolioentertainment.com}} |
| homepage = {{URL|https://web.archive.org/web/20240205024645/http://portfolioentertainment.com/|portfolioentertainment.com}} |
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'''Portfolio Entertainment Inc.''' is a [[Canadian]] [[television production]] and [[film distribution company]] owned by [[9 Story Media Group]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portfolioentertainment.com/ |
'''Portfolio Entertainment Inc.''' is a [[Canadian]] [[television production]] and [[film distribution company]] owned by [[9 Story Media Group]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Portfolio Entertainment |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205024645/http://www.portfolioentertainment.com/ |access-date=2013-12-22 |publisher=Portfolioentertainment.com}}</ref> It was founded in 1991 by Lisa Olfman and Joy Rosen with a focus on children's programming, later expanding into primetime and movie production.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joy Rosen |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2002/09/30/portfolio-20020930/ |title=Switching gears to succeed » Playback |publisher=Playbackonline.ca |date=2002-09-30 |access-date=2014-07-30}}</ref> The company distributes television programming internationally to more than 90 countries,<ref>{{cite web|author=Susanne Baillie || December 10, 2003 |url=https://www.profitguide.com/manage-grow/success-stories/secrets-of-an-entertainment-exporter-28375 |title=Secrets of an entertainment exporter |publisher=PROFITguide.com |date=2003-12-10 |access-date=2014-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=EDC webmaster |url=http://www.edc.ca/docs/exportwise/spring04/p08_e.htm |title=Export Development Canada (EDC) - ExportWise (Spring 2004) - From Roaches to Riches |date=2004-06-20 |access-date=2014-07-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040620222409/http://www.edc.ca/docs/exportwise/spring04/p08_e.htm |archive-date=June 20, 2004 }}</ref> with about four-fifths of its catalogue being in-house productions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/50446 |title=WorldScreen.com - TV Kids - Articles |website=www.worldscreen.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085132/http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/50446 |archive-date=18 May 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Since February 5, 2024, 9 Story has owned Portfolio Entertainment. Portfolio CEO Lisa Olfman became an executive producer at 9 Story, where she will report to Vince Commisso (CEO and president of 9 Story).<ref name="Portfolio Entertainment 2024 b446">{{cite web | title=9 Story Media Group Acquires Portfolio Entertainment’s Library, Production Slate, and Development Projects | |
Since February 5, 2024, 9 Story has owned Portfolio Entertainment. Portfolio CEO Lisa Olfman became an executive producer at 9 Story, where she will report to Vince Commisso (CEO and president of 9 Story).<ref name="Portfolio Entertainment 2024 b446">{{cite web |date=April 2, 2024 |title=9 Story Media Group Acquires Portfolio Entertainment’s Library, Production Slate, and Development Projects |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403000812/https://portfolioentertainment.com/9-story-media-group-acquires-portfolio-entertainments-library-production-slate-and-development-projects/ |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=Portfolio Entertainment}}</ref> |
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== Productions == |
== Productions == |
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|''Igloo Gloo'' |
|''Igloo Gloo'' |
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|2002–2006 |
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|2002-2006 |
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|Zone-3 |
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|''[[The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!]]'' |
|''[[The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!]]'' |
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|2010–2018 |
|2010–2018 |
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|[[Collingwood & Co.]], [[Random House Studio|Random House Children's Entertainment]], [[Dr. Seuss|Dr. Seuss Enterprises]], [[KQED (TV)|KQED]], [[Treehouse TV]], [[Kids CBC|Kids' CBC |
|[[Collingwood & Co.]], [[Random House Studio|Random House Children's Entertainment]], [[Dr. Seuss|Dr. Seuss Enterprises]], [[KQED (TV)|KQED]], [[Treehouse TV]], [[Kids CBC|Kids' CBC]] and [[PBS Kids]] |
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|''[[You Gotta Eat Here!]]'' |
|''[[You Gotta Eat Here!]]'' |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.portfolioentertainment.com/ Official website] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20240205024645/http://www.portfolioentertainment.com/ Official website] |
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{{Animation industry in Canada}} |
{{Animation industry in Canada}} |
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[[Category:Television production companies of Canada]] |
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[[Category:Film production companies of Canada]] |
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[[Category:Film distributors of Canada]] |
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[[Category:1991 establishments in Ontario]] |
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[[Category:Companies based in Toronto]] |
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[[Category:Canadian animation studios]] |
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[[Category:2024 mergers and acquisitions]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:22, 28 December 2024
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Entertainment |
Founded | 1991 |
Founder | Lisa Olfman Joy Rosen |
Headquarters | 901 King Street West, , Canada[1] |
Key people | Lisa Olfman (CEO) Sonya Roberts (director) |
Parent | 9 Story Media Group (2024–present)[2] |
Divisions | Portfolio Animation |
Website | portfolioentertainment.com |
Portfolio Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian television production and film distribution company owned by 9 Story Media Group.[3] It was founded in 1991 by Lisa Olfman and Joy Rosen with a focus on children's programming, later expanding into primetime and movie production.[4] The company distributes television programming internationally to more than 90 countries,[5][6] with about four-fifths of its catalogue being in-house productions.[7]
Since February 5, 2024, 9 Story has owned Portfolio Entertainment. Portfolio CEO Lisa Olfman became an executive producer at 9 Story, where she will report to Vince Commisso (CEO and president of 9 Story).[8]
Productions
[edit]Television shows and films
[edit]Title | Years | Notes |
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Groundling Marsh | 1994–1997 | YTV, Disney Channel, PTV, J.A. Delmage Productions, Lyrick Studios and Groundling Marsh Productions |
Adventures with Kanga Roddy | 1998 | International distributor |
Toad Patrol | 1999–2002 | International distributor |
The Living Century | 2000–2003 | PBS |
Animal Miracles | 2001–03 | International distributor |
Cyberchase | 2002–2017 | International distributor; produced by Thirteen New York and Nelvana |
RoboRoach | 2002–2004 | Helix Animation |
Igloo Gloo | 2002–2006 | Zone-3 |
Bump! | 2004–2013 | International distributor |
Carl² | 2005–2011 | PiP Animation Services |
Heads Up! | 2005–2008 | International distributor |
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | 2010–2018 | Collingwood & Co., Random House Children's Entertainment, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, KQED, Treehouse TV, Kids' CBC and PBS Kids |
You Gotta Eat Here! | 2012–2017 | International distributor |
Doki | 2013–2019 | Discovery Kids |
Freaktown | 2016 | PiP Animation Services |
Bravest Warriors | 2017–2018 | Animation production; season 4 only |
Hero Elementary | 2020–2022 | Twin Cities PBS and PBS Kids |
Doomsday Brothers | 2020–2021 | Niveau 12 Media, Tubi, Corus Entertainment |
Transitioned to 9 Story and Brown Bag Films
[edit]Title | Years | Notes |
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Breaking Bear | TBA | Co-production with Cartel Entertainment, To The Stars, and Tubi[9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Portfolio Entertainment". Portfolio Entertainment. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Layton, Mark (2024-02-05). "9 Story Media acquires Toronto-based producer & distributor Portfolio Entertainment". TBI Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "Portfolio Entertainment". Portfolioentertainment.com. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
- ^ Joy Rosen (2002-09-30). "Switching gears to succeed » Playback". Playbackonline.ca. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ^ Susanne Baillie || December 10, 2003 (2003-12-10). "Secrets of an entertainment exporter". PROFITguide.com. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ EDC webmaster (2004-06-20). "Export Development Canada (EDC) - ExportWise (Spring 2004) - From Roaches to Riches". Archived from the original on June 20, 2004. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ^ "WorldScreen.com - TV Kids - Articles". www.worldscreen.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "9 Story Media Group Acquires Portfolio Entertainment's Library, Production Slate, and Development Projects". Portfolio Entertainment. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Schwarz, John (August 16, 2022). "Tubi Gets Adult Animated Series Breaking Bear". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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