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'''King Rollo Films Ltd''', known as '''King Rollo Films''', is |
'''King Rollo Films Ltd''', known as '''King Rollo Films''', is a British animation production company established in 1978 until 2015 by [[David McKee]] that produces [[cartoons]] for children's TV. Their studios are based in [[Honiton]], [[England]].<ref name="rol">{{cite web|title=King Rollo Films|url=http://www.kingrollofilms.co.uk/index.html|access-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414180820/http://www.kingrollofilms.co.uk/index.html|archive-date=14 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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King Rollo Films is an independent animation studio led by Leo Nielsen. |
King Rollo Films is an independent animation studio led by Leo Nielsen. |
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The studio won a BAFTA for [[Maisy]], a BAFTA nomination for [[Humf]] and a Daytime |
The studio won a BAFTA for [[Maisy]], a BAFTA nomination for [[Humf]] and a Daytime Emmy Nomination for [[Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies]]. |
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In 2004, the company split, with the Devon-based production arm and a rights-holding arm separating.<ref name=bro>{{cite web|title=King Rollo divides into two businesses|url=http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/king-rollo-divides-into-two-businesses/1099785.article|publisher=Broadcast Now|access-date=24 December 2012}}</ref> |
In 2004, the company split, with the Devon-based production arm and a rights-holding arm separating.<ref name=bro>{{cite web|title=King Rollo divides into two businesses|url=http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/king-rollo-divides-into-two-businesses/1099785.article|publisher=Broadcast Now|access-date=24 December 2012}}</ref> |
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In 2015, it closed down for 37 years. |
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==Television series== |
==Television series== |
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Revision as of 02:05, 29 November 2024
| Company type | Private company limited by shares |
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| Industry | stop-motion animation CGI animation |
| Founded | 1978 until 2015 |
| Founder | David McKee |
| Headquarters | Honiton, England , UK |
Key people | David McKee |
| Website | kingrollofilms.co.uk |
King Rollo Films Ltd, known as King Rollo Films, is a British animation production company established in 1978 until 2015 by David McKee that produces cartoons for children's TV. Their studios are based in Honiton, England.[1]
History
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King Rollo Films is an independent animation studio led by Leo Nielsen.
The studio won a BAFTA for Maisy, a BAFTA nomination for Humf and a Daytime Emmy Nomination for Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies.
In 2004, the company split, with the Devon-based production arm and a rights-holding arm separating.[2]
In 2015, it closed down for 37 years.
Television series
- King Rollo (1980)
- Victor & Maria (1981)
- Towser (1984)
- The Adventures of Spot (1987, 1993) co-production with Walt Disney Home Video
- Ric the Raven (1989)
- Anytime Tales (1991) co-production with Abbey Broadcast Communications
- Hullaballoo (1994) (Pip the Mouse and Buddy the Elephant segments only)
- Maisy (1999–2000) with Nickelodeon (US), PolyGram Visual Programming and Universal Pictures Visual Programming
- Fimbles (2002) (animation only)
- The Paz Show (2003–2006) with Discovery Kids (US), Telescreen, Egmont Imagination and Open Mind Productions
- Wide-Eye (2003) co-production with Abbey Home Media
- Walker Books for Young Readers (2005–2007)
- Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (2007–2008) with National Geographic and PBS (US)
- Humf (2008–2010) co-production with E1 Entertainment
- Poppy Cat (2011) co-production with Coolabi and Sprout (US)[3]
References
- ^ "King Rollo Films". Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "King Rollo divides into two businesses". Broadcast Now. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "Filmography". IMDB. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
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