How much did Hanna-Barbera sell for?
How much did Hanna-Barbera sell for?
TBS Buys Animator Hanna-Barbera Library for $320 Million. ATLANTA (AP) _ Turner Broadcasting System Inc. said today it has reached an agreement to buy animator Hanna-Barbera Productions Inc., the creator of cartoon classics including the Flintstones and Yogi Bear.
How much did Warner Bros pay for Hanna-Barbera?
The two studios were acquired in a 50-50 joint venture between Turner Broadcasting System and Apollo Investment Fund for $320 million. Turner purchased these assets to launch a new all-animation network aimed at children and younger audiences.
Who is Hanna-Barbera owned by?
Warner Brothers In 1996 Warner Brothers bought Hanna-Barbera, eventually shuttering the studio and marketing its properties under the Cartoon Network brand. The 166 episodes of The Flintstones, as well as hundreds of animated shorts, continued to be broadcast around the world.
What is the most popular Hanna-Barbera cartoon?
10 Most Memorable Hanna-Barbera Characters
- 8 George Jetson. ...
- 7 Huckleberry Hound. ...
- 6 Penelope Pitstop. ...
- 5 Barney Rubble. ...
- 4 Yogi Bear. ...
- 3 Fred Flintstone. ...
- 2 Tom and Jerry. ...
- 1 Scooby-Doo. While Tom and Jerry are the quintessential cartoon characters, Scooby-Doo is the quintessential Hanna-Barbera character.
How long did Tom and Jerry run?
In its original run, Hanna and Barbera produced 114 Tom and Jerry shorts for MGM from 19. During this time, they won seven Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film, tying for first place with Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies with the most awards in the category.
What company owns Tom and Jerry?
Warner Brothers Warner Brothers currently owns the rights to Tom and Jerry. It produced a television series, Tom and Jerry Tales, from 20 as well as multiple direct-to-video movies featuring the iconic characters.
What cartoons does Hanna-Barbera make?
From 1958 through the 1980s, a majority of those cartoons bore the Hanna-Barbera imprint. Creating scores of popular series such as The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Jonny Quest, Scooby-Doo, Super Friends, and The Smurfs, Hanna-Barbera was an animation powerhouse.
