Sparky Animation is a Singapore animation company. The company produces 3D animation content for worldwide markets. It also develops original titles and merchandises them globally through international licences. Their research department also develops CGI production tools and systems. The company is also a film distributor in Asia.[1]
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| Industry | Animation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Dr. Kok Cheong Wong (KC) |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Products | Animated features |
Number of employees | 120 (2012) |
| Website | www |
History
editSparky Animation commenced operations in 2006 in Singapore, where the government provided subsidies for the entertainment industry.[2] The television series Dinosaur Train was co-produced with The Jim Henson Company.[3]
In 2014, the company had about 120 employees. It had a subsidiary company in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.[4] and production facilities in India.[5]
Productions/Collaborations
edit- 3-2-1 Penguins! Season 2-3 (2007-2008)
- VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue (2008)
- Dinosaur Train (2009-2020)[6][7]
- Mr Moon (2010)[8]
- Jack (2011-2014)
- Fleabag Monkeyface (2011)
- One Stormy Night (2012)[9][10]
- The Disrespectoids (2013-2014)
- The Fog of Courage (2014)
- Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island (2021)
- Ruff Ruff, Tweet and Dave (2015)
Awards/Nominations
editDinosaur Train, a coproduction between The Jim Henson Company and Sparky Animation, received the highest viewership in PBS' history.[citation needed] It has also been selected by Hollywood's People Magazine as the Top Kids' Show.[citation needed] The toys developed from Dinosaur Train were nominated under the 'Toy of the Year' award category by the Toy Industry Association, in 2010.[11] At the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, Dinosaur Train was nominated for Outstanding Children's Animated Program.[12]
Jack, a co-production with Groupe PVP Canada was nominated in the Best Animated Series category at the 27th Prix Gémeaux 2012. In May 2013, Jack won the Award of Excellence for the Best Animated Television Program (Ages 6 to 8) at the Youth Media Alliance in Canada.[13]
One Stormy Night was nominated for the Best 3D Animated Programme award at the 2012 Asian Television Awards.[14]
References
edit- ^ Tyler, Richard (September 21, 2011). "Telegraph 1000: Walker Books innovates to stay ahead of the competition". The Telegraph.
- ^ Zahed, Ramin (December 11, 2008). "Singapore Plans New VFX Studio". Animation Magazine.
- ^ Kolesnikov-Jessop, Sonia (November 14, 2010). "Animation Industry Finds a Home in Singapore". New York Times.
- ^ "Sparky Animation opens its doors in Malaysia" (Press release). Sparky Animation. March 22, 2014. Archived from the original on November 27, 2014.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (November 30, 2015). "ATF: Sparky Animation Finds New 'Rhythm'". Variety.
- ^ Rebecca A. Fannin (25 October 2011). Startup Asia: Top Strategies for Cashing in on Asia's Innovation Boom. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 157–. ISBN 978-0-470-82990-5.
- ^ Hutchins, Aaron (September 30, 2014). "Dinosaur Train leaves big CP footprint in Europe and Russia". Kidscreen.
- ^ "British animator rockets to Disney success". Broadcast Now 28 May 2010
- ^ "Drawiz extends hand to Singapore". FilmBiz Asia
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (October 4, 2011). "Shiki's Amino Remakes Arashi no Yoru ni/One Stormy Night". Anime News Network.
- ^ Goldman Getzler, Wendy (November 23, 2010). "TIA reveals Toy of the Year nominees, consumer voting website". Kidscreen.
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award Nominations" (PDF) (Press release). p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
- ^ ""Jack" by Sparky Animation clinches prestigious Canadian Award | Animators in Singapore". Archived from the original on 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2016-12-26.
- ^ "The 17th Asian Television Awards". December 2012.
- MDA Animation Brochure, [1]