Nelvana Limited (also known as Nelvana Ltd., or just simply Nelvana) is a Canadian entertainment company, founded in 1971, known for its work in children's animation. It was named by founders Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert and Clive A. Smith after a Canadian comic book superheroine created by Adrian Dingle in the 1940s. Corus Entertainment, a spin-off from Shaw Communications, has owned the company since September 2000. It is headquartered in Tor...
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Nelvana Limited (also known as Nelvana Ltd., or just simply Nelvana) is a Canadian entertainment company, founded in 1971, known for its work in children's animation. It was named by founders Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert and Clive A. Smith after a Canadian comic book superheroine created by Adrian Dingle in the 1940s. Corus Entertainment, a spin-off from Shaw Communications, has owned the company since September 2000. It is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Most of its films, shows and specials are based on licensed properties, mainly children's literature. But original programming is also part of its roster. It ventured into the world of live action from its establishment up until the late 1990s.
Well-known franchises from Nelvana include Care Bears, Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend, Babar, Tintin, Rupert, Fievel's American Tails, Little Bear, Eek! The Cat, The Terrible Thunderlizards, Franklin, Elliot Moose and 6teen, along with the North American dubs of the anime series...
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