Rainbow S.r.l.
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| Private conglomerate | |
| Founded | 1995[1] |
| Founder | Iginio Straffi[1] |
| Headquarters |
Loreto, Marche, Italy (2010-present) |
Key people | Iginio Straffi |
| Products | Television series, live-action and animated films |
| Owner |
Viacom International Media Networks Italia (30%) Iginio Straffi (70%) |
| Subsidiaries |
Bardel Entertainment Colorado Film Tridimensional srl Rainbow CGI Rainbow MagicLand Rainbow Academy Witty Toys Moviement San Isidro Edizioni Musicali Gavila srl (30%) |
| Website |
www |
Rainbow S.p.A. (formerly known as Rainbow S.r.l) is an Italian animation studio based in Loreto, Marche that is best known for producing the animated Huntik and Winx Club series. They have also produced several animated films, such as Gladiators of Rome. The CEO of Rainbow S.p.A. is Iginio Straffi, who is also the creator of Huntik and Winx Club.[1]
Since February 2011, Rainbow has been co-owned by Viacom International Media Networks Italia and Straffi, after the latter purchased a 30% stake in the company.[1][2]
On October 5, 2015, Rainbow S.p.A. acquired Canadian animation studio, Bardel Entertainment.[3]
On July 21, 2017, Rainbow acquired a majority stake in Iven S.p.A., which owns film and television production company Colorado Film, artistic management and talent management company Moviement, recording company San Isidro Edizioni Musicali and a participation in production and distribution company Gavila srl. The group was founded in 1986 by the agent and producer Maurizio Totti, by the Oscar-awarded director Gabriele Salvatores and by the actors Diego Abatantuono and Paolo Rossi.
Filmography
Television series
| Show | Start date | Network | Co-production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy and Oscar | 1999-2002 | Rai 1 | Rai Fiction |
| Prezzy | 2002-2004 | Italia 1 | Gardaland |
| Winx Club | 2004-present | Rai 2 | Rai Fiction Nickelodeon[4] |
| Monster Allergy | 2005-2009 | Rai 2[5] | Rai Fiction |
| Huntik: Secrets and Seekers | 2009-2012 | Rai 2 | Rai Fiction |
| PopPixie | 2011 | Rai 2 | Rai Fiction |
| Mia and Me | 2011-2016 | Rai 2 | Rai Fiction |
| Regal Academy | 2016-present | Rai YoYo | Rai Fiction |
| Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends | 2016-present | Rai Gulp | Rai Fiction |
| 44 Cats | 2018 | Rai YoYo | Rai Fiction |
| World of Winx | 2016-2017 | Netflix | Netflix Rai Fiction |
Films
| Movie | Released | Distributor | Co-production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy & Oscar: The Movie | 2004 | Miramax | Rai Fiction |
| Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom | 2007 | Paramount Pictures[6] 01 Distribution |
Rai Cinema |
| Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure | 2010 | Paramount Pictures[7] Medusa Film |
Sky Cinema |
| Gladiators of Rome | 2012 | Paramount Pictures[8] Medusa Film |
Sky Cinema, Mediaset Premium |
| Winx Club: The Mystery of the Abyss | 2014 | 01 Distribution | Rai Fiction |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Vivarelli, Nick (February 26, 2011). "Winx creator in the pink". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ↑ Serafini, Domenico (November 5, 2014). "I dolori di Rainbow per arrivare prima in Europa". Millecanali. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ↑ Kidscreen » Archive » Rainbow buys Canadian animation studio Bardel
- ↑ "Nickelodeon Announces JAKKS Pacific As Master Toy Licensee for Innovative Girls Brand: Winx Club".
Winx Club is a co-production with Rainbow S.p.A. and Nickelodeon.
- ↑ "Rai Play: Monster Allergy".
- ↑ "British Board of Film Classification - Winx Club: Secret of the Lost Kingdom".
- ↑ "Viacom takes stake in Rainbow".
- ↑ "Rainbow's 3D film goes Paramount".
External links
- Official website
- Rainbow S.r.l. on IMDbPro (subscription required)