Bento Box Entertainment
Bento Box Entertainment (also known as Bento Box Animation) is an American animation studio located in North Hollywood, California.[1] It was founded in 2009 by executive producers Scott Greenberg, Joel Kuwahara, and Mark McJimsey. It is a subsidiary of Fox Corporation and operates under the Fox Entertainment division. The studio is best-known for producing Bob's Burgers for Fox prior to its acquisition in August 2019.
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| Founded | 2009 |
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| Founder | Scott Greenberg Joel Kuwahara Mark McJimsey |
| Headquarters | North Hollywood, California , |
| Parent | Fox Entertainment (Fox Corporation) |
| Website | www.bentoboxent.com |
Bento Box Entertainment has four animation studios - in North Hollywood, Burbank, Bento Box Animation Studio Atlanta, in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bento Box Canada in Toronto, Ontario.[2][3][4]
History
On October 11, 2016, Bento Box launched a children's division called Sutikki.[5] Sutikki opened an office in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2017.[6]
On August 6, 2019, it was announced that Fox Corporation would acquire Bento Box, while still allowing it to operate as an independent production house.[7]
On April 8, 2020, it formed a pact with Australian film company Princess Pictures.[8]
Productions
Television series
Short form series
| Title | Years | Site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glove and Boots | 2010–2017 | YouTube | Show originally a local production in New York from 2004 until 2006. |
| Kuroba | 2018–present | YouTube | co-production with WildBrain[14] |
Direct-to-video animated films
| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2014 | Achmed Saves America | co-production with Levity Entertainment Group |
| January 20, 2015 | Madea's Tough Love | co-production with Tyler Perry Studios |
Specials
| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2017 | The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special | co-production with Universal Television, SNL Studios and Broadway Video |
Theatrical films
| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2021 | Bob's Burgers: The Movie | co-production with 20th Century Animation |
Bento Box Interactive
Bento Box Interactive is an entertainment-based technology company launched in 2012 by Bento Box Entertainment. In October 2012, Bento Box Interactive partnered with Alicia Keys to create an education mobile application entitled "The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee" for iOS devices.[15] The application tells the story of the relationship between a young New York City girl and her wise grandmother and features two original songs by Keys, "Follow the Moon" and "Unlock Yourself".[16]
References
- "Bento Box Entertainment". bentoboxent.
- "New Animation Studio Opens in Atlanta". ajc.com. 2012-09-28.
- "Bento Box Canada launches in cahoots with Corus Entertainment".
- "About Bento Box Entertainment". bentoboxent.
- "Ex-Nelvana execs helm Bento Box's new kids division".
- "Bento Box's Sutikki opens UK office".
- Flint, Joe. "Fox to Buy Bento Box, the Animation House Behind 'Bob's Burgers'". WSJ.
- https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/bento-box-princess-pictures-form-first-look-animation-pact/
- "Penguin's Who Was? books inspire Netflix series".
- "Andrew Davenport, Sutikki score CBeebies order".
- "Another exciting announcement! Congrats to @garyjanetti and team! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #Repost ・・・ George is pleased."". Instagram.
- "Bento Box Entertainment to Develop and Produce "The Blues Brothers" Primetime Animated Series". May 6, 2016.
- "Bento Box Entertainment - 2016 Demo Reel". Vimeo. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- Milligan, Mercedes (October 21, 2018). "WildBrain to Unbox Sutikki's 'Kuroba!' for Global YT Audience".
- "Alicia Keys Launches New Animated App". Rap-Up.com. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
- "Alicia Keys Launches Interactive App for Kids | Music News". Rolling Stone. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
