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Sunbow Entertainment is an American animation studio, founded in 1980 and owned up until 1998 by Griffin-Bacal Advertising in New York. The first animation efforts by Griffin-Bacal were producing the animated commercials for Hasbro's ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' toy line. The success of the animated commercials led partners Tom Griffin and Joe Bacal to form Sunbow Productions. One of Sunbow's most well known productions is the long running syndicated series ''[[The Great Space Coaster]]'', and perhaps their least-known is ''[[The Brothers Flub]]''.
Sunbow Entertainment is an American animation studio, founded in 1980 and owned up until 1998 by Griffin-Bacal Advertising in New York. The first animation efforts by Griffin-Bacal were producing the animated commercials for Hasbro's ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' toy line. The success of the animated commercials led partners Tom Griffin and Joe Bacal to form Sunbow Productions. One of Sunbow's most well known productions is the long running syndicated series ''[[The Great Space Coaster]]'', and perhaps their least-known is ''[[The Brothers Flub]]''.


Sunbow is noted for many cartoons aired during the 1980s. Although it is not limited to Hasbro's various toy line products its reputation is tied to the many cartoon series tied to them. Its animation was initially produced by the Japanese animation studio [[Toei Animation]], supplemented by the South Korean animation studio [[AKOM]] later on. By 1988, most of Hasbro's toylines were losing money and various internal struggles forced the company to end popular series such as ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[The Transformers (Animation)|The Transformers]]''. Two of Sunbow's animated movies, (''[[Transformers the Movie]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony]]: The Movie'') flopped at the box office, forcing a third project, ''[[G.I. Joe]]: The Movie'', to be released directly to video instead.
Sunbow is noted for many cartoons aired during the 1980s. Although it is not limited to Hasbro's various toy line products its reputation is tied to the many cartoon series tied to them. Its animation was initially produced by the Japanese animation studio [[Toei Animation]], supplemented by the South Korean animation studio [[AKOM]] later on. By 1988, most of Hasbro's toylines were losing money and various internal struggles forced the company to end popular series such as ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[The Transformers (animation)|The Transformers]]''. Two of Sunbow's animated movies, (''[[Transformers: The Movie]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony]]: The Movie'') flopped at the box office, forcing a third project, ''[[G.I. Joe]]: The Movie'', to be released directly to video instead.


In a bid to produce original material, Sunbow produced several cartoons through the early 1990s such as ''[[The Nudnik Show]]'', ''[[The Tick]]'' and ''[[Conan the Adventurer (Animation)|Conan the Adventurer]]''. Of these, only ''[[The Tick]]'' managed to gain popularity and critical acclaim.
In a bid to produce original material, Sunbow produced several cartoons through the early 1990s such as ''[[The Nudnik Show]]'', ''[[The Tick]]'' and ''[[Conan the Adventurer (animation)|Conan the Adventurer]]''. Of these, only ''[[The Tick]]'' managed to gain popularity and critical acclaim.


On April 28, 1998 Sunbow Productions was bought by Sony Wonder, a division of Sony Music. Sunbow was sold for US$10 million dollars in 2000 to TV Loonland, which then bought Metrodome Distribution, who currently have the European rights to the Sunbow catalogue. In 2008, Hasbro purchased the Sunbow TV series based on the toy company's properties; these shows now are an important part of [[The Hub]].
On April 28, 1998 Sunbow Productions was bought by Sony Wonder, a division of Sony Music. Sunbow was sold for US$10 million dollars in 2000 to TV Loonland, which then bought Metrodome Distribution, who currently have the European rights to the Sunbow catalogue. In 2008, Hasbro purchased the Sunbow TV series based on the toy company's properties; these shows now are an important part of [[The Hub]].
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Previously, Rhino Entertainment owned the US home video distribution rights to the Sunbow catalogue. The rights then changed hands to Sony Wonder with its acquisition of Sunbow. However, Sony Wonder was shut down in March 2007 and absorbed into Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Previously, Rhino Entertainment owned the US home video distribution rights to the Sunbow catalogue. The rights then changed hands to Sony Wonder with its acquisition of Sunbow. However, Sony Wonder was shut down in March 2007 and absorbed into Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.


In 2009, [[Shout Factory]] began reissuing the original ''[[G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[The Transformers (Animation)|The Transformers]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony]]'' series on DVD.
In 2009, [[Shout Factory]] began reissuing the original ''[[G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[The Transformers (animation)|The Transformers]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony]]'' series on DVD.


Among the various series produced by Sunbow are:
Among the various series produced by Sunbow are:
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* ''[[G.I. Joe]]: A Real American Hero'' (1983-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[G.I. Joe]]: A Real American Hero'' (1983-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[G.I. Joe]]: The Revenge of Cobra'' (1984-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[G.I. Joe]]: The Revenge of Cobra'' (1984-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[The Transformers (Animation)|The Transformers]]'' (1984-1986) (Co-Production With [[Toei Animation]], Marvel Productions)
* ''[[The Transformers (animation)|The Transformers]]'' (1984-1986) (Co-Production With [[Toei Animation]], Marvel Productions)
* ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' (1985-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' (1985-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Jem and The Holograms]]'' (1985-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Jem and The Holograms]]'' (1985-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Super Sunday]]'' (1985-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Super Sunday]]'' (1985-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Inhumanoids (Animation)|Inhumanoids]]'' (1986-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Inhumanoids]]'' (1986-1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Robotix]]'' (1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Robotix]]'' (1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[My Little Pony]] and Friends'' (1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[My Little Pony]] and Friends'' (1986) (Co-Production With Marvel Productions)
* ''[[Visionaries (Animation)|Visionaries]]: Knights of the Magical Light'' (1987) (Co-Production with TMS Productions)
* ''[[Visionaries]]: Knights of the Magical Light'' (1987) (Co-Production with TMS Productions)
* ''The Nudnik Show'' (1991)
* ''The Nudnik Show'' (1991)
* ''[[Bucky O'Hare and The Toad Wars (Comic Book)|Bucky O Hare and The Toad Wars]]'' (1991) (Co-Production With IDDH, Marvel Productions and Continuity Comics)
* ''[[Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars|Bucky O Hare and The Toad Wars]]'' (1991) (Co-Production With IDDH, Marvel Productions and Continuity Comics)
* ''[[Conan the Adventurer (Animation)|Conan the Adventurer]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Conan the Adventurer (animation)|Conan the Adventurer]]'' (1992)
* ''[[The Tick]]'' (1994)
* ''[[The Tick]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Littlest Pet Shop (Animation)|Littlest Pet Shop]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Littlest Pet Shop (animation)|Littlest Pet Shop]]'' (1995)
* ''[[The Mask (Animation)|The Mask]]'' (1995)
* ''[[The Mask (animation)|The Mask]]'' (1995)
* ''The Adventures of Hyperman'' (1995)
* ''The Adventures of Hyperman'' (1995)
* ''[[The Brothers Flub]]'' (1997)
* ''[[The Brothers Flub]]'' (1997)

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Sunbow Entertainment is an American animation studio, founded in 1980 and owned up until 1998 by Griffin-Bacal Advertising in New York. The first animation efforts by Griffin-Bacal were producing the animated commercials for Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy line. The success of the animated commercials led partners Tom Griffin and Joe Bacal to form Sunbow Productions. One of Sunbow's most well known productions is the long running syndicated series The Great Space Coaster, and perhaps their least-known is The Brothers Flub.

Sunbow is noted for many cartoons aired during the 1980s. Although it is not limited to Hasbro's various toy line products its reputation is tied to the many cartoon series tied to them. Its animation was initially produced by the Japanese animation studio Toei Animation, supplemented by the South Korean animation studio AKOM later on. By 1988, most of Hasbro's toylines were losing money and various internal struggles forced the company to end popular series such as G.I. Joe and The Transformers. Two of Sunbow's animated movies, (Transformers: The Movie and My Little Pony: The Movie) flopped at the box office, forcing a third project, G.I. Joe: The Movie, to be released directly to video instead.

In a bid to produce original material, Sunbow produced several cartoons through the early 1990s such as The Nudnik Show, The Tick and Conan the Adventurer. Of these, only The Tick managed to gain popularity and critical acclaim.

On April 28, 1998 Sunbow Productions was bought by Sony Wonder, a division of Sony Music. Sunbow was sold for US$10 million dollars in 2000 to TV Loonland, which then bought Metrodome Distribution, who currently have the European rights to the Sunbow catalogue. In 2008, Hasbro purchased the Sunbow TV series based on the toy company's properties; these shows now are an important part of The Hub.

Previously, Rhino Entertainment owned the US home video distribution rights to the Sunbow catalogue. The rights then changed hands to Sony Wonder with its acquisition of Sunbow. However, Sony Wonder was shut down in March 2007 and absorbed into Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

In 2009, Shout Factory began reissuing the original G.I. Joe, The Transformers and My Little Pony series on DVD.

Among the various series produced by Sunbow are:

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