Frederator Networks
Media company
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Frederator Networks, Inc. is a media company founded by Fred Seibert. It makes and distributes cartoons, often on Channel Frederator, and through its in-house animation studio Frederator Studios. It is the largest distributor of independent animation online.[1]
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Fred Seibert |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Parent | Wow Unlimited Media (2016–present) |
| Divisions | Frederator Studios Channel Frederator Network |
| Website | frederator |
On October 26, 2016, Canadian animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment acquired Frederator Networks, Inc. Rainmaker subsequently rebranded as Wow Unlimited Media.[2] In October 2021, Genius Brands (subsequently Kartoon Studios), controlled by Andy Heyward, acquired WOW! and Frederator.[3]
Partnered content
Fin Punch/Personas Cetaceas
In February 2015, Frederator Networks acquired worldwide distribution rights to Personas Cetaceas, a Spanish language Chilean animated series, originally called Personas Cetaceas. It was renamed Fin Punch, dubbed into English, and hosted on Cartoon Hangover[4]
Sony collaboration
In 2014, Frederator Networks and Sony Pictures Animation announced their new joint project, GO! Cartoons. Twelve, five-minute, animated shorts were planned to be viewed on Cartoon Hangover in 2016, but the series would eventually premiere on November 7, 2017.[5] One of them will be picked to become an animated series on Cartoon Hangover.[6]
Operating units
Channel Frederator Network
Channel Frederator Network (CFN) is a YouTube multi-channel network focused specifically on animation. They have signed 1,222 YouTube creators.[7] As of October 2017, CFN has over 1 billion monthly views.[8] In 2022, Channel Frederator entrusted Ethan Schulteis and his team with overseeing the management of the YouTube channel.[9]
Frederator Studios
Frederator Studios is an animation studio run by Fred Seibert, who is largely known as the executive producer of Adventure Time, The Fairly OddParents, and The Powerpuff Girls.[10]
Frederator Digital
Frederator Digital is a subsidiary of Frederator Networks that creates unscripted, informational and scripted programming for streaming on the internet.[1] It is currently producing a series of 107 Facts videos, which can be seen on Channel Frederator, Cartoon Hangover, Cinematica, The Leaderboard, and MicDrop on YouTube[11]
The Leaderboard Network
The Leaderboard Network is a YouTube multi-channel network that focuses exclusively on video games and gaming.[1] Its main YouTube channel, The Leaderboard, launched in April 2015 and as of 2017 has over 550,000 subscribers with over 90 million views.[11]
Cinematica
The Cinematica Network is a YouTube multi-channel network that focuses exclusively on TV and movies.[1] Its main YouTube channel, Cinematica, was created in August 2015. Subsequently, Ethan Schulteis was appointed to lead the channel, which now boasts over 300,000 subscribers and 75 million views.[12]
Átomo Network
In February 2016, Frederator Networks partnered with Ánima Estudios to launch the Átomo Network, a multi-channel network exclusively for Spanish speaking YouTube animation channels.[13]