Astley Baker Davies
Astley Baker Davies is an English animation studio based in London, England, originally owned by founder-directors Neville Astley, Mark Baker, and Phil Davies. It is the production company behind television series The Big Knights, Peppa Pig, and Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. In 2015, it became a subsidiary of Entertainment One.[1]
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | January 1994 |
| Founders | Neville Astley Mark Baker Phil Davies |
| Headquarters | , England |
| Products | Peppa Pig The Big Knights Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom |
| Owner | Hasbro |
Number of employees | 7 (2021) |
| Parent | Entertainment One |
| Website | astleybakerdavies |
On 16 March 2021, it was announced that Entertainment One renewed Peppa Pig until 2027, and after 17 years, the original creators and the company were going to leave production. Animation studio Karrot Animation (known for producing Sarah & Duck) will take over production from then on.[2]
Filmography
Film
- Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots (2015)
- Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (2017)
- Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (2019)
Television
| Series | Year(s) | Co-production with | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | ||||
| The Big Knights | 1999–2000 | BBC Worldwide BBC Bristol | BBC One | As The Big Knights Ltd. First animated series produced by the company |
| 2000s | ||||
| Peppa Pig | 2004–2023 | Contender Entertainment Group (series 1) Rubber Duck Entertainment/E1 Kids/Entertainment One Family (series 2–4) Entertainment One (series 5-present) The Elf Factory Limited (series 5) Gaston's Cave Ltd (series 6-7) | Channel 5/Nick Jr. | Longest running series produced by the company, the animation has been taken over by Karrot Animation. |
| Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom | 2009–2013 | Rubber Duck Entertainment/E1 Kids/Entertainment One Family | Channel 5/Nick Jr. | Third show produced by the company. |
| Upcoming | ||||
Awards and nominations
- 2012 - British Animation Awards - Winner[3] for Best Preschool Series for "Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: Acorn Day"
References
- Jaafar, Ali (30 September 2015). "Entertainment One Acquires 70% Stake In 'Peppa Pig' Producer Astley Baker Davies". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- "'Peppa Pig' Creators Step Back as eOne Kids Phenomenon is Renewed Until 2027". 16 March 2021.
- "British Animation Awards: the winners". Televisual Media UK Ltd. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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