Toonbox

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Toonbox
FoundedMay 5, 2008;16 years ago (2008-05-05) (Moscow, Russia)
Headquarters
Moscow Russia (2008-2014) Paphos, Cyprus (2014)
Key people
  • Pavel Muntyan (CEO)
  • Vladimir Ponomarev (CCO)
Website www.toonbox.studio

Toonbox is an animation studio founded in Russia and based in Paphos, Cyprus.

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History

The studio was founded in 2008, by Pavel Muntyan (CEO) and Vladimir Ponomarev (CCO).

Starting from 2011, Toonbox representatives got actively involved in the development of animated cinematograph, including the niche of attracting investments to the industry. [1] [2] [3] [4]

In 2012, Toonbox openly claimed its involvement in the production of Mr. Freeman animated series on a TV-channel [5] belonging to Sergey Minaev.

Starting from 2013, the studio has been focusing mainly on animated series for kids. [6]

Since 2014, Toonbox leaders have been urging against anti-advertisement policy in animated cinematograph and television for the sake of industry development. [7]

In 2014, a new episode of Mr. Freeman dedicated to a truly acute topic in Russia — bitcoin, has been shown in 130 cities worldwide at a time. [8] [9]

In 2014, the headquarters of the company moved to Cyprus. The move turned out to be in the spotlight of mass media both in Russia and abroad. [10] [11] [12] [13]

In 2015, the number one street artist Banksy played Mr. Freeman's episode Walking On By [14] at the opening of his weirdo entertainment park Dismaland. [15]

On October 12, 2016 Rovio Entertainment (creator of Angry Birds) has become an official licensing partner of the brand Kit^n^Kate created by Toonbox. [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

Up to the present moment (late 2019), Toonbox has produced 357 animated movies with a total time-keeping of 18.5 hours. Toonbox produces English, Russian, and non-dialogue content in Full HD in 2D, CGI, and 360 VR formats. Its flagship series include Kit^n^Kate, Qumi-Qumi, Qumi-Qumi 360 VR, and Mr. Freeman.

Toonbox films and series have dubbings into 27 languages and are being broadcast in 130 countries on both TV-channels and VOD platforms. [23] Toonbox YouTube channels can boast 1,9 billion of views. Its international agents include such major companies as Riki Group, Planet Nemo Animation, Maurizio Distefano Licensing, Dadi Media and Ferly.

Animated Shows

Production yearTitleEpisodesSeasonsDirectorScriptwriter
2008-2009The Real Adventures of Belka and Strelka61 Владимир Пономарёв Comedy Club
2009-2012Russian Short Fairy-Tales362Andrey BakhurinAndrey Bakhurin, Valentin Vinogradov, Inga Kirkizh
2009-2019 Mr. Freeman 322Vladimir PonomarevPavel Muntyan, Anatoly Dobrozhan, Vadim Demchog, Ivan Trofimov
2010The Bump31Arthur MerkulovAnatoly Dobrozhan
2011-2018 Qumi-Qumi 151Владимир ПономарёвВладимир Пономарёв, Павел Мунтян, Станислав Михайлов, Артур Меркулов, Дмитрий Горбунов, Алексей Минченок, Владимир Афанасьев, Алексей Котёночкин, Олег Ужинов, Наталья Румянцева
2017Qumi-Qumi 360 VR41Vladimir PonomarevVladimir Ponomarev, Pavel Muntyan
2010-2013 Shaman's Quest (1st season)121Arthur MerkulovArthur Merkulov
2011-2012 The Fixies (partly in 2D)71Vladimir PonomarevAeroplan studio
2011-2014 Om Nom Stories 283Arthur Merkulov, Dmitry GorbunovStanislav Mikhailov
2014-2015, 2017-2019 Kit^n^Kate 1042Vladimir PonomarevMichael Mennies, [24] Mike de Seve, [25] Jymn Magon, [26] Susan Kim, [27] Anne D. Bernstein [28]
since 2020Bobby and the Bubble BunchTBATBAVladimir PonomarevMichael Mennies [24]
since April 19, 2021Take My Muffin303Basil TailorStas Mikhailov-Norden, Vladimir Ponomarev, Pavel Muntyan

Animated short films

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