Toonbox

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Toonbox
FoundedMay 5, 2008;17 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 cinematography, including the niche of attracting investments to the industry. [1] [2] [3] [4]

In 2012, Toonbox openly claimed its involvement in the production of the 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] A new episode of Mr. Freeman was dedicated to a truly acute topic in Russia — bitcoin, has been shown in 130 cities worldwide at a time. [8] [9] 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 street artist Banksy played Mr. Freeman's episode "Walking on By" [14] at the opening of his entertainment park Dismaland. [15]

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

Up to late 2019, Toonbox 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 and Kate, Qumi-Qumi, 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.

Productions

Production yearsTitleEpisodesSeasonsDirectorScriptwriter
2008-2009The Real Adventures of Belka and Strelka61Vladimir Ponomarev 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
2010-2013Shaman's Quest121Arthur MerkulovArthur Merkulov
2011-2019 Qumi-Qumi 213Vladimir PonomarevVladimir Ponomarev, Pavel Muntyan, Stanislav Mikhailov, Arthur Merkulov, Dmitry Gorbunov, Alexey Minchenok, Vladimir Afanasyev, Alexey Kotenochkin, Oleg Uzhinov, Natalya Rumyantseva
2011 The Fixies 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]
2020-presentBobby and the Bubble BunchTBATBAVladimir PonomarevMichael Mennies [24]
2021-presentTake My Muffin303Basil TailorStas Mikhailov-Norden, Vladimir Ponomarev, Pavel Muntyan

Animated short films

Awards

References

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  3. Телеканал Дождь (16 August 2011). "Павел Мунтян - Анимация это сложно" via YouTube.
  4. Oboz. TV (6 July 2016). "Феномен персонажа "Mr.Freeman"" via YouTube.
  5. KontrTelevision (12 March 2013). "Newsroom - Mr. Freeman 21/02/12" via YouTube.
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  7. "Эксперты: реклама во время мультиков развивает анимационный жанр". 22 April 2014.
  8. "Mr. Freeman возвращается".
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  13. "Работа за границей. Часть 5: Азия".
  14. "MF-walking on by".
  15. "Watch: Banksy Dismaland Preview & Short Film Program". 26 August 2015.
  16. "Rovio takes on first new IP for CP business".
  17. "BLE: Rovio to Create 'Kit^n^Kate' Program - License! Global".
  18. "Rovio to create licensing program for Toonbox Animation's Kit^n^Kate". 12 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
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