 | Parts of this article (those related to Service Closure) need to be updated. (April 2018) |
| Type of business | Channel 4 project, backed by Aardman Animations and Lupus Films |
|---|---|
Type of site | Video hosting service |
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | , U.K |
| Owner | Channel 4 |
| Key people | Adam Gee (Channel 4), New Media Commissioner Rohini Denton / Paul Deane (Aardman Animations), Producer Mel Kirk (Aardman Animations), Communities Manager Camilla Deakin (Lupus Films), CEO & Founder Rachel Roberts (Lupus Films), Producer |
| Registration | Optional (required to upload and to comment on videos) |
| Launched | July 4, 2008 |
| Current status | Unavailable (Website for sale)[1] |
4mations was a website where users can upload, view, and share animated films and games. The site was founded in 2008 by the Channel Four Television Corporation, sponsored by Aardman Animations and Lupus Films. As the site was targeted to adults, risqué animations were often featured.[citation needed]