 Filmation's fifth and final logo, used from 1983 to 1989. The cursive version of the word 'Presents' was introduced in 1986. | |
 Filmation's third logo, used from 1975 to 1982. | |
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Norm Prescott[1] Lou Scheimer[2] Hal Sutherland |
| Defunct | February 3, 1989 |
| Fate | Closed by Group W Productions |
| Successor | Library: Universal Television (through DreamWorks Classics) (except third-party licensed properties) |
| Headquarters | Reseda, California, United States |
| Products | Television shows Television shorts Television specials Television movies Theatrical films |
| Parent | TelePrompTer Corporation (1969–1982) Westinghouse Broadcasting Company (1982–1989) |
Filmation Associates was an American production company that produced animation and live-action programming for television from 1963 until its closure in 1989.[3] Located in Reseda, California, the company was founded in 1962.[4] Filmation's founders and principal producers were Lou Scheimer, Hal Sutherland and Norm Prescott.
- ^ "Norman Prescott". Variety. July 6, 2005. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ Solomon, Charles (January 1, 1988). "Production Is Less Animated at Filmation Studio". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ Bates, James (August 25, 1987). "Cartoon factory Filmation is under orders to cut costs, and a plan to shift some of its production overseas has alienated workers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ Bates, James (February 8, 1989). "Filmation Shuts Plant, Beats Closing Law Deadline by 1 Day". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-24.