 Final logo, used from 1983 to 1989. The cursive version of the word 'Presents' was introduced in 1986. | |
 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: DreamWorks Animation (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 founded by Lou Scheimer, Hal Sutherland and Norm Prescott in 1962,[3] before closing by Group W Productions on February 3, 1989.[4] Located in Reseda, California, Filmation produced animated and live-action productions.
In 1966, The New Adventures of Superman debuted, then The Archie Show, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, the animated version of Star Trek, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Ghostbusters and BraveStarr followed. As of now, DreamWorks Animation, through DreamWorks Classics, own all of the company's library (except third-party licensed properties).
- ^ "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 (February 8, 1989). "Filmation Shuts Plant, Beats Closing Law Deadline by 1 Day". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ 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.