Lyrick Studios

Lyrick Studios
FormerlyThe Lyons Group (1986–1994)
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded1986; 38 years ago (1986)
DefunctAugust 24, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-08-24)[citation needed]
FateAcquired by and folded into HIT Entertainment. Used as the in-name IP holder for Barney & Friends until 2010.
Successors
HeadquartersAllen, Texas,
U.S.
Products
Number of employees
650 (1997)
ParentHIT Entertainment
Divisions
  • Big Feats! Entertainment
  • Lyons Partnership

Lyrick Studios, formerly The Lyons Group, was an American video production and distribution company based in Allen, Texas, best known for their flagship property Barney & Friends.

The company was known for producing and distributing television shows, home videos, audio products and children's books and toys. On February 9, 2001, the company was acquired by British entertainment company HIT Entertainment and completed in June. HIT later folded Lyrick in August.