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| Formerly | David Paperny Films Paperny Films |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | David Paperny |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | David Paperny (President) Audrey Mehler (Executive Vice President) Cal Shumiatcher (Executive Vice President) Aynsley Vogel (Vice President, Creative) |
| Products | Television programs |
| Services | Production |
| Owner | Lionsgate Studios |
| Parent | RoK Global Acquisitions (2008–2012) Entertainment One (2014–2024) Lionsgate Alternative Television (2024–present) |
Paperny Entertainment Inc. (previously known as Paperny Films and David Paperny Films) is a Vancouver-based producer of television programming and films, ranging from character-driven documentaries to provocative comedy to quirky reality shows. It was founded by David Paperny, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his 1993 documentary The Broadcast Tapes of Dr. Peter.
In July 2014, Paperny Entertainment was acquired by Entertainment One, which in turn has been acquired by American toy manufacturer Hasbro on December 30, 2019.[1][2][3] It was later sold to Lionsgate on December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Acquisition of Paperny Entertainment". July 17, 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Completion of Paperny Entertainment acquisition". August 1, 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Hasbro Completes Acquisition of Entertainment One". Business Wire. December 30, 2019.