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'''Entertainment One''', or '''eOne''', is a multinational film, television, music and home video producer and distributor headquartered in [[Canada]]. They are the current distributor of [[Hasbro]] media content since 2020. They are also famous for producing ''Peppa Pig'', ''Ricky Zoom'' and ''PJ Masks''.
'''Entertainment One''', or '''eOne''', is a multinational film, television, music, and home video producer and distributor headquartered in [[Canada]]. They were the distributor of [[Hasbro]] media content from [[2020]] to [[2023]]. They are also famous for producing ''Peppa Pig'', ''Ricky Zoom'' and ''PJ Masks''. They are now known as Lionsgate Canada.


===History===
==History==
Entertainment One has its origins in 1970 as '''Records on Wheels''' and the music retail chain CD Plus. The chain was in the process of acquiring other companies to bolster its wholesale operations in music and home video, leading to its purchase of ROW in 2001. Its vice president of operations, Darren Throop, had joined the company after CD Plus acquired his Halifax-based record store chain Urban Sound Exchange. The combined company later became known as ROW Entertainment, with Throop as president and CEO. The company listed itself on the Toronto Stock Exchange as an income trust, meaning that its taxes were paid by its shareholders, rather than the company itself. Afterward, ROW began to diversify its operations into content ownership. In June 2005, it acquired the American independent music distributor and home entertainment publisher Koch Entertainment. In 2007, the company accepted a $188 million public equity takeover by Marwyn Investment Management to fund its expansion; the company was listed on London's Alternative Investment Market as '''Entertainment One Ltd.'''<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment_One#Establishment-1/ENT Wikipedia]</ref>  
Entertainment One has its origins in [[1970]] as '''Records on Wheels''' and the music retail chain '''CD Plus'''. CD Plus acquired Records on Wheels and merged to become ROW Entertainment.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220518143711/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/how-the-head-of-eone-claimed-tinseltown-without-going-all-hollywood/article23136719/ The Globe and Mail: How the CEO of Canada's eOne built a global entertainment giant (archived)]</ref> Soon, the company became '''Entertainment One''' in [[2007]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220823181424/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/entertainment-one-accepts-marwyn-takeover/article1072418/ The Globe and Mail: Entertainment One accepts Marwyn takeover (archived)]</ref>


In 2011, eOne acquired [[Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Films]], absorbing the company.
In [[2011]], eOne acquired Alliance Films, absorbing the company. This gave them the rights to the [[Alliance Atlantis]] trademarks and fanfare, with the rest of that company's businesses having been previously sold off.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140116115739/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/sep/07/entertainment-one-buys-alliance-films The Guardian: Entertainment One buys Alliance Films (archived)]</ref>


On August 22, 2019, Hasbro announced that they reached an agreement to acquire eOne for US$4 billion. Throop cited that its goals to "unlock the power and value of creativity" were "[aligned] with Hasbro's corporate objectives", and would be enhanced by access to Hasbro's properties and merchandising capabilities.<ref>[https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/hasbro-acquires-entertainment-one-in-4-billion-all-cash-deal-1203311068/-2/ENT Variety: Hasbro Acquires Entertainment One in $4 Billion All-Cash Deal]</ref> The deal was completed on December 30th. This deal led to the absorption of [[Allspark (company)|Allspark.]] Their first project since becoming a Hasbro subsidiary is an untitled [[Live-action film series|Transformers animated film]]<ref>[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/-ENT Deadline: Animated ‘Transformers’ Prequel Activated; ‘Toy Story 4’s Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref>.
On [[August 22]], [[2019]], Hasbro announced that they reached an agreement to acquire eOne for US$4 billion. eOne CEO Darren Throop cited that its goals to "unlock the power and value of creativity" were "[aligned] with Hasbro's corporate objectives", and would be enhanced by access to Hasbro's properties and merchandising capabilities.<ref>[https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/hasbro-acquires-entertainment-one-in-4-billion-all-cash-deal-1203311068/-2/ENT Variety: Hasbro Acquires Entertainment One in $4 Billion All-Cash Deal]</ref> The deal was completed on [[December 30]]<ref>[https://www.entertainmentone.com/press/-hasbro-completes-acquisition-of-entertainment-one-/ eOne Press Release]</ref>. This deal led to the absorption of [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]]<ref>[https://kidscreen.com/2020/10/09/eone-takes-the-reins-on-hasbros-content-efforts/ Kidscreen: eOne takes the reins on Hasbro’s content efforts]</ref>, with eOne's logo replacing Allspark's starting with ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Earthrise]]''. Their first project since becoming a Hasbro subsidiary is ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/-ENT Deadline: Animated ‘Transformers’ Prequel Activated; ‘Toy Story 4’s Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref>
 
On [[November 17]], [[2022]], Hasbro announced that they intend to sell the film and television assets of eOne to focus on their brands as they look to become a digital games giant. Hasbro's branded programming, including ''Transformers'' and ''Peppa Pig'', would not be included in the transaction.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hasbro-puts-entertainment-one-film-tv-unit-up-for-sale-1235264107/ The Hollywood Reporter: Hasbro Puts Entertainment One Film, TV Unit Up for Sale]</ref> On [[August 3]], [[2023]], Hasbro confirmed they would be selling eOne, except the Family Brands division, to {{w|Lionsgate}} for $500 million.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/08/lionsgate-eone-hasbro-acquisition-confirmed-1235453869/ Deadline: Hasbro Confirms Sale Of eOne To Lionsgate For $500M]</ref>  Thirteen days later, a successor for Entertainment One under Hasbro's ownership was formed as [[Hasbro Entertainment]].<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/hasbro-entertainment-eone-olivier-dumont-zev-foreman-gabriel-marano-1235698163 Variety: Hasbro Launches Entertainment Division Led by eOne Executives Olivier Dumont, Zev Foreman, Gabriel Marano]</ref> The deal with Lionsgate was finalized on [[December 27]].<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/lionsgate-entertainment-one-merger-1235775309/ The Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Closes Entertainment One Merger]</ref> Later on [[June 7]], [[2024]], it rebranded to '''Lionsgate Canada'''.<ref>[https://playbackonline.ca/2024/06/07/entertainment-one-rebrands-to-lionsgate-canada/ Playback: Entertainment One rebrands to Lionsgate Canada]</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:33, 31 December 2024

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Entertainment One, or eOne, is a multinational film, television, music, and home video producer and distributor headquartered in Canada. They were the distributor of Hasbro media content from 2020 to 2023. They are also famous for producing Peppa Pig, Ricky Zoom and PJ Masks. They are now known as Lionsgate Canada.

History

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Entertainment One has its origins in 1970 as Records on Wheels and the music retail chain CD Plus. CD Plus acquired Records on Wheels and merged to become ROW Entertainment.[1] Soon, the company became Entertainment One in 2007.[2]

In 2011, eOne acquired Alliance Films, absorbing the company. This gave them the rights to the Alliance Atlantis trademarks and fanfare, with the rest of that company's businesses having been previously sold off.[3]

On August 22, 2019, Hasbro announced that they reached an agreement to acquire eOne for US$4 billion. eOne CEO Darren Throop cited that its goals to "unlock the power and value of creativity" were "[aligned] with Hasbro's corporate objectives", and would be enhanced by access to Hasbro's properties and merchandising capabilities.[4] The deal was completed on December 30[5]. This deal led to the absorption of Allspark[6], with eOne's logo replacing Allspark's starting with Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Earthrise. Their first project since becoming a Hasbro subsidiary is Transformers One.[7]

On November 17, 2022, Hasbro announced that they intend to sell the film and television assets of eOne to focus on their brands as they look to become a digital games giant. Hasbro's branded programming, including Transformers and Peppa Pig, would not be included in the transaction.[8] On August 3, 2023, Hasbro confirmed they would be selling eOne, except the Family Brands division, to Lionsgate for $500 million.[9] Thirteen days later, a successor for Entertainment One under Hasbro's ownership was formed as Hasbro Entertainment.[10] The deal with Lionsgate was finalized on December 27.[11] Later on June 7, 2024, it rebranded to Lionsgate Canada.[12]

References

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  1. ↑ The Globe and Mail: How the CEO of Canada's eOne built a global entertainment giant (archived)
  2. ↑ The Globe and Mail: Entertainment One accepts Marwyn takeover (archived)
  3. ↑ The Guardian: Entertainment One buys Alliance Films (archived)
  4. ↑ Variety: Hasbro Acquires Entertainment One in $4 Billion All-Cash Deal
  5. ↑ eOne Press Release
  6. ↑ Kidscreen: eOne takes the reins on Hasbro’s content efforts
  7. ↑ Deadline: Animated ‘Transformers’ Prequel Activated; ‘Toy Story 4’s Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount
  8. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter: Hasbro Puts Entertainment One Film, TV Unit Up for Sale
  9. ↑ Deadline: Hasbro Confirms Sale Of eOne To Lionsgate For $500M
  10. ↑ Variety: Hasbro Launches Entertainment Division Led by eOne Executives Olivier Dumont, Zev Foreman, Gabriel Marano
  11. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Closes Entertainment One Merger
  12. ↑ Playback: Entertainment One rebrands to Lionsgate Canada
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