Astley Baker Davies facts for kids
| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | January 1994 |
| Founders | Neville Astley Mark Baker Phil Davies |
| Headquarters |
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England
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| Products | Peppa Pig The Big Knights Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom |
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Number of employees
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7 (2021) |
| Parent | Entertainment One (2015–2023, 70%) Hasbro Entertainment (2023–present, 70%) |
Astley Baker Davies is a British animation studio located in London, England. It was started by Neville Astley, Mark Baker, and Phil Davies. This company is famous for creating popular TV shows like The Big Knights, Peppa Pig, and Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom.
In 2015, Astley Baker Davies became part of a larger company called Entertainment One. Entertainment One owned 70% of the studio. Later, in 2023, Hasbro Entertainment took over this ownership. This made Astley Baker Davies a main part of Hasbro's new entertainment division.
On March 16, 2021, it was announced that Peppa Pig would continue until 2027. After 19 years, the original creators and Astley Baker Davies decided to step away from producing the show. Another animation studio, Karrot Animation, started making Peppa Pig from 2023 onwards.
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Animated Shows and Movies
Astley Baker Davies has created many animated projects for television and film.
Movies They Made
- Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots (2015)
- Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (2017)
- Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (2019)
Television Series
| Series | Year(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | ||
| The Big Knights | 1999–2000 | BBC One |
| 2000s | ||
| Peppa Pig | 2004–present | Channel 5/Nick Jr. |
| Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom | 2009–2013 | Channel 5/Nick Jr. |
Awards They've Won
Astley Baker Davies has received recognition for their animated works.
- 2012 - British Animation Awards - Won for Best Preschool Series for "Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: Acorn Day"
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