GoodTimes Entertainment facts for kids
| Industry | Home video company |
|---|---|
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Successor | GT Media Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment Cinedigm |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Defunct | July 2005 |
| Headquarters | Midtown Manhattan, New York City |
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Key people
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Kenneth Cayre Joseph Cayre Stanley Cayre |
| Products | Now-public domain works and anime |
GoodTimes Entertainment, Ltd. was an American company that made and sold home videos. It started in 1984 as GoodTimes Home Video. The company was known for selling its own movies and shows. It also distributed (sold) many movies and shows from other companies, including classic films.
The company was founded by three brothers: Kenneth, Joseph, and Stanley Cayre. They were also known as the "Cayre Brothers." Their main office was in New York City, in an area called Midtown Manhattan. GoodTimes Entertainment also had places in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Bayonne, New Jersey, where they handled and copied their videos. The company stopped operating in 2005.
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What GoodTimes Entertainment Did
GoodTimes Entertainment was a big name in home videos. They made their own animated movies, often based on popular fairy tales. They also sold many movies and TV shows that were already well-known.
Selling Movies and Shows
The company was very good at distributing videos. This means they helped get movies and TV shows from other companies into stores. They also sold many classic films and shows that were in the public domain. Public domain means these works are old enough that anyone can use them for free.
Popular Video Releases
GoodTimes Entertainment released many different types of videos. They often sold animated movies that looked similar to popular films. They also sold many older movies and TV shows. This helped make classic entertainment available to more families.
Where GoodTimes Was Located
The main office for GoodTimes Entertainment was in New York City. This city is a major center for businesses and entertainment. Having their office there helped them work with other companies in the movie and TV world.
Other Company Locations
Besides their main office, GoodTimes Entertainment had other important places. They had a large facility in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is where they stored and shipped their videos to stores. They also had a place in Bayonne, New Jersey, where they copied videos onto tapes and discs.
See also
- In Spanish: GoodTimes Entertainment para niños
