Tell-Tale Productions facts for kids
Tell-Tale Productions was a company that made animated and live-action TV shows and live stage performances. It was started in 1994 by two creative people, Will Brenton and Iain Lauchlan.
At first, Tell-Tale Productions focused on exciting live shows. Later, they became well-known for producing popular TV series that many children enjoyed.
Over the years, the company changed hands a few times. In 2004, a company called Entertainment Rights bought Tell-Tale. This company later became part of Classic Media. Then, in 2012, DreamWorks Animation bought Classic Media. By 2016, most of the old shows made by Tell-Tale Productions (except for Tweenies) became owned by NBCUniversal through Universal Pictures.
After leaving Tell-Tale Productions, Will Brenton and Iain Lauchlan started a new company called Wish Films in 2006. They continued to create fun shows like Jim Jam and Sunny and a TV version of Wibbly Pig.
TV Shows and Movies
Tell-Tale Productions created many popular TV shows and even some special movies. Here are some of their well-known productions:
- 1994: Boredom Busters
- 1994 - 1998, 2004: Fun Song Factory
- 1999: Wow! That's What I Call Nursery Rhymes/Christmas!
- 1999 - 2002: Tweenies
- 2002: WARP (a pilot for a CGI/2D animated show)
- 2003: Jim Jam (an animated pilot for Jim Jam and Sunny)
- 2003 - 2006: Boo!
- 2003: Tweenies - Night-Time Magic (a special movie)
- 2004: Tweenies - Jungle Adventure (another special movie)
- 2005: BB3B (this show was first called "Sprogs" in 2003)
Live Stage Shows
Before making many TV shows, Tell-Tale Productions was famous for its exciting live performances. These shows often featured characters from their TV series or popular children's themes.
- Fun Song Factory (1994-1997)
- CBeebies Live (2005)
- Thomas & Friends: The Big Live Tour/The All Aboard Live Tour (2002-2006)
- Tweenies Live (2000-2001)
- Tweenies Live: The Christmas Present (2001-2002)
- Tweenies Live: No Sleep 'till Bedtime (2003-2005)
