Walden Media facts for kids
| Film financing, publishing company | |
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2000 |
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| Divisions | Walden Pond Press |
Walden Media, LLC, also known as Walden Media, is a company that makes and publishes movies for children. It is famous for creating the The Chronicles of Narnia movie series. Many of Walden Media's films are based on popular children's books, like Bridge to Terabithia. The company also produces movies about real people's lives (called biographies) or important historical events.
About Walden Media
Walden Media was started in the year 2000. It was founded by two friends, Michael Flaherty and Cary Granat. At that time, Cary Granat was in charge of another movie company called Dimension Films. Michael Flaherty was very interested in making good educational content for children.
Why Walden Media Started
Michael Flaherty and Cary Granat had known each other since they went to Tufts University. They wanted Walden Media to create movies that were both fun and meaningful for kids. They believed movies could teach important lessons while also being entertaining.
Who Owns Walden Media
The company is owned by a businessman named Philip Anschutz. He has strong beliefs that guide his decisions. Philip Anschutz has said that he wants Walden Media's movies to be "entertaining, but also to be life affirming and to carry a moral message." This means he wants the movies to be enjoyable and to share good values.
