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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Classic Media LLC''' (trading as '''DreamWorks Classics''') was established by Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman in 2000 to handle acquisitions, new productions and licensing of older cartoon and live action properties globally. Over the years, their library consists of properties that they acquired from other companies, including [[Rankin-Bass]], [[United Productions of America]], [[Harvey Entertainment]], [[Golden Books Family Entertainment]], [[Big Idea Entertainment]], and Entertainment Rights. | '''Classic Media LLC''' (trading as '''DreamWorks Classics''') was established by Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman in 2000 to handle acquisitions, new productions and licensing of older cartoon and live action properties globally. Over the years, their library consists of properties that they acquired from other companies, including [[Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment|Rankin-Bass]], [[United Productions of America]], [[Harvey Entertainment]], [[Golden Books Family Entertainment]], [[Big Idea Entertainment]], and Entertainment Rights. | ||
In 2007, the company was acquired by [[Entertainment Rights|Entertainment Rights]]. However, this eventually resulted in financial difficulties that caused ER to file for adminstration in April 2009. On the day of filing, Entertainment Rights was acquired by a new company called "Boomerang Media, L.L.C.", also founded by Ellenbogen and Engelman themselves with backing from private equity firm GTCR. Entertainment Rights was culminated under the Classic Media brand, while their distribution arm was renamed Classic Media Distribution. Big Idea Entertainment became a separate subsidiary, operating under its own name. | In 2007, the company was acquired by [[Entertainment Rights|Entertainment Rights]]. However, this eventually resulted in financial difficulties that caused ER to file for adminstration in April 2009. On the day of filing, Entertainment Rights was acquired by a new company called "Boomerang Media, L.L.C.", also founded by Ellenbogen and Engelman themselves with backing from private equity firm GTCR. Entertainment Rights was culminated under the Classic Media brand, while their distribution arm was renamed Classic Media Distribution. Big Idea Entertainment became a separate subsidiary, operating under its own name. | ||