
DreamWorks Animation Television
Animation studioAbout
DreamWorks Animation Television is the television production arm of DreamWorks Animation, a subsidiary of Universal Pictures and part of Comcast's NBCUniversal. Founded in 1996 as DreamWorks Television Animation, it was initially led by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg. The studio was closed in 1999 but revived in 2013 with a significant deal with Netflix to produce hundreds of hours of content. This marked a new era for the studio, focusing on expanding its reach in television with series like All Hail King Julien and The Adventures of Puss in Boots. The studio has produced over 50 television series, leveraging beloved franchises such as Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon. It has also collaborated with major streaming platforms like Peacock, Hulu, and Apple TV+. DreamWorks Animation Television is headquartered in Glendale, California, and operates globally, offering a diverse range of animated content that appeals to various audiences. The studio's innovative approach to storytelling and its integration into the NBCUniversal ecosystem have enabled it to significantly impact the animation industry.