20th Television Animation (formerly known as Fox Television Animation) is an American television animation studio that creates, develops, produces, publishes, and distributes primarily adult animated television series and specials. It is a unit of Disney Television Studios, a subsidiary of Disney Entertainment, which is a division of The Walt Disney Company.[1][2][3]
 Logo used since 2021 | |
| Formerly | Fox Television Animation (1999–2020) |
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| Company type | Division |
| Industry | Animation Television production |
| Founded | May 19, 1999 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people |
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| Products | Animated television series Direct-to-video films Specials |
| Parent | 20th Century Fox Television (1999–2019) Disney Television Studios (2019–present) |
History
edit1999–2020: 20th Century Fox Television and 20th Television animation unit
editThe studio was established on May 19, 1999.[4] Its first project was the continued production of Family Guy for its second season, which it took over from the series' previous home at Film Roman for season one. The studio would become the home of future animated series co-created by Seth MacFarlane: American Dad! and The Cleveland Show.[5] In 2016, Fox Television Animation assumed production of Matt Groening's The Simpsons, once again taking over from Film Roman.
Most animated projects from 20th Television Animation are subcontracted to third party animation production companies such as Film Roman, Titmouse, Inc., Bento Box Entertainment, and Rough Draft Studios, but the company maintains 20th Television Animation as an in-house option. Because the company acts as a production house for hire, it is not treated as a labeled division of 20th Century Studios like Touchstone Television or Searchlight Pictures. The studio specializes in animation pre-production and post-production, while the actual animation production is handled by studios in South Korea. 20th Television Animation's frequent contractors include Digital eMation, Yearim, AKOM, and Rough Draft Korea.
The studio maintains a location in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.[6][7] Its workers are represented by The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839.[8]
2019–present: Under Disney Television Studios
editIn March 2019, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television, and Fox Television Animation were acquired by The Walt Disney Company and integrated into Walt Disney Television as part of Disney Television Studios.[9] In September 2020, the company was renamed as 20th Television Animation starting with newer episodes of shows in production at the company.
In December 2020, it was announced that 20th Television Animation would be relaunched as a standalone unit from 20th Television. In March 2021, Marci Proietto was tentatively named as president of the company. 20th Television Animation focuses on producing and developing animated projects targeted at teens and adults, as opposed to their children-targeted sister studio Disney Television Animation. Under the new incarnation, 20th Television Animation would assume executive supervision of the production of all animated projects that had, up to that point, been overseen by 20th Television. This allowed series that 20th Television Animation was already producing animation for under 20th Television's watch to be brought entirely under one company, while series whose animation was produced by a third-party company would retain that relationship, with 20th Television Animation only absorbing the above-the-line production and acting as the new client for the animation contractor.[10][11]
On March 16, 2022, it was announced that the studio would collaborate with children-targeted sister studio Disney Television Animation, for the creation of young adult animated series, mini-series and movies for Disney+.[12]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Title[13] | Creator(s) | Developer(s) | Year(s) | Network | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simpsons | Matt Groening | James L. Brooks Matt Groening Sam Simon |
1989–present | Fox | Gracie Films | Animation production for seasons 28–32 and production company since season 33 |
| King of the Hill | Mike Judge Greg Daniels |
1997–2010 2025 |
Fox (seasons 1–13) Hulu Disney+ (international) (season 14) |
3 Arts Entertainment Deedle-Dee Productions (seasons 1–13) Judgemental Films (seasons 1–13) Bandera Entertainment (season 14) |
Production company for season 14[14] | |
| Family Guy | Seth MacFarlane | Seth MacFarlane David Zuckerman |
1999–present | Fox | Fuzzy Door Productions | Animation production for seasons 2–19 and production company since season 20, two episodes premiered respectively on Adult Swim and BBC Three |
| Futurama | Matt Groening | Matt Groening David X. Cohen |
Fox (seasons 1–4) Comedy Central (seasons 5–7) Hulu Disney+ (international) (season 8) |
The Curiosity Company | Production company since season 8, credited as "30th Television Animation" | |
| American Dad! | Seth MacFarlane Mike Barker Matt Weitzman |
2005–present | Fox (seasons 1–11) TBS (seasons 12–present) |
Fuzzy Door Productions Underdog Productions |
Animation production for seasons 1–18 and production company since season 19 | |
| The Cleveland Show | Seth MacFarlane Richard Appel Mike Henry |
2009–2013 | Fox | Fuzzy Door Productions Person Unknown Productions Happy Jack Productions |
Animation production only, credited as Fox Television Animation throughout its run | |
| Bob's Burgers | Loren Bouchard | Loren Bochard Jim Dauterive |
2011–present | Wilo Productions Buck & Millie Productions (seasons 2–10) |
Production company since season 12 | |
| Duncanville | Amy Poehler Mike Scully Julie Thacker Scully |
2020–2022 | Paper Kite Productions Scullys 3 Arts Entertainment (uncredited) Universal Television Fox Entertainment |
Production company for season 3, last six episodes produced for season 3 released on Hulu on October 18[15] | ||
| Solar Opposites | Justin Roiland Mike McMahan |
2020–present | Hulu Disney+ (international) |
Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions! (seasons 1–3) Important Science |
Production company since season 3 | |
| Central Park | Loren Bouchard Josh Gad Nora Smith |
2020–2022 | Apple TV+ | Wilo Productions Angry Child Productions Brillstein Entertainment Partners |
Production company for season 3 | |
| The Great North | Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin & Wendy Molyneux Minty Lewis |
2021–present | Fox | Double Molyneux Sister Sheux Wilo Productions Fox Entertainment |
Production company since season 2 | |
| Hit-Monkey | Will Speck Josh Gordon |
Hulu Disney+ (international) |
Speck Gordon Inc. Floyd County Productions |
Production company for season 2, replacing Marvel Television, copyright credits for season 2 continues to be held by Marvel Television[16] | ||
| Koala Man | Michael Cusack | Michael Cusack Dan Hernandez Benji Samit |
2023 | Cusack Creatures Hermit House Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions! Princess Pictures Bento Box Entertainment |
First production not inherited from 20th Television[17] | |
| Praise Petey | Anna Drezen | Freeform | ShadowMachine Gorgeous Horse Productions The Monica Padrick Company Bandera Entertainment |
Second production not inherited from 20th Television | ||
| Upcoming | ||||||
| Standing By[18] | Dan Levy Ally Pankiw |
Hulu Disney+ (international) |
Not a Real Production Company Bento Box Entertainment |
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Specials
edit| Title | Release date | Network | Co-production with |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paloni Show! Halloween Special![19] | October 17, 2022 | Hulu Disney+ (international) |
Justin Roiland's Solo Vanity Card Productions! |
| Family Guy Halloween Special[20] | October 14, 2024 | Fuzzy Door Productions |
Short films
editTheatrical
edit| Title | Release date | Director(s) | Release with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inside the CIA | April 8, 2005 | Ron Hughart | Fever Pitch (theatrical) American Dad! Volume 1 (DVD) |
Originally released theatrically to promote the series which was new at the time. Included in the special features of the American Dad! Volume 1 DVD. |
| A Terrifying Message From Al Gore | May 26, 2006 | Peter Avanzino | An Inconvenient Truth (theatrical) Futurama: Bender's Big Score (DVD) |
Originally a short film to promote An Inconvenient Truth. Included as a special feature of the Futurama: Bender's Big Score DVD. |
| The Longest Daycare | July 13, 2012 | David Silverman | Ice Age: Continental Drift | The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2013. |
| Playdate with Destiny | March 6, 2020 | Onward | It was released to Disney+ on April 10, 2020, a month after the film's premiere due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] | |
| My Butt Has a Fever | May 6, 2022 | Loren Bouchard & Bernard Derriman | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness[a] | The short was planned for a theatrical release in 2020 in front of an undetermined Disney film, but was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic closing down movie theaters.[22] |
Direct-to-video
edit| Title | Release date | Director(s) | Release with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Adventure | November 27, 2007 | Dwayne Carey-Hill | Futurama: Bender's Big Score | A full 22-minute episode of Everybody Loves Hypnotoad that was included as a special feature of the Futurama: Bender's Big Score DVD. |
Streaming
edit| Title | Release date | Network | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Force Awakens from Its Nap | May 4, 2021 | Disney+ | 20th Television Gracie Films |
Animation service only; The Simpsons's first homage to Star Wars |
| The Good, the Bart, and the Loki | July 7, 2021 | Animation service only; The Simpsons's homage to the Marvel Cinematic Universe | ||
| Plusaversary | November 12, 2021 | Gracie Films | The Simpsons's celebration of Disney+ Day | |
| When Billie Met Lisa | April 22, 2022 | The Simpsons's homage to Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles | ||
| Welcome to the Club | September 8, 2022 | The Simpsons's homage to the Disney Villains | ||
| The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" | December 15, 2022 | |||
| Rogue Not Quite One | May 4, 2023 | The Simpsons's second homage to Star Wars | ||
| May the 12th Be with You | May 10, 2024 | The Simpsons's third homage to Star Wars | ||
| The Most Wonderful Time of the Year | October 11, 2024 |
Miscellaneous
edit| Title | Release date | Network | Co-production with | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simpsons | Balenciaga | October 2, 2021 | YouTube | Gracie Films | The Simpsons's collaboration with luxury fashion house Balenciaga |
| Te Deseo Lo Mejor | December 24, 2021 | The Simpsons's collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny |
Theatrical films
edit| Title | Release date | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Composer(s) | Co-production with | Distributor | Budget | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simpsons Movie | July 27, 2007 | David Silverman | James L. Brooks Matt Groening Al Jean Ian Maxtone-Graham George Meyer David Mirkin Mike Reiss Mike Scully Matt Selman John Swartzwelder Jon Vitti |
James L. Brooks Matt Groening Al Jean Mike Scully Richard Sakai |
Hans Zimmer | 20th Century Fox Animation Gracie Films |
20th Century Fox | $75 million[23] | $536.4 million[23] |
| The Bob's Burgers Movie | May 27, 2022 | Loren Bouchard Bernard Derriman |
Loren Bouchard Nora Smith |
Janelle Momary-Neely Loren Bouchard Nora Smith |
John Dylan Keith Loren Bouchard |
20th Century Animation Wilo Productions |
20th Century Studios[b] | $38 million[24] | $34.1 million[25] |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ The short premiered exclusively at Alamo Drafthouse screenings only.
- ^ under Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
References
edit- ^ Low, Elaine (March 30, 2021). "Longtime Animation Exec Marci Proietto to Head New 20th Television Animation Production Unit". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 30, 2021). "Marci Proietto to Lead New 20th TV Animation Division". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Nakamura, Reid (March 30, 2021). "20th Television Launches Animation Unit Led by Marci Proietto". The Wrap.
- ^ "Fox Television Animation, Inc. Delaware corporate filing". Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ "Al Jean Speaks". The Animation Guild Blog. February 3, 2016.
- ^ LinkedIn. "Fox Television Animation" about page.
- ^ Fox Television Animation Inc OpenGovUS page
- ^ The Animation Guild Studio List
- ^ "Lachlan Murdoch takes control of Fox Corp. But how will he deal with President Trump?". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 1, 2020). "Dana Walden Merges 20th TV & Touchstone TV Under Karey Burke, ABC & Hulu Original Content Under Craig Erwich In Sweeping Reorg; Bert Salke Gets Producing Deal". Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (March 30, 2021). "Disney Launches 20th Television Animation, Promotes Veteran Exec Marci Proietto To Run New Unit Responsible For 'The Simpsons' & 'Family Guy'". Deadline. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Animated People: Disney TVA's Lisa Fragner Gives Us the Scoop on the Mouse's Upcoming Slate". March 16, 2022.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (December 14, 2017). "Here are the Fox movies and TV shows that Disney now owns". Polygon. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 31, 2023). "'King of the Hill' Revival Ordered at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (June 30, 2022). "'Duncanville' Canceled At Fox After 3 Seasons". Deadline.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 2, 2023). "'Hit-Monkey' Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu". Variety. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (March 23, 2021). "Hulu Orders 'Koala Man' Animated Series From Michael Cusack, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit & Justin Roiland". Deadline. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Staff, CL (December 16, 2022). "Dan Levy's Animated Comedy 'Standing By' Ordered at Hulu". Collider. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ "Hulu Picks Up 'The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!' from Justin Roiland". Animation Magazine. August 31, 2022.
- ^ "Glen Powell To Star In 'Family Guy' Halloween Special On Hulu". Deadline. July 27, 2024.
- ^ Miller, Shannon (April 9, 2020). "The Simpsons Short Maggie Simpson in 'Playdate with Destiny' Crawls onto Disney+ Tomorrow". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ Steve Russell (November 3, 2020). "Bob's Burgers Boss Says the Pandemic Canceled Planned Short, 'My Butt Has a Fever'". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Simpsons Movie (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2007.
- ^ Bouchard, Loren [@lorenbouchard] (July 7, 2022). "Am I supposed to share these numbers? $38M for production. Maybe another $20M to market it?" (Tweet). Retrieved July 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 17, 2022.