Film Roman

American animation studio

Film Roman, LLC is an American independent animation studio. It is currently based in Woodland Hills, California and formerly in Burbank.

Film Roman, LLC
Company typeIndependent
IndustryAnimation, motion pictures, television Production
PredecessorMendelson/Melendez Productions
FoundedOctober 26, 1984; 39 years ago (1984-10-26)
FounderPhil Roman
HeadquartersWoodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Products
ParentIndependent (1984–2003, 2015–present)
IDT Entertainment (2003–2006)
Starz Media (2006–2015)
Waterman Entertainment (2015)
DivisionsFilm Roman Baja J.V.
Phil Roman Entertainment
Websitefilmroman.com
Film Roman's former headquarters in Burbank.

Television series

ShowCreator(s)Year(s)Co-production(s)Notes
Garfield and FriendsJim Davis1988–1994United Media (seasons 1–6)
Lee Mendelson Productions (seasons 2–7)
Paws, Inc.
Now owned by 9 Story Media Group
Beavis and Butt-HeadMike Judge1990-2017Judgemental Films
MTV
Paramount Television Studios
Seasons 1–27
Zazoo UShane DeRolf1990–1991Fox Children's ProductionsCurrently distributed by Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
Mother Goose and GrimmMike Peters1991–1993Tribune Media Services
Grimmy, Inc.
Lee Mendelson Productions
MGM Television
Family GuySeth MacFarlane1999–2000Fuzzy Door Productions
20th Television
Seasons 12 only
The SimpsonsMatt Groening1992–2016Gracie Films
20th Television
Seasons 4–27 only
Animated Classic Showcase1993–1994Soyuzmultfilm
CroMark ZasloveChildren's Television Workshop
Mighty MaxMark Zaslove
Rob Hudnut
Bluebird Toys
Canal+ D.A.
Bohbot Entertainment
The CriticAl Jean
Mike Reiss
1994–1995Gracie Films
Columbia Pictures Television
The Baby Huey ShowBob Jaques1995Carbunkle Cartoons (season 1)
Harveytoons
Claster Television
Season 2 only
Currently distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
The Mask: Animated SeriesDuane Capizzi1995–1997Dark Horse Entertainment
Sunbow Entertainment
New Line Television
Currently distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
Klutter!David Silverman
Savage Steve Holland
1995–1996Savage Studios
Fox Children's Productions
As part of Eek! Stravaganza
Currently distributed by Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
The Twisted Tales of Felix the CatPat Sullivan
Otto Messmer
Joseph Oriolo
Felix the Cat ProductionsCurrently distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
C Bear and JamalEarl Richey Jones
Todd R. Jones
1996–1997TaurusFilm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSean Catherine Derek1996Threshold Entertainment
New Line Television
USA Studios
Currently distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
Richie RichTimothy WilliamsHarveytoons
Claster Television
Currently distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Bruno the KidJoel Madison1996–1997Camelot Entertainment Sales
Active Entertainment
Bobby's WorldHowie Mandel1990-1998Alevy Productions
Fox Children Productions
20th Television
Animation produced by (season 7 only)
King of the HillMike Judge
Greg Daniels
1997–2010Deedle-Dee Productions
Judgemental Films
3 Arts Entertainment
20th Television
The Mr. Potato Head ShowDan Clark
Doug Langdale
1998–1999Hasbro
Mission HillBill Oakley
Josh Weinstein
1999–2002Bill Oakley/Josh Weinstein Productions
Castle Rock Entertainment
Currently distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
The Man ShowAdam Carolla
Jimmy Kimmel
Daniel Kellison
Jackhole Industries (seasons 1-5)
Stone Stanley Entertainment
Comedy Partners
Animation[1]
Currently distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment
X-Men: EvolutionMarty Isenberg
Robert N. Skir
David Wise
2000–2003Marvel StudiosCurrently distributed by Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
The OblongsAngus Oblong
Jace Richdale
2001–2002Jobsite Productions
Mohawk Productions
Warner Bros. Television
Free For AllBrett Merhar2003Showtime Networks
Charlie's Angels: Animated AdventuresIvan Goff
Ben Roberts
Sony Pictures Digital
Hilltop New Media, Inc.
Web series[2]
Based on Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Tripping the RiftChris Moeller
Chuck Austen
2004–2007Space
Teletoon (season 3)
CinéGroupe
Eloise: The Animated SeriesKay Thompson
Hilary Knight
2006HandMade Films
Law & OrderDick WolfWolf Films
NBC Universal Television Studio
Visual effects[3]
Eon KidDesignstorm2006–2007Manga Entertainment
BRB Internacional
Daiwon
Designstorm
Screen 21
TVE
English dub
Slacker CatsAndy Riley
Kevin Cecil
2007–2009Laika
ABC Family
The Goode FamilyMike Judge
John Altschuler
Dave Krinsky
20093 Arts EntertainmentCurrently distributed by Shout! Factory
The Super Hero Squad ShowStan Lee2009–2011Ingenious Media (season 1)
Marvel Animation
Currently distributed by Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesCiro Nieli
Joshua Fine
Christopher Yost
2010–2012Currently distributed by Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
Dan Vs.Dan Mendel
Chris Pearson
2011–2013The Hatchery
Ultimate Spider-ManMarvel Animation2012–2017Marvel AnimationCurrently distributed by Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Paul Dini
Henry Gilroy
Marvel Animation
2013–2015
Camp WWESeth Green2016–2018Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
WWE Studios
HeathcliffGeorge GatelyTBACreators Syndicate
This Modern WorldTom Tomorrow
The Untamed

Films/specials

TitleYearCo-production(s)Notes
Garfield in the Rough1984United MediaThe studio's inaugural production
Garfield's Halloween Adventure1985
Garfield in Paradise1986
Garfield Goes Hollywood1987
A Garfield ChristmasUnited Media
Paws, Inc.
Happy Birthday, Garfield1988Paws, Inc.
Garfield: His 9 LivesUnited Media
Paws, Inc.
Garfield's Babes and Bullets1989
The Pink PantherMGM TelevisionUnreleased live-action/animated pilot
Garfield's ThanksgivingUnited Media
Paws, Inc.
Garfield's Feline Fantasies1990United Media
Lee Mendelson Productions
Paws, Inc.
Garfield Gets a Life1991
Tom and Jerry: The Movie1992Live Entertainment
Turner Entertainment Co.
WMG Film
Miramax Films
Currently distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Nick & Noel1993Bohbot Entertainment
A Cool Like That Christmas1994
The Bears Who Saved ChristmasBohbot Entertainment
Izzy's Quest for Olympic Gold1995International Olympic Committee
The Story of Santa Claus1996Arnold Shapiro Productions
CBS Productions
The Magic Pearl1997Greengrass Productions
Puss in Boots
Super Bowl XXXIII (The Simpsons short)1999Gracie Films
20th Television
Johnny TsunamiDisney ChannelLive-action
Hairballs2000Unsold TV series pilot created by Mr. Lawrence
Motocrossed2001Stu Segall Productions
Disney Channel
Live-action
My First MisterTotal Film Group
ApolloMedia Film Management GmbH
Paramount Classics
The Santa Claus BrothersSitting Ducks Productions
Disney Channel
Nelvana
Second Time Around2002Mei Ah EntertainmentVisual effects
Hellraiser: HellseekerDimension Home Video
Daredevil200320th Century Studios
Regency Enterprises
Marvel Enterprises
Horseshoe Bay Productions
The Fallen OnesThe Fallen Ones Inc.
Sci Fi Channel
I, Robot200420th Century Studios
Davis Entertainment
Laurence Mark Productions
Overbrook Films
Mediastream IV
Demon Hunter2005New Arc Entertainment
All Souls DayAnchor Bay Entertainment
Weebles: Welcome to Weebleville!Playskool
Hasbro
Weebles: Sharing in the Fun!
The Happy ElfHC Productions
DKP Studios
Voodoo Moon2006IDT Entertainment
Sci Fi Channel
Visual effects
SlayerAnchor Bay Entertainment
Sci Fi Channel
Jackass Number TwoParamount Pictures
MTV Films
Dickhouse Productions
Lynch Siderow Productions
Hellboy: Sword of StormsRevolution Studios
Mosaic2007POW! Entertainment
Manga Entertainment
Hellboy: Blood and IronRevolution Studios
The ThirstAnchor Bay EntertainmentVisual effects
The Simpsons Movie20th Century Studios
20th Century Animation
Gracie Films
Rough Draft Studios
AKOM
Pre-production split between Film Roman and Rough Draft Studios
Sands of OblivionStarz Productions
Sci Fi Channel
Visual effects
Rush Hour 3New Line Cinema
Roger Birnbaum Productions
Arthur Sarkissian Productions
Unlike Film Productions
Visual effects
Trailer only
Illegal TenderUniversal PicturesVisual effects
HairsprayNew Line Cinema
Ingenious Media
Zadan/Meron Productions
Storyline Entertainment
Offspring Entertainment
Visual effects
Trailer only
The Great Buck Howard2008Magnolia Pictures
Playtone
Walden Media
Bristol Bay Productions
Visual effects
Turok: Son of StoneClassic Media
Speed RacerWarner Bros. Pictures
Village Roadshow Pictures
Silver Pictures
Anarchos Productions
Visual effects
Sex and the CityWarner Bros. Pictures
New Line Cinema
HBO Films
Visual effects
Trailer only
Tripping The Rift: The MovieCinéGroupe
Wubbzy's Big Movie!Bolder Media
Dead Space: DownfallElectronic Arts
Secrets of the Furious FiveDreamWorks Animation
Reel FX Creative Studios
2-D sequences
Cranberry ChristmasOcean Spray Productions
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol2009Bolder Media
The Haunted World of El SuperbeastoCarbunkle CartoonsPlanned for theatrical release
Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic2010Electronic Arts"Prologue", "The Arrival", "Entry to Hell" only
Dead Space: Aftermath2011Electronic Arts
Visceral Games
Max Steel: Turbo-Charged2017Mattel Creations
Max Steel: Turbo-Warriors

Miscellaneous

  • Get in Line (Barenaked Ladies music video)
  • Frijolero (Molotov music video)
  • The Simpsons Game (2007, produced by Electronic Arts) (cutscenes only)
  • The Simpsons Ride (2008, amusement simulator ride film produced for the attraction of the same name at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood)
  • The Simpsons: Tapped Out (2012, freemium mobile game produced for Fox Digital Entertainment and Electronic Arts) (cutscenes only)

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