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Sunbow Entertainment

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Defunct American production company

Sunbow Entertainment (formerly known as Sunbow Productions until 1995) was an American animation studio and distributor, founded on June 23, 1980, and owned until May 4, 1998, by Griffin-Bacal Advertising in New York City and in the United States. Griffin-Bacal's first animations were animated commercials for Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy line.2 It was founded by Lee Gunther.1 It is part of Sony Pictures Kids Zone.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1980Founded1
  • HeadquartersNew York1
  • Founded inNew York City1
  • Legal formlimited liability company1

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Sunbow Entertainment (formerly known as Sunbow Productions until 1995) was an American animation studio and distributor, founded on June 23, 1980, and owned until May 4, 1998, by Griffin-Bacal Advertising in New York City and in the United States. Griffin-Bacal's first animations were animated commercials for Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy line.2

The story

Founded by Lee Gunther in 1980, in New York City.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 2004Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1980Founded Founded in New York City1

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