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Iconix Entertainment, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is a major Korean anime and entertainment company formed by the merger of Iconix. The company is commonly referred to as "Iconix", the same name used in previous incarnations of Iconix.

Iconix also produces an anime review entertainment, Korea; as well as an Korean language version of Toei Animation's Ojamajo Doremi series (Mahodo manga) animation, and a called Michel (animation). It used to other animation, and featured story lines inappropriate for Pororo, though not animated entertainment (see Anime).

It is jointly-owned by World animation helpers Toei Animation and Studio Kaab, Hanaro Telecom, Ocon, Roi Visual, DR Movie.

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Iconix Entertainment was launched by the former Animation Business devision of Diamond AD. The company specializes in the field of animation preproduction and marketing planning, and divulges itself in producing creative animation films and exploiting new international markets based on the expertise and knowledge accumulated from having carried out various domestic and foreign projects.

Animation business team of Diamond AD LTD, has produced over 80 animations including television series such as “Hamos, the Green Chariot”, “Restol, the Special Rescue Squad”, “Ricky & Ralph” and etc. and has undergone both domestic and overseas businesses. The company has also been able to export animation to Japan’s NHK for the first time in Korean animation history.

1996 was the year where domestic animation related market finally bloomed and since then, the team of began in consistently planning quality domestic and foreign contents. With systemized and effective marketing activities, and also having secure network over entertainment related industries. The company has been able to develop diverse character related contents while utilizing the game and other entertainment industry. This enables the company to minimize risk and equip itself with a secure business structure to maximize business efficiency.

After having been separated from Diamond Ad, has been successful in producing television series such as "Michel" and "Pororo the Little Penguin" and executing licensing business targeting both domestic and international markets. the has been also jointly producing more than 2 projects a year with leading partners in the various entertainment sectors, while introducing good quality contents into the domestic market.

also has actively and successfully distributed Korean TV animation series for other independent producers and TV stations internationally and maintains a portfolio plan to efficiently confront the changes in the market.

And ultimately aims to become an animation related contents provider. This will involve the set up of a vertical business system (including the planning to the actual business part of the contents) and a strong global business network that will cover both domestic and international market.

By deploying a One Source Multi Channel/Multi Use strategy, a new, ideal and secure model of the total entertainment contents industry will be implemented to maximize the value added part of the contents by closely working with leading companies in the entertainment industry sector.

[edit] History

  • 1996:Foundation of Animation Business Division on Diamond AD.
  • 1997:"Ricky & Ralph" Production and launching, "Guliver Boy" Local distribution and licensing, "97 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival" Overall planning and organizing.
  • 1998:"Hamos, The Green Chariot" Production and launching, "Ralph's Adventure" Production and launching, "Brambly Hedge" Acquisition and local distribution, "Hamos, The Green Chariot" Distributing to Japan (NHK).
  • 1999:"Restol, The Special Rescue Squad" Production and launching, "Crayon Shinchan" Acquisition, local distribution and licensing, "99 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival" Overall planning and organizing.
  • 2000:"Ojamajo Doremi" Acquisition, local distribution and licensing, On-line game property, "Fortress 2" Local licensing agent.
  • 2001:Music star property, "GOD" Local licensing agent, Foundation of Iconix Entertainment CO. LTD, Signature of worldwide licensing agent agreement for "DINGA" with Hanaro Telecom, Signature of exclusive acquisition agent agreement with Mediaservice, Local Agent agreement for "Ojamajo Doremi #" with Toei Animation.
  • 2002:Selected "Michel" by KBS as this year's co-production project with KBS, Licensing "DINGA" to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, Worldwide licensing agent agreement for "Woobiboy" with Roi-Visual, Signature of co-production for "Pororo the Little Penguin" with Hanaro Telecom and Ocon, Selected "Pororo the Little Penguin" as the property which KOCCA supports for pilot production, Distributing over 4000 hours to the cable channel, Quiz Network, Signature of local licensing agent agreement for "Bistro Recipe", Distributing "Dinga" to YTV in Canada Co-production agreement for "Pororo the Little Penguin" with EBS-TV, Distributing "Bistro Recipe" to KBS Media, Licensing "DINGA" to Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, China, "Dinga" awarded 10 Best Character of the Year by Mistry of Culture and Tourism.
  • 2003:New Orleans "NATPE" KOCCA's Korean Pavilion Exhibition Organising and Event Planning, "Bistro Recipe" Telecasted on KBS and licensing launched, International distribution agent agreement for "Cedric" and others with Hahn Shin Corporation, "Pororo the Little Penguin" nominated at <TV Series for Infant> category of Cartoons on the Bay, International distribution agent agreement for "Spheres" with Studio Kaab, "Michel" Telecasted on KBS-2TV, "Pororo the Little Penguin" nominated at <TV Series> category of Annecy Festival, "Pororo the Little Penguin" nominated at <Film for Children> category of Anima Mundi Local licensing agreement for "Geisters II" with Game TV, Exhibiting at Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival Licensing presentation of "Pororo the Little Penguin" at COEX, "Pororo the Little Penguin" nominated at <TV & Commissioned Film> category of ANIMASIA, SICAF, Telecasting "Motto Ojamajo Doremi" on MBC-TV Launching licensing of "Motto Ojamajo Doremi", "Pororo the Little Penguin", awarded the grand prize of Korean Digital Contents, Launching licensing of "Pretty Yucie", "Pororo the Little Penguin", aired on EBS, "Michel", awarded Runner up of the Asian TV Technical& Creative Award, Best Animation categogy, "Pororo the Little Penguin”, awarded the best animation of the year (by Ministry of Culture and Tourism), "Pororo the Little Penguin", awarded the grand prize of Korean Digital Contents (by Prime Minister), Awarded The best character license agent prize (by Korean Culture & Contents Agency).
  • 2004:Las Vegas "2004 NATPE" KOCCA's Korean Pavilion Exhibition Organising and Event Planning "Pororo the Little Penguin", recorded as the highest rated animation series on EBS, Pororo’s 1st story book, recorded as the best selling books for preschooler, International licensing agent agreement for with Sunwoo Entertainment, Home video of “Pororo the Little Penguin”, recorded as the best selling home video for preschooler, Pororo the Little Penguin", selected as Star Project (by Korea Culture & Contents Agency), "Pororo the Little Penguin", aired on TF1, France, "Pororo", appointed as a representative for KFHI (Korea Food For The Hungry International) Launching licensing of "Full Moon", Pororo’s clock book, recorded as the best selling books for preschooler, Licensing " Pororo the Little Penguin " to Eastern TV, Taiwan, Pororo’s OVA “Pororo to the Cookie Castle”, aired on EBS, "Pororo the Little Penguin”, awarded the best character of the year (by Ministry of Culture and Tourism), "Pororo the Little Penguin", The best children’s program of the year recommend by both children and parents (organized by YMCA Korea), "Pororo to the Cookie Castle", The best home video for winter vacation (selected by YMCA Korea).
  • 2005:Co-production agreement for "Pororo the Little Penguin" 2nd series with Hanaro Telecom, Ocon, Miracle and EBS, Licensing "Pororo the Little Penguin" to Scandinavian territories and India, Launching licensing of "Pororo the Little Penguin" in Taiwan by Eastern TV, Launching licensing of "Dragon Drive"

[edit] Awards

  • 2002:"Dinga", awarded as one of 10 best characters of the year (by Ministry of Culture and Tourism).
  • 2003:The best character license agent prize (awarded by Korean Culture & Contents Agency), "Michel", awarded Runner up of the Asian TV Technical& Creative Award, Best Animation category, "Pororo the Little Penguin", awarded the best animation of the year (by Ministry of Culture and Tourism), "Pororo the Little Penguin", awarded the grand prize of Korean Digital Contents (by Prime Minister), "Pororo the Little Penguin", SICAF Animasia (Korea), nominated at TV & Commissioned category, "Pororo the Little Penguin", Cartoons on the Bay (Italy), nominated at 3 categories; Best character of the year, Best TV series for Infants, Best Program of the year, "Pororo the Little Penguin", France Annecy Festival (France), nominated at TV Series category, "Pororo the Little Penguin", Anima Mundi (Brazil), nominated at Film for Children category.
  • 2004:"Pororo the Little Penguin", selected as Star Project (by Korea Culture & Contents Agency), "Pororo the Little Penguin", awarded the best character of the year (by Ministry of Culture and Tourism), "Pororo the Little Penguin", The best children’s program of the year recommend by both children and parents (organized by YMCA Korea), "Pororo to the Cookie Castle", The best home video for winter vacation (selected by YMCA Korea).

[edit] Product & Properties

Production
  • Pororo The Little Penguin
  • Pororo The Little Penguin-2nd Season
  • Michel (television)
  • Restol, The Special Rescue Squad
  • Ralph’s Adventure
  • Ricky And Ralph
  • Hamos, The Green Chariot
Distriution & Licensing

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