Huhu Studios was an animation studio based in Warkworth, New Zealand.[1]
| Company type | CG Animation Studio |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | December 26, 2022 |
| Fate | Liquidation |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of employees | <100 |
| Website | huhustudios |
History
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Huhu Studios was founded in 1996 by Trevor Yaxley as a boutique animation studio for small-scale TV series' and straight-to-DVD projects. Since its inception Huhu Studios had upscaled its NZ operation while also expanding into China with two studios based in Beijing.
Most recently Huhu Studios had focussed on international co-productions.
In 2022, Director Trevor Yaxley stated that the studio had closed because of pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the initial intention was to mothball the studio and reopen, the length of the pandemic hindered this.[2]
At its height, the company was employing around 100 staff.[3]
Films
editHuhu Studios has produced multiple animated shows and films, including:
- VeggieTales (2009-2015)
- Buzz and Poppy
- Turbo Dogs
- Sindbad & the 7 Galaxies
- The Ten Commandments
- Fifty the Tractor
- Life at the Pond
- Hermie and Friends
- Mosley[4]
References
edit- ^ Alex Ben Block (12 May 2015). "China Film Group, Canadian, Kiwi Partners Back 17-Movie Slate (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ^ "Covid ends Huhu Studios run". 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Covid ends Huhu Studios run". 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Mosley". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
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