Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. is an American entertainment marketing and production company based in Coral Gables, Florida. Founded in 1996 by Bill O'Dowd, the company produces television series and films aimed primarily at children and young adults, and owns public relations and marketing firms through acquisitions. Dolphin has also expanded into digital media, including non-fungible token (NFT) ventures and influencer marketing.[1]
Corporate history
Dolphin Entertainment produced Nickelodeon television show Zoey 101 was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005, with Dolphin's Bill O'Dowd serving as executive producer.[2]
In March 2021, Dolphin Entertainment "formed a new division dedicated to designing, producing, releasing and promoting NFTs for the company and its clients across film, TV, music, gaming, food and technology."[3]
In August 2021, Dolphin Entertainment announced a partnership with West Realm Shire Services, owner and operator of FTX.US, to create an NFT marketplace for major sports and entertainment brands.[4]
In March 2022, Dolphin Entertainment entered into a strategic partnership with The Flower Girls, a fine art NFT collection by artist Varvara Alay.[5]
Acquisitions
Company filmography
This includes:[13]
Films
- Break-In (2006)
- Vanished (2006)
- Stranded (2006)
- Shredderman Rules (2007)
- The Last Day of Summer (2007)
- Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost (2007)
- Christmas in Paradise (2007)
- Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman (2008)
- Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid (2008)
- Gym Teacher: The Movie (2008)
- The Unquiet (2008)
- Roxy Hunter and the Horrific Halloween (2008)
- Spectacular! (2009)
- What's Up Warthogs! (2010)
- Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
- Max Steel (2016)
- The Blue Angels (2024)
Series
- Ocean Ave. (2002–2003)
- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007)
- Zoey 101 (2005–2008)
- Tower Prep (2010)
- Aim High (2011–2013)
- Robot and Monster (2012–2015)
- H+: The Digital Series (2012–2013)
- Raising Expectations (2016–2018)
External links
References
- Thomas K. Arnold. Dolphin pics flow to Nick en route to Sony DVD The Hollywood Reporter, July 13, 2007^
- Zoey 101 Emmys, retrieved June 8, 2022^
- Tomi Kilgore. Dolphin Entertainment stock more than doubles after forming new NFT division Marketwatch, March 23, 2021^
- Brent Lang. Dolphin Entertainment, FTX Launching NFT Marketplace for Sports and Entertainment Brands Variety, August 2, 2021^
- Brent Lang. Dolphin Entertainment Partners With Female-Led NFT Collection The Flower Girls Variety, March 4, 2022^
- Gregg Kilday. PR Firm 42West Acquired by Dolphin Digital Media in $28 Million Deal The Hollywood Reporter, March 30, 2017^
- Mike Jr. Fleming. 42West Parent Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Hospitality PR Firm The Door Deadline, July 11, 2018^
- Mike Fleminr Jr. 42West Parent Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Viewpoint Creative Deadline, November 1, 2018^
- Chris Eggertsen. Shore Fire Media, PR Firm for Bruce Springsteen & Kesha, Acquired by Dolphin Entertainment Billboard, December 3, 2019^
- Todd Spangler. Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Influencer-Marketing Firm Be Social Variety, August 17, 2020^
- Elaine Low. Dolphin Entertainment Acquires B/HI, Gaming PR Firm Will Operate as Division of 42West Variety, January 12, 2021^
- Cynthia Littleton. Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Talent Booking and Events Firm Special Projects (EXCLUSIVE) Variety, 2023-10-03, retrieved 2023-10-03^
- IMDB website filmography https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1199803/^