DreamWorks.
American film studio
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Disney acquired Pixar to bolster its portfolio, leading to Pixar producing animated films in Hollywood and partnering with Nintendo for Super Mario movies.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Pixar and DreamWorks are vying for leadership in the animation industry.Some support1 report
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DreamWorks is collaborating on an upcoming animated film, utilizing voice work and co-directing roles for H.E.R., Joel Crawford, and Januel Mercado.Some support4 reports
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Jeffrey Katzenberg is a co-founder of DreamWorks.Some support2 reports
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Comcast, Amazon, and DreamWorks are major US corporate clients who are currently hiring high-level branding consultants.Some support1 report
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DreamWorks hired Januel Mercado as a director for a new project.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Spielberg utilized both DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment for production, while Noah Wyle discussed the transition from film to TV.Some support1 report
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Guillermo del Toro, The Walt Disney Company, and DreamWorks are involved in successful projects that are challenging studio norms and pushing animation boundaries.Some support1 report
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Universal Destinations & Experiences has opened its resort, featuring lands inspired by DreamWorks and Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Gore Verbinski produced the Rango animated feature, which is now available on Paramount+.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Studio stewardship is under scrutiny amid a planned merger involving DC Studios and DreamWorks, stuck in a PR nightmare.Some support1 report
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DreamWorks produced the animated feature El Dorado in 2000.Some support1 report
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Zigazoo Studios, a TikTok-style app, is attracting interest from major companies including DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Amazon, and Penguin Random House.Some support1 report
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DreamWorks lore is being referenced to include elements from Hitler's era, details provided by Pierre Coffin to Polygon.Some support1 report
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DreamWorks is developing two more Shrek movies, confirmed on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DreamWorks acquired rights, leading to Clint Eastwood's direction of a project.Some support2 reports
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A new resort in Frisco, North Texas, featuring DreamWorks properties, was previewed by Lori Brown.Some support1 report
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Devon Downs was appointed Director of Creative Services on July 2, 2025, and will be based in Los Angeles, having worked with Nickelodeon, Paramount, and DreamWorks studios.Speculative1 report
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Around DreamWorks this week
News at the entities that move DreamWorks most-
Liza Soberano StructuralStudios collaborated on a film screening in Toronto featuring Liza Soberano, celebrating Filipino culture.Moves DreamWorks
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Paramount StructuralEllison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Moves DreamWorks
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Jollibee OperationalJollibee invested in Highlands Coffee in Vietnam, a company that already operates stores in the Philippines.Moves DreamWorks
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Marvel Studios StructuralMarvel Studios utilized an actor for a successful cameo while abandoning a reboot project.Moves DreamWorks
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Amblin Entertainment OperationalProduction details emerge for a new project involving Amblin Entertainment, with David Zaslav overseeing, Kristie Macosko Krieger producing, and Chris Columbus contributing the original draft script.Moves DreamWorks
Connections
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Gore Verbinski Transactional
The two entities collaborated on the production of the successful animated feature, Rango.
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Jeffrey Katzenberg Structural
Katzenberg is a co-founder of DreamWorks and led the studio's strategic shift into computer animation.
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Jollibee Operational
DreamWorks and Jollibee have established a collaboration partnership.
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El Dorado Structural
DreamWorks produced the animated feature El Dorado.
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Januel Mercado Structural
Januel Mercado was hired by DreamWorks to serve as the director for a new project.
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Pierre Coffin Structural
Pierre Coffin served as a director for early DreamWorks projects, including Despicable Me.
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Liza Soberano Structural
Liza Soberano is contracted and actively working as talent in the DreamWorks production 'Forgotten Island'.
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Lea Salonga Structural
DreamWorks employs Lea Salonga for the specific voice role of Manananggal in a film production.
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Eric Darnell Operational
The studio actively engages with directors like Eric Darnell through collaboration on new projects.
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Mike Myers Operational
Mike Myers is an active creative collaborator whose involvement is confirmed in the development of new DreamWorks Shrek properties.
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DC Studios Transactional
The relationship is currently defined by a planned merger that is facing significant public relations challenges and delays.
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Universal Creative Operational
DreamWorks supplies franchise inspiration and intellectual property to Universal Creative for use in park attractions.
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Joel Crawford Operational
DreamWorks and Joel Crawford are professionally co-directing the animated film Forgotten Island.
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Clint Eastwood Transactional
DreamWorks acquired the rights necessary for Clint Eastwood to direct a project.
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Dav Pilkey Transactional
Dav Pilkey's published works served as the source material for a DreamWorks film adaptation.
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H.E.R. Transactional
H.E.R. has provided voice work and title tracks for films produced by DreamWorks.
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Marvel Studios Structural
The relationship is characterized by implied corporate ownership and shared ecosystem influence via The Walt Disney Company.
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Amblin Entertainment Operational
The two companies function as production banners utilized by Spielberg for creative projects.
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Chris Sanders Operational
Chris Sanders contributed to DreamWorks' original projects and they currently operate in the competitive animation market.
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Chris Rock Operational
Chris Rock pitches potential sequels and projects to DreamWorks executives as part of an ongoing professional working relationship.
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Pixar Operational
Pixar and DreamWorks are actively competing for leadership within the animation industry, leveraging shared operational benefits like state tax credits.
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Frisco Structural
The park features in Frisco are based on and utilize DreamWorks' intellectual property and assets.
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Amazon Mentioned together
The two companies are co-mentioned as entities that utilize the service of high-level branding consultants.
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Universal Pictures Operational
The two studios collaborated on a film screening event.
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Paramount Structural
DreamWorks utilizes Paramount+'s streaming platform for current content distribution.
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Toronto Shared context
DreamWorks conducted an advanced screening event in Toronto.
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Hollywood Shared context
DreamWorks operates as a company within the industry and geographical context of Hollywood.
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California Transactional
DreamWorks received state tax credits from California.
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Philippines Shared context
The company's creative work is thematically rooted in and draws inspiration from Filipino culture and settings.
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Dolly de Leon Transactional
Dolly de Leon served as a voice cast member in a film associated with DreamWorks.
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Adolf Hitler Mentioned together
DreamWorks references Hitler's era within its franchise lore.
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Bill Damaschke Structural
Bill Damaschke served as the former Chief Creative Officer of DreamWorks.
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The Walt Disney Company Mentioned together
The two studios are thematically grouped as entities that push animation boundaries.
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Madagascar Mentioned together
No evidence observed linking Madagascar and DreamWorks.
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Michael De Luca Mentioned together
No direct relationship between DreamWorks and Michael De Luca was observed in the provided evidence.
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Noah Wyle Mentioned together
The single snapshot is too vague and does not establish a direct coupling or relationship between the two entities.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Pixar and DreamWorks are vying for leadership in the animation industry.
- DreamWorks is collaborating on an upcoming animated film, utilizing voice work and co-directing roles for H.E.R., Joel Crawford, and Januel Mercado.
- Comcast, Amazon, and DreamWorks are major US corporate clients who are currently hiring high-level branding consultants.
- DreamWorks hired Januel Mercado as a director for a new project.
- Spielberg utilized both DreamWorks and Amblin Entertainment for production, while Noah Wyle discussed the transition from film to TV.
- Guillermo del Toro, The Walt Disney Company, and DreamWorks are involved in successful projects that are challenging studio norms and pushing animation boundaries.
August 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
3 events- Universal Destinations & Experiences has opened its resort, featuring lands inspired by DreamWorks and Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob.
- Zigazoo Studios, a TikTok-style app, is attracting interest from major companies including DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Amazon, and Penguin Random House.
- DreamWorks lore is being referenced to include elements from Hitler's era, details provided by Pierre Coffin to Polygon.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- Disney acquired Pixar to bolster its portfolio, leading to Pixar producing animated films in Hollywood and partnering with Nintendo for Super Mario movies.
- Jeffrey Katzenberg is a co-founder of DreamWorks.
- DreamWorks is developing two more Shrek movies, confirmed on May 26, 2026.
- DreamWorks acquired rights, leading to Clint Eastwood's direction of a project.
- A new resort in Frisco, North Texas, featuring DreamWorks properties, was previewed by Lori Brown.
- Devon Downs was appointed Director of Creative Services on July 2, 2025, and will be based in Los Angeles, having worked with Nickelodeon, Paramount, and DreamWorks studios.