Creative Differences Productions
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| Formerly | Termite Art Productions (1995-2004) |
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| Company type | Privately held company |
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| Founded | 1995 (as Termite Art Productions) March 22, 2004 (as Creative Differences Productions) |
| Founder | Erik Nelson |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Erik Nelson (CEO) |
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| Parent | Lionsgate (1998-2004) |
| Website | www |
Creative Differences Productions, Inc. (formerly known as Termite Art Productions from 1995 to 2004) is an American film and television production company that is headquartered in Pasadena, California and was founded in 1995 by Erik Nelson.[1]
History
The company was founded in 1995 as Termite Art Productions by Erik Nelson, initially producing reality and documentary television shows and specials including Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Unsolved History, Incredible Vacation Videos and More Than Human.
On June 19, 1998, the upstart Canadian entertainment company Lions Gate Entertainment acquired Termite Art for $2.75 million.[2][3]
In 2002, Termite Art formed a new division, the Format Farm.[4]
On March 22, 2004, the company spun-off from Lions Gate and renamed as Creative Differences Productions, Inc.[5]
References
- ^ "We Are Here". Creative Differences Productions. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Dempsey, John (June 19, 1998). "Lions Gate to buy Termite". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ "Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation". Thomson Gale Research/St. James Press. 2000 http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/lions-gate-entertainment-corporation-history/. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
{{cite book}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|book=ignored (help) - ^ "US 'format gap' prompts new unit for Termite Art". C21Media. June 6, 2002. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ "ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION of Creative Differences Productions, Inc" (PDF). California Secretary of State. March 22, 2004. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
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- Entertainment companies of the United States
- Entertainment companies based in California
- Former Lionsgate subsidiaries