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Submission declined on 30 May 2026 by Grapesurgeon (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for organizations and companies. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
Declined by Grapesurgeon 5 months ago.
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Comment: Needs more coverage; one article is an interview with one of the people that doesn't really discuss the company in depth. The "FEATURE" piece is more in depth; could use more pieces like this. grapesurgeon (talk) 23:12, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Boomer30001 (talk) 19:25, 10 April 2026 (UTC)
| Copernicus Studios | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Website | copernicusstudios.com |
Copernicus Studios is a Canadian animation production company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia..[1] Founded in 2003, the studio produces animated content for television, film, and digital platforms.[2]
History
[edit]Copernicus Studios was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Halifax[3], with additional operations in Los Angeles.[4] The company initially focused on animation production services for international clients before expanding into original content development.[5]
Productions
[edit]The studio has contributed animation to television series, feature films, and digital media projects, including work on Teen Titans Go!, which is produced by Warner Bros. Animation for Cartoon Network,[6] Rob Dryrdek's Wild Grinders on NickToons[7], and Pickle and Peanut by Disney Television Animation.[8]
In the 2020s, Copernicus Studios began developing original intellectual property.[9][10]. Its first original animated series, Lana Longbeard, premiered on CBC Gem in 2024[11] The studio also developed a companion video game for the series as part of a broader strategy to expand into multiplatform content.[12]
In 2024, Copernicus Studios partnered with Mr. Lawrence to produce the horror short film Death Castle, which serves as a pilot for an adult animated series currently in development[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ Robinson, Chris (2020-01-08). "Halifax, Small Yet Growing, Is A Hidden Gem Of The Canadian Animation Industry". www.cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Copernicus Animation Studios – Artist Driven Animation in Nova Scotia". copernicusstudios.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Davie, Emma (Sep 28, 2017). "What Netflix's $500M Canadian move could mean for Halifax". CBC News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Copernicus Animation Studios – Artist Driven Animation in Nova Scotia". copernicusstudios.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Tuchow, Ryan. "FEATURE: Copernicus has a grassroots gameplan for longevity". Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Warner Bros reboots Steven Universe for Amazon, renews Teen Titans Go!". C21media. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Calder, Kate. "Just Launched – Wild Grinders". Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ Amidi, Amid (2020-06-17). "Copernicus Studios Is Developing 'Skullkickers' As Adult Animated Series". www.cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (2023-06-15). "'Lana Longbeard' Sets Sail for International Airwaves". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Zahed, Ramin (2024-10-18). "Exclusive: Man of Action's Joe Kelly Boards Copernicus Animation Studios' 'Skullkickers'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Tuchow, Ryan. "FEATURE: Copernicus has a grassroots gameplan for longevity". Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Tuchow, Ryan. "FEATURE: Copernicus has a grassroots gameplan for longevity". Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Copernicus Studios Heads to 'Death Castle' with 'SpongeBob' Writer Mr. Lawrence". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
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