SD Entertainment
Entertainment ProvidersCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
SD Entertainment is a mid-sized entertainment provider based in Woodland Hills, California, founded in 1999 by Jonathan Dern and Paul Sabella, former co-heads of MGM Animation. The company focuses on launching franchise properties and distributing content that engages audiences across multiple screens and touchpoints, working with brands such as Transformers, My Little Pony, Care Bears, Bob the Builder, Bratz, Noddy, Angelina Ballerina, Tonka, and Action Man. It has a history of pioneering digital theatrical distribution through The Bigger Picture/Kidtoon Films, releasing over 200 pieces theatrically and later becoming part of Cinedigm Entertainment Group, while also advancing stereoscopic 3D across platforms. Its customers are brands and franchises seeking to extend reach across cinemas, television, and digital devices, requiring cross-screen storytelling and multi-touchpoint engagement. Operating in the entertainment providers space, SD Entertainment positions itself as a development, production, and distribution partner for IP-driven projects, with a track record spanning animation and live-action content.