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Andy Heyward papers and Animation Cels, 1980-2019

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Heyward, Andy
Title
Andy Heyward papers and Animation Cels
Dates
1980-2019 (inclusive)
Quantity
985.43 cubic ft. (1480 boxes)+ 104 GB
Collection Number
12533
Summary
Andy Heyward was a cartoon writer, editor, and businessman prevalent in the entertainment Industry. This collection contains animation cels from shows produced by DIC Entertainment, along with some scripts. Also included in the collection are digital materials from Heyward’s A2 company. Included are scripts, artwork, and storyboards for popular cartoons.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Andy Heyward was a cartoon writer, editor, and businessman prevalent in the entertainment Industry. He was born in February 1949 in New York City and started his career as an assistant to Joe Barbera at Hanna-Barbera, for the show Scooby’s All-Star Laff-a-Lympics. He served in various roles at Hanna-Barbera Productions, including writer and story editor. In the 1980s, Heyward co-founded DIC Entertainment and led it as CEO until it was acquired by the Cookie Jar Group. Under his leadership, DIC produced iconic cartoons such as The Real Ghostbusters, Inspector Gadget, Madeline,and Alvin and the Chipmunks. After selling DIC in 2008, Heyward, along with his wife Evelyn, launched A Squared Entertainment (A2) in 2009. This new company created educational shows like Stan Lee’s Super Seven, The Secret Millionaires Club, Gisele and the Green Team, and Martha and Friends, collaborating with notable personalities like Stan Lee and Warren Buffett to teach children valuable lessons in life and finance. A2 also produced Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab, which focused on science education. In 2013, A2 merged with Genius Brands to form Genius Brands International, which was rebranded as Kartoon Studios in 2023, managing a vast catalog of animated content.

DIC Entertainment was established in Burbank, California, in 1982 by Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin, and Bruno Bianchi. To streamline its production processes, DIC opened a satellite animation facility in Japan in 1985. By 1986, Heyward and other investors had taken control of the company, which was renamed DIC Animation City in 1989. The company expanded its reach by forming DIC Entertainment LP in 1993, a joint venture with Capital Cities/ABC, and subsequently became a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company in 1996. Heyward repurchased DIC Enterprises in 2000 and took it public in 2005. The acquisition of DIC by the Cookie Jar Group was completed in July 2008, marking the end of its independent operations.

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Content Description

This collection contains animation cels from shows produced by DIC Entertainment, along with some scripts. Some notable titles include Hello Kitty, Lady Lovely Locks, M.A.S.K., and Wish Kid. Also included in the collection are digital materials from Heyward’s A Squared Entertainment company. Included are scripts, artwork, and storyboards for cartoons such as Stan Lee’s Super Seven, The Secret Millionaires Club, Martha and Friends, and Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab.

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Use of the Collection

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Andy Heyward at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Andy Heyward in 2011 and 2024.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in April of 2024.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Animated films
  • Hello Kitty (Fictitious character)--Cartoons and comics.
  • Television producers and directors

Corporate Names

  • DIC Entertainment (Firm)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Animation cels

Titles within the Collection

  • Secret millionaires club (Television program)

Processed by Brittany Heye
2024

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