Boat Rocker Studios acquires majority stake in Industrial Brothers

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Logos of Boat Rocker Studios and Industrial Brothers combined in a corporate image with Dino Ranch characters in the background

A Union That Strengthens Canadian Children's Animation

Boat Rocker Studios has made a strategic move by acquiring a majority stake in Industrial Brothers, the Canadian children's animation studio known for hits like Dino Ranch, Daniel Spellbound, and Remy & Boo 🤝. This acquisition significantly reinforces Boat Rocker's commitment to developing original content for children and families, further solidifying its position in the competitive children's animation market.

Continuity and Creative Strengthening

The transition will be carried out while retaining the studio's key talent. Matthew Fernandes, co-founder and creative director of Industrial Brothers, will continue leading the studio with his creative vision, while Tammy Semen will oversee daily operations. This leadership stability ensures that the creative essence that made their previous productions successful will remain intact, while they leverage Boat Rocker's expanded resources.

Expansion of the Co-Production Universe

As a key part of the agreement, both companies have renewed their co-production deal, solidifying their collaboration in creating new animated series. This strategic partnership aims to:

The synergy between both companies promises to bring more quality Canadian content to audiences worldwide 🌍.

This strategic partnership aims to strengthen their presence in the competitive global children's animation market

The Future of Children's Animation Under a New Structure

This acquisition represents a vote of confidence in Industrial Brothers' business model and the quality of its content. For Boat Rocker, it means expanding its portfolio of successful animated properties and strengthening its family content division. For fans, it will likely mean more seasons of their favorite series and new productions that will maintain the distinctive hallmark of Industrial Brothers but with greater production resources.

Meanwhile, other studios are wondering what Boat Rocker's next move will be... because in the world of children's animation, whoever has the dinosaur ranches rules 🦕.