Firebasket Entertainment Group

Firebasket Studios (previously RaGE-Typewriter) is an American animation studio, television and film production studio based in Stamford, CT. It is currently owned by the founders, Elliot Saunders and Leighton Shannon, as well as Comet Holdings, however it also acts as subsidiary of Paramount Global, with it being a close partner of Typewriter Productions and Typewriter Japan. It launched in 2015, although a close partnership between RaGE Media Group (now Comet Holdings) and Typewriter Productions started back in 2008 and continues to this day.

On August 19, 2017, RaGE-Typewriter rebranded as Firebasket Studios. On January 14, 2020, it was announced that Firebasket Studios will be rebranded as Firebasket Entertainment Group on February 1, 2020.

History
RaGE Media Group (under their subsidiary RaGE Media USA) has been working with Typewriter since 2008 when they took over Mystical Entertainment's Anime block on Vision. RaGE Media Japan also produced Xelphos Adventures and helped produce the dub with Funimation. Then, RaGE Media decided to create their own show, That's Convenient. In 2015, RaGE Media Japan and Typewriter Productions opened up a subsidiary located in Stamford, CT that's in the Typewriter/Vision Working Complex which focuses on original US productions and co-productions. In 2017, they rebranded as Firebasket Studios and became a more independent production company. While now being more dedicated to their own work, the team still works with Typewriter a decent amount.

In 2018, Firebasket opened up Firebasket NYC, a branch dedicated to broadcasting and other production needs. Later on, more branches opened in California and Canada.

In March 2019, Firebasket opened up their own channel, Firebasket Network. About less than a year after that, they launched their own OTA network, using the same name as before. Firebasket Network would be rebranded as Firebasket Entertainment.

After a few years, ViacomCBS Networks International would purchase a significant part of Firebasket Entertainment Group, and will provide Firebasket Studios with production assistance and channel oversight.

Divisions

 * Firebasket Studios Stamford, launched in 2015. It is the main branch of production for film and television series, as well as pre-production and post-production. Main production for Vision Rising Sun, Vision Sundown, and Beta Cartoon Fridays. 422 Summer St / 850 Canal St, Stamford, Connecticut.
 * Firebasket NYC, launched in 2018. It is the headquarters for Firebasket Broadcasting, Beta Cartoon, Firebasket Sports, Firebasket News, and Firebasket Animation. SurgeAnime Broadcasting Americas is also located in this building. Four Times Square, New York City, New York.
 * Firebasket Studios California, launching in 2021. Will be the headquarters for Firebasket Media California, Firebasket International Productions, Firebasket Media Publishing & Distribution, Jake Borella Enterprises, and Firebasket Concepts.  1977 Saturn St, Monterey Park, CA.
 * Firebasket Studios Canada, launching in 2022. Will be the headquarters for Firebasket Broadcasting Canada, Beta Cartoon Canada, the Canadian branch of Firebasket International, also the Canadian branch of Firebasket Media Publishing & Distribution. 110 Yonge St, Toronto, Canada

Subsidiaries

 * Firebasket Broadcasting - Broadcasting service productions.
 * Firebasket Media Publishing & Distribution - Media publishing and distribution company. Also produces English dubs of foreign products. AniDigital folded into this company in 2019.
 * Firebasket Animation - 3DCGI animation company.
 * Firebasket Concepts - Planning of original series, located in California.
 * Firebasket Nevada AnimateWorks - Revival of the "Nevada AnimateWorks" brand. Joint owned with Animate Works. Located at 214 S Maryland Pky.
 * Firebasket International Productions - International production company, mostly for funding and production of English versions of foreign live-action shows.
 * Beta Cartoon Productions - Production of entertainment properties aimed at 8-21-year-olds. RaGE Cartoons folded into this company in 2019.
 * Beta Cartoon Animation - Animation studio based in the New York office. Was originally SurgeAnime Animation USA. Staff uses a combination of Moho Studio and Toon Boom Harmony.
 * Beta Cartoon Licensing - Licensing, translating, editing, producing English language versions for foreign products.
 * Jake Borella Enterprises - Production of Mobile Mecha.
 * Firebasket News & Sports - News and sports production.
 * Firebasket Television - Television shows production.
 * Firebasket Manufacturing - Toy manufacturing and merchandise distribution center. Currently operates ShopAnime.com.
 * Nightway Productions - Recently acquired, animated shows production company as well as producing the EXO block.
 * Firebasket International Dubbing - International dubbing studios for various animated works.
 * FB Advertising - Commercial production company, as well as commercial and advertising managing company for networks. Launched in May 2018.
 * Firebasket Japan - A production company that's based in Japan. Mostly for anime that need funding. If FB Japan winds up in a production committee, the license won't automatically go to Firebasket Media.
 * FB Live - Live performances production company. Also co-produces stuff with Firebasket International Productions.
 * Firebasket Streaming Services Research and Development - A spin-off smaller team for research and development of an upcoming streaming service. Also does work on Bantaview as a testing platform.
 * Firebasket Apps - Application development for video streaming services.

Projects

 * Xelphos Adventures (2008-2015, English dub) {Vision}
 * That's Convenient (2009-2019, 2009-2015 produced by RaGE Media and Typewriter Productions separately) {Vision)
 * Warrior Risen (2011, English dub) {RaGE/G4}
 * Realm of Darkness (2012, English dub) {G4}
 * AnimePlus (2012-2014) {G4}
 * Force Reigns (2012-2015) {Vision}
 * Rising Sun (2014-present) {Vision}
 * Sundown (2015-present) {Vision}
 * Kiss (2015-16;2017;2019) {Vision/Tetragon/Firebasket Network}
 * Gunblazer (2015-2019) {Vision}
 * The Apocalypse (2016-2018) {Vision}
 * 1% (2016-2020), first run not on Vision) {RaGE/Axiom Prime/Firebasket Network}}
 * City of Bright Lights (2017-2018, English dub) {Vision}
 * The One (2017-2019, not on Vision) {Nicktoons Family}
 * Swordmaster Kai (2017, English dub) {Vision}
 * Allagash (2017-present, not on Vision) {Tetragon}
 * A Sundown Christmas (2017 Christmas Special) {Vision}
 * Xelphos III (2017-present, English dub) {Vision}
 * Firebasket's Late Night Show (October 29, 2018) {Firebasket Network}
 * The Fighter (March 2019} {Firebasket Network}
 * The Crime Syndicate (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Firebasket's Other Late Night Show (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Warrior Challenge (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * FreeClimbers (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * World War Winter (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Self: The Animated Series (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * At The Movies (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Swordmaster Kai: Live Action (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Crime Scene: Boston (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Driver$ (March 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Lorry Driver (June 2019) {Firebasket Network} (previously on BronzePlanet)
 * Forward Mecha Blast (September 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Blu Space (September 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Hero High (September 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Hitman (September 2019) {Firebasket Network}
 * Typewriter Comic's Defenders (November 2019) {Vision}

Theatrical films

 * Demon Princess (April 13, 2018, co-production with Axiom Entertainment, Typewriter Productions West, and Skydance Media. Distributed by 20th Century Fox) {Firebasket Entertainment broadcast, January 2020}
 * Gunblazer: Homecoming (May 11, 2018, distributed by Sony Pictures) {Vision Sundown broadcast, February 29, 2020}
 * Self (August 10, 2018, distributed by Universal Studios) {Vision Sundown broadcast, May 29, 2021}
 * Card Warriors (January 4, 2019, distributed by Warner Bros)
 * Thief vs Detective: A Battle of Wits (March 15, 2019, distributed by Warner Bros.) {Firebasket Entertainment broadcast, September 2020}
 * Beautiful Skies (June 14, 2019, distributed by Sony Pictures, co-produced by Venga Pictures) {Firebasket Entertainment broadcast, September 2020}
 * Heroes Emerge: Class in Session (September 20, 2019, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Warner Bros.)
 * Card Warriors II: Grand Prix (January 3, 2020, co-production with Firebasket Animation, distributed by Warner Bros.)
 * Thief vs Detective II (February 2, 2020, distributed by Warner Bros.)
 * The Apocalypse: Divided Genesis (June 3, 2020, distributed by Sony Pictures & Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
 * Originally set for release on April 24th, 2020, later discarded from the release schedule and was announced on May 11th to be direct to video release.
 * CircleCity: Infinite War (March 26, 2021, distributed by Warner Bros.) {Vision Sundown broadcast, Spring 2023}
 * Thief vs Detective III: Final Bout (May 14, 2021, distributed by Warner Bros.)
 * 1%: The Animated Feature Film (September 24, 2021, distributed by Universal Studios)
 * Vision's HorrorNight: The Movie (October 29, 2021, co-production by Blumhouse Pictures, distributed by Universal Studios)
 * The Other Side: Phoenix Lights (February 18, 2022, co-production with Oiyu Media. Distributed by Paramount Pictures)
 * Forward Mecha Space Guardians (April 22, 2022, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Sony Pictures)
 * Heroes Emerge II: Last Bell (September 9, 2022, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Warner Bros.)
 * Eternal Night: Terminus (October 28, 2022, distributed by Sony Pictures. Co-produced with Oiyu Media)
 * Total Control: Paradise Beach (March 24, 2023, distributed by Sony Pictures, co-produced by Venga Pictures)
 * World War Winter (June 6, 2023, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Sony Pictures)
 * Beautiful Skies II (September 15, 2023, distributed by Sony Pictures, co-produced by Venga Pictures)
 * Vision's HorrorNight Anthology Movie sequel (October 27, 2023, co-production by Blumhouse Pictures, distributed by Universal Studios)
 * Lucid Fantasy Epic (Fall 2023, distributed by Paramount Pictures)
 * Forward Mecha Space Guardians sequel (Q1 2024, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Sony Pictures)
 * Untitled 1% film sequel (Q2 2024, distributed by Sony Pictures)
 * Heroes Emerge III: Heroes Fall (Q3 2024, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Warner Bros.)

Removed from schedule

 * City of Bright Lights (originally scheduled for September 24, 2021, distributed by Paramount Pictures)
 * Project was scrapped in 2020 due to budget reasons.
 * Xelphos: The Savior (originally scheduled for November 12, 2021, distributed by Paramount Pictures)
 * Indefinitely delayed.
 * The Apocalypse: Divided Genesis II (originally scheduled for October 28, 2022, distributed by Sony Pictures)
 * Project was scrapped in 2020 due to the poor online sales of the first film. A tv film, however, is in production for 2023.
 * Brothers in Paradise film (originally scheduled for January 23, 2023, co-production with Venga Pictures, distributed by Warner Bros.)
 * Project was scrapped in 2020 due to budget reasons, and due to the fact that the showrunners and producers would like to finish the series on television.
 * Untitled City of Bright Lights sequel (TBA (most likely 2024 or early 2025), distributed by Paramount Pictures)
 * Project was scrapped in 2020 due to the first film also being scrapped.

Television movies

 * Brothers in Paradise television film (November 24, 2018, co-production by Venga Pictures, distributed by Vision Original Films)
 * Survive, the last stand (December 14, 2019, distributed by 20th Century Fox Television and Vision Original Films, co-produced by Venga Pictures)
 * Gunblazer Aftermath (April 2020, distributed by Vision Original Films)
 * Total Control: Aero Gear (May 9, 2020, distributed by Sony Pictures Television and Vision Original Films)
 * Untitled Borderw0rlds television film adaptation (December 12, 2020, distributed by Vision Original Films)
 * Self II: Final Days of Earth (May 29, 2021, co-produced by Universal Cable Productions, distributed by Universal Television and Vision Original Films)
 * Swordbreaker Knight adaptation (December 4, 2021, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Vision Original Films)
 * 3150 (December 3, 2022, co-production with Venga Pictures. Distributed by Vision Original Films)

Episodes

 * CircleCity: A DragonCircle XYZ Adventure (airdate: TBA)

Notable staff

 * Chaossy (head writer, head director, head editor)
 * Skylar Duke (head writer)
 * Nikolai Horn (director, also writer and editor)
 * Charlie Parker (director, also editor)
 * Maddison Hall (director, also writer)
 * Lydia Poole (director, also writer)
 * Maddison Houghton (director)
 * Aiden Pearce (writer)
 * Perla Bennett (writer)
 * Lauren Cooke (writer)
 * Gideon Welch (writer, also editor)
 * Michael Barker (writer)
 * Ethan Andrews (writer, also editor)
 * Luke Taylor (writer)
 * Oscar Davidson (writer, also director)
 * Alijah Riddle (writer, also director)
 * Rebecca Duran (writer)
 * Elliot Knight (writer)
 * Corey Winters (writer, also director)