Think Entertainment
Film and television production company
Think Entertainment was a production company owned by actress Shelley Duvall to produce children's television and films. During its first years the company had a first look deal with MCA/Universal who distributed some of their titles such as Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories.
History
Think Enetertainment was jointly owned by Duvall and her Cable MSO partners, consisting of Tele-Communications Inc., United Artists Entertainment, and Newhouse Broadcasting. Duvall bought out the MSO partners in February 1991. In 1993, Think partnered with UK-based Enchante, Ltd. owned by Ayman Sawaf following the expiration of the first look deal with MCA/Universal in November 1992. Enchante had bought out half of the production company.
Productions
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1994)
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992)
Stories from Growing Up (1991)
Nick Jr.
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