Bardel Entertainment

Bardel Entertainment is a Canadian animation studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1987 by Barry Ward and Delna Bhesania. The studio specializes in the acquisition, development, production, and distribution of animated programming for various genres and audiences. Bardel is known for its work on popular series such as *Rick and Morty*, *Teen Titans Go!*, *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, and *The Dragon Prince*, and has expanded its focus to include content aimed at older viewers. In 2015, Bardel was acquired by Rainbow S.p.A. but continues to operate independently. The studio collaborates with major industry partners, including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Adult Swim, and Warner Bros./Discovery. Bardel offers full-service animation production for television series, streaming platforms, and video games, contributing to a diverse range of projects and maintaining a strong reputation in both children's and adult animation markets. Under the leadership of CEO Tina Chow and COO Richard Grieve, Bardel is committed to innovative content creation and strategic partnerships in the animation industry.