DiC and Disney:How Inspector Gadget Became a Disney Movie

The Incredible World of DiC meets the Wonderful World of Disney

On this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Eric explores the surprising connections between DIC Entertainment and Disney, focusing on how beloved cartoons like Inspector Gadget ended up as Disney properties. The episode covers DIC’s origins in France, the company’s partnerships with prominent animation studios, and its expansion into the American TV market with hits like Heathcliff, The Real Ghostbusters, and Inspector Gadget. Eric discusses how DIC adapted comic strips, toys, live-action properties, and video games into cartoons, as well as their move into theatrical films and their collaborative relationship with ABC. Learn how Disney's acquisition of ABC Capital Cities brought DIC under the Disney umbrella, leading to projects like the Inspector Gadget live-action film starring Matthew Broderick, Meet the Deedles, and Genius, as well as animated series like Madeline and Sabrina: The Animated Series. The episode also covers DIC’s eventual sale and ties to Saban Entertainment, setting the stage for future Disney connections. If you’re interested in the history of Saturday morning cartoons, TV animation business deals, and unexpected Disney collaborations, this episode covers it all.

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