DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation is an office building and film studio in Glendale, California, where animated movies and television series are created. The 13-acre campus houses hundreds of artists, animators, and engineers working in modern spaces filled with sketches, film posters, and character statues that document the creative work happening daily.
The studio was founded in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, releasing its first film Antz in 1998. Since then it has produced over 50 animated films including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon that have reached millions of viewers worldwide.
The name DreamWorks reflects the vision of founders Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen when they started the studio in 1994. You can see characters like Shrek and Po the Panda throughout the grounds, showing the stories that have come to life here over the years.
The campus is easy to find thanks to the distinctive logo showing a boy on a crescent moon and clear signage at the entrance. You will find green gardens, fountains, and seating areas where you can rest before and after exploring the property.
The famous logo of a boy sitting on a crescent moon that appears at the start of each film has evolved digitally over the years and now features characters from different movies. The musical tune that accompanies this logo has become a signature sound that fans around the world instantly recognize.
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