History Creator / RainbowSrl

* ''WesternAnimation/PopPixie''

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and [[Creator/{{Viacom}} ViacomCBS]] (which also owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows, ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers''. The studio has also branched out to comics (''ComicBook/MayaFox''), theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

In 2011, Viacom (Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'s parent corporation) purchased 30% of the studio for 62 million euros. This paved the way for many collaborations between Rainbow and Nick. Later the same year, Rainbow became the licensing agent for Nickelodeon's properties (including ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' and ''Series/{{Victorious}}'') across Italy.

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and [[Creator/{{Viacom}} ViacomCBS]]. It is best known for its animated shows, ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers''. The studio has since branched out to comics (''ComicBook/MayaFox''), theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Straffi, an animator and comic book artist, founded Rainbow in 1995 as an "underfunded animation service". For its first few years, Rainbow provided animation services for other companies, and it wasn't until 1999 that Straffi finally secured enough money to try out an original animation: ''Tommy and Oscar''.

In 2006, Iginio Straffi opened a second studio in Rome for 3D computer-animated projects. In 2011, Viacom purchased 30% of the studio for 62 million euros. Later the same year, Rainbow became the licensing agent for Viacom's Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} properties (including ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' and ''Series/{{Victorious}}'') across Italy.

In 2012, Rainbow went through a financial setback. ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a €40 million production budget. Including advertising costs, the budget was upwards of ''€70 million'', [[https://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie/tempo_libero/12_ottobre_14/iginio-straffi-winx-gladiatori-di-roma-2112253464387.shtml according to Straffi.]] By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. The studio wrapped up TheNewTens by producing ''Series/Club57'' for [[Creator/{{RAI}} Rai Gulp]] and Nickelodeon LA.

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and [[Creator/{{Viacom}} ViacomCBS]] (which also owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its comic series ''ComicBook/MayaFox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

In 2006, Iginio Straffi opened a second studio in Rome for 3D computer-animated projects. In 2011, Viacom (Nickelodeon's parent corporation) purchased 30% of the studio for 62 million euros. Later the same year, Rainbow became the licensing agent for Nickelodeon's properties (including ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' and ''Series/{{Victorious}}'') across Italy.

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a €40 million production budget. Including advertising costs, the budget was upwards of ''€70 million'', [[https://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie/tempo_libero/12_ottobre_14/iginio-straffi-winx-gladiatori-di-roma-2112253464387.shtml according to Straffi.]] By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. Fortunately, Rainbow recovered and wrapped up the 2010s by working on the multimillion-dollar series ''Series/Club57'' in co-production with Nickelodeon.

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and [[Creator/{{Viacom}} ViacomCBS]]. It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''ComicBook/MayaFox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

In 2006, Iginio Straffi opened a second studio in Rome for 3D computer-animated projects. In 2011, Viacom purchased 30% of the studio for 62 million euros. Later the same year, Rainbow became the licensing agent for Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}'s properties (including ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' and ''Series/{{Victorious}}'') across Italy.

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a €40 million production budget. Including advertising costs, the budget was upwards of ''€70 million'', [[https://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie/tempo_libero/12_ottobre_14/iginio-straffi-winx-gladiatori-di-roma-2112253464387.shtml according to Straffi.]] By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow.

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''ComicBook/MayaFox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Straffi, an animator and comic book artist, founded Rainbow in 1995 as an "underfunded animation service". For its first few years, Rainbow provided animation services for other companies, and it wasn't until 1999 that Straffi finally secured enough money to try out an original animation: ''Tommy and Oscar''. Later the same year, Rainbow began production on an animated pilot called "Magic Bloom". After a long development period, the show premiered in 2004 (now renamed ''Winx Club'') and became Rainbow's [[CashCowFranchise first big hit]]. From the very beginning, Iginio Straffi planned to wrap up ''Winx'' after its third season, but its success soon became the only thing keeping Rainbow afloat. The ''Winx'' franchise has continued to this day, following a Main/SoftReboot co-developed with Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}.

In 2006, Iginio Straffi opened a second studio in Rome for 3D computer-animated projects. In 2011, Viacom (Nickelodeon's parent corporation) purchased 30% of the studio for 62 million euros. Later the same year, Rainbow became the licensing agent for Nickelodeon's properties (including ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' and ''Series/{{Victorious}}'') across Italy.

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a €40 million production budget. (Including advertising costs, the budget was upwards of ''€70 million'', according to Straffi [[https://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie/tempo_libero/12_ottobre_14/iginio-straffi-winx-gladiatori-di-roma-2112253464387.shtml here.]]) By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. They were forced to cut some costs on ''Winx Club'', which is Rainbow's most expensive show. The seventh season was [[TroubledProduction stalled]]; the 3D computer-generated segments and Hollywood voice actors (which were highly-advertised during the previous two seasons) were deemed too costly to keep using. ''Not only that'', but the eighth season was delayed by multiple years, finally debuting in 2019. Fortunately, Rainbow was able to recover and (as of 2019) is working on the ambitious multimillion-dollar series ''Series/Club57'' in co-production with Nickelodeon.

* ''44 Cats''

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Rainbow S.r.l.[[note]](also called Rainbow S.p.A.)[[/note]] is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Rainbow S.r.l.[[note]]Also called Rainbow S.p.A. in more recent years, but the two names are used interchangeably.[[/note]] is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Rainbow S.r.l.[[note]]Also called Rainbow S.p.A. in more recent years, but the two names are used interchangeably.[[/note]] is an Italian production company jointly owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''ComicBook/MayaFox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Rainbow S.r.l. (also called Rainbow S.p.A.) is an Italian production company co-owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''WesternAnimation/GladiatorsOfRome'') and live-action shows (''Series/Club57'').

Straffi, an animator and comic book artist, founded Rainbow in 1995 as an "underfunded animation service". For its first few years, Rainbow provided animation services for other companies, and it wasn't until 1999 that Straffi finally secured enough money to try out an original animation: ''Tommy and Oscar''. Later the same year, Rainbow began production on an animated pilot called "Magic Bloom". After a long development period, the show premiered in 2004 (now renamed ''Winx Club'') and became Rainbow's [[CashCowFranchise first big hit]]. From the very beginning, Iginio Straffi planned to wrap up ''Winx'' after its third season, but its success soon became the only thing keeping Rainbow afloat. The ''Winx'' franchise has continued to this day, following a Main/SoftReboot co-produced with Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}.

* ''Prezzemolo''

Rainbow S.r.l. (also called Rainbow S.p.A.) is an Italian production company co-owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (yes, the same Viacom that owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''Gladiators of Rome'') and live-action shows (''Club 57'').

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a €40 million production budget. (Including advertising costs, the budget was upwards of ''€70 million'', according to Straffi [[https://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie/tempo_libero/12_ottobre_14/iginio-straffi-winx-gladiatori-di-roma-2112253464387.shtml here.]]) By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. They were forced to cut some costs on ''Winx Club'', which is Rainbow's most expensive show. The seventh season was [[TroubledProduction stalled]]; the 3D computer-generated segments and Hollywood voice actors (which were highly-advertised during the previous two seasons) were deemed too costly to keep using. ''Not only that'', but the eighth season was delayed by multiple years, finally debuting in 2019. Fortunately, Rainbow was able to recover and (as of 2019) is working on the ambitious multimillion-dollar telenovela ''Club 57'' in co-production with Nickelodeon.

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a ''€40 million'' budget. (Including advertising costs, the budget was upwards of €70 million.) By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. They were forced to cut some costs on ''Winx Club'', which is Rainbow's most expensive show. The seventh season was [[TroubledProduction stalled]]; the 3D computer-generated segments and Hollywood voice actors (which were highly-advertised during the previous two seasons) were deemed too costly to keep using. ''Not only that'', but the eighth season was delayed by multiple years, finally debuting in 2019. Fortunately, Rainbow was able to recover and (as of 2019) is working on the ambitious multimillion-dollar telenovela ''Club 57'' in co-production with Nickelodeon.

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' [[BoxOfficeBomb bombed at the worldwide box office]], earning less than €9 million against a ''€40 million'' budget. By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. They were forced to cut some costs on ''Winx Club'' (Rainbow's most expensive show). The seventh season was [[TroubledProduction stalled]]: while production started exactly as the past two seasons had, with both the American team (at Nick Animation) and Italian team (at Rainbow) working together, the budget was slashed halfway through production. They could only afford to keep the Italian crew onboard and the American staff members were demoted to consultants. ''Not only that'', but the eighth season was delayed by multiple years, finally debuting in 2019. Fortunately, Rainbow was able to recover and (as of 2019) is working on the ambitious multimillion-dollar telenovela ''Club 57'' in co-production with Nickelodeon.

Rainbow S.r.l. (also called Rainbow S.p.A.) is an Italian production company co-owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}} (which also owns Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}). It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''Gladiators of Rome'') and live-action shows (''Club 57'').

Rainbow S.r.l. (also called Rainbow S.p.A.) is an Italian television studio co-owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}}. It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''Gladiators of Rome'') and live-action shows (''Club 57'').

* ''WesternAnimation/FourtyFourCats''

* ''WesternAnimation/44Cats''

* ''Poppixie''

** ''Winx Club: The Mystery of the Abyss''

Straffi, an animator and comic book artist, founded Rainbow in 1995 as an "underfunded animation service". For its first few years, Rainbow provided animation services for other companies, and it wasn't until 1999 that Straffi finally secured enough money to try out an original animation: ''Tommy and Oscar''. Later the same year, Rainbow began production on an animated pilot called "Magic Bloom". After a long development period, the show premiered in 2004 (now renamed ''Winx Club'') and became Rainbow's first big hit. From the very beginning, Iginio Straffi planned to wrap up ''Winx'' after its third season, but its success soon became the only thing keeping Rainbow afloat. The ''Winx'' franchise has continued to this day, following a Main/SoftReboot co-produced with Creator/{{Nickelodeon}}.

In the mid-2010s, Rainbow went through a financial setback. From 2012-2013, Rainbow's animated film ''Gladiators of Rome'' bombed at the worldwide box office, earning less than €9 million against a ''€40 million'' budget. By the end of 2013, Viacom Italia had lost 15.8 million euros as a direct result of their co-ownership of Rainbow. They were forced to cut some costs on ''Winx Club'' (Rainbow's most expensive show). The seventh season was stalled: while production started exactly as the past two seasons had, with both the American team (at Nick Animation) and Italian team (at Rainbow) working together, the budget was slashed halfway through production. They could only afford to keep the Italian crew onboard and the American staff members were demoted to consultants. ''Not only that'', but the eighth season was delayed by multiple years, finally debuting in 2019. Fortunately, Rainbow was able to recover and (as of 2019) is working on the ambitious multimillion-dollar telenovela ''Club 57'' in co-production with Nickelodeon.

Rainbow S.r.l. is an Italian television studio co-owned by Iginio Straffi and Creator/{{Viacom}}. It is best known for its animated shows ''WesternAnimation/WinxClub'' and ''WesternAnimation/HuntikSecretsAndSeekers'', as well as its book series ''Maya Fox''. In more recent years, the studio has branched out to theatrical films (''Gladiators of Rome'') and live-action shows (''Club 57'').