Key Takeaways
- Doodles will acquire Golden Wolf to strengthen its resources and position them to become one of the world’s most innovative web3 franchises.
- Golden Wolf’s team will be joining Doodles, bringing with them expertise in animation, visual storytelling, and content creation.
- Doodles will leverage Golden Wolf’s strategic partnership with Psyop to launch a joint venture called Active Ingredient.
- The goal of this venture is to create a dynamic 360-degree animation production ecosystem that lets creators tell stories in new ways at a fraction of the cost.
- Psyop will also be investing in Doodles as part of the deal.
Doodles, a leading Web3 media and entertainment company, has announced that it has agreed to acquire Golden Wolf, an award-winning animation studio. This move strengthens Doodles’ resources and positions them to become one of the world’s most innovative franchises.
Golden Wolf’s team will be joining Doodles, bringing with them expertise in animation, visual storytelling, and content creation. The acquisition which is expected to close in the next few weeks will further broaden Doodles’ original content arm and accelerate the growth of its ambitious Web3 ecosystem.
Following the closing, Golden Wolf and world-renowned artist Burnt Toast will collaborate on original narrative content and the development of Doodles characters, story, and creativity across the board.
Julian Holguin, CEO of Doodles, said: “Web3 is powering a new generation of collecting, fandom, and consumer mindset. This investment is a move that advances our strategic priorities of creating world class content, leveraging technology to incubate new formats and ultimately, spreading joy to millions around the world.”
Golden Wolf’s CEO and Founder, Ingi Erlingsson, will join the Doodles team as Chief Content Officer.
Doodles will also leverage Golden Wolf’s strategic partnership with Psyop to launch a joint venture called Active Ingredient. The goal of this venture is to create a dynamic 360-degree animation production ecosystem that lets creators tell stories in new ways at a fraction of the cost.
Ingi Erlingsson, CEO and Founder of Golden Wolf, said: “This partnership will unlock boundless potential within each of our businesses, accelerating our goal of redefining entertainment through engaging storytelling and worlds.”
Psyop will also be investing in Doodles as part of the deal.
Ingi Erlingsson founded Golden Wolf, an Emmy-nominated animation studio, in 2013. The studio, which has offices in London and New York, has gained a worldwide reputation for its distinctive style, which combines humor, action, and psychedelia.
Golden Wolf’s work has been used by major brands and networks, including Nike, Facebook, Gatorade, Disney, and Adult Swim, in commercial campaigns, opening titles, music videos, AR filters, VR experiences, and social media campaigns.
Doodles’ acquisition of Golden Wolf is a strategic move that will strengthen its resources and position the company as one of the world’s most innovative franchises. Golden Wolf’s team brings expertise in animation, visual storytelling, and content creation which will help Doodles to further broaden its original content arm. The acquisition will also open up new opportunities for collaboration with world-renowned artist Burnt Toast and the launch of a joint venture with Psyop, Active Ingredient, to reinvent storytelling and the tools used to make them a reality.
This move is expected to accelerate the growth of Doodles’ ambitious Web3 ecosystem and open the door to a new era of filmmaking.
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