HIT Entertainment

Mattel Television (HiT Entertainment during business with Angelina Ballerina.; Mattel Creations 2016-2019) is a British-American production company/distributing company that was founded in 1983 and originally the international distribution arm of Jim Henson Productions called Henson International Television (later reincorporated as "HiT Communications plc."). However, the subsidiary was later sold to its division-head Peter Orton, in 1989.

About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading children’s entertainment companies, specialising in building powerful brands based on engaging stories. HIT Entertainment’s world-class portfolio includes  Thomas & Friends® Fireman Sam™, Bob the Builder, Barney™ and Angelina Ballerin.

HIT Entertainment excels at creating and building globally successful brands. This is achieved through exceptional storytelling in multiple formats, enhanced by creating high quality character-based products and experiences with best-in-class partners. HIT Entertainment’s lines of business span television and home entertainment production, content distribution, digital media, and live events and attractions. HIT Entertainment, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., has operations in the UK, the USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.

Distributors
From 2006-2008, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment distributed videos for HIT Entertainment. Soon, the distribution deal ended and transferred to Lionsgate Home Entertainment who distributed HIT's videos from 2008-2014. On May 2, 2014, "HIT Entertainment" announced a new home video deal with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. They started distribution fall 2014.

Projects

 * Barney
 * The Wiggles
 * Angelina Ballerina (2002-present)
 * Bob the Builder
 * Kipper