{{short description|American home video and music company}} {{Use American English|date=July 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date = July 2025}} {{Infobox company | name = Shout! Factory, LLC | logo = [[File:Shout! Studios.svg|frameless|class=skin-invert]] | logo_size = 224px | logo_caption = Logo used since 2023 | trade_name = Shout! Studios | former_name = {{ubl|Retropolis Entertainment (2002–2003)|Shout! Factory (as trade name; 2003–2023)}} | type = [[Subsidiary]] | foundation = {{start date and age|April 19, 2002}} | founders = {{ubl|Richard Foos|Bob Emmer|Garson Foos}} | fate = | location = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S. | key_people = {{ubl|Richard Foos ([[CEO]])|Bob Emmer ([[Chief operating officer|COO]])|Garson Foos ([[President (corporate title)|president]])}} | brands = {{ubl|Scream Factory|Shout! Select|Shout! Kids|Shout! Pictures|Shout! TV}} | industry = [[Entertainment]] | products = {{ubl|Home video|Music}} | parent = Radial Entertainment (2025–present)<ref name="g851">{{cite web | title=Radial Entertainment | website=Radial Entertainment | url=https://radialentertainment.com/about-us | access-date=2025-07-05}}</ref> | homepage = {{url|https://www.shoutstudios.com}} | divisions = {{ubl|Shout! TV|Westchester Films}} | subsid = {{ubl|Timeless Media Group|[[Mystery Science Theater 3000|Satellite of Love, LLC]]|[[Majordomo Records]]|[[Biograph Records]]|[[New Concorde]]|[[Gravitas Ventures]]}} }} '''Shout! Studios''' (stylized as '''SHOUT! STUDIOS''', and formerly known as '''Shout! Factory''') is an American [[home video]] and music distributor founded in 2002 as '''Retropolis Entertainment'''. Its video releases, issued in [[DVD]] or [[Blu-ray]] format, include previously released feature films, vintage and contemporary television series, animation, live music, and comedy specials. Considered a [[boutique Blu-ray label]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/blu-ray/the-best-boutique-blu-ray-distributors-who-arent-c|title=The Best Boutique Blu-ray Distributors (Who Aren't Criterion)|last=Kozak|first=Oktay Ege|date=December 5, 2017|website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]|access-date=June 26, 2023|archive-date=June 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626170233/https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/blu-ray/the-best-boutique-blu-ray-distributors-who-arent-c|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/best-boutique-blu-ray-brands/|title=10 Best Boutique Blu-Ray Brands|last=Jarvis|first=Henry|date=August 12, 2022|website=[[CBR.com]]|access-date=June 26, 2023|archive-date=June 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626170233/https://www.cbr.com/best-boutique-blu-ray-brands/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shout! Studios, in addition to its mainline home video releases, also releases films under the sub-labels Scream Factory (for [[horror film]] releases), Shout! Select, and Shout! Kids.
Shout! Studios owns and operates Westchester Films, Timeless Media Group, [[Biograph Records]], [[Majordomo Records]], [[Gravitas Ventures]], and Video Time Machine.
Their releases are currently distributed by [[Studio Distribution Services]], a joint venture between [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]] and [[Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment|Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]], via a distribution deal with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment since the mid-2010s.
== History == Retropolis Entertainment was founded on April 19, 2002 by Bob Emmer, Garson Foos, and Richard Foos, three principals from [[Rhino Records]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/rhino-records-helped-create-a-reissue-boom-now-one-of-its-founders-is-starting-over/|author=Murray, Bobbi|title=Rhino Records Helped Create a Reissue Boom—Now One of Its Founders Is Starting Over|magazine=[[Los Angeles (magazine)|Los Angeles]]|date=January 1, 2004|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192323/https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/rhino-records-helped-create-a-reissue-boom-now-one-of-its-founders-is-starting-over/|url-status=live}}</ref> as the company was negotiating with the five majors for distribution. After selling Rhino to [[Warner Music Group]] in 1998, the three set out to launch a new retro pop culture label.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4662933|title=Dizzy and Chet, a Jazz Odd Couple|author=Was, David|publisher=[[NPR]]|date=May 23, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510231340/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4662933|url-status=live}}</ref> The company's first product was ''Red, White & Rock'', a 2002 joint release with [[PBS]] station [[WQED (TV)|WQED-TV]] that was produced with [[Warner Strategic Marketing]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=In the News|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HxEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA8|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date=June 22, 2002|page=8}}</ref> In August 2002, Retropolis acquired [[Biograph Records]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Gallo, Phil|title=Retropolis buys jazz/blues label|url=https://variety.com/2002/music/news/retropolis-buys-jazz-blues-label-1117871489/|work=Variety|date=August 20, 2002|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-date=March 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306083011/http://variety.com/2002/music/news/retropolis-buys-jazz-blues-label-1117871489/|url-status=live}}</ref> Other early releases included blues and jazz CDs from the Biograph label, a [[Fats Domino]] CD and DVD,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Bobbi |date=2004-01-02 |title=Rhino Records Helped Create a Reissue Boom—Now One of Its Founders Is Starting Over |url=https://lamag.com/news/rhino-records-helped-create-a-reissue-boom-now-one-of-its-founders-is-starting-over/ |access-date=2026-01-26 |website=LAmag |language=en-US}}</ref> and several documentaries (''Superstar: The Life And Times of [[Andy Warhol]]'',<ref>{{Citation |title=Andy Warhol - Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol {{!}} Record Archive - Music, Movies, Vinyl, LP's - Rochester |url=https://shop.recordarchive.com/UPC/826663014792 |access-date=2026-04-08 |language=en}}</ref> ''What Happened To Kerouac?''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lucca |first=Violet |date=2013 |title=Home Movies: What Happened to Kerouac? |url=https://www.filmcomment.com/article/what-happened-to-kerouac-richard-erner-lewis-macadams-dvd-revi/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Film Comment |series=January-February 2013 Issue |language=en}}</ref>). Retropolis was renamed Shout! Factory in April 2003. At that time, Shout! had signed a press and distribution agreement with [[Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=In the News|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VQ8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA6|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date=April 5, 2003}}</ref> In 2004, Shout! released ''[[Freaks and Geeks]]'' on DVD, the first television series released on DVD for the company. With 18 episodes, it became one of the most expensive DVDs to produce, costing over a million dollars in music licensing.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Freaks-Geeks/976|title= Freaks and Geeks - Official Press Release: April 6 is the day!|date= January 15, 2004|access-date= August 27, 2022|first= David|last= Lambert|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100709045710/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Freaks-Geeks/976|archive-date= July 9, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilchrist |first=Todd |date=2023-07-14 |title=Shout! Factory Commemorates 20th Anniversary by Changing Name to Shout! Studios |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/focus/shout-factory-studios-20th-anniversary-1235667298/ |access-date=2026-01-26 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> That same year, they released William Shatner's album ''[[Has Been]]'' and ''[[Second City Television|SCTV]]'' box sets.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.popmatters.com/sctv-season-3-dvd-2496225131.html|author=Lundy, Zeth|title=SCTV: Volume 3|magazine=[[PopMatters]]|date=March 6, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215014/https://www.popmatters.com/sctv-season-3-dvd-2496225131.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2004, Shout! released an expanded two-disc version of [[Jim Croce]]'s first record, ''[[Facets (album)|Facets]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/facets-offers-glimpse-real-jim-croce-wbna4696431|title='Facets' offers a glimpse of the real Jim Croce|publisher=[[Today (American TV program)|Today]]|agency=Associated Press|date=April 8, 2004|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215004/https://www.today.com/popculture/facets-offers-glimpse-real-jim-croce-wbna4696431|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2004, Shout! purchased the rights to the adult animated series ''[[Home Movies (TV series)|Home Movies]]'' and released each season set, and ultimately a complete series box.<ref>{{cite web|author=Francis Rizzo III|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/12988/home-movies-season-one/|title=Home Movies: Season One|publisher=DVDTalk|date=October 28, 2004|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192304/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/12988/home-movies-season-one/|url-status=live}}</ref> Other notable releases included a pair of ''[[The Electric Company]]'' multi-disc sets,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/19685/best-of-the-electric-company-4-disc-set-the/|title=The Best of The Electric Company (4-Disc Set)|publisher=DVDTalk|date=January 13, 2006|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192316/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/19685/best-of-the-electric-company-4-disc-set-the/|url-status=live}}</ref> the re-envisioned [[Herb Alpert]]'s ''Whipped Cream & Other Delights Rewhipped'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steve |date=2006-05-05 |title=Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass: Whipped Cream and Other Delights Rewhipped » PopMatters |url=https://www.popmatters.com/herb_alpert_and_the_tijuana_brass_whipped_cream_and_other_delights_rewhippe-2495677352.html |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=www.popmatters.com |language=en-US}}</ref> a series of ''[[Elvira's Movie Macabre]]'' DVDs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23811/elviras-movie-macabre-the-devils-wedding-night/|author=Jane, Ian|title=Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night|publisher=DVDTalk|date=September 13, 2006|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192333/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23811/elviras-movie-macabre-the-devils-wedding-night/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the first of what would be three cover CDs with [[Matthew Sweet]] and [[Susanna Hoffs]], called ''[[Under the Covers, Vol. 1|Under The Covers Vol. 1]]''; Sweet himself was also added as a featured solo artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shoutfactory.com/music/rock-pop/sunshine-lies|title=Sunshine Lies|publisher=Shout! Factory|date=August 26, 2008|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=June 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602083846/https://www.shoutfactory.com/music/rock-pop/sunshine-lies|url-status=live}}</ref> Shout! acquired the rights to several other television series, including ''[[Punky Brewster]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/10919/punky-brewster-season-one/|title=Punky Brewster - Season One|author=Francis Rizzo III|publisher=DVDTalk|date=May 29, 2004|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192308/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/10919/punky-brewster-season-one/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Weird Al Show]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/06/20/weird-al-yanked-onto-dvd|author=McCutchion, David|title=Weird Al Yanked Onto DVD|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]|date=June 20, 2006|access-date=March 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192309/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/06/20/weird-al-yanked-onto-dvd|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[America's Funniest Home Videos]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/dvd/americas-funniest-home-videos-volume-1/|author=Henderson, Eric|title=DVD Review: America's Funniest Home Videos Volume 1|date=August 2, 2005|magazine=[[Slant (magazine)|Slant]]|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510231640/https://www.slantmagazine.com/dvd/americas-funniest-home-videos-volume-1/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2005, Shout! Factory obtained the rights to Herb Alpert's catalog, launching the Herb Alpert Signature Series of CDs. These included ''[[The Lonely Bull (album)|The Lonely Bull]]'', ''[[South of the Border (Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass album)|South of the Border]]'', ''Lost Treasures'', ''[[Whipped Cream & Other Delights]]'' and others.<ref>{{cite news|work=[[The Austin Chronicle]]|author=Beets, Greg|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2005-05-27/272535/|title=Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass|date=May 27, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510221634/https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2005-05-27/272535/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also got the rights to talk show host [[Dick Cavett]]'s library and began releasing theme sets focused on rock icons: [[Ray Charles]] (including all his visits to the show),<ref>{{cite magazine|author=MacIntosh, Dan|url=https://www.popmatters.com/dick-cavett-show-ray-charles-2496227826.html|title=The Dick Cavett Show -- Ray Charles Collection|magazine=PopMatters|date=December 7, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510221634/https://www.popmatters.com/dick-cavett-show-ray-charles-2496227826.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[John Lennon]] (The Beatles) and [[Yoko Ono]],<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Robinson, Charlotte|url=https://www.popmatters.com/dick-cavett-show-john-and-yoko-2496227636.html|title=The Dick Cavett Show: John & Yoko Collection|magazine=PopMatters|date=December 1, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510232048/https://www.popmatters.com/dick-cavett-show-john-and-yoko-2496227636.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and others.<ref>{{cite news|work=The Austin Chronicle|author=Beets, Greg|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2005-08-26/286655/|title=The Dick Cavett Show: Rock Icons|date=August 26, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510221632/https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2005-08-26/286655/|url-status=live}}</ref> They also jumped into children's animation with a deal with [[DIC Entertainment]]. ''[[Heathcliff (1984 TV series)|Heathcliff And the Catillac Cats]]'' was the first release from that deal, followed by ''[[The Legend of Zelda series|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!|Super Mario Bros. Super Show]]'', ''[[Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series)|Inspector Gadget]],'' ''[[Sabrina: The Animated Series|Sabrina the Animated Series]],''<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/home-entertainment/shout-factory-brings-dic-shows-to-disc/|author=Ball, Ryan|title=Shout! Factory Brings DIC Shows to Disc|magazine=[[Animation Magazine]]|date=July 6, 2005|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192314/https://www.animationmagazine.net/home-entertainment/shout-factory-brings-dic-shows-to-disc/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[COPS (animated TV series)|C.O.P.S. The Animated Series]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=C.O.P.S. - Volume 1 Review {{!}} TVShowsOnDVD.com |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/reviews/COPS-Volume-Release/5435 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226014155/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/reviews/COPS-Volume-Release/5435 |archive-date=2010-02-26 |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=www.tvshowsondvd.com}}</ref> On the sports side, they entered a licensing deal with [[Major League Baseball]], releasing themed and [[World Series]] DVDs from 2005 to 2010 and then again from 2016 till present.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/mlb-team-shout-factory-world-series-film-1201902485/|author=McNary, Dave|title=MLB Teams With Shout! Factory for World Series Film Distribution|magazine=Variety|date=October 27, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=June 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608204947/https://variety.com/2016/film/news/mlb-team-shout-factory-world-series-film-1201902485/|url-status=live}}</ref>
By 2007, vintage TV on DVD was a major focus, with season sets of ''[[Blossom (American TV series)|Blossom]]'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Beierle, Aaron|date=January 19, 2009|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/36017/blossom-seasons-1-2/|title=Blossom Seasons 1 & 2|publisher=DVDTalk|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510211104/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/36017/blossom-seasons-1-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[McHale's Navy]]''<ref>{{cite magazine|date=March 15, 2016|author=Lee, Pfeifer|url=https://cinemaretro.com/index.php?/archives/9059-REVIEW-MCHALES-NAVY-1964-AND-MCHALES-NAVY-JOINS-THE-AIR-FORCE-1965,-DVD-DOUBLE-FEATURE-FROM-SHOUT!-FACTORY.html|title=Review: "McHale's Navy" (1964) and "McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force" (1965), DVD Double Feature from Shout! Factory|magazine=Cinema Retro|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404214053/http://www.cinemaretro.com/index.php?/archives/9059-REVIEW-MCHALES-NAVY-1964-AND-MCHALES-NAVY-JOINS-THE-AIR-FORCE-1965,-DVD-DOUBLE-FEATURE-FROM-SHOUT!-FACTORY.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Ironside (1967 TV series)|Ironside]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/caught-in-the-crosshair-and-loaded-for-bear/|author=Rahner, Mark|title=Caught in the crosshair, and loaded for bear|work=[[The Seattle Times]]|publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]]|date=April 21, 2007|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215013/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/caught-in-the-crosshair-and-loaded-for-bear/|url-status=live}}</ref> an authorized collection of ''[[The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet]]'',<ref>{{cite news|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/not-a-full-nelson-but-130306|title=Not a full Nelson, but it's a start|author=Arnold, Thomas K.|agency=AP|date=February 15, 2007|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215004/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/not-a-full-nelson-but-130306|url-status=live}}</ref> and themed and actor-specific editions of ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]'' hitting shelves.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/05/inside-the-actors-studio-on-dvd|author=McCutchion, David|title=Inside the Actors Studio on DVD|website=IGN|publisher=News Corporation|date=September 5, 2006|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215003/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/05/inside-the-actors-studio-on-dvd|url-status=live}}</ref> Meanwhile, they also began releasing [[Mickey Hart]]'s catalogs.<ref>{{cite news|date=October 26, 2007|author=Astrarita, Glenn|url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/global-drum-project-mickey-hart-shout-factory-review-by-glenn-astarita.php|title=Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain: Global Drum Project|website=[[All About Jazz]]|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511022715/https://www.allaboutjazz.com/global-drum-project-mickey-hart-shout-factory-review-by-glenn-astarita.php|url-status=live}}</ref>
In March 2008, Shout! bought the [[Hightone Records]] catalog and added musical artists [[Tom Russell]], [[Joe Ely]], and [[Rosie Flores]] to its brand.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jazz news: Shout! Factory Acquires Hightone Records Catalog|url=https://news.allaboutjazz.com/shout-factory-acquires-hightone-records-catalog.php|access-date=May 10, 2019|work=All About Jazz News|agency=LRI Publicity|date=March 31, 2008|archive-date=March 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306023144/https://news.allaboutjazz.com/shout-factory-acquires-hightone-records-catalog.php|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, the company continued ramping up its place as a children's animation destination by taking over the ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' DVD series, releasing a 20th anniversary set, and continuing to put out box sets of episodes never before released on DVD.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/2008/11/shout-factory-a-2/|author=Lewinski, John Scott|magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|title=Shout! Factory Announces New MST3K DVD Set|date=November 18, 2008|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215005/https://www.wired.com/2008/11/shout-factory-a-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2009, Shout! reached another milestone when it struck a deal with toy/board game company [[Hasbro]], releasing the original ''[[The Transformers (TV series)|Transformers]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985 TV series)|G.I. Joe]]'' animated-series box sets. That same year, it released the first ''[[My Little Pony]]'' DVD, ''My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Collection''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-inks-hasbro-deal-82232|author=Latchem, John |agency=The Associated Press |title=Shout! Factory inks Hasbro deal|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 10, 2009|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192319/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-inks-hasbro-deal-82232|url-status=live}}</ref> Shout! continued to release several Hasbro properties, including the series ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnes |first=Mike |date=2013-08-13 |title=Shout Factory, Hasbro in Deal for More ‘My Little Pony’ (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/my-little-pony-shout-hasbro-604350/ |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> until January 1, 2019, when it released its final DVD for that series, ''Hearts and Hooves''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic |url=https://bullmoose-a.azurewebsites.net/p/28204319 |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Bull Moose |language=en}}</ref>
=== 2010s === In 2010, Shout! signed a multi-year deal with [[Marvel Animation]] to begin releasing titles by Disney-owned Marvel. This included ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show|Super Hero Squad Show]]'' and ''Marvel Knights'' properties (''[[Astonishing X-Men#Motion comics|Astonishing X-Men: Gifted]]'', ''[[Black Panther (TV series)|Black Panther]]'', ''[[Iron Man: Extremis]],'' and ''[[Spider-Woman (animated series)|Spider-Woman]]'').<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shout! Factory and Marvel Animation Partner for Home Entertainment |url=https://www.awn.com/news/shout-factory-and-marvel-animation-partner-home-entertainment |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Animation World Network |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=animation_magazine |date=2010-04-29 |title=Shout! Factory Brings Marvel Knights to DVD |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2010/04/shout-factory-brings-marvel-knights-to-dvd/ |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Animation Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> In October of that year, Shout! announced the release of ''[[The Larry Sanders Show]]: The Complete Series'', which included all 89 episodes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Robert |date=2010-10-30 |title='The Complete Larry Sanders': Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor and Judd Apatow remember |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/show-tracker/story/2010-10-30/the-complete-larry-sanders-garry-shandling-jeffrey-tambor-and-judd-apatow-remember |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2011, Shout! Factory made another landmark move when they struck a deal with Viacom-owned [[Nickelodeon]] to release the live-action sitcom ''[[Hey Dude]]''<ref>[http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hey-Dude-The-Complete-Series/23285 A 'Wide' General Release for 'The Complete Series' from Nick/Shout!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615014202/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hey-Dude-The-Complete-Series/23285 |date=2017-06-15 }}</ref> and the animated [[Nicktoons]]: ''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.awn.com/news/rockos-modern-life-season-one-arrives-dvd|author=Demott, Rick|title=Rocko's Modern Life: Season One Arrives on DVD|publisher=[[Animation World Network]]|date=June 21, 2011|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192319/https://www.awn.com/news/rockos-modern-life-season-one-arrives-dvd|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: The Complete Series |url=https://www.amazon.com/Aaahh-Real-Monsters-Charles-Adler/dp/B00DOZNH58 |website=Amazon.com |access-date=August 18, 2021 |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816224852/https://www.amazon.com/Aaahh-Real-Monsters-Charles-Adler/dp/B00DOZNH58 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Hey Arnold!]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/49773/hey-arnold-season-1/|author=Lumbard, Neil|title=Hey Arnold!: Season One|publisher=DVDTalk|date=September 16, 2011|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192330/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/49773/hey-arnold-season-1/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Angry Beavers]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Angry Beavers: Season One & Two Lodge Their Way Onto DVD|author=DeMott, Rick|publisher=Animation World Network|url=https://www.awn.com/news/angry-beavers-season-one-two-lodge-their-way-dvd|date=August 23, 2011|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215005/https://www.awn.com/news/angry-beavers-season-one-two-lodge-their-way-dvd|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[CatDog]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/CatDog-The-Complete-Series/20307|title=CatDog DVD news: Announcement for CatDog - The Complete Series - TVShowsOnDVD.com|work=tvshowsondvd.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208012147/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/CatDog-The-Complete-Series/20307|archive-date=December 8, 2014}}</ref> ''[[The Wild Thornberrys]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/51734/wild-thornberrys-season-two-part-one-the/|author=Lumbard, Neil|title=The Wild Thornberrys: Season 2, Part 1|publisher=DVDTalk|date=November 19, 2011|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192309/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/51734/wild-thornberrys-season-two-part-one-the/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Jimmy-Neutron-Boy-Genius/dp/B09C2YZPSG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Adventures+Of+Jimmy+Neutron%2C+Boy+Genius%3A+The+Complete+Series&qid=1628692215&s=movies-tv&sr=1-1 | title=The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: The Complete Series | website=Amazon }}</ref> and ''[[Danny Phantom]]''.<ref>{{cite news |author=McCutcheon, David |website=IGN |publisher=News Corporation |date=August 10, 2011 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/10/nickelodeon-shows-to-dvd |title=Nickelodeon Shows to DVD |access-date=May 10, 2019 |archive-date=May 10, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510215000/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/10/nickelodeon-shows-to-dvd |url-status=live}}</ref>
In May 2012, Shout! Factory signed an agreement with [[Saban Brands]] to distribute the ''[[Beetleborgs]]'', ''[[Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation]]'', the original ''[[Power Rangers]],'' and ''[[VR Troopers]]'' catalogs in North America.<ref>{{cite news|author=Ford, Rebecca|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-saban-home-entertainment-deal-power-rangers-298562|title=Shout! Factory, Saban Sign Home Entertainment Distribution Deal|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 12, 2012|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=September 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904121224/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-saban-home-entertainment-deal-power-rangers-298562|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, the company acquired Oregon-based home entertainment company [[Timeless Media Group]], adding more programs to its expanding catalog, such as ''[[The Red Skelton Show]]'', ''[[Peter Gunn]]'', ''[[The Gene Autry Show]]'', ''[[The Virginian (TV series)|The Virginian]]'', ''[[Wagon Train]]'', ''[[Laramie (TV series)|Laramie]]'', as well as the ''[[Roy Rogers]]: King of the Cowboys'' movie collection.<ref>{{cite news|author=Barnes, Mike|title=Shout! Factory Acquires Timeless Media Group|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-acquires-timeless-media-326212|access-date=May 10, 2019|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 17, 2012|archive-date=September 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904084659/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-acquires-timeless-media-326212|url-status=live}}</ref>
In June 2012, Shout! Factory announced a horror label called Scream Factory, specializing in classic and cult horror films on Blu-ray and DVD, such as ''[[Halloween II (1981 film)|Halloween II]]'', ''[[Halloween III: Season of the Witch]]'', ''[[They Live]]'', ''[[Lifeforce (film)|Lifeforce]]'', ''[[Deadly Blessing]]'', and others.<ref>{{cite news|author=Wright, Eddie|title=Shout! Factory Launches Horror-Centric Scream Factory Line!|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2625287/shout-factory-launches-scream-factory-line/|access-date=May 10, 2019|work=MTV News|date=June 1, 2012|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040238/http://www.mtv.com/news/2625287/shout-factory-launches-scream-factory-line/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Zachary |title=5 Years and 5 Favorites from Scream Factory - Bloody Disgusting |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3429600/5-years-5-favorites-scream-factory/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260113013342/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3429600/5-years-5-favorites-scream-factory/ |archive-date=2026-01-13 |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=bloody-disgusting.com |language=en-US}}</ref> That same month, Shout! and Frederator founder [[Fred Seibert]] acquired Video Time Machine, a decade and genre media-based iOS app, from Original Victories Inc.<ref>{{cite news|author=Barnes, Mike|title=Shout! Factory Buys Apps, Enters Video Time Machine|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-video-time-machine-335402|access-date=May 10, 2019|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 10, 2012|archive-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040254/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-video-time-machine-335402|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2013, Shout! Factory acquired the North American distribution rights to the [[ITC Entertainment]] library as part of a deal with UK-based [[ITV Studios Global Entertainment]]. The 30+ related tiles included ''[[Sophie's Choice (film)|Sophie's Choice]]'', ''[[On Golden Pond (1981 film)|On Golden Pond]]'', ''[[Brief Encounter]]'', ''[[The Last Unicorn (film)|The Last Unicorn]]'', ''[[The Boys from Brazil (film)|The Boys From Brazil]]'', and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/07/shout-factory-itv-studios-pact-home-video-digital-549169/|title=Shout! Factory & ITV Studios Pact On Home Vid, Digital Distribution|date=July 25, 2013|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414161814/https://deadline.com/2013/07/shout-factory-itv-studios-pact-home-video-digital-549169/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/shout-factory-signs-itv-studios-deal/5058666.article|title=Shout! Factory signs ITV Studios deal|website=[[Screen Daily]]|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=September 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907080140/https://www.screendaily.com/news/shout-factory-signs-itv-studios-deal/5058666.article|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2014, the success Shout! was having with complete-series box sets of such series as ''[[All in the Family]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-10-28 |title=‘All in the Family’ in DVD Boxed Set |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/television/all-in-the-family-in-dvd-boxed-set.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260112165840/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/television/all-in-the-family-in-dvd-boxed-set.html |archive-date=2026-01-12 |access-date=2026-01-27 |work=The New York Times |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Route 66 (TV series)|Route 66]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.route66news.com/2011/11/07/shout-factory-acquires-route-66-television-series/|title=Shout! Factory acquires "Route 66" television series|publisher=Route 66 News|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192314/https://www.route66news.com/2011/11/07/shout-factory-acquires-route-66-television-series/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Barney Miller]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinemaretro.com/index.php?/archives/6432-DVD-REVIEW-BARNEY-MILLER-THE-COMPLETE-SERIES-FROM-SHOUT!-FACTORY.html|author=Garbarini, Todd|title=DVD Review: "Barney Miller: The Complete Series" From Shout! Factory|magazine=[[Cinema Retro]]|date=December 24, 2011|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=December 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217210143/https://cinemaretro.com/index.php?/archives/6432-DVD-REVIEW-BARNEY-MILLER-THE-COMPLETE-SERIES-FROM-SHOUT%21-FACTORY.html|url-status=live}}</ref> extended to such properties as ''[[The Bob Newhart Show]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/the-bob-newhart-show-has-aged-gracefully-1798180611|title=The Bob Newhart Show has aged gracefully|first=Emily|last=VanDerWerff|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|publisher=[[The Onion]]|date=June 3, 2014|access-date=September 16, 2019|archive-date=August 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811140944/https://tv.avclub.com/the-bob-newhart-show-has-aged-gracefully-1798180611|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Hill Street Blues]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/63058/hill-street-blues-the-complete-series/|author=Sinnott, John|title=Hill Street Blues: The Complete Series|publisher=DVDTalk|date=April 17, 2014|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192319/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/63058/hill-street-blues-the-complete-series/|url-status=live}}</ref> and a Blu-Ray release of ''[[Pee-Wee's Playhouse]]''<ref>{{cite news|author=Barnes, Mike|title=Shout! Factory Nabs 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' Distribution Rights|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-pee-wee-playhouse-588490|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 18, 2013|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192308/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-pee-wee-playhouse-588490|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[The Jeffersons]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Tong, Allan|magazine=[[Exclaim!]]|url=http://exclaim.ca/film/article/jeffersons_complete_series_blu-ray|title=The Jeffersons: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]|date=December 8, 2014|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192307/http://exclaim.ca/film/article/jeffersons_complete_series_blu-ray|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, Shout! announced their acquisition of the rights to ''[[WKRP in Cincinnati]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Next 'WKRP' DVDs will include original rock music|url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/tvandmediablog/2014/06/06/wkrp-in-cincinnati-howard-hesseman-loni-anderson-tim-reid-shout-factory-vietnam-war/10019209/|website=The Enquirer|access-date=2026-01-27|language=en-US|first=John|last=Kiesewetter}}</ref> with the intention of restoring all four seasons of the show "complete" (i.e., complete as legally possible) with their original musical scores.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/27585/wkrp-in-cincinnati-the-complete-first-season/|author=Cornelius, David|title=WWKRP in Cincinnati: The Complete First Season|publisher=DVDTalk|date=April 16, 2007|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192316/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/27585/wkrp-in-cincinnati-the-complete-first-season/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 2014 release was a monumental event for fans of the show, since the original DVD release in 2007 had been mired in squabbles regarding music rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/65331/wkrp-in-ciancianti-the-complete-series/|author=Keefer, Ryan|title=WKRP In Cincinnati: The Complete Series|publisher=DVDTalk|date=October 23, 2014|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192310/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/65331/wkrp-in-ciancianti-the-complete-series/|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2014, Shout! acquired Westchester Films, an independent film company whose library includes the films of [[Alfred Hitchcock]], [[John Ford]], the [[Marx Brothers]], and [[Orson Welles]], as well as eight [[Godzilla]] films, among others.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-acquires-westchester-films-736617|author=Behnam, Nicole|title=Shout! Factory Acquires Westchester Films (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 30, 2014|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192303/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-acquires-westchester-films-736617|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Shout! became the distributor of [[Super Sentai]] in North America.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-10-24 |title='Power Rangers' Inspiration 'Zyuranger' Coming To DVD |url=https://comicsalliance.com/super-sentai-zyuranger-shout-factory-power-rangers/ |access-date=2026-01-27 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}}</ref> In 2015, Shout! released ''[[Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger]]'' under the name ''Super Sentai Zyuranger: The Complete Series'' with English subtitles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-02 |title=Shout Factory Announces US Release Of 'Ninja Sentai Kakuranger' |url=https://comicsalliance.com/shout-factory-ninja-sentai-kakuranger/ |access-date=2026-01-27 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-21 |title=Shout! Factory to Bring Series that Saved SUPER SENTAI to America |url=https://geektyrant.com/news/shout-factory-to-bring-series-that-saved-super-sentai-to-america |access-date=2026-01-27 |website=GeekTyrant |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[IFC Midnight]] partnered with Scream Factory in February 2015 for exclusive home distribution, starting with ''[[The Babadook]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scream Factory, IFC Midnight Partner for Exclusive Home Media Deal|url=http://fangoriaarchive.com/exclusive-scream-factory-ifc-midnight-partner-for-exclusive-home-media-deal/|access-date=May 10, 2019|work=Fangoria|date=February 16, 2015|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192318/http://fangoriaarchive.com/exclusive-scream-factory-ifc-midnight-partner-for-exclusive-home-media-deal/}}</ref> On February 5, 2015, Shout! Factory launched its flagship TV ad-supported streaming services online and via Roku. Available shows and movies included 16 [[Werner Herzog]] films, [[Roger Corman]] cult films, and TV shows including ''[[Father Knows Best]]'' and ''[[It's Garry Shandling's Show]]''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Snider, Mike|title=Shout! Factory brings classics and cult TV, movies to Net|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/05/shout-factory-tv-streaming/22892247/|work=USA Today|date=February 5, 2015|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=June 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621021117/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/05/shout-factory-tv-streaming/22892247/|url-status=live}}</ref> In June, [[Cinedigm]] took a minority stake in the company, while extending their home entertainment platform distribution agreement. Cinedigm and Shout! would then relaunch the Factory's streaming service and cross market each others' streaming services.<ref name=vty>{{cite news|author=Lang, Brent|title=Cinedigm Takes Minority Position in Shout! Factory|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/cinedigm-shout-factory-minority-1201528189/|magazine=Variety|date=June 25, 2015|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-date=November 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111215335/https://variety.com/2015/film/news/cinedigm-shout-factory-minority-1201528189/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2015, Shout! announced it had acquired the rights to ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' from [[Best Brains]] Inc. and launched a "Bring Back MST3K" [[Kickstarter]] with the goal of producing up to 12 new feature-length episodes of the series, with series creator [[Joel Hodgson]] serving as executive producer.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Busch, Anita|url=https://deadline.com/2015/11/mystery-science-theater-shout-factory-1201617524/|title='Mystery Science Theater' Goes To Shout! Factory|magazine=Deadline|date=November 10, 2015|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192314/https://deadline.com/2015/11/mystery-science-theater-shout-factory-1201617524/|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2016, [[Concord Bicycle Music]] bought the HighTone catalog from the company.<ref>{{cite news|author=Christman, Ed|title=Concord Bicycle Music Acquires HighTone, Bandit Records Assets|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6843095/concord-bicycle-music-acquires-hightone-bandit-records|magazine=Billboard|date=January 14, 2016|access-date=March 5, 2018|archive-date=May 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513220635/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6843095/concord-bicycle-music-acquires-hightone-bandit-records|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, Shout! Factory released ''[[The Crush (1993 film)|The Crush]]'' under subsidiary brand Scream Factory<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://dailydead.com/the-crush-1993-blu-ray-special-features-revealed-by-scream-factory/|author=Jones, Tamika|title=THE CRUSH (1993) Blu-ray Special Features Revealed by Scream Factory|magazine=Daily Dead|date=May 11, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510225226/https://dailydead.com/the-crush-1993-blu-ray-special-features-revealed-by-scream-factory/|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Long Way North]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/shout-factory-reveals-new-u-s-distribution-details-long-way-north-134557.html|author=Amidi, Amid |author-link=Amid Amidi|title=Shout Factory Reveals New U.S. Distribution Details about 'Long Way North'|date=February 4, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510225225/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/shout-factory-reveals-new-u-s-distribution-details-long-way-north-134557.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
On January 10, 2017, Shout Factory acquired the worldwide television format and ancillary rights to ''[[Starcade]]'' with plans to reboot the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/shout-factory-plans-to-reboot-80s-game-show-starcade-1791020240|title=Shout Factory Plans To Reboot '80s Game Show Starcade|author=Fahey, Mike|date=January 10, 2017|website=[[Kotaku]]|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192308/https://kotaku.com/shout-factory-plans-to-reboot-80s-game-show-starcade-1791020240|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 17, Shout! Factory announced their acquisition of the broadcast and home media distribution rights for the first three ''[[Digimon Adventure tri.]]'' films with plans for a dual-language release on DVD and Blu-ray.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.otakuusamagazine.com/shout-factory-licenses-digimon-adventure-tri-anime-films/|author=Luster, Joseph|title=Shout! Factory Licenses Digimon Adventure tri. Anime Films|magazine=[[Otaku USA]]|date=January 17, 2017|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192314/https://www.otakuusamagazine.com/shout-factory-licenses-digimon-adventure-tri-anime-films/|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 18, Shout! Factory acquired the North American distribution rights to ''[[In This Corner of the World (film)|In This Corner of the World]]'', with a [[United States|U.S.]] theatrical release to take place on August 11, co-released by [[Funimation|Funimation Films]].<ref>{{cite news|author=McNary, Dave|title=Japanese Animated Film 'In This Corner of the World' Scheduled for August Release|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/japan-animated-in-this-corner-of-the-world-1202431532/|magazine=Variety|date=May 18, 2017|access-date=December 15, 2017|archive-date=June 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619151959/https://variety.com/2017/film/news/japan-animated-in-this-corner-of-the-world-1202431532/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October, it was revealed that Shout! Factory would be the distributor for [[GKIDS]]' North American re-releases of [[Studio Ghibli]] films formerly owned by Disney in the U.S. Titles included ''[[My Neighbor Totoro]]'', ''[[Ponyo]]'', ''[[Princess Mononoke]]'', ''[[Howl's Moving Castle (film)|Howl's Moving Castle]]'', ''[[Kiki's Delivery Service]]'', and ''[[Spirited Away]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goombastomp.com/studio-ghibli-shout-factory-gkids/|title=GKids and Shout! Factory's Studio Ghibli Blu-Ray Releases Do Justice to the Beloved Classics|author=O'Connor, Thomas|date=October 18, 2017|publisher=Goomba Stomp|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510225230/https://www.goombastomp.com/studio-ghibli-shout-factory-gkids/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Partridge |first=Jon |date=2017-10-31 |title=HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE Gets the SHOUT! FACTORY Treatment [Blu-review] |url=https://jon-partridge.medium.com/howls-moving-castle-gets-the-shout-factory-treatment-blu-review-f1e7fbf960 |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Cinapse |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anime News, Top Stories & In-Depth Anime Insights |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Crunchyroll News |language=en}}</ref> Afterwards, Shout! began distributing other GKIDS films, like ''[[Summer Wars]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Douglas |date=2025-03-30 |title=GKIDS Films re-releases Mamoru Hosoda’s “Summer Wars” on home video as they kick off their Hosoda Collection coverage. |url=https://elementsofmadness.com/2025/03/30/summerwars-hv/ |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Elements of Madness |language=en-US}}</ref> and ''[[Wolf Children]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Chris |date=2025-01-31 |title=GKIDS Announces 4K UHD Editions of Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars and Wolf Children |url=https://bigrednerd.com/2025/01/31/gkids-announces-4k-uhd-editions-of-mamoru-hosodas-summer-wars-and-wolf-children/ |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Red's Nerd Den |language=en}}</ref> In April 2025, it was announced that Shout! would release a steelbook Blu-ray of Studio Ghibli's ''[[Grave of the Fireflies]]'', which had been out of print for years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zavaleta |first=Jonathan |date=2025-04-28 |title=After Years Out of Print, Studio Ghibli's 'Grave of the Fireflies' Will Get New Blu-ray Release |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/grave-of-the-fireflies-blu-ray-steelbook-where-to-buy-1235326855/ |access-date=2026-02-18 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
In November 2017, Shout! Factory announced the formation of Shout! Studios, a production and distribution arm that specializes in content development.<ref>{{cite web|author=Busch, Anita|title=Shout! Factory Launches Shout! Studios, Acquires Three Films For Release|url=https://deadline.com/2017/11/shout-factory-studios-humor-me-house-of-tomorrow-izzy-get-the-f-release-date-1202206969/|website=Deadline|access-date=May 10, 2019|date=November 13, 2017|archive-date=November 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113204755/http://deadline.com/2017/11/shout-factory-studios-humor-me-house-of-tomorrow-izzy-get-the-f-release-date-1202206969/|url-status=live}}</ref> The first films to be distributed under the new banner included ''[[Humor Me (film)|Humor Me]]'', ''[[The House of Tomorrow (2017 film)|The House of Tomorrow]]'', and ''Izzy Gets the F Across Town,'' all slated for 2018 premieres, along with [[Basmati Blues]] and ''[[Big Fish & Begonia]]'' (partnering with Funimation Films again for theatrical distribution).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/asia/chinese-animation-big-fish-begonia-april-u-s-release-1202702010/|last=Frater|first=Patrick|title=Chinese Animation 'Big Fish & Begonia' Set for April U.S. Release|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Business Media]]|date=February 16, 2018|access-date=May 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428062940/http://variety.com/2018/film/asia/chinese-animation-big-fish-begonia-april-u-s-release-1202702010/|archive-date=April 28, 2018|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Busch |first=Anita |date=2017-11-13 |title=Shout! Factory Launches Shout! Studios, Acquires Three Films For Release |url=https://deadline.com/2017/11/shout-factory-studios-humor-me-house-of-tomorrow-izzy-get-the-f-release-date-1202206969/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
In March 2018, Shout! Factory teamed up with China-based Ace Film to acquired the [[New Concorde|New Horizons]] film library from its founder [[Roger Corman]]. Shout! will distribute this catalog in North America, Europe, Russia, and Australia.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/roger-corman-library-shout-china-ace-1202727445/|title=Roger Corman's New Horizons Library Bought by Shout!, China's Ace Film|author=McNary, Dave|date=March 15, 2018|magazine=Variety|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=July 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703104012/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/roger-corman-library-shout-china-ace-1202727445/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shout! also expanded its North American distribution deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment to cover over 135 films and TV series from ITV's library, with TV series including''[[The Prisoner]], [[Hammer House of Horror]],'' several [[Gerry Anderson]] TV shows, and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/itv-global-shout-factory-deal-multi-film-series-content-deal-on-golden-pond-sophies-choice-1202348743/|author=Busch, Anita|title=ITV Global, Shout! Factory Pact For Multi-Film & Series Content Deal With Big Titles|date=March 20, 2018|website=Deadline|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192313/https://deadline.com/2018/03/itv-global-shout-factory-deal-multi-film-series-content-deal-on-golden-pond-sophies-choice-1202348743/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, Shout! struck a multi-year deal with [[Sesame Workshop]] to distribute the ''[[Sesame Street]]'' home video library, taking over from [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/08/sesame-workshop-and-shout-factory-reach-multi-year-distribution-deal-1202436613/|author=Hayes, Dade|title=Sesame Workshop And Shout Factory Reach Multi-Year Distribution Deal|date=August 4, 2018|website=Deadline|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192304/https://deadline.com/2018/08/sesame-workshop-and-shout-factory-reach-multi-year-distribution-deal-1202436613/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2020s–present === In March 2020, Shout! Factory acquired a mix of worldwide, domestic, and international broadcast and select streaming rights to more than 20 TV series and movies and 900 hours of programming. This included [[Stephen J. Cannell]]'s catalog of 1970s to 1990s shows, such as ''[[21 Jump Street]], [[Hunter (1984 American TV series)|Hunter]], [[Wiseguy (TV series)|Wiseguy]], [[The Commish]], [[The Greatest American Hero]],'' and ''[[Riptide (American TV series)|Riptide]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |date=2020-03-11 |title=Shout! Factory Acquires Rights To Stephen J. Cannell’s 900-Hour Strong TV And Movie Library |url=https://deadline.com/2020/03/stephen-j-cannell-rights-tv-series-shout-factory-1202879068/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
In July 2020, Shout! Factory announced a multi-year deal with [[Alliance Films|Alliance Entertainment]] and Mill Creek Entertainment, which granted the exclusive SVOD and AVOD digital rights to the [[Ultra series]], 1,100 episodes and 20 films previously acquired by Mill Creek. Shout! Factory will stream the catalog in North American countries (U.S. and Canada) through their services, Shout! TV and TokuSHOUTsu.<ref name=":0" />
In February 2021, Shout! Factory made a deal with the animation studio [[Laika, LLC|Laika]] to release their films on home media in the United States. The deal included Laika's first four films, originally released by [[Focus Features]], as well as new bonus material and packaging for each release.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/laika-reaches-distribution-agreement-with-shout-factory-4127099/|title= Laika Reaches Distribution Agreement With Shout! Factory|first= Carolyn|last= Giardina|date= February 8, 2021|access-date= September 8, 2022|work= The Hollywood Reporter|archive-date= September 8, 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220908200938/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/laika-reaches-distribution-agreement-with-shout-factory-4127099/|url-status= live}}</ref>
In February 2022, Shout! Factory acquired the American distribution rights to the TV series ''[[ALF (TV series)|ALF]]'', including its [[ALF: The Animated Series|animated prequel series]] and its spin-off ''[[ALF Tales]]'' from Alien Productions and [[Lionsgate Studios|Lionsgate]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/alf-distribution-rights-are-acquired-by-shout-factory-which-plans-new-wave-of-pop-culture-content-tied-to-1980s-sitcom-1234959444 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224172525/https://deadline.com/2022/02/alf-distribution-rights-are-acquired-by-shout-factory-which-plans-new-wave-of-pop-culture-content-tied-to-1980s-sitcom-1234959444/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=February 24, 2022 | title='ALF' Distribution Rights Are Acquired by Shout! Factory, Which Plans New Wave of "Pop Culture Content" Tied to 1980s Sitcom | date=February 24, 2022}}</ref> That same month, Shout! entered into an exclusive all-rights distribution arrangement with Amcomri Entertainment's United Kingdom-based subsidiary company, 101 Films.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amcomri Announces Library Distribution Deal with Shout! Factory |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amcomri-announces-library-distribution-deal-171400193.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220218173630/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amcomri-announces-library-distribution-deal-171400193.html |archive-date=2022-02-18 |access-date=2026-02-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> Earlier that week, Shout! also acquired the library of [[Halcyon Studios]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amcomri Announces Library Distribution Deal with Shout! Factory |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amcomri-announces-library-distribution-deal-171400193.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218173630/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amcomri-announces-library-distribution-deal-171400193.html |archive-date=2022-02-18 |access-date=2026-02-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> a division of [[Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment|Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Forms Halcyon Television Led by David Ellender |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chicken-soup-soul-entertainment-forms-131500794.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503151733/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chicken-soup-soul-entertainment-forms-131500794.html |archive-date=2021-05-03 |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=finance.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In August 2022, Shout! Factory signed a worldwide distribution deal with [[The Jim Henson Company]] to bring 13 of Henson's programs and specials to home entertainment and streaming platforms in all territories, including ''[[Farscape]]'' and ''[[The Storyteller (TV series)|The Storyteller]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/the-jim-henson-company-shout-factory-ink-worldwide-distribution-deal-1235087260/ | title=Shout! Factory Inks Worldwide Distribution Deal with the Jim Henson Company; 'Farscape' and 'The Storyteller' Among Titles Set for Release | date=August 9, 2022 | access-date=August 9, 2022 | archive-date=August 9, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809180706/https://deadline.com/2022/08/the-jim-henson-company-shout-factory-ink-worldwide-distribution-deal-1235087260/ | url-status=live }}</ref> A similar worldwide distribution agreement with Henson went into effect on January 1, 2024 for streaming, video-on-demand, broadcast, digital download, packaged media and certain non-theatrical rights for the films ''[[Labyrinth (1986 film)|Labyrinth]]'' and ''[[The Dark Crystal]]'', as well as behind-the-scenes specials, ''Inside the Labyrinth'' and ''[[The World of the Dark Crystal]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shout! Studios Lands Exclusive Rights To 'Labyrinth,' 'The Dark Crystal' & Other Jim Henson Company Titles|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=4 January 2024|access-date=5 January 2024|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/jim-henson-movies-labyrinth-the-dark-crystal-acquired-shout-studios-1235694059/}}</ref>
In July 2023, Shout! Factory announced it had signed a North American distribution deal with [[Aardman Animations]], covering four of Aardman's properties: ''[[Morph (TV series)|Morph]]'', ''[[Wallace and Gromit]]'' (except ''[[Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit|The Curse of the Were-Rabbit]]''), ''[[Shaun the Sheep]]'' and ''[[Timmy Time]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lang |first1=Jamie |title=Shout! Factory Scoops N.A. Rights To Four Classic Aardman IPs |url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution/aardman-shout-factory-wallace-and-gromit-shaun-the-sheep-230367.html |website=[[Cartoon Brew]] |access-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708205447/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/distribution/aardman-shout-factory-wallace-and-gromit-shaun-the-sheep-230367.html |archive-date=July 8, 2023 |language=en |date=6 July 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> That same month, the company announced its rebranding to Shout! Studios to match with its film distribution division.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shout-factory-studios-20th-anniversary-1235667298/|title=Shout! Factory Commemorates 20th Anniversary by Changing Name to Shout! Studios|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=14 July 2023|access-date=16 July 2023|first=Todd|last=Gilchrist|archive-date=July 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716030944/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/shout-factory-studios-20th-anniversary-1235667298/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In May 2024, Shout! Studios took over the U.S. distribution rights to [[Tatsunoko Production]]'s 1967 anime ''[[Speed Racer]]'' from [[Crunchyroll, LLC|Crunchyroll]], which began with the digital release of the original television series of the same name and its Japanese-language version on June 1 of that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/05/original-speed-racer-mach-gogogo-burn-rubber-to-digital-platforms-with-shout/|title= Original 'Speed Racer' & "Mach GoGoGo' Burn Rubber to Digital Platforms with Shout!|date=2024-02-05|access-date=2024-06-29|first=Mercedes|last=Milligan|work=Animation Magazine}}</ref>
In October 2024, Shout! Studios announced a multi-title distribution deal with [[Nash Entertainment]] to bring its library of unscripted shows to streaming and other platforms worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barraclough |first=Leo |date=October 20, 2024 |title=Shout and Nash Sign Multi-Title Distribution Deal, Including 'For Love or Money,' 'Meet My Folks,' 'Magic's Biggest Secrets' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/shout-nash-distribution-deal-1236183278/ |access-date=February 2, 2025 |website=Variety}}</ref>
In January 2025, Shout! acquired the rights to the [[Golden Princess Film Production|Golden Princess]] movie library, including 156 Hong Kong cinema classics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-01-13 |title=John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/john-woo-chow-yun-fat-golden-princess-shout-studios-1236272850/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that month, Shout! announced it would be bringing five seminal Jet Li martial arts classics to 4K resolution.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-01-30 |title=Jet Li Hong Kong Action Classics to Get 4K Digital Release Through Shout! Studios Deal |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/jet-li-4k-digital-release-shout-studios-1236290857/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
In April 2025, Shout! Studios acquired [[Gravitas Ventures]] from [[Anthem Sports & Entertainment]], planning to use the company as a separate banner along with the main Shout! brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shout! Studios Acquires Gravitas Ventures|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=7 April 2025|access-date=7 April 2025|url=https://deadline.com/2025/04/shout-factory-acquires-gravitas-ventures-1236362158/}}</ref>
In July 2025, Shout! Studios' parent company [[Oaktree Capital Management]] acquired [[FilmRise]], and merged them into a holding company named Radial Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=2025-07-01 |title=Oaktree Capital Buys FilmRise, Merges It With Shout! Studios In New Radial Entertainment |url=https://deadline.com/2025/07/oaktree-capital-buys-filmrise-merges-it-with-shout-studios-1236446579/ |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gruenwedel |first=Erik |date=2025-07-01 |title=FilmRise Merges With Shout! Studios Forming Radial Entertainment |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/filmrise-merges-with-shout-factory-following-oaktree-capital-acquisition/ |access-date=2026-05-10 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref> The merger resulted in layoffs at Radial Entertainment in October, with reportedly 14% of staff across finance, marketing, operations, and e-commerce facing cuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=2025-10-14 |title=Radial Entertainment Sees Layoffs After Shout Studios & FilmRise Merge |url=https://deadline.com/2025/10/radial-entertainment-layoffs-shout-studios-filmrise-merge-1236585054/ |access-date=2026-05-10 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> Also in July, Shout! appointed former Crunchyroll director Thomas Breckenridge to its newly created role of Director of Product Development and Marketing (Anime Content).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shout! Studios Adds Thomas Breckenridge |url=https://www.awn.com/news/shout-studios-adds-thomas-breckenridge |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=Animation World Network |language=en}}</ref>
In October 2025, Shout! Studios' new parent company, Radial Entertainment, acquired U.S. distribution rights for [[Conan O'Brien|Conan O’Brien]]’s 11-season TBS series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riccardo |first=Nick |date=2025-10-15 |title=Shout! Studios Parent Signs Pact for Conan O'Brien’s 1,500-Episode TBS Run |url=https://latenighter.com/news/tbs-conan-new-streaming-pact/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=LateNighter |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that month, Shout! announced it was ending its “Physical Forever Club” online store membership program. Initiated in late 2024, the free program offered 3% store credit for purchasing Blu-rays and DVDs at the ShoutFactory.com online store.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Latchem |first=John |date=2025-10-24 |title=Shout! Ending 'Physical Forever Club' Online Shop Perks Program |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/shout-ending-physical-forever-club-online-shop-perks-program/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In November 2025, it was announced that Shout! Factory's 4K and Blu-ray releases, including its Scream Factory horror catalog, would be available through GRUV Entertainment's GRUV.com moving forward, after ShoutFactory.com discontinued its standalone site.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-04 |title=Scream Factory's 4K And Blu-Ray Releases Have A New Home |url=https://www.fangoria.com/scream-factory-blu-ray-4k-gruv/ |access-date=2026-01-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> Gruv.com is an online shop run by Universal Pictures.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Latchem |first=John |date=2025-11-07 |title=Shout! Transitions Online Store to Gruv |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/shout-transitions-online-store-to-gruv/ |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In January 2026, it was announced that Shout! would be releasing a 4K Ultra HD limited-edition Steelbook of ''[[End of Watch]]'' (2012), a crime drama starring [[Jake Gyllenhaal]] and [[Michael Peña]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Latchem |first=John |date=2026-01-06 |title=Shout! Studios Releasing 'End of Watch' 4K Steelbook Jan. 20 |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/shout-studios-releasing-end-of-watch-4k-steelbook-jan-20/ |access-date=2026-05-03 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In early 2026, it was announced that GKIDS and Shout! Studios' ''[[Little Amélie or the Character of Rain]]'' (2025) had been nominated at the [[BAFTAs]] (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), [[Critics' Choice Awards|Critics Choice Awards]], [[Golden Globes]], and [[Academy Awards|Oscars]] in the best animated feature category.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2026-02-21 |title=‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ Oscar and BAFTA-Nominated French Toon, Lands With India’s Fragrant Nature Film Creations (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2026/film/news/little-amelie-indian-release-1236669035/ |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> The film would debut on Blu-ray on March 10, 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desjardins |first=Doug |date=2026-01-27 |title=Oscar-Nominated 'Little Amélie or the Character of Rain' to Debut on Blu-ray March 10 |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/oscar-nominated-little-amelie-or-the-character-of-rain-to-debut-on-blu-ray-march-10/ |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In March 2026, [[RiffTrax]] and Shout! Studios announced that almost $6 million had been raised through a Kickstarter campaign to create new episodes of ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' ''(MST3K)'' and that new episodes were in the works''.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andaloro |first=Angela |date=2026-03-24 |title=Mystery Science Theater Set to Make Comeback After Fans Raise Over $5 Million to Fund New Episodes |url=https://people.com/mystery-science-theater-3000-revival-makes-over-5-million-on-kickstarter-11931150 |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=People}}</ref> Radial Entertainment, the entertainment company formed from the merger of Shout! Studios and FilmRise, obtained full ownership of the ''MST3K'' brand in January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Latchem |first=John |date=2026-01-16 |title=Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of 'MST3K' |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/radial-entertainment-completes-purchase-of-mst3k/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref>
In April 2026, Shout! Studios and GKIDS announced the release [[Satoshi Kon]]’s directorial debut ''[[Perfect Blue]]'' (1997) on 4K UHD Blu-Ray. It would be released on June 16 as an all-new limited edition 3-Disc SteelBook.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Dillon |date=2026-04-06 |title=GKIDS & Shout! Studios To Release The Anime Classic 'Perfect Blue' On 4K UHD Blu-Ray SteelBook This June |url=https://geekvibesnation.com/gkids-shout-studios-to-release-the-anime-classic-perfect-blue-on-4k-uhd-blu-ray-steelbook-this-june/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Geek Vibes Nation |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanderson |first=Kirk |date=2026-04-01 |title=GKIDS, Shout! Releasing Limited-Edition Steelbook of 'Perfect Blue' June 16 |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/gkids-shout-releasing-limited-edition-steelbook-of-perfect-blue-june-16/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Media Play News |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Licensing deals == {{as of|2024}}, Shout! Factory has agreements with companies (American and foreign): [[Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment]], [[Paramount Home Entertainment]], [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]], [[MGM Home Entertainment]], [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]], WildBrain Limited, Corus Entertainment, [[Hasbro Entertainment]], [[GKIDS]], [[BBC Studios]], [[Eleven Arts]], [[Sesame Workshop]], [[IFC Films]], [[ITV Studios]], [[Major League Baseball]], [[Motion Picture Corporation of America]], the estate of [[Stephen J. Cannell]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/03/11/shout-factorys-stephen-j-cannell-tv-film-library-deal-21-jump-street-the-greatest-american-hero-more/|title=Shout! Factory's Stephen J. Cannell TV/Film Library Deal: "21 Jump Street", "The Greatest American Hero" & More|first=Tom|last=Chang|work=BleedingCool.com|date=March 11, 2020|access-date=March 12, 2020}}</ref> [[The Jim Henson Company]], Alien Productions, Library Rights Company (UK), Ltd., the Zelus Film Holding Company (including the [[Intermedia (company)|Intermedia]] and [[Largo Entertainment]] libraries),<ref>[https://cocatalog.loc.gov/ US Copyright Office] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531152425/https://cocatalog.loc.gov/ |date=May 31, 2021 }} Document No. V15015D135 / 2023-05-03</ref> Satellite of Love, [[StudioCanal]], [[Joe Camp]], [[Toei Animation]], [[Toei Company]], [[Laika, LLC|Laika]], [[Aardman Animations]] and [[Tatsunoko Production]].
Releases under these agreements have included the complete [[Joss Whedon]]/[[John Cassaday]] series of ''[[Astonishing X-Men#Motion comics|Astonishing X-Men]]'', plus ''[[Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers]]'' and ''Iron Man: Extremis'' on DVD and Blu-ray;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geeksofdoom.com/2010/05/26/shout-factory-to-release-more-marvel-animated-titles|title=Shout! Factory To Release More Marvel Animated Titles|website=Geeksofdoom.com|date=May 26, 2010|access-date=May 10, 2019}}</ref> the original ''[[The Transformers (TV series)|Transformers]]'', ''[[G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985 TV series)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Jem (TV series)|Jem]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony (TV series)|My Little Pony]]'' cartoons, ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]'', ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[VR Troopers]]'', ''[[Sesame Street]]'', ''[[Super Sentai]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider]]'', some Nickelodeon series such as ''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]'', ''[[Hey Arnold!]]'', ''[[The Wild Thornberrys]]'', ''[[CatDog]]'', ''[[Danny Phantom]]'', ''[[Hey Dude]]'', ''[[The Angry Beavers]]'', ''[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]'' (under license from [[Paramount Home Entertainment]]), some Joe Camp in ''Benji: Ultimate Collection'' (under license from [[Mulberry Square Productions]]), ''[[The Magic Snowflake]]'' (under license from [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]] in 77-minute format), and ''[[Gravity Falls]]'' (under license from [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment]] in one at a time).
In mid-2012, Shout! Factory announced a horror sub-label called Scream Factory, specializing in vintage and cult horror films.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=R. L. |date=2012-06-07 |title=Shout! Factory Unveils Scream Factory |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/07/shout-factory-launches-scream-factory |access-date=2026-01-26 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> The company announced its first slate of releases in May 2017, which included ''[[Halloween II (1981 film)|Halloween II]]'', ''[[Halloween III: Season of the Witch]]'', ''[[They Live]]'', ''[[Terror Train]]'', [[The Island (1980 film)|''The Island'']], and others being released to DVD and Blu-ray.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=R. L. |date=2012-06-07 |title=Shout! Factory Unveils Scream Factory |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/07/shout-factory-launches-scream-factory |access-date=2026-01-26 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3429600/5-years-5-favorites-scream-factory/|author=Paul, Zachary|title=5 Years and 5 Favorites from Scream Factory|website=[[Bloody Disgusting]]|date=March 28, 2017|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192303/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3429600/5-years-5-favorites-scream-factory/|url-status=live}}</ref> Other notable Scream Factory releases have included ''[[The Howling (film)|The Howling]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|title=Beloved '80s Werewolf Film Gets a Scary New 4K Steelbook|url=https://collider.com/the-howling-4k-steelbook-scream-factory-images/|website=Collider|date=2025-09-07|access-date=2026-01-26|language=en|first=Shane|last=Romanchick}}</ref> ''[[The Return of the Living Dead]],''<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘The Return of the Living Dead’ Resurrected on SteelBook 4K UHD from Scream Factory|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3862328/the-return-of-the-living-dead-resurrected-on-steelbook-4k-uhd-from-scream-factory/|website=Bloody Disgusting!|date=2025-04-01|access-date=2026-01-26|language=en-US|first=Alex|last=DiVincenzo}}</ref> and [[Evil Dead (2013 film)|''Evil Dead'']],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fede Álvarez’s Fresh 63% Horror Debut Is Getting a New Blood-Soaked Steelbook From Scream Factory|url=https://collider.com/evil-dead-fede-alvarez-scream-factory-steelbook-image/|website=Collider|date=2025-01-14|access-date=2026-01-26|language=en|first=Shane|last=Romanchick}}</ref> which all came as 4K steelbook editions.
In July 2020, Shout! Factory announced a multi-year deal with [[Alliance Films|Alliance Entertainment]] and Mill Creek Entertainment, which granted the exclusive SVOD and AVOD digital rights to the [[Ultra series]], 1,100 episodes and 20 films previously acquired by Mill Creek. Shout! Factory will stream the catalog in North American countries (U.S. and Canada) through their services, Shout! TV and TokuSHOUTsu.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/asia/ultraman-shout-factory-digital-distribution-deal-mill-creek-1234702280/|title=Shout! Factory Strikes 'Ultraman' Digital Distribution Deal With Mill Creek|author=Patrick Frater|work=Variety|date=July 10, 2020|access-date=December 13, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214043858/https://variety.com/2020/digital/asia/ultraman-shout-factory-digital-distribution-deal-mill-creek-1234702280/}}</ref>
== Related companies == In 2012, Shout! Factory acquired Oregon-based home entertainment company [[Timeless Media Group]]. This added several TV programs to its ever-expanding catalog, including ''[[The Red Skelton Show]]'', ''[[Peter Gunn]]'', ''[[The Gene Autry Show]]'', ''[[The Virginian (TV series)|The Virginian]]'', ''[[Wagon Train]]'', and ''[[Laramie (TV series)|Laramie]]'', along with the ''[[Roy Rogers]]: [[King of the Cowboys]]'' movie collection, over 50 documentaries, and others.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-acquires-timeless-media-326212|title=Site News DVD news: Press Release announcing Shout! Factory acquires Timeless Media Group|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 17, 2012|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=September 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904084659/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shout-factory-acquires-timeless-media-326212|url-status=live}}</ref>
Shout! Factory also acquired blues/roots label [[HighTone Records]] in 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=http://downbeat.com/news/detail/shout-acquires-hightone-catalog|title=Shout! Acquires HighTone Catalog|magazine=DownBeat Magazine|date=April 2, 2008|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510192315/http://downbeat.com/news/detail/shout-acquires-hightone-catalog|url-status=live}}</ref> and continued to oversee its back catalog until 2016 when [[Concord Bicycle Music]] bought the label.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Concord Bicycle Music Acquires HighTone, Bandit Records Assets|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/concord-bicycle-music-acquires-hightone-bandit-records-6843095/|website=Billboard|date=2016-01-14|access-date=2026-01-26|language=en-US|first=Ed|last=Christman}}</ref>
== Units == * [[Majordomo Records]] – an indie record label and division of Shout! Factory<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=2008-09-30 |title=The Von Bondies Sign With Majordomo |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-von-bondies-ink-with-majordomo-1043933/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> * [[Roger Corman filmography|Roger Corman]]'s Cult Classics – sub-label started in 2010<ref>{{Cite web |title=4k Movie, Streaming, Blu-Ray Disc, and Home Theater Product Reviews & News {{!}} High Def Digest |url=https://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Shout_Factory_Acquires_Roger_Corman_Film_Library_Rights_for_DVD_and_Blu-ray/4057# |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=www.highdefdigest.com}}</ref> * Timeless Media Group – sub-label acquired in 2012<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnes |first=Mike |date=2012-05-17 |title=Shout! Factory Acquires Timeless Media Group |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/shout-factory-acquires-timeless-media-326212/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> * Scream Factory – sub-label started in 2012<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=R. L. |date=2012-06-07 |title=Shout! Factory Unveils Scream Factory |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/07/shout-factory-launches-scream-factory |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> * Shout! Select – sub-label started in 2016<ref>{{Cite web |title=4k Movie, Streaming, Blu-Ray Disc, and Home Theater Product Reviews & News {{!}} High Def Digest |url=https://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Shout!_Factory/shout-select/Disc_Announcements/shout-factory-announces-shout-select-series-blurays/31818 |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=www.highdefdigest.com}}</ref> * Shout! TV – streaming service for movies, TV series, and original programming<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-26 |title=Shout! TV streaming Tonight Show With Johnny Carson that haven’t aired since original broadcast |url=https://insidepulse.com/2025/06/26/shout-tv-streaming-tonight-show-with-johnny-carson-that-havent-aired-since-original-broadcast/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=Inside Pulse |language=en-US}}</ref> * Scream Factory TV – horror, science-fiction, and thriller movie streaming service started in 2022<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chapman |first=Carson Burton,Wilson |date=2022-03-30 |title=Shout! Factory Launches New Horror-Themed Streaming Channel (TV News Roundup) |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/shout-factory-scream-factory-1235219230/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> * Shout! Cult – cult movie streaming service * Shout! Studios – film and TV production and distribution arm started in November 2017<ref>{{Cite web |last=Busch |first=Anita |date=2017-11-13 |title=Shout! Factory Launches Shout! Studios, Acquires Three Films For Release |url=https://deadline.com/2017/11/shout-factory-studios-humor-me-house-of-tomorrow-izzy-get-the-f-release-date-1202206969/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> * Westchester Films – distributor of classic films from [[Orson Welles]], [[Alfred Hitchcock]], [[John Ford]], the [[Marx Brothers]], and others acquired in 2014<ref>{{Cite web |last=Behnam |first=Nicole |date=2014-09-30 |title=Shout! Factory Acquires Westchester Films (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/shout-factory-acquires-westchester-films-736617/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> * [[ITV Studios]] – distributor of international TV series<ref>{{Cite web |last=Busch |first=Anita |date=2018-03-20 |title=ITVS Global Ent, Shout! Factory Pact For Multi-Film & Series Content Deal With Some Big Titles |url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/itv-global-shout-factory-deal-multi-film-series-content-deal-on-golden-pond-sophies-choice-1202348743/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{url|https://www.shoutstudios.com|Official website}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150505072040/http://www.westchesterfilmsinc.com/ Westchester Films website] (archived)
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