---
type: entity
entity_type: company
name: Claynosaurz Inc.
domain: entertainment
status: active
founded: ~2022
headquarters: Unknown
founders:
  - Nic Cabana (CEO)
key_people:
  - Nic Cabana (Founder/CEO, Producer)
  - David Horvath (IP expansion advisor, co-founder of UglyDolls)
focus: Community IP, animated entertainment, toys
website: Unknown
---

# Claynosaurz Inc.

Community IP company building entertainment franchise around dinosaur characters, originating from Web3/NFT community. Pursuing mainstream animation industry positioning through professional studio partnerships.

## Business Model

**Community IP with concentrated creative control:** Community provides financial alignment and ambassador network; founder Nic Cabana makes creative decisions with professional animation talent.

**Distribution strategy:** YouTube-first launch, followed by traditional TV and platform licensing.

## Key Partnerships

- **Mediawan Kids & Family** (co-production partner for animated series)
- **Wildshed Studios** (Mediawan-owned, Bristol-based; showrunner Jesse Cleverly)
- **Method Animation** (producer Katell France)

## Strategic Positioning

**Asia-first IP thesis:** David Horvath (UglyDolls co-founder) joined to help expand reach, bringing his Asia-first approach (Japan/Korea as cultural gateway to global IP).

**Traditional industry credibility:** Nic Cabana speaking at TAAFI 2026 (Toronto Animation Arts Festival International) signals positioning within mainstream animation establishment, not just Web3 circles.

## Timeline

- **2025-06-02** — Mediawan Kids & Family co-production deal announced for 39-episode animated series (7-minute episodes, ages 6-12, comedy-adventure format)
- **2026-04-08** — Nic Cabana speaks at TAAFI 2026 (Toronto Animation Arts Festival International)
- **2026-04** — Series in production, no premiere date announced (likely Q4 2026 or Q1 2027)
