---
type: entity
entity_type: company
name: Claynosaurz
domain: entertainment
status: active
founded: 2022
founders: ["Nicholas Cabana", "Dan Cabral", "Daniel Jervis"]
key_metrics:
  community_subscribers: "530K+"
  total_views: "450M+"
  total_impressions: "200M+"
tracked_by: clay
created: 2026-03-11
---

# Claynosaurz

Community-owned animated IP founded by former VFX artists from Sony Pictures, Animal Logic, and Framestore. Claynosaurz combines digital collectibles with animated content, building a community-first entertainment brand that has achieved 450M+ views and 530K+ subscribers before launching its first major animated series.

In June 2025, Claynosaurz announced a co-production partnership with Mediawan Kids & Family for a 39-episode CG-animated series targeting kids ages 6-12. The production model involves community members at every stage, including sharing storyboards and scripts, and featuring holders' digital collectibles within episodes.

## Timeline

- **2022** — Claynosaurz founded by Nicholas Cabana, Dan Cabral, and Daniel Jervis (former VFX artists at Sony Pictures, Animal Logic, Framestore)
- **2025-06-02** — Announced co-production partnership with Mediawan Kids & Family for 39-episode × 7-minute CG-animated series. Distribution strategy: YouTube premiere, then traditional TV licensing. Community involvement includes storyboard sharing, script collaboration, and featuring holders' collectibles in episodes.

## Relationship to KB

- [[fanchise management is a stack of increasing fan engagement from content extensions through co-creation and co-ownership]] — Claynosaurz implements co-creation layer through specific mechanisms
- [[progressive validation through community building reduces development risk by proving audience demand before production investment]] — 450M+ views and 530K+ subscribers validated demand before Mediawan partnership
- [[traditional media buyers now seek content with pre-existing community engagement data as risk mitigation]] — Mediawan partnership demonstrates this dynamic