--- 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)