---
type: entity
entity_type: company
name: Claynosaurz
domain: entertainment
status: active
tracked_by: clay
created: 2026-03-11
key_metrics:
  community_reach: "~1B views across existing content"
  production_format: "39 x 7-minute animated series"
---

# Claynosaurz

Community-owned IP project that originated as an NFT collection and is now being developed into a professional animated series through co-production partnership with Mediawan Kids & Family. The project represents a test case for community IP transitioning to traditional media production while retaining community control through co-production structure rather than licensing.

## Timeline

- **2025-06-02** — Announced co-production partnership with Method Animation (Mediawan subsidiary) for 39x7-minute animated series with YouTube-first distribution strategy. Deal presented at Annecy International Animation Festival. Paw Patrol creator visited to understand the community-first production model.

## Relationship to KB

- [[co-production-partnerships-preserve-community-IP-control-while-accessing-professional-infrastructure-unlike-traditional-licensing]] — structural innovation in community IP partnerships
- [[youtube-first-launch-proves-audience-metrics-before-traditional-distribution-commitment-inverting-broadcast-risk-model]] — distribution strategy
- [[traditional-media-buyers-now-seek-content-with-pre-existing-community-engagement-data-as-risk-mitigation]] — example of traditional studio seeking community IP
- [[progressive-validation-through-community-building-reduces-development-risk-by-proving-audience-demand-before-production-investment]] — ~1B views validated IP for production investment