The Summit Media Group

American subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment

Not to be confused with American radio company SummitMedia or Philippine publishing company Summit Media.

The Summit Media Group Inc.

Company type| Subsidiary
Industry| Licensing
Founded| November 1992; 31 years ago (November 1992)
Defunct| June 24, 2006 (June 24, 2006)
Fate| Closed
Headquarters|

New York City, New York

Key people

| Lee Ravdin (CEO)
Parent| 4Kids Entertainment
Footnotes / references
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The Summit Media Group Inc. was an American New York City based subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment, and formerly of Leisure Concepts. This subsidiary served print and broadcast media–planning and buying services for clients in the children's toy and game business. Summit was also a television syndication company which distributed a number of children's TV shows for syndication.[2]

## History

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Along with 4Kids Productions, the Summit Media Group was established by Leisure Concepts in 1992,[1] and later became a subsidiary of the later renamed 4Kids Entertainment in 1995.[3]

On June 24, 2006, 4Kids Entertainment announced that it would be closing the Summit Media Group after 14 years of existence.[4]

## Executive management

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### Chief Executive Officers

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* Sheldon Hirsch (November 1992 – February 16, 2006)[3]
* Lee Ravdin (February 16, 2006 – June 24, 2006)[5][6]

## Shows produced and distributed by The Summit Media Group

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Since its founding in 1992 Summit distributed the following TV shows for syndication:

* Pick Your Brain (1993–1994)[7][8]
* Mega Man (1994–1995)[3]
* Oscar's Orchestra (1994–1996)[9]
* WMAC Masters (1995–1997)[3]
* Enchanted Tales (1995–1998)[9]
* Darkstalkers (1995)[10]
* Mark's Wired World (1997–1998)[9]
* The Mr. Men Show (1997–1999)[9]
* Van Pires (1997–1998)[9]
* The New Adventures of Voltron (1997–1998)[9][11]
* Pokémon (1998–1999) (Season 1)[4][11]
* War Planets (1998–1999)[11]
* RoboCop: Alpha Commando (1998–1999)[11]
* Cubix (2001–2002) (season 1 only)[1]
* Yu-Gi-Oh! (2001–2002) (season 1 only)[1]
* Tama and Friends (2001–2002)[1]

The company also syndicated three specials

* Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol[3]
* Cinderella on Ice[3]
* Cabbage Patch Kids Presents “Vernon's Christmas[12]

## Clients of Summit Media

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* Nintendo[1][13]
* Capcom[1][13]
* RoseArt[1][13]
* Topps[1][13]
* ThinkWay Toys[1][13]
* XConcepts[1][13]
* Jakks Pacific[1][13]
* Big Toys Time[1][13]
* THQ[1][13]
* Toy Island[13]
* Spin Master Toys[1][13]
* Manley Toy Quest[1][13]
* Trendmasters[1][13]
* Flying Colors[1][13]
* 3DO[1]
* Pokémon Center[1]
* Taiyo Edge R/C[1]
* Sega

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "2001 Annual Report" (PDF). 4kidsentertainment.com. March 25, 2002. p. 6\. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 3, 2007. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
2. ^ "History of 4Kids Entertainment Inc". Fundinguniverse.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
3. ^ a b c d e f "10-K". Edgar Online. January 4, 1996. p. 4,6,16. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
4. ^ a b "4Kids Descends from Summit". Anime News Network. June 24, 2006. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
5. ^ Baisley, Sarah (February 16, 2006). "4Kids' Summit Media Group Names Lee Ravdin President". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
6. ^ "4Kids Entertainment Subsidiary The Summit Media Group Names Lee Radvin President" (PDF). 4kidsentertainment.com. February 13, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 2, 2006. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
7. ^ Freeman, Mike (February 7, 1994). "Natpe is sales-friendly for action, kids shows. (National Association of Television Program Executives January 1994 trade show; syndicated television programs)". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
8. ^ Freeman, Mike (December 20, 1993). "Summit puts kick into first run: plans martial arts version of World Wrestling Federation, among other new entries. (Summit Media Group)". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on October 8, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
9. ^ a b c d e f "10-K". Edgar Online. March 31, 1998. p. 5. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
10. ^ Busby, Keith (2001). Arthurian Literature XVIII. Woodbridge: D.S. Brewer. p. 250\. ISBN 0585443599. OCLC 52238442.
11. ^ a b c d "10-K". Yahoo. March 31, 1999. p. 6\. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
12. ^ "Summit Media Launches Cabbage Patch Kids Holiday Special Into National Syndication" (PDF). 4kidsentertainment.com. November 4, 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 3, 2003. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "2000 Annual Report" (PDF). 4kidsentertainment.com. March 27, 2001. p. 11\. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 24, 2005. Retrieved August 17, 2016.

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