Bagdasarian Productions

Bagdasarian Productions (also credited as Bagdasarian Company) is an American production company founded by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. (1919-1972) (also known as David Seville) on February 20, 1961. The company holds the rights to Alvin and the Chipmunks and related intellectual property assets. The company is currently owned and operated in by Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman. The company has co-produced many television series, specials, and films and initiated multiple lawsuits to protect the characters.

Bagdasarian Productions
FormerlyBagdasarian Film Corporation
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedFebruary 20, 1961 (1961-02-20)
FounderRoss Bagdasarian Sr.
Headquarters
Montecito, California
,
U.S.
ProductsFilm production, television production
Brands
Owner
  • Ross Bagdasarian Sr. (1961–1972)
  • Ross Bagdasarian Jr.
  • (1978–present)
  • Janice Karman
    (1978–present)

On November 2, 2021, it was announced that the company and the Chipmunks franchise were being put up for sale for $300 million. Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) was reported to be an interested buyer.

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