Draft:ZAM Studios
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Comment: Three publications regurgitating the same press release do not notability establish. DoubleGrazing (talk) 07:52, 6 April 2026 (UTC)
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | October 3, 2025 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, U.S |
| Website | zamstudios |
ZAM Studios LLC. is an American animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2025 by Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack and Aron Fromm.[1][2][3][4]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Title | Year(s) | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiling Friends | 2025–2026 | Adult Swim | Animation, compositor and VFX only; Season 3[5][6] |
Films
[edit]| Title | Release date | Co-production with | Distributor | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Idol Should Be Dead | February 26, 2026 | Live Nation Studios Serial Pictures |
Evan Saxon Productions | Animation sequences |
References
[edit]- ↑ Zahed, Ramin (2025-10-04). "'Smiling Friends' Trio Launches New L.A.-Based ZAM Studios". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2025-10-03). "'Smiling Friends' Team Launches New L.A.-Based Animation Studio". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (2025-10-06). "'Smiling Friends' Creators Launch L.A. Outfit Zam Studios". www.cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Schwarz, John (2025-10-04). "The Architects of Absurdity: 'Smiling Friends' Trio Launch New ZAM Studios". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Beloved animated series for adults to end after three seasons". The Independent. 2026-02-26. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2026-02-26). "'Smiling Friends' Creators Announce Show Is Ending With Season 3 On Adult Swim: "It Was Our Decision"". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
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