Fishbowl Worldwide Media is an independent production company with a focus on transmedia development and production. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, it was founded by

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America's Funniest Home Videos ''America's Funniest Home Videos'', also called ''America's Funniest Videos'' (abbreviated as ''AFV''), is an American video clip television series on ABC, based on a recurring segment on the Japanese variety show '' Fun TV with Kato-chan and ...

'') and Bruce Gersh (previously senior vice president, Strategy and Operations of Intellectual Property at the

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About the company

FishBowl Worldwide Media utilizes partnerships with other entertainment companies (

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and

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) as well as its own internal teams to create original content for film, television, digital platforms, and several brands. FishBowl operates by turning each of its projects into specific brands aimed at engaging its audience. In 2012, Fishbowl launched two

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channels called PetsamiFishbowl Launches YouTube Channel called Petsami
Business Wire.Fishbowl Worldwide Media Launches Pets-Centric YouTube Channel
Reuters. and CuteWinFail.FishBowl Worldwide Media Inks Deal with Revision3
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for use by third parties.

Sexual harassment lawsuits

In March 2019, DiBona's two production companies, Vin Di Bona Entertainment, Inc. and Fishbowl Worldwide Media, Inc., along with individual defendant Phil Shafran, were sued for sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation by three former female employees. The lawsuit, Case No. 19STCV09487 is pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.

List of FishBowl Worldwide Media productions

Television shows

* ''Offbeat'' Fuse Greenlights Three New Original Series
Market Watch. * ''Beyond Repair'' * ''Learn Just Enough to get Laid'' * ''Everything you know is Pong'' * '' Upload with Shaquille O'Neal''Shaquille O'Neal to Host Web-Themed Show on truTV
, Electronic Urban Report.TruTV Greenlights Tosh.0-Style Clip Show with Shaquille O'Neal
The Hollywood Reporter. * '' America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition'' * ''

Totally Funny Animals ''Totally Funny Animals'' is an American clip show television series, hosted by comedian Andy Woodhull. It premiered on February 16, 2024, on The CW, alongside '' Totally Funny Kids''; both are productions of FishBowl Worldwide Media and execut ...

'' * ''

Totally Funny Kids ''Totally Funny Kids'' is an American clip show television series hosted by actress and comedian Tacarra Williams. It premiered on February 16, 2024 on The CW, alongside ''Totally Funny Animals''; both are productions of FishBowl Worldwide Med ...

Digital networks

* ''Petsami'' * ''AFV''

Digital shows

* ''Ultimate Surprises'' * ''CuteWinFail'' * ''Lindo Victoria Fracaso'' * ''Stunt Nation'' Yahoo! Unveils Male-Skewed ''KaBOOM'', ''Stunt Nation'' Plus ''Dancing with Myself''
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References

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External links

Official website
Television production companies of the United States Internet television channels Privately held companies based in California