Jonathan Dern

Jonathan Dern is the President and co-founder of Sabella Dern Entertainment, a property development studio owned by Jonathan Dern and Paul Sabella, former co-heads of MGM Animation, specializing in creating branded entertainment that connects with audiences and consumers on every screen.

Works

All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series

All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series is an animated television series which aired from 1996 to 1998 in syndication and on the Fox Family Channel from 1998 to 1999, with 41 half-hour episodes produced in total. It aired on Cartoon Network in 1999 to 2000. It was produced by MGM Animation and was distributed by Claster Television. Don Bluth’s 1989 animated feature All Dogs Go to Heaven featured a roguish German Shepherd named Charlie who died, went to heaven, conned his way back to Earth for vengeance on his killer Carface and then found redemption through a little orphaned girl named Ann-Marie. The film was popular with audiences, spawning a sequel, All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 and this animated series. The theme song for the series is "A Little Heaven", written by Lorraine Feather and Mark Watters. The singers were Gene Miller of Nashville, Clydene Jackson-Edwards and Carmen Twillie. Most of the voice actors from the feature films reprised their roles in the series, including Dom DeLuise, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Nelson Reilly, Bebe Neuwirth, Sheena Easton and Adam Wylie. Steven Weber provided the voice of Charlie B. Barkin, who was voiced in the films by Burt Reynolds and Charlie Sheen.

Release Date1996-09-21

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count41

Vote Count13

My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade

Wysteria is beaming with pride; her gardens are in bloom, her little Breezie friends are in town, and it's time for Ponyville's fanciest spring parade, the ultimate celebration of flowers, flowers, flowers! But things don't go according to plan when Wysteria accidentally awakens Spike the Dragon, a sleepy, silly 1,000-year-old dragon. For you see, legend holds that when a dragon is awakened, an new princess is about to be crowned. But who is the Princess of Ponyville?

Release Date2006-02-07

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count15

Make Way for Noddy

Noddy, a wooden boy who lives in Toyland, introduces social concepts. He has big musical adventures with his friends and a very big imagination.

Release Date2002-09-02

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count100

Vote Count8

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps

Join Angelina Ballerina as she finds her way in her new school, puts together her own show and tries to land a leading role in the Mouskinov Ballet. Prepare to pirouette along with everyone's favorite ballerina in these sparkling stories!

Release Date2009-09-05

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count50

Vote Count6

My Little Pony: Greetings from Unicornia

Greetings from Unicornia details Rainbow Dash's experiences during her stay in Unicornia.

Release Date2006-09-12

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess

Family - Join Angelina Ballerina and her friends for enchanting adventures filled with princesses, princes, kings and queens. Dancing their way through Chipping Cheddar, Angelina encounters an evil witch, uncovers a Cinderella-like mystery, treats the king and queen to a regal performance, and brings an epic tale to life with her friends! With secrets, spells, dance and celebrations, the stage is set for a royally good time!

Release Date2012-03-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count1

Tom Sawyer

Get ready for a magical, fun-filled journey of adventure, fantasy and friendship! Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing, daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold, and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure, they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear, Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip, they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun, excitement... and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams! Featuring the voices of Don Knotts, Betty White, and country music superstars Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams Jr. and more, Tom Sawyer is an enchanting, music-filled family adventure.

Release Date2000-04-04

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Vote Count40

Angelina Ballerina: Pop Star Girls

Get ready to get your groove on because it's showtime with Angelina and the Pop Star Girls. While all the dancers learn to work together, Angelina realizes she loves Hip Hop, rock bands, fiddles and more! Move and groove along with Angelina as she directs a Hip Hop musical and discovers she was born to be a star. The whole family will be star-struck with delight as Angelina steps it up in her best performance yet.

Release Date2011-06-07

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

My Little Pony: Dancing in the Clouds

Twinkle Twirl has to choreograph a special dance for the Friendship Ball, and she's completely uninspired! She asks Sky Wishes to make an extra-special wish so that she can come up with a great idea. Little do the ponies know that a wish-granting Pegasus pony, Star Catcher, has heard about this wish and is going to make it come true.

Release Date2004-12-02

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count6

My Little Pony: The Runaway Rainbow

Rainbow Dash loves the time of year when Ponyville and Breezie Blossom are all about celebrating rainbows. Meanwhile in a new magical place called Unicornia, Rarity is being taught how to be a Unicorn Princess and the importance of making the first rainbow of the season. But she is quite a little rascal and embarks on an incredible ride, a huge adventure (with lots of mishaps) as she tries to get back to Unicornia. Rarity soon realizes that getting home in time to create the first rainbow of season is not an easy thing to do --- but it is fun!

Release Date2006-09-12

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count51

Angelina Ballerina: Love to Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to take center stage with Angelina Ballerina!

Release Date2010-01-04

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count2

Babes in Toyland

With just days to go before presents are scheduled for Christmas delivery, Toyland is buzzing with activity. However, curmudgeonly creditor Barnaby Crookedman is hatching a devious scheme to destroy Toyland – meaning no presents for the world's children! Siblings Jack and Jill, alongside toy factory workers Tom and Mary, rush into action to stop the villain, receiving some assistance from the likes of Humpty Dumpty and even Santa Claus himself.

Release Date1997-10-14

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Vote Count23

Angelina Ballerina: The Shining Star Trophy

Angelina shines brighter than ever in this all-new movie! Ms. Mimi announces that there’s going to be a big talent show at Camembert Academy – and the winner will walk away with the Shining Star Trophy. With celebrity guest judge Perry Parmesan deciding the winner, every minute of practice counts. But when Angelina goes out of her way to help her friends find their special talents, she has little time to work on her own routine. Who will take center stage and win the Shining Star Trophy? Watch as Angelina follows her heart to become a true shining star!

Release Date2011-09-03

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas

The 'Here Comes Christmas Candy Cane' is an important part of Ponyville: it’s the beacon that shows jolly old Santa Claus the way to the town as he makes his holiday rounds each year. But when Minty accidentally breaks it, it looks like Ponyville is destined to have a bleak holiday season. Minty is determined to do anything to save Christmas for her Pony friends while they, in turn, band together to try and cheer up their despondent four-legged friend.

Release Date2005-10-25

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count14

Angelina Ballerina: Sweet Valentine

Love and friendship take center stage in these sweet stories. Angelina and Polly uncover the mystery of Angelina’s secret admirer with some help from their friends. Angelina and Alice help Marco realize that it’s more important to go against the grain if it means helping his friends. The students celebrate Ms. Mimi and although it may have been for the wrong reason, they do it with a lot of heart! And when Angelina and her girlfriends try to make a girls’ club, they realize a friendship club is much sweeter.

Release Date2012-01-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count1

Care Bears: Oopsy Does It!

While villain Grizzle plots against the Care Bears, it is up to Oopsy Bear to come to their rescue.

Release Date2007-08-04

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count7

Angelina Ballerina: Dance Around the World

Angelina and her friends explore dances from near and far as they boogie, bop, skip and hop around the world in these exciting adventures. In step with a lively Irish Jig, the festive Chinese Dragon Dance, the smooth Cheddar Cheese Slide with a French flair, and more, the mouselings teach each other -- and themselves -- about the power of dance...and friendship.

Release Date2013-01-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Driving Mr. Pink

The Pink Panther calls a cab to get to an urgent appointment, and battles with his driver, Voodoo Man. Originally an episode of the 1993 Pink Panther television series but released theatrically with "The Pebble and the Penguin."

Release Date1995-04-12

DepartmentProduction

JobSupervising Producer

Angelina Ballerina: Twirling Tales

Angelina and her friends stay on their toes in these twirling, whirling tales of friendship and fun! There are sweet surprises in store when Angelina and her friends must "dance like a cake" for Vicky's cake-themed dance day.

Release Date2013-11-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count1

My Little Pony: A Charming Birthday

It's Kimono's birthday, and the ponies want to throw her a surprise party. But it's hard to surprise the wisest pony in Ponyville, so Minty, Rainbow Dash, and all their friends have to work extra-hard to pull together the best celebration Ponyville has ever seen.

Release Date2003-12-08

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count2

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their destined leader - young Timmy Brisby.

Release Date1998-12-22

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Vote Count90

An All Dogs Christmas Carol

Charlie, Itchy and Sasha itch and scratch their way through everything and anything in an effort to save Christmas from the wicked hellhound Belladonna, who wants to use dogs from all over the world to ruin Christmas.

Release Date1998-11-17

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Vote Count106

Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone

An Orphaned Boy sets out in search of adventure, but when a shipwreck lands him on an island where Dinosaurs and Humans coexist, he finds not only adventure but a family as well.

Release Date2005-05-17

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count30

My Little Pony: Friends Are Never Far Away

Nothing's as much fun as making new friends! So Sky Wishes and Star Catcher want everyone in Ponyville and Butterfly Island to meet and get to know each other. But there's a problem. Pegasus ponies are very, very shy! Sky Wishes and Star Catcher decide the only way to bring their friends together is to have a high-flying party with fun games, music and even a mile high sundae!

Release Date2005-08-27

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count5

Bob the Builder: The Golden Hammer

In their new home of Fixham Harbour, Bob and the team set to work tackling exciting new building jobs, and making new friends. But when Spud and Scrambler learn of an amazing treasure, the pirate Brickbeard's Golden Hammer, hidden somewhere in Fixham they decide that building can wait, and they must find the hammer to give to Bob. Help them follow the clues and find the Golden Hammer in this all-new special !

Release Date2010-05-24

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count6

My Little Pony: Positively Pink

Everyone in Ponyville forgot Pinkie Pie pony's birthday. Uh-oh! Watch the story unfold as the ponies quickly plan a party! Will they surprise Pinkie Pie?

Release Date2007-02-06

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Care Bears: The Giving Festival

Care Power On! Join Funshine, Share, Cheer and the whole Care Power Team as they organize the annual Giving Festival in this adorable tale!

Release Date2010-11-02

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count4

Candy Land: The Great Lollipop Adventure

This is the story of the game "Candy Land," where a gingerbread boy named Jib, as he travels the Rainbow Road in search of the annual Sweet Celebration only to discover that the nefarious Lord Licorice has hatched a plan to turn the brightly colored land into a licorice-hued expanse. Now it's up to Jib and his friends Mister Mint and Princess Frostine to foil the villain's dastardly plot and save the citizens of Candy Land from certain drabness.

Release Date2005-03-08

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count3

Angelina Ballerina: The Nutcracker Sweet

Waltz into a land of sugar and spice with Angelina Ballerina™! Angelina is excited to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the holiday showcase, but her sweet tooth may lead her to trouble. When too many candy canes and Mom’s fabulous fruitcake give her a tummy ache, Angelina learns that sharing with friends is a lot more rewarding. Grab a front row seat for these charming new episodes and you’ll be dancing on air with musical delight!

Release Date2010-10-12

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Hydee and the Hytops

Hydee and her band enter the "So Stellar" talent contest in hopes of getting on national television and winning a recording contract, but first they must deal with a rival band of bullies, tons of homework, a twelve-foot tall samurai monster and a teacher's lounge that has been turned upside-down! Can they make it to the show on time and make their dreams come true?

Release Date2011-03-20

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Vote Count1

Angelina Ballerina: Dancing on Ice

Some sparkling performances are coming to Camembert Academy on the ice and on the dance floor! Angelina, Alice and all of their Mouseling friends know the importance of practice for the big show. But when Angelina's skates go missing, will she find them in time for her ice skating solo? And will AZ ever learn how to do the "Cheese Roll" like his Granddad taught him? With help from her friends and some creativity, Angelina discovers the magic of working together in this very special treat!

Release Date2011-10-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Angelina Ballerina: Musical Moves

Move to the music with Angelina Ballerina and her friends as they explore the wonderful world of dance! Gracie loses herself to some disco grooves while Alice discovers the power of confidence through jazz! A.Z. hip-hops to a happy birthday beat, and Ms. Mimi takes her students on a modern dance journey. Angelina shows that friendship - like dance - is special, and best built one step at a time!

Release Date2012-06-12

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie and the Lady Bug Jamboree

The ponies are about to perform a magical musical on stage and everyone is practicing but no one is playing together.

Release Date2006-02-07

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

The Beginner's Bible: The Story of Daniel and the Lion's Den

Created to help you share the most important lessons from the greatest story ever told, The Beginner's Bible Series brings the true wonder and joy of the Bible to life. Featuring an original theme song sung by Kathie Lee Gifford, memorable songs, vivid animation and heartwarming characters, it's a delightful way to introduce children to these timeless stories of inspiration, courage and faith. Embark on a thrilling journey with Daniel as he is carried off to the royal court of distant Babylon. There, his ability to understand dreams turns him from a slave into one of the king's most valued counselors, even as it earns him the envious wrath of the other courtiers, who plot to have him thrown into a den of snarling, hungry lions. But as Daniel shows them, faith in God bestows the power to overcome awesome challenges... especially those with loud roars and big teeth!

Release Date1998-02-17

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Angelina Ballerina: Dreams Do Come True

It's a dream come true! When Angelina Ballerina wins the Mouseland Herald's "Big Dreams Do Come True" competition and a place in the Metroquefort Ballet Junior Dance Company, she must make a big decision: Will she leap at the opportunity to become a prima ballerina or shine on at Camembert Academy with the support of her friends and family? Join Angelina as she discovers what matters most to any young mouseling in this heartwarming dancing and singing, must-see feature-length movie spectacular!

Release Date2012-09-08

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer