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Jim Janicek

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Jim Janicek is the creative/collaborative force behind five nine-figure brands with five to 18-year runs. This includes creator of ABC TGIF, and the launch of 3 major networks. Jim founded and leads Janicek Media (1990 to present), an entrepreneurial firm that develops branded entertainment programming, innovative 360 media messaging campaigns, and new channels of distribution from concept to delivery.

Clients include ABC, Fox, NBC, Disney, Warner Bros. Comcast, and Dish. Janicek created and ran the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel for Comcast to 22M HH Nationwide from 2012-2020. This innovative linear and streaming product help Comcast Xfinity grow their Latino customer engagement by 600% in 24 months.

Jim has produced and is credited for 3500+ hours of original programming and brand content. Jim's most recent 2021 projects include Exec Producing a ground breaking documentary short on Quantum computing called Quantum State, The film Adeline (2021), and joining forces with Brian Bird of "When Calls The Heart" to produce The Engagement Plot (2022), The Happy Camper (2022)

JMC is a network/studio approved developer and production company with extensive working relationships within the industry. The company is highly respected for its high quality, cost effective, innovative strategies that drive discovery, increase viewership, and grow revenue.
BornDecember 19, 1961
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    Known for

    Rachel Boston and Trevor Donovan in Je t'aime au premier regard (2022)
    Je t'aime au premier regard
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Producer
    • 2022
    The Happy Camper (2023)
    The Happy Camper
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Producer
    • 2023
    Jake Satow in Adeline (2022)
    Adeline
    6.8
    • Producer
    • 2022
    ABC TGIF (1989)
    ABC TGIF
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Director



    • Quantum State (2021)
      Quantum State
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Heidi Foss in Baby Einstein (1997)
      Baby Einstein
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2003–2008
    • Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds (2008)
      Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds
      7.4
      Video
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Baby Einstein: Lullaby Time (2007)
      Baby Einstein: Lullaby Time
      7.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2007
    • My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge (2007)
      My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge
      6.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Baby Einstein: Baby's First Moves (2006)
      Baby Einstein: Baby's First Moves
      7.8
      Video
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Mymo's Adventures (2006)
      Mymo's Adventures
      10
      Video
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Trevor Bonfire and Julie Aigner-Clark in Baby Einstein: Meet the Orchestra (2006)
      Baby Einstein: Meet the Orchestra
      7.1
      Video
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Steve Whitmire in Muppets Spotlight (2006)
      Muppets Spotlight
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Baby Einstein: On the Go (2005)
      Baby Einstein: On the Go
      7.8
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Baby Einstein: Baby Monet (2005)
      Baby Einstein: Baby Monet
      7.8
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Baby Einstein: Baby Noah (2004)
      Baby Einstein: Baby Noah
      7.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Baby Einstein: Baby MacDonald (2004)
      Baby Einstein: Baby MacDonald
      7.3
      Video
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Baby Einstein Classics - Art Shorts
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Baby Einstein: Numbers Nursery (2003)
      Baby Einstein: Numbers Nursery
      7.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2003

    Writer



    • Heidi Foss in Baby Einstein (1997)
      Baby Einstein
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2003–2008
    • Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds (2008)
      Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds
      7.4
      Video
      • creator
      • 2008
    • Baby Einstein: Lullaby Time (2007)
      Baby Einstein: Lullaby Time
      7.5
      Video
      • creator
      • 2007
    • My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge (2007)
      My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge
      6.5
      Video
      • creator
      • 2007
    • Baby Einstein: Baby's First Moves (2006)
      Baby Einstein: Baby's First Moves
      7.8
      Video
      • creator
      • 2006
    • Mymo's Adventures (2006)
      Mymo's Adventures
      10
      Video
      • creator
      • 2006
    • Trevor Bonfire and Julie Aigner-Clark in Baby Einstein: Meet the Orchestra (2006)
      Baby Einstein: Meet the Orchestra
      7.1
      Video
      • co-creator (creator)
      • 2006
    • Steve Whitmire in Muppets Spotlight (2006)
      Muppets Spotlight
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Baby Einstein: On the Go (2005)
      Baby Einstein: On the Go
      7.8
      Video
      • creator
      • 2005
    • Baby Einstein: Baby Monet (2005)
      Baby Einstein: Baby Monet
      7.8
      Video
      • creator
      • 2005
    • Baby Einstein: Baby Noah (2004)
      Baby Einstein: Baby Noah
      7.5
      Video
      • creator
      • 2004
    • Baby Einstein: Baby MacDonald (2004)
      Baby Einstein: Baby MacDonald
      7.3
      Video
      • creator
      • 2004
    • Baby Einstein: Numbers Nursery (2003)
      Baby Einstein: Numbers Nursery
      7.5
      Video
      • creator
      • 2003
    • Baby Einstein: Baby Neptune Discovering Water (2003)
      Baby Einstein: Baby Neptune Discovering Water
      7.9
      Video
      • creator
      • 2003
    • When Winnie the Pooh Was Very Very Young
      6.1
      Video
      • creator
      • 2001

    Producer



    • Love Unexpected
      • producer
      • Pre-production



    • The Happy Camper (2023)
      The Happy Camper
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Rachel Boston and Trevor Donovan in Je t'aime au premier regard (2022)
      Je t'aime au premier regard
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Jake Satow in Adeline (2022)
      Adeline
      6.8
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • A Night in the Academy Museum (2021)
      A Night in the Academy Museum
      7.6
      TV Special
      • EP ABC Specials/Shorts Unit
      • 2021
    • Rio 2016: Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016)
      Rio 2016: Games of the XXXI Olympiad
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • The Clean Guys of Comedy (2013)
      The Clean Guys of Comedy
      5.5
      • executive producer
      • 2013
    • Xfinity Latino Entertainment Weekly (2012)
      Xfinity Latino Entertainment Weekly
      TV Series
      • executive producer (2012-2019)
      • 2012
    • Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds (2008)
      Baby Einstein: Baby's First Sounds
      7.4
      Video
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Baby Einstein: Lullaby Time (2007)
      Baby Einstein: Lullaby Time
      7.5
      Video
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Racing Naykid (2007)
      Racing Naykid
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2007–2008
    • My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge (2007)
      My Friends Tigger and Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie: 100 Acre Wood Downhill Challenge
      6.5
      Video
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Baby Einstein: Baby's First Moves (2006)
      Baby Einstein: Baby's First Moves
      7.8
      Video
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Mymo's Adventures (2006)
      Mymo's Adventures
      10
      Video
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Trevor Bonfire and Julie Aigner-Clark in Baby Einstein: Meet the Orchestra (2006)
      Baby Einstein: Meet the Orchestra
      7.1
      Video
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Steve Whitmire in Muppets Spotlight (2006)
      Muppets Spotlight
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2006

    Videos27

    High Tech Series
    Demo Reel 2:08
    High Tech Series
    Memorable moment from Baby Neptune
    Demo Reel 0:34
    Memorable moment from Baby Neptune
    Memorable moment from Baby Neptune
    Demo Reel 0:34
    Memorable moment from Baby Neptune
    TBT!  One of many specials Janicek Ent. Produced for the networks
    Demo Reel 1:08
    TBT! One of many specials Janicek Ent. Produced for the networks
    Clean Guys Of Comedy
    Demo Reel 3:21
    Clean Guys Of Comedy
    Quantum State Feature Documentary
    Demo Reel 26:41
    Quantum State Feature Documentary
    TGIF (Feature New Story)
    Demo Reel 7:45
    TGIF (Feature New Story)

    Personal details

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      • Janicek Media
    • Born
      • December 19, 1961
    • Spouse
      • Kristin JanicekMay 6, 2020 - present (2 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Interviews
      • 7 Articles

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    • Trivia
      Who animated the first ABC TGIF Open animation featuring a mouse named Friday for Jim's premiere of the now famous block of programming? Answer: Bob Kurtz, famous for creating the animated "Dinosaur In Your Tank" for Chevron.
    • Quotes
      If you're not having fun, neither is your audience!
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