Maker Studios

Maker Studios, Inc. is an American worldwide Multi-channel network co-founded by Lisa Donovan, former CEO Danny Zappin, Scott Katz, Kassem Gharaibeh, Shay Carl Butler, Ben Donovan, and Philip DeFranco. Shane Dawson was also involved with Donovan and Butler during their collaboration on The Station. On March 24, 2014, Maker Studios, Inc. was acquired by The Walt Disney Company for $500 million, which could rise to $950 million, if financial milestones are met.