Lyrick Studios

Lyrick Studios
FormerlyThe Lyons Group (1986–1994)
Company typeIn-name-only unit of Mattel
Founded1986 (1986)
DefunctAugust 24, 2001 (2001-08-24)
FateAcquired and folded into HIT Entertainment
SuccessorsHIT Entertainment
HeadquartersAllen, Texas,
U.S.
Products
Number of employees
650 (1997)
Divisions
  • Big Feats! Entertainment
  • Lyons Partnership

Lyrick Studios, formerly The Lyons Group, was an American video production and distribution company based in Allen, Texas, best known for their flagship property Barney & Friends.

The company was known for producing and distributing television shows, home videos, audio products and children's books and toys. On February 9, 2001, the company was acquired by British entertainment company HIT Entertainment and completed in June. HIT later folded Lyrick in August.