HIT Entertainment Ltd. (styled "HiT") is a British—American entertainment company owned by Mattel and originally established in 1983 from Henson International Television (formerly styled "hit!"). It was founded as the international distribution arm of Jim Henson Productions. HIT distributes children's television such as shows like Thomas & Friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Angelina Ballerina, and Mike the Knight.