Banijay is the world's largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms. Banijay is present in 16 territories.
Banijay is the world's largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms. Banijay is present in 16 territories.

Tag Archive: Gulli

  1. Gulli and Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA Order More Totally Spies!

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    Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Mr Bean: The Animated Series, today announces a new season of Totally Spies!, with commissioning broadcasters Gulli and Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA.

    Totally Spies! returned with its seventh season, premiering on Gulli last month, following an 11-year hiatus. Featuring a brand-new HQ, fresh crop of villains, new friends, upgraded spy suits and an array of gadgets, the series is proving a hit with audiences, growing week-on-week, hitting 37% share of 4-14 years with its most recent episode.

    Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO of Banijay Kids & Family and Producer of Totally Spies! says: “We felt immense responsibility bringing back such a beloved series and are delighted the new season is a huge hit with audiences. The success of series 7 and subsequent series 8 pick-up furthers our reputation as the go-to producers for premium kids and family entertainment, and is a significant nod to the incredibly talented and hard-working teams within our group.”

    Philippe Bony, President of Gulli adds: “We’re delighted to be working with Banijay Kids & Family on a new 8th season of Totally Spies!. Broadcast since May 12 on Gulli, season 7 has already set audience records, making us the national leader among children! The Spies are creating a buzz not only among our audience, but also in the press, on our digital platforms and social networks! It’s a success story we’re proud to be part of, and one we’ll continue to support with enthusiasm.”

    Aurelie Wack, Senior Manager of Acquisitions & Co-Productions, KIDS, EMEA at Warner Bros. Discovery, says: “Totally Spies! is back with a bang and we can’t wait to share the new adventures in series 7 with our Cartoon Network and Max audiences later on this year. We anticipate them loving the new series and are thrilled that we can now bring them more episodes with the greenlight of series 8!”

    Following its launch in France on Gulli, season 7 will air around the world on Warner Bros. Discovery networks and platforms across EMEA and the U.S. and Discovery Kids LatAm. Totally Spies! season 8 will be produced by Zodiak Kids & Family France (part of Banijay Kids & Family), in collaboration with Gulli and Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA. Banijay Kids & Family represents global distribution, licensing and merchandising rights for the brand.

    Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids brands in the world. As brand builders and experts at amplifying IP, it delivers creative and impactful 360 brand strategies for its shows. Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, it is part of content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment.

  2. Gulli (M6 GROUP) and RTVE Leap on Froggie

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    Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Totally Spies!and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, today announces Gulli (M6 GROUP) and RTVE have picked up new animated series Froggie, co-produced by Monello Productions (part of Banijay Kids & Family) and Pikkukala.

    In this charming animation, created by Eric Noto-Loubier and Cécile Sady, 11-year-old Froggie, who grew up in a huge city, is suddenly forced to live in a small town in the middle of the country. For a curious, confident and adventurous girl, Bigg City seemed like the perfect place to live, but she must learn to adjust to her new surroundings. If only she could get cell phone reception…

    Cécile Sady, COO Monello Productions says: “There’s a universality to the themes of friendship, finding your identity and dealing with change, and we’ve combined these with some brilliant humour, which we hope will entertain young audiences around the world. I’m incredibly passionate about this project and am delighted both RTVE and Gulli, the first kids channel in France, have committed to the series.”

    The 52 x 11’30 series, aimed at a 6+ audience, was recently crowned Best TV Pilot in the Pulcinella Awards at this year’s Cartoons on the Bay. It will air in France on M6’s Gulli and in Spain on RTVE’s Clan. Banijay Kids & Family Distribution represents worldwide distribution for Froggie.

    With a strong reputation for producing world-renowned animation, Monello Productions creates original shows for children and the whole family, covering comedy, action-adventure and education. Founded in September 2013, the Paris-based studio, run by Giorgio Welter and Cécile Sady, is behind internationally successful series including Max and Maestro, Street Football, Marblegen, When I Was Your Age and CGI Hello Kitty Super Style!, and upcoming series Chimera Keepers: Adventures with Incredible Creatures.

    Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family is part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment.

  3. Multiple Licensing Agents Appointed for Totally Spies!

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    Banijay Kids & Family, the global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Mr Bean: The Animated Series and Shasha & Milo, today announces the appointment of three licensing agents for the iconic franchise Totally Spies!.

    The hit series makes its anticipated return to screens later this year, with a seventh season airing on M6/Gulli (France), Discovery Kids LatAm, and across EMEA and the U.S. with Warner Bros. Discovery. License Connection will manage licensing deals across Benelux, Lotus Global Marketing will represent the brand in Brazil, and LIT Licensing Agency will cover the Nordics.

    First launching in the early 00s, Totally Spies! hooked a generation of fans with its iconic aesthetic and powerful female leads. The international licensing programmes will cater to both the existing adult audience and the 6-9-year-old target audience of the new series.

    Roubina Tchoboian, Head of Global Licensing at Banijay Kids & Family, say: “Totally Spies! already has a significant fanbase and there is huge potential for dynamic, original and exciting brand extensions. It has already been generating significant interest from the licensing industry, and with License Connection, Lotus Global Marketing and LIT Licensing Agency in place, we are in a great shape to roll-out our ambitious, long-term licensing programme.”

    The news follows the recent appointment of Bulldog Licensing to represent the Totally Spies! brand in the UK, where it will initially have a strong focus on the adult nostalgia market, across multiple categories, including apparel, fashion accessories, tech products, health & beauty, and stationery.

    Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids brands in the world. As brand builders and experts at amplifying IP, it delivers creative and impactful 360 brand strategies for its shows.

    Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family is part of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay.