Banijay Kids & Family

Banijay Kids & Family
FormerlyZodiak Kids (2011–2021)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
PredecessorTele Images Productions
Founded14 February 2011; 13 years ago (2011-02-14)
Headquarters
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France
,
France
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Benoît Di Sabatino (CEO)
  • Ludovic Taron (Chief Operating Officer)
  • Delphine Dumont (Chief Commercial Officer, Distribution)
  • Jeremie Becamel (Chief Financial Officer)
Parent
Divisions
  • Banijay Kids & Family Distribution
  • Kindle Entertainment
  • Monello Productions
  • Movimenti Production
  • Procidis
  • Tiger Aspect Kids & Family
  • Zodiak Kids & Family France
  • Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK
Websitewww.banijaykidsandfamily.com

Banijay Kids & Family (formerly known as Zodiak Kids, Zodiak Kids Studios and Zodiak Kids & Family) is a French television production company owned by Banijay Entertainment based in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The company was originally founded in February 2011 by Zodiak Media bringing together its children's production companies under one roof. Benoît Di Sabatino currently serves as CEO.

History

Marathon Media logo (2006–2012)

In September 2005, Marathon Media announced that they made a merger deal with the French division of the British-based European private firm Bridgepoint Capital who owns French TV production group Tele Images, to create the biggest major production and distribution group based in France with Tele Images's subsidiaries GTV Productions and Adventure Line Productions producer of Fort Boyard being part of the new group along with Vincent Chalvon-Demersay and David Michel continuing to hold their stakes in Marathon's animation division.[1][2] The following year in January 2006, Marathon Media had completed their merger with Groupe Tele Images into forming the biggest major production and distribution group based in France with the combined entity was subsequently named Marathon Group.

In July 2007, it was announced that Italian-based holding company De Agostini they had acquired the TV production and distribution company Marathon Group from Bridgepoint Capital, thus turning De Agostini from a multimedia company into a major European content production company.[3][4]

In February 2008, Marathon Group announced that they acquired a majority stake in French independent production company of entertainment programs and documentaries KM Production merging KM's operations with Marathon's own operations, thrust reuniting KM Production with Marathon Group's subsidiary Adventure Line Productions (which were part of Canal+ owned StudioExpand until 2004) with the founder of KM Production Renaud Le Van Kim continued to operate the company.[5]

In May 2008, Marathon Group's owner De Agostini announced that they've made a deal to acquire Swedish-based Scandinavian production and distribution company Zodiak Television AB with De Agostini's own television divisions Marathon Group and Magnolia being merged with Zodiak Television AB into one global production and distribution company turning Zodiak from a European production empire to a single entertainment powerhouse.[6][7] The acquisition was completed in November the same year, with Zodiak Television AB rebranded into Zodiak Entertainment with Marathon Media and Tele Images becoming subsidiaries of the rebranded company.[8]

In February 2011, Zodiak Media Group announced the establishment of a children's television division named Zodiak Kids with Marathon Media being placed into the new division.[9]

In late-November 2014, Zodiak Kids and their subsidiary Tele Images Productions had announced that the latter's founder and president & the CEO of Zodiak Media's other production subsidiary Marathon Images Philippe Alessandri was stepping down as their president after founded Tele Images 16 years with Benoît Runel had been tapped by Zodiak Kids as they named him the new MD of Zodiak Kids France and will run Tele Images Productions and Zodiak Kids' other subsidiary Marathon Media.[10][11]

In February 2016, Zodiak Kids' parent company Zodiak Media merged with the Banijay Group,[12] and Marathon was folded within the process. The Zodiak Kids name was retained until 2022 when the company adopted the Banijay name.

In September 2018, Zodiak Kids announced that they've hired named former MoonScoop Group co-founder and co-chairman Benoît Di Sabatino as their new CEO of the company, succeeding Jean-Philippe Randisi who was stepping down his position.[13]

Zodiak Kids logo (2020–2021)

In April 2021, Banijay announced that they've acquired Paris-based French independent animation studio Monello Productions which was founded in 2013 by former Tele Images SVP Giorgio Welter from ITV Studios-owned Tetra Media Group, which was placed the acquired animation studio under Zodiak Kids and would continue to be independent along with their founder continuing to serve as the company's president.[14]

In November 2021, Banijay announced that they've bringing their three children's production companies Zodiak Kids & Family, Tiger Aspect Kids & Family and Monello Productions into one group by launching a new division named Banijay Kids and Family with the three children's companies became part of the new division as their labels.[15][16]

In September 2022, Banijay Kids & Family announced that they've acquired two children's production companies which was the London-based British live action production studio Kindle Entertainment and the Italian animation production studio Movinenti Production in which the latter was brought from its previous parent company ForFun Media.[17]

In January 2024, Zodiak Kids & Family Distribution was renamed as Banijay Kids & Family Distribution.[18]

In September 2024, Banijay Entertainment acquired a majority stake in French animation studio Procidis, placing it under the Banijay Kids & Family unit, with Benoît Di Sabatino becoming president and Hélène Barillé remaining as managing director.[19]

Divisions

Banijay Kids & Family Distribution

Banijay Kids & Family Distribution (formerly Zodiak Kids & Family Distribution) is the distribution arm of Banijay Kids & Family, led by Delphine Dumont as chief commercial officer.

Kindle Entertainment

Main article: Kindle Entertainment

Kindle Entertainment is a British television production company founded in 2007 by Anne Brogan and Melanie Strokes and is led by Strokes as managing director and Emma Stuart as creative director.

Monello Productions

Monello Productions
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation
FoundedSeptember 2013; 11 years ago (2013-09)
Founders
  • Giorgio Welter
  • Cécile Sady
Headquarters34 rue de Neuilly,
Clichy
,
France
Key people
Giorgio Welter (president)
Cécile Sady (CEO)
Parent
Websitewww.monello.fr

Monello Productions is a French animation studio founded in September 2013 by Giorgio Welter and Cécile Sady, who lead the company as president and CCO respectively.[20]

In late-February 2017, Monello Productions and their former parent company Tetra Media Studio were acquired by British production and distribution company ITV Studios, which took a majority stake in Monello's former parent company Tetra Media Studio.[21]

In September 2017, four years before Banijay acquired the studio, Monello Productions had partnered with Paris-based French animation production company Watch Next Media to launch a joint venture distribution subsidiary based in Boulogne named Kids First Distribution giving Monello Productions their own in-house distribution subsidiary alongside Watch Next Media with former Tele Images producer and Watch Next Media founder Philippe Alessandri heading the joint venture distribution subsidiary while Marie Lassal had been tapped to handle the joint venture distribution subsidiary as their head of sales.[22]

Movimenti Production

Movimenti Production
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation
Television production
Founded2004; 21 years ago (2004)
Founders
  • Giorgio Scorza
  • Davide Rosio
  • Roberto Cipriani
Headquarters
Italy
Key people
  • Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio (co-CEOs and Creative Directors)
  • Cristiana Buzzelli (COO)
Parent
  • ForFun Media (2019–2022)
  • Banijay Kids & Family (2022–present)
Websitewww.movimenti.com

Movimenti Production is an Italian animation studio founded in 2004 by Giorgio Scorza, Davide Rosio and Roberto Cipriani, with Scorza and Rosio leading the company as co-CEOs and Creative Directors.[23]

In 2019, three years before Banijay acquired the studio, Movimenti Production established ForFun Media, which acted as its parent company, in partnership with Studio Bozzetto, which includes 2D animation studio DogHead Animation, also founded by Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio, and 3D animation studio MoBo Productions, co-founded by Scorza and Rosio; in the same year Movimenti also launched the production company Easy Peasy Entertainment as a joint venture with French publishing company Auzou Publishing.[24]

Procidis

Main article: Procidis

Procidis is a French animation studio founded in 1962 by Albert Barillé and led by Banijay Kids & Family CEO Benoît Di Sabatino as president and Hélène Barillé as managing director.

Tiger Aspect Kids & Family

Tiger Aspect Kids & Family
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
Founded2002; 23 years ago (2002)
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
Key people
Tom Beattie (managing director)
Parent
  • Tiger Aspect (2002–2021)
  • Banijay Kids & Family (2021–present)
Websitewww.banijaykidsandfamily.com/companies/tiger-aspect-kids-and-family/

Tiger Aspect Kids & Family is a British television production company founded in 2002 as the animation division of Tiger Aspect.[25] It is currently led by Tom Beattie as Managing Director.[26]

Zodiak Kids & Family France

Zodiak Kids & Family France
Formerly
  • Marathon Productions (1990–2001)
  • Marathon Animation (2001–2007)
  • Marathon Media (2007–2016)
  • Zodiak Kids Studio France (2016–2021)
Company typeSubsidiary
Industry
FoundedFebruary 1990; 34 years ago (1990-02)
Founders
Headquarters
France
Key people
Benoît Di Sabatino (CEO)
Parent
  • Marathon Group (2006–2008)
  • Zodiak Media (2008–2011)
  • Banijay Kids & Family (2011–present)
Websitewww.banijaykidsandfamily.com/companies/zodiak-kids-family-france/

Zodiak Kids & Family France (formerly Marathon Productions, Marathon Animation, Marathon Media and Zodiak Kids Studio France) is a French animation studio founded in 1990 by Pascal Breton and Olivier Bremond. Vincent Chalvon-Demersay joined the team in 1999 to develop Marathon's animation programming, along with David Michel.[27] It is currently led by Benoît Di Sabatino as CEO.[28]

Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK

Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK
Formerly
  • The Foundation (1994–2016)
  • Zodiak Kids Studio UK (2016–2021)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
Founded1994; 31 years ago (1994)
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
Key people
Gwen Hughes (CEO)
Parent
Websitewww.banijaykidsandfamily.com/companies/zodiak-kids-family-productions-uk/

Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK (formerly The Foundation and Zodiak Kids Studio UK) is a British television production company founded in 1994. It is led by Gwen Hughes as CEO.[29]

In August 2006, The Foundation was acquired by RDF Media Group.[30]

Filmography

Main article: List of Banijay Entertainment programs § Banijay Kids & Family

References

  1. ^ James, Alison (18 September 2005). "Gaul merger is 'Totally' cool". Variety. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. ^ Baisley, Sarah (20 September 2005). "Bridgepoint to Merge with Marathon". Animation World Network. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  3. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (23 July 2007). "Italy's De Agostini wins Marathon". Variety.
  4. ^ "De Agostini To Acquire Marathon". Worldscreen. 24 July 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  5. ^ Leffler, Rebecca (28 February 2008). "Marathon takes major stake in KM Prod'n". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  6. ^ Day, Michael (26 May 2008). "De Agostini sees more in Zodiak". Variety. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  7. ^ Daswasi, Mansha (May 27, 2008). "Italy's De Agostini Makes Offer for Zodiak Television". Worldscreen. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  8. ^ Barraclough, Leo (26 November 2008). "De Agostini unrevils new look Zodiak". Variety. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  9. ^ Laughlin, Andrew (14 February 2011). "Zodiak Media Group launches Zodiak Kids". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Alessandri exits Zodiak, Runel upped to MD of Zodiak Kids France". Kidscreen. November 28, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Whittingham, Clive (November 28, 2014). "Zodiak appoints kids MD in France". C21 Media. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Dickson, Jeremy (23 February 2016). "Zodiak and Banijay finalize merger". Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  13. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (12 September 2018). "The scoop on Zodiak's new CEO". Kidscreen.
  14. ^ Whittingham, Clive (20 April 2021). "Banijay acquires animation outfit Monello". C21 Media.
  15. ^ "Banijay Brands Strengthens Portfolio with Banijay Kids and Family". Banijay. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Banijay Brands Strengthens Portfolio with Banijay Kids and Family". License Global. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  17. ^ Bharanidharan, Sadhana (8 September 2022). "Banijay buys two European kids prodcos". Kidscreen.
  18. ^ "ABC and Télé-Québec Pick Up Shasha & Milo". Banijay Kids & Family. 31 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Banijay Kids & Family Expands Portfolio with Procidis Acquisition". Banijay. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Monello - Home". Monello Productions.
  21. ^ Szalai, Georg (February 28, 2017). "ITV Buys Majority Stake in French Production Firm Tetra Media Studio". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  22. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (September 6, 2017). "Watch Next, Monello launch Kids First Distribution". Kidscreen. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  23. ^ "About Us". Movimenti Production.
  24. ^ Kaminska, Karolina (8 September 2022). "Banijay Kids & Family buys UK's Kindle Entertainment, Italy's Movimenti". C21 Media.
  25. ^ Waller, Ed (24 January 2002). "New toon division for Tiger Aspect". C21 Media.
  26. ^ "Tiger Aspect Kids & Family". Banijay Kids & Family.
  27. ^ Webdale, Jonathan (6 February 2014). "Co-founder Steps Down". C21 Media.
  28. ^ "Zodiak Kids & Family France". Banijay Kids & Family.
  29. ^ "Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK". Banijay Kids & Family.
  30. ^ "RDF buys TV producer Foundation". Variety. August 3, 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

Read other articles:

Litauiska

Litauiskalietuvių kalbaTalas i LitauenRegionNordeuropaAntal talare>3 miljonerSpråkfamiljIndoeuropeiska baltoslaviska baltiskaLitauiskaOfficiell statusOfficiellt språk i Litauen Europeiska unionenSpråkmyndighetIngenSpråkkoderISO 639‐1ltISO 639‐2litISO 639‐3litSILLIT Litauiska dialekter. Litauiska (lietuvių kalba) är ett östbaltiskt språk som talas av drygt tre miljoner människor, varav runt tre miljoner i Litauen (2006). Dess närmaste släkting är letti...

 

Irlande du Nord

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Irlande. Ne doit pas être confondu avec Ulster. Irlande du Nord Northern Ireland (en)Tuaisceart Éireann (ga)Norlin Airlann (sco-ulster) Drapeau de l'Irlande du Nord[Note 1]. Localisation de l'Irlande du Nord (vert foncé) au sein du Royaume-Uni (vert clair), en Europe. Administration Pays Royaume-Uni Statut politique Nation constitutive du Royaume-Uni Capitale Belfast Gouvernement Législature consociationnelle dévolue par le Gouvernement d...

 

Teddy Reno

Teddy Reno Nazionalità Italia Svizzera GenereMusica leggeraEasy listening Periodo di attività musicale1938 – 19752007 – 2016 EtichettaCGD, RCA Italiana, Galleria del Corso Album pubblicati14 Studio11 Raccolte3 Sito ufficiale Modifica dati su Wikidata · Manuale Festival di Napoli 1959Teddy Reno, pseudonimo di Ferruccio Merk Ricordi (Trieste, 11 luglio 1926), è un cantante, produttore discografico e attore italiano naturalizzato svizzero. Negl...

Ezra's Tomb

Holy site in Al-Uzair, Iraq Ezra's TombArabic: العزير, romanized: Al-ʻUzair, Al-ʻUzayr, Al-AzairEzra's Tomb main buildingReligionAffiliationIslamJewishEcclesiastical or organisational statusIslamic mosque and Jewish shrineStatusActiveLocationLocationAl-Uzair, Qalat Saleh district, Maysan Province, IraqLocation in IraqGeographic coordinates31°19′30″N 47°24′55″E / 31.32496°N 47.41522°E / 31.32496; 47.41522ArchitectureTypeIslamic architectureCompl...

 

Republican Party of Texas

Texas affiliate of the Republican Party Republican Party of Texas ChairpersonMatt RinaldiGovernorGreg AbbottLieutenant GovernorDan PatrickHouse SpeakerDade PhelanFounded1867 (1867)HeadquartersPO Box 2206Austin, Texas 78768IdeologyConservatism (American)Nationalism (American)Right-wing populismSocial conservatismPaleoconservatismFactions:Texan independence[1]Political position Right-wing to far-right[2][3][4] National affiliationRepublican PartyColors&...

 

Copa Campeonato 1905

Lo stesso argomento in dettaglio: Copa Campeonato. Copa Campeonato 1905 Competizione Copa Campeonato Sport Calcio Edizione 14ª Organizzatore AAFL Luogo  Argentina Partecipanti 7 Risultati Vincitore Alumni Statistiche Miglior marcatore Tristán González (12) Carlos Lett (12) Incontri disputati 42 Gol segnati 140 (3,33 per incontro) La formazione vincente dell'Alumni Cronologia della competizione 1904 1906 Manuale La Copa Campeonato 1905 fu vinta dall'Alumni Athletic Club. Ind...

2020年夏季奧林匹克運動會波蘭代表團

2020年夏季奥林匹克运动会波兰代表團波兰国旗IOC編碼POLNOC波蘭奧林匹克委員會網站olimpijski.pl（英文）（波兰文）2020年夏季奥林匹克运动会（東京）2021年7月23日至8月8日（受2019冠状病毒病疫情影响推迟，但仍保留原定名称）運動員206參賽項目24个大项旗手开幕式：帕维尔·科热尼奥夫斯基（游泳）和马娅·沃什乔夫斯卡（自行车）[1]闭幕式：卡罗利娜·纳亚（皮划艇）&#...

 

Kalna II

Community development block in West Bengal, IndiaKalna IICommunity development blockLocation in West BengalCoordinates: 23°13′00″N 88°22′00″E / 23.21667°N 88.36667°E / 23.21667; 88.36667Country IndiaStateWest BengalDistrictPurba BardhamanParliamentary constituencyBardhaman PurbaAssembly constituencyKalnaArea • Total66.48 sq mi (172.17 km2)Elevation39 ft (12 m)Population (2011) • Total167,335 �...

 

哥伦布 (密西西比州)

密西西比州 哥伦布城市綽號：Possum Town哥伦布位于密西西比州的位置坐标：33°30′06″N 88°24′54″W / 33.501666666667°N 88.415°W / 33.501666666667; -88.415国家 美國州密西西比州县朗兹县始建于1821年政府 • 市长罗伯特·史密斯 (民主党)面积 • 总计22.3 平方英里（57.8 平方公里） • 陸地21.4 平方英里（55.5 平方公里） • ...

كأس الكؤوس الإفريقية 1979

يفتقر محتوى هذه المقالة إلى الاستشهاد بمصادر. فضلاً، ساهم في تطوير هذه المقالة من خلال إضافة مصادر موثوق بها. أي معلومات غير موثقة يمكن التشكيك بها وإزالتها. (نوفمبر 2019) كأس الكؤوس الإفريقية 1979 تفاصيل الموسم كأس الكؤوس الإفريقية  النسخة 5  المنظم الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة �...

 

Letraset

Type foundry company originating in the UK This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Letraset – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (August 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article is about the Letraset company. For the rub-on lettering sheets closely associated with them,...

 

Petal

Part of most types of flower For other uses, see Petal (disambiguation). Diagram showing the parts of a mature flower. In this example, the perianth is separated into a calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals) Petals are modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers. They are often brightly colored or unusually shaped to attract pollinators. All of the petals of a flower are collectively known as the corolla. Petals are usually accompanied by another set of modified leaves called...

Visa requirements for Seychellois citizens

Administrative entry restrictions A Seychellois passport Visa requirements for Seychellois citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Seychelles. As of 2 July 2019, Seychellois citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 149 countries and territories, ranking the Seychellois passport 27th in terms of travel freedom, and best ranking African country, according to the Henley Passport Index.[1] As of April 2019, Brunei,...

 

جهاد الغنام

جهاد الغنام جهاد الغنام معلومات شخصية الميلاد سنة 1961   رفح  الوفاة 9 مايو 2023 (61–62 سنة)[1]  رفح  سبب الوفاة ضربة جوية[1]  قتله القوات الجوية الإسرائيلية،  وشاباك  مواطنة دولة فلسطين  الحياة العملية المهنة مقاوم  الحزب حركة الجهاد الإسلامي في فل�...

 

John Guthrie (bishop of Ross)

Early modern sketch of the arms of the bishops of Ross. John Guthrie was a 15th-century Scottish bishop, who was sometime Bishop of Ross, an office based at Fortrose on the Black Isle in Ross. He received papal provision to the vacant bishopric of Ross by papal bull on 11 April 1492, his proctor paying the papacy the 600 gold florins on 14 June.[1] Earlier, at some point between 12 May 1490, and 26 February 1492, he had been admitted to the temporalities of that episcopal see, presum...

Enhanced Fujita scale

Tornado intensity rating scale EF5 redirects here. For the radioisotope-containing organic chemical used in cancer research, see 18F-EF5. Enhanced Fujita Scale EFU Unknown No surveyable damage EF0 65–85 mph Light damage EF1 86–110 mph Moderate damage EF2 111–135 mph Considerable damage EF3 136–165 mph Severe damage EF4 166–200 mph Devastating damage EF5 >200 mph Incredible damage The National Weather Service’s arrow showing the EF scale. This includes a desc...

 

Tax collector

Person who collects taxes This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (September 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this message) For the film, see Tax Collector (film). Tax man redirects here. For the Beatles song, see Taxman. For other uses, see Taxman (disambiguation). A tax collector at work – from an illustration by Henry Holiday in Lewis Carroll's...

 

Thibaut Fauconnet

French speed skater Thibaut FauconnetFauconnet trailing Apolo Ohno in a World Cup race, 2004.Personal informationBorn (1985-04-23) 23 April 1985 (age 39)Dijon, FranceHeight5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)Weight154 lb (70 kg)SportCountry FranceSportShort track speed skating Medal record Men's short track speed skating Representing  France European Championships 2010 Dresden Overall 2018 Dresden 3000 m SF Disqualified 2011 Heerenveen Overall Disqualified 2012...

Cadarsac

Cadarsac La mairie. Blason Administration Pays France Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine Département Gironde Arrondissement Libourne Intercommunalité Communauté d'agglomération du Libournais Maire Mandat Joachim Boisard 2020-2026 Code postal 33750 Code commune 33079 Démographie Gentilé Cadarsacais Populationmunicipale 347 hab. (2021 ) Densité 151 hab./km2 Géographie Coordonnées 44° 51′ 41″ nord, 0° 17′ 06″ ouest Altitude Min. 2 mMax. 53...

 

Bor (Serbie)

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Bor. Bor Бор Héraldique Drapeau Vue de Bor Administration Pays Serbie Province Serbie centrale Région Timočka Krajina District district de Bor Municipalité Bor Code postal 19 210 Démographie Population 34 160 hab. (2011) Géographie Coordonnées 44° 04′ 42″ nord, 22° 05′ 43″ est Localisation Géolocalisation sur la carte : Serbie Bor Géolocalisation sur la carte : Serbie Bor modifier&#...