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Banijay Kids & Family
FormerlyZodiak Kids (2011–2021)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
PredecessorsTele Images Productions
FoundedFebruary 2011; 13 years ago (2011-02)
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

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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 Tele Images, to create the biggest major production and distribution group 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 merger was completed in January 2006, with the combined entity 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 Studio Expand 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 February 2016, Zodiak Media merged with the Banijay Group,[10] and Marathon was folded within the process. The Zodiak Kids name was retained until 2022 when the company adopted the Banijay name.

In 2018, MoonScoop Group co-founder and co-chairman Benoît Di Sabatino was named as CEO of the company, succeeding Jean-Philippe Randisi.[11]

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 and had placed the acquired animation studio under Zodiak Kids and will continued to be independent along with their founder continuing to serve as the company's president.[12]

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.[13][14]

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.[15]

In January 2024, Zodiak Kids & Family Distribution was renamed as Banijay Kids & Family Distribution.[16]

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.[17]

Divisions

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Banijay Kids & Family Distribution

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

Kindle Entertainment

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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

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Monello Productions
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation
FoundedSeptember 2013; 11 years ago (2013-09)
FoundersGiorgio Welter
Cécile Sady
Headquarters
34 rue de Neuilly, 92110 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.[18]

Movimenti Production

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Movimenti Production
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation
Television production
Founded2004; 20 years ago (2004)
FoundersGiorgio Scorza
Davide Rosio
Headquarters
France
Key people
Giorgio Scorza (CEO)
Davide Rosio (CCO)
Parent
  • ForFun Media (2019–2022)
  • Banijay Kids & Family (2022–present)
Websitewww.banijaykidsandfamily.com

Movimenti Production is an Italian animation studio founded in 2004 by Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio, who both lead as CEOs.

Procidis

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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

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Tiger Aspect Kids & Family
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
Founded2002; 22 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

Tiger Aspect Kids & Family is a British television production company founded in 2002 as the animation division of Tiger Aspect.[19] It is currently led by Tom Beattie as Managing Director.[20]

Zodiak Kids & Family France

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Zodiak Kids & Family France
Formerly
  • Marathon Productions (1990–2001)
  • Marathon Animation (2001–2007)
  • Marathon Media (2007–2016)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAnimation
Television production
FoundedFebruary 1990; 34 years ago (1990-02)
FoundersPascal Breton
Olivier Bremond
Vincent Chalvon-Demersay
David Michel
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

Zodiak Kids & Family France (formerly Marathon Productions, Marathon Animation and Marathon Media) 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.[21] It is currently led by Benoît Di Sabatino as CEO.[22]

Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK

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Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK
FormerlyThe Foundation (1994–2016)
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelevision production
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
Key people
Gwen Hughes (CEO)
Parent
Websitewww.banijaykidsandfamily.com

Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK (formerly The Foundation) is a British television production company founded in 1994. It is led by Gwen Hughes as CEO.[23]

In August 2006, The Foundation was acquired by RDF Media Group.[24]

Filmography

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

References

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  1. ^ James, Alison (September 18, 2005). "Gaul merger is 'Totally' cool". Variety. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Baisley, Sarah (20 September 2005). "Bridgepoint to Merge with Marathon". Animation World Network. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (23 July 2007). "Italy's De Agostini wins Marathon". Variety.
  4. ^ "De Agostini To Acquire Marathon". Worldscreen. July 24, 2007. Retrieved September 21, 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 (May 26, 2008). "De Agostini sees more in Zodiak". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Daswasi, Mansha (May 27, 2008). "Italy's De Agostini Makes Offer for Zodiak Television". Worldscreen. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Barraclough, Leo (November 26, 2008). "De Agostini unrevils new look Zodiak". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Laughlin, Andrew (14 February 2011). "Zodiak Media Group launches Zodiak Kids". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  10. ^ Dickson, Jeremy (23 February 2016). "Zodiak and Banijay finalize merger". Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  11. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (12 September 2018). "The scoop on Zodiak's new CEO". Kidscreen.
  12. ^ Whittingham, Clive (20 April 2021). "Banijay acquires animation outfit Monello". C21 Media.
  13. ^ "Banijay Brands Strengthens Portfolio with Banijay Kids and Family". Banijay. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Banijay Brands Strengthens Portfolio with Banijay Kids and Family". License Global. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  15. ^ Bharanidharan, Sadhana (8 September 2022). "Banijay buys two European kids prodcos". Kidscreen.
  16. ^ "ABC and Télé-Québec Pick Up Shasha & Milo". Banijay Kids & Family. 31 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Banijay Kids & Family Expands Portfolio with Procidis Acquisition". Banijay. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  18. ^ "Monello - Home". Monello Productions.
  19. ^ Waller, Ed (24 January 2002). "New toon division for Tiger Aspect". C21 Media.
  20. ^ "Tiger Aspect Kids & Family". Banijay Kids & Family.
  21. ^ Webdale, Jonathan (6 February 2014). "Co-founder Steps Down". C21 Media.
  22. ^ "Zodiak Kids & Family France". Banijay Kids & Family.
  23. ^ "Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK". Banijay Kids & Family.
  24. ^ "RDF buys TV producer Foundation". Variety. August 3, 2006. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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