In a milestone deal, Superights, the distribution arm of France’s Superprod Group, has pacted with ViacomCBS Networks International for Nickelodeon International to roll out “Anna & Friends” across the world outside North America.
Made on a brand-new addition to the Superights catalog, the deal was announced on Monday, the first day of MipJunior, which this year forms part of Mipcom. It also marks the first multi-territory Nickelodeon sale for the Paris-based Superights, and a massive first window distribution ensuring that the series will broadcast in nearly all international territories. Nickelodeon will specifically bring episodes to Asia-Pacific territories, excluding mainland China, as well as to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
In its storyline, “Anna & Friends” looks classic pre-school fare: Six-year-old Anna lives daily adventures with friends including impatient Froga the frog, thoughtful Ron the cat, overly-confident Bubu the dog and naïve Christopher the orange worm. The series’ “engaging” storylines are “full of heart,...
Made on a brand-new addition to the Superights catalog, the deal was announced on Monday, the first day of MipJunior, which this year forms part of Mipcom. It also marks the first multi-territory Nickelodeon sale for the Paris-based Superights, and a massive first window distribution ensuring that the series will broadcast in nearly all international territories. Nickelodeon will specifically bring episodes to Asia-Pacific territories, excluding mainland China, as well as to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
In its storyline, “Anna & Friends” looks classic pre-school fare: Six-year-old Anna lives daily adventures with friends including impatient Froga the frog, thoughtful Ron the cat, overly-confident Bubu the dog and naïve Christopher the orange worm. The series’ “engaging” storylines are “full of heart,...
- 10/11/2021
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Take that, Gargamel: The Smurfs are getting a brand-new series at Nickelodeon, the children’s cable network announced Thursday.
The blue crew will populate The Smurfs, a CG-animated reboot that will introduce a new generation of kids to Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Clumsy, Hefty, Brainy and the rest of the the popular cartoon characters who live in mushroom-shaped homes in the forest.
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The original series,...
The blue crew will populate The Smurfs, a CG-animated reboot that will introduce a new generation of kids to Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Clumsy, Hefty, Brainy and the rest of the the popular cartoon characters who live in mushroom-shaped homes in the forest.
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The original series,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Nickelodeon has a dizzying array of popular animated characters at its disposal. Now it has a few more: The Smurfs.
The ViacomCBS outlet has struck a deal with the worldwide licensors of the popular blue figures, Lafig Belgium and Imps, under which it will launch a new animated series and manage consumer products licensing for the property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. The company intends to seek a new product line tied to the new series, ranging from toys, stationery, apparel to accessories, and home and consumer packaged goods, all planned to launch at retail in 2022.
The series, which could make use of individual Smurfs such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy or others, is expected to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally. The companies declined to describe financial terms of the deal.
“The Smurfs’ is an...
The ViacomCBS outlet has struck a deal with the worldwide licensors of the popular blue figures, Lafig Belgium and Imps, under which it will launch a new animated series and manage consumer products licensing for the property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. The company intends to seek a new product line tied to the new series, ranging from toys, stationery, apparel to accessories, and home and consumer packaged goods, all planned to launch at retail in 2022.
The series, which could make use of individual Smurfs such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy or others, is expected to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally. The companies declined to describe financial terms of the deal.
“The Smurfs’ is an...
- 6/18/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon is entering the world of “The Smurfs.”
The kids’ network has licensed the global rights to the franchise as part of a deal with Lafig Belgium and Imps and is planning an original CG-animated “Smurfs” Nickelodeon series for 2021.
The series will include all of the beloved Smurf characters, like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and more going on new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. After its U.S. debut in 2021, it will go out to international Nickelodeon channels.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products will also be managing product licensing for The Smurfs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia, which will include a new product line for the animated series featuring toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more planned to launch at retail in 2022.
“The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,...
The kids’ network has licensed the global rights to the franchise as part of a deal with Lafig Belgium and Imps and is planning an original CG-animated “Smurfs” Nickelodeon series for 2021.
The series will include all of the beloved Smurf characters, like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and more going on new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. After its U.S. debut in 2021, it will go out to international Nickelodeon channels.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products will also be managing product licensing for The Smurfs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia, which will include a new product line for the animated series featuring toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more planned to launch at retail in 2022.
“The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The Smurfs are coming to Nickelodeon. The ViacomCBS-owned network has partnered with Lafig Belgium and Imps, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs, on a new original CG-animated series based on the iconic property, along with a consumer products line. Under the deal, Nickelodeon has licensed the global rights to The Smurfs, which follows the beloved characters–Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and others on “all-new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action,” Nick says. The series is slated to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally.
In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Vcp will seek new merchandising and promotional partners for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series, including toys,...
In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Vcp will seek new merchandising and promotional partners for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series, including toys,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Smurfs are set to make their own tiny village on Nickelodeon, which is launching a new animated series centered on the iconic minuscule cerulean humanoids.
Nickelodeon is teaming with The Smurfs‘ worldwide licensors, Lafig Belgium and Imps, to conjure a revival CG-animated series, which is being eyed for a U.S. debut on the cable channel for sometime in 2021, after which it will premiere on Nickelodeon’s channels internationally. The series will follow all-new exploits of classic characters like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and more, brandishing themes centered on humor, heart and high-stakes action.
The Smurfs relaunch series will arrive from Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel, under director William Renaud, who will work off scripts by writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin. The series will be overseen on the network’s behalf by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President,...
Nickelodeon is teaming with The Smurfs‘ worldwide licensors, Lafig Belgium and Imps, to conjure a revival CG-animated series, which is being eyed for a U.S. debut on the cable channel for sometime in 2021, after which it will premiere on Nickelodeon’s channels internationally. The series will follow all-new exploits of classic characters like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and more, brandishing themes centered on humor, heart and high-stakes action.
The Smurfs relaunch series will arrive from Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel, under director William Renaud, who will work off scripts by writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin. The series will be overseen on the network’s behalf by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Shamus Kelley May 14, 2019
Things are about to get awesome in Lego City Adventures in this new Nickelodeon series!
Nickelodeon and Lego are about to team-up! We've got the exclusive that a brand new CG-animated series, Lego City Adventures will premiere Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (Et/Pt) on Nickelodeon! The series will be ten episodes long and depict "the funny, smart, and dynamic slices of life within the sprawling and diverse Lego City community, following the absurd and action-packed adventures of its residents."
Lego fans looking to find a little chararcter in their favorite toys, this series is for you! We've got the exclusive trailer for the series that gives us a look into what it'll be like. You can watch it below!
This looks like it'll be a lot of fun, especially for anyone who's ever imagined the daily life of their Lego cities. And who can't love those little "awesome" references?...
Things are about to get awesome in Lego City Adventures in this new Nickelodeon series!
Nickelodeon and Lego are about to team-up! We've got the exclusive that a brand new CG-animated series, Lego City Adventures will premiere Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (Et/Pt) on Nickelodeon! The series will be ten episodes long and depict "the funny, smart, and dynamic slices of life within the sprawling and diverse Lego City community, following the absurd and action-packed adventures of its residents."
Lego fans looking to find a little chararcter in their favorite toys, this series is for you! We've got the exclusive trailer for the series that gives us a look into what it'll be like. You can watch it below!
This looks like it'll be a lot of fun, especially for anyone who's ever imagined the daily life of their Lego cities. And who can't love those little "awesome" references?...
- 5/13/2019
- Den of Geek
Decades after the Chipmunks made their small-screen debut on CBS in 1961, Alvin, Simon and Theodore are still leaving an indelible mark on the television landscape and adhering to creator Ross Bagdasarian Sr.’s original vision.
“It was important to my dad that there be a show that was, hopefully, entertaining, but he wanted it to be non-violent,” says Bagdasarian’s son Ross Jr., co-owner of Bagdasarian Prods.
Designed to be a gentler alternative to the Looney Tunes, “The Alvin Show” set the basic look and personas of the Chipmunks, as well as a tone that would prove to be timeless. But over the years, the design of the characters and types of stories told have been modernized to better speak to the current audience.
Today’s “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” which launched on Nickelodeon in 2015, tells tales of bullying, technology and not getting along with siblings. It also relies heavily on the Chipettes,...
“It was important to my dad that there be a show that was, hopefully, entertaining, but he wanted it to be non-violent,” says Bagdasarian’s son Ross Jr., co-owner of Bagdasarian Prods.
Designed to be a gentler alternative to the Looney Tunes, “The Alvin Show” set the basic look and personas of the Chipmunks, as well as a tone that would prove to be timeless. But over the years, the design of the characters and types of stories told have been modernized to better speak to the current audience.
Today’s “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” which launched on Nickelodeon in 2015, tells tales of bullying, technology and not getting along with siblings. It also relies heavily on the Chipettes,...
- 3/14/2019
- by Scott Huver
- Variety Film + TV
Studiocanal, Nickelodeon and award-winning producer David Heyman today announced a global deal for a brand-new “Paddington” (working title) television series for preschoolers. Actor Ben Whishaw (Paddington 1 & 2) will reprise his role as the beloved voice of the title character in the new CG-animated series, which follows the adventures of a younger Paddington. “Paddington” will air on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide in 2020, while local broadcast partners will be secured in France, Canada, China and Japan.
Fully animated in 3D, the new “Paddington” series sees a younger Paddington writing to Aunt Lucy from Windsor Gardens. Each episode will open and close with Paddington’s letters as he tells Aunt Lucy what he has learned about life through the day’s new exciting adventure. The series will invite a new generation of fans into Paddington’s world full of heart, kindness, slapstick humour, fun and generosity.
Currently in production, “Paddington” is a Heyday Films...
Fully animated in 3D, the new “Paddington” series sees a younger Paddington writing to Aunt Lucy from Windsor Gardens. Each episode will open and close with Paddington’s letters as he tells Aunt Lucy what he has learned about life through the day’s new exciting adventure. The series will invite a new generation of fans into Paddington’s world full of heart, kindness, slapstick humour, fun and generosity.
Currently in production, “Paddington” is a Heyday Films...
- 2/16/2019
- by Andrew Wendowski
- Age of the Nerd
The future of the “Paddington” movie franchise has remained in question following the critical success of “Paddington 2” last year, but now fans can celebrate as the series will continue with a twist: “Paddington” is moving to U.S. television with a brand new series on Nickelodeon. Variety first announced the news. Nickelodeon is partnering with StudioCanal and producer David Heyman on the series, which will feature CGI animation. Ben Whishaw is set to reprise his role as the voice of the marmalade-loving bear.
“Paddington is such a beloved character for all of us at Studiocanal,” CEO Didier Lupfer said in a statement. “We are incredibly happy to be back in his world introducing new generations to his kindness, generosity and spirit.”
“We can’t wait to welcome Paddington, one of the world’s most beloved characters, to our global Nickelodeon family with a series that will take him on fun and exciting new adventures,...
“Paddington is such a beloved character for all of us at Studiocanal,” CEO Didier Lupfer said in a statement. “We are incredibly happy to be back in his world introducing new generations to his kindness, generosity and spirit.”
“We can’t wait to welcome Paddington, one of the world’s most beloved characters, to our global Nickelodeon family with a series that will take him on fun and exciting new adventures,...
- 2/14/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Studiocanal is joining forces with Nickelodeon and award-winning producer David Heyman to create a CGI-animated series adapted from its “Paddington” franchise, with actor Ben Whishaw on board to reprise his role as the voice of the beloved bear.
The toon series will be based on Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear stories, as were the two feature films: “Paddington” (2014) and “Paddington 2” (2017) which were global box-office hits. The first “Paddington” movie took $268 million worldwide and gave Studiocanal its biggest theatrical gross ever. It also marked the highest-grossing non-u.S. family film ever. “Paddington 2,” released in December 2017, grossed more than $227.3 million worldwide.
The series will be aimed at pre-schoolers, and will air on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide next year. Local broadcast partners will be brought on board in France, Canada, China and Japan.
“Paddington is such a beloved character for all of us at Studiocanal,” CEO Didier Lupfer said. “We...
The toon series will be based on Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear stories, as were the two feature films: “Paddington” (2014) and “Paddington 2” (2017) which were global box-office hits. The first “Paddington” movie took $268 million worldwide and gave Studiocanal its biggest theatrical gross ever. It also marked the highest-grossing non-u.S. family film ever. “Paddington 2,” released in December 2017, grossed more than $227.3 million worldwide.
The series will be aimed at pre-schoolers, and will air on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide next year. Local broadcast partners will be brought on board in France, Canada, China and Japan.
“Paddington is such a beloved character for all of us at Studiocanal,” CEO Didier Lupfer said. “We...
- 2/14/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Kimie Tsukakoshi in ‘The Bureau of Magical Things’ (Photo: Mark Taylor).
Nickelodeon has acquired Jonathan M. Shiff Productions’ live-action children series The Bureau of Magical Things, with the series set to premiere on October 8 in the Us and to go on to air on its channels and branded blocks across 170+ countries and territories.
The 20 x 30 series was shot in Queensland with support of Screen Australia, Screen Queensland and City of Gold Coast, and first aired on Ten’s Channel Eleven in July. It was also pre-sold to German public broadcaster Zdf, with Zdf Enterprises taking worldwide distribution rights.
Kimie Tsukakoshi (The Family Law) stars as a Kyra, an ordinary teenage girl who is caught in a clash between an elf and a fairy then becomes magically transformed. Mia Elizabeth Cullen, Julian Cullen, Rainbow Wedell, Jamie Carter, Christopher Sommers, Melanie Zanetti and Nicholas Bell also star.
“The Bureau of Magical Things...
Nickelodeon has acquired Jonathan M. Shiff Productions’ live-action children series The Bureau of Magical Things, with the series set to premiere on October 8 in the Us and to go on to air on its channels and branded blocks across 170+ countries and territories.
The 20 x 30 series was shot in Queensland with support of Screen Australia, Screen Queensland and City of Gold Coast, and first aired on Ten’s Channel Eleven in July. It was also pre-sold to German public broadcaster Zdf, with Zdf Enterprises taking worldwide distribution rights.
Kimie Tsukakoshi (The Family Law) stars as a Kyra, an ordinary teenage girl who is caught in a clash between an elf and a fairy then becomes magically transformed. Mia Elizabeth Cullen, Julian Cullen, Rainbow Wedell, Jamie Carter, Christopher Sommers, Melanie Zanetti and Nicholas Bell also star.
“The Bureau of Magical Things...
- 9/26/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Nickelodeon will bring “Barbapapa” to young viewers around the world after sealing an international deal for the new adaptation of the classic 1970s kids picture-book series for its Nick Jr. channel.
“Barbapapa” dates back to the 1970s when French-American couple Anette Tyson and Talus Taylor created the property. A subsequent toon series was popular internationally, airing in over 40 countries. Japanese producer Kodansha the made a second series in the late 1970s and a third in 1999.
Nick has now stepped up and acquired a new upcoming adaptation, which will be produced by French animation house Normaal. The preschool series was commissioned by France’s largest commercial broadcaster TF1 for its Tfou kids service and announced at Annecy/Mifa 2017. It delivers in 2019.
The blob-shaped Barbapapa family, who can morph into other forms but retain their original colors, will come to life in a 52x11mins 2D series. It will be written and...
“Barbapapa” dates back to the 1970s when French-American couple Anette Tyson and Talus Taylor created the property. A subsequent toon series was popular internationally, airing in over 40 countries. Japanese producer Kodansha the made a second series in the late 1970s and a third in 1999.
Nick has now stepped up and acquired a new upcoming adaptation, which will be produced by French animation house Normaal. The preschool series was commissioned by France’s largest commercial broadcaster TF1 for its Tfou kids service and announced at Annecy/Mifa 2017. It delivers in 2019.
The blob-shaped Barbapapa family, who can morph into other forms but retain their original colors, will come to life in a 52x11mins 2D series. It will be written and...
- 6/11/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
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