TV Kids Guide 2017/2018 by World Screen

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GUIDE 2017/2018

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Contents A Note from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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A Note from the Editor Kristin Brzoznowski

Kids today are truly growing up in an ondemand world. They will come of age in a time when the majority of the shows they want to watch can be accessed whenever they wish, be it from a TV settop box, laptop, game console, tablet, mobile phone or whatever the next hot digital device may be. While all this innovation comes much to the delight of young viewers (and their parents, who might just get some peace and quiet while the kiddos are entertained), it has certainly brought with it a fair share of challenges for producers, distributors, channel operators, IP owners and the like. Traditional business models have been upended and negotiations for rights and windows made ever more complicated. Amid all the disruption and change, there is a myriad of new opportunities emerging for content owners. For one, online players such as Amazon and Netflix have been injecting quite a bit of money into the marketplace, increasing the available funding for original and acquired children’s programming. Netflix, for example, has ramped up original production over the last few years, producing close to 7,000 minutes of children’s programming in 2016, up from 6,000 in the prior year, according to research by IHS Markit. It seems like each day there is a new children’s online video service popping up. While adults certainly love the convenience of on-demand viewing, kids’ content is suited particularly well to this model. Apps can give parents the ability to limit their children’s screen time and ensure the content their young ones are watching is age-appropriate, which is especially important for the preschool set. Even with the rapid rise of global online platforms, traditional linear kids’ broadcasters are continuing to grow their footprints and introduce new services. The increased competition has made it all the more important to have programming on your platform that is distinctive and that kids can’t find anywhere else. The 2017-18 edition of the TV Kids Guide features an array of such program offerings, from live-action series for tweens to 2D and 3D animated shows for preschoolers and just about everything in between. 8

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INTERVIEWS

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Christina Miller President & General Manager Cartoon Network, Boomerang & Adult Swim TV KIDS: Cartoon Network is marking a landmark 25th birthday this year. Tell us about the anniversary theme of “25 Years of Drawing on Creativity.” MILLER: It’s a celebration of the past 25 years of, ultimately, connecting with our fans—that’s always at the center of everything we do—having a global mindset about how we’re doing it and then being creatively driven. Ted Turner would often refer to us as his second greatest idea— CNN was born first—and it was a little bit of a crazy idea. All of the firsts that have come out of Cartoon Network are great examples of how we think about things. We were the first 24/7 animation network. We were the first kids’ network to launch a website, let alone a video app or a watch-and-play app. We’ve been at the forefront and have rewritten the rules for 25 years. Keeping pace with that and always fulfilling the fact that we were this crazy idea is part of what’s in our DNA. Reflecting back on our 25-year mark, we’re proud that we’ve grown lifelong fans and that we’ve done it with creativity and innovation. And for the last 25 years, we’ve made people laugh. That’s a pretty big thing to accomplish! TV KIDS: What are the greatest challenges in targeting this mobile-first generation of Plurals. And what’s been most fun about programming for this demographic? MILLER: Each challenge brings an opportunity. We do look at the world like that. It is very fast moving. We all feel how dynamic it is in this marketplace—the rate of change, the new platforms, the speed with which you’re able to connect with your audience. It’s very much a real-time world. It’s not a day, date and time; it’s not a moment in time, it’s all the time. So preparing for that and being aware of that is both an opportunity and a challenge. There’s not a moment when you go dark anymore. You have to have fresh content. It’s also a sharing generation, so you have to make sure you create a loop that allows them to be part of it, participate and celebrate with you. When you do that, they’ll evangelize for you. There’s nothing stronger than hearing it from a friend. 10

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Michael Stumpf CEO KiKA TV KIDS: What role does KiKA play in a crowded German landscape? STUMPF: For 20 years now, KiKA has been the home of high-quality kids’ and family entertainment, created, commissioned, acquired or produced by our parent companies ARD and ZDF in Mainz, and KiKA’s home base in Erfurt. With that in mind, it comes as no surprise that KiKA is Germany’s most trusted kids’ media address. We bring the best mix of genres, with fiction and nonfiction programs, and do not rely mainly on animation like some of our competitors. We give the kids what they need for growing up and for a better understanding of the world around them. As a result, in 2015 KiKA became TV’s market leader against truly strong and growing competition. Additionally, we are the market leader in preschool and in daily German kids’ prime time. TV KIDS: What is your mission as a public broadcaster for kids? STUMPF: The mission of a children’s channel under public law is to provide information, education and consulting entertainment and, while doing so, take into account its young target group’s specific requirements. As a consequence, we offer a program without commercials. Our aim is to support kids of all ages, give orientation and accompany them as their first address while they are growing up. Additionally, KiKA promotes social, emotional and cognitive development, helping kids to develop a sense of values, such as tolerance and friendship. Also, we don’t broadcast programs with senseless and unnecessary violence. We are the only channel in Germany that provides up-to-date information for children on a daily basis. With news, magazines, interactive live programs and entertainment programs, we present and convey issues to children in accordance with their very special requirements. I think that is very important, especially in times of alternative facts and fake news. Another key word for describing our mission is diversity. Children’s requirements are many, and they are diverse, depending on their stage of development. KiKA uses almost all genres to meet those demands. 11

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Sarah Muller Head of Children’s Content Channel 5 TV KIDS: What’s the overall programming strategy you’ve put into place over the past year at Channel 5? MULLER: It’s been about taking a holistic view of what Milkshake! is and the needs of a modern audience, and getting everybody here and out in the wider world to think of it as a brand rather than a block on a linear channel. The programming has fallen in naturally behind that. We’re super lucky because we already have an enviable slate of great content to work with, titles like Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom and Peppa Pig. Moving forward, I’m looking at how I can complement that. So largely the strategy is around contemporary, fresh content that will delight and surprise the audience, but that also will work across a number of platforms. TV KIDS: Being part of the Viacom family, how are you collaborating with your colleagues at Nickelodeon? MULLER: I’m very lucky, I sometimes feel like a gem within a crown! Nick and Channel 5 have always worked very successfully together. It’s a long and viable relationship dating right back to the first days of Peppa Pig. We’ve always sat naturally together. I get all the support of being part of Viacom. And there is the opportunity to develop synergies and work together [with Nickelodeon] on titles that might be of interest and to share and swap and inform. It’s a fabulous experience; I do feel blessed. TV KIDS: What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the kids’ content sector in the U.K. at present? MULLER: The kids’ content production community in the U.K. is incredible, particularly at preschool. The industry has always been creative in its approach to funding and finding ways of closing the gap on investment. That has not changed. It’s about looking at what the revenue streams are for the emerging platforms. And working out how to measure that success because we don’t have those metrics in place quite as well yet. 12

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Tara Sorensen Head of Kids’ Programming Amazon Studios TV KIDS: What did Amazon set out to offer young viewers when it launched? SORENSEN: There is a lot of content out there, so we knew that we needed to stand out in some way. We did that with our preschool curriculum. We started with preschool [programming], knowing that, for the most part, parents would discover the service and hand it to their children—we wanted to start when they were young. Our curriculum focused on right-brain thinking and creativity, so that we weren’t necessarily competing with core curriculum or the social and emotional learning of some other channels. We also tried to embrace the streaming aspect of our service. Because we are not a linear broadcaster, we can encourage kids to stop the programs, rewind the programs, repeat the programs and go outside of the programs to really engage in that learning. TV KIDS: What kinds of content are you looking for? SORENSEN: We are always looking for shows with great stories and characters. Innovation in design or storytelling is important for us. Because we don’t have slots, we’re not necessarily needing to fill a gap in preschool or 6-to-11; we do everything from preschool to transitional preschool to 6-to-11. Because 6-to-11 is more of an advertising demo, and we’re not an ad-driven service, we like to find [content] on the younger end and the older end. We are medium-agnostic, which is to say that we will do live action, animation, CGI, hybrid, puppetry. TV KIDS: How do acquisitions complement Amazon’s original kids’ productions? SORENSEN: We do have programs that are licensed within Amazon Prime Video. From an originals standpoint, there are shows that we look at as a prebuy—we have creative input, but it’s produced outside of our purview—but are branded as an original because we feel it fits the Amazon brand. Around 10 to 15 percent of our lineup is either licensed or a co-production that’s not fully grown within Amazon Studios. 13

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Pierre Sissmann Chairman & CEO Cyber Group Studios TV KIDS: How are you managing your development slate? SISSMANN: We’re developing more series. We have 15 of our own shows in development, in all genres—traditional and digital 2D, hybrid, CGI. This is a very important point. One of my goals, when I set up the company, was that we would never be stopped by, “I can’t do this series because I don’t know how to.” That’s why we developed a lot of our own technology. Today we can do any technique to give a project the best artistic rendering. The last thing we have to go into now is stop motion. We have four people just doing development. We have one head of studio doing pure development with resources that we hire, depending on our needs, and then we have three people doing literary development. We’re investing so much in creation and artistic resources. Our pure development budget is always far more than half a million euros a year. That’s a lot of money. We have to find ways to finance that: our own cash flow, subsidies, friends, whatever. Once you do this, then you need to sell the shows. So we’ve increased our distribution resources by having people in Paris and by opening the U.S. office. TV KIDS: Why was a U.S. office important for Cyber Group’s international business? SISSMANN: With more and more of our productions landing in the U.S., we felt it was time to establish ourselves [with a local office]. It allows us to be closer to our clients, as we are increasing our presence there with our shows. At the same time, we will have new properties that are going to have a lot of consumer products potential, and the U.S. is a country where you can’t manage [licensing and merchandising] from overseas and we want to do it ourselves. It makes a lot of sense, as we develop our activity in North America, to be on the ground. Opening an office in the U.S. is the first step in us becoming more global in a local way, both for distribution and creation of new content. 14

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Iginio Straffi Founder & CEO Rainbow TV KIDS: You first moved into live action with Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends. What did you learn from that experience that you can now bring to the new liveaction productions you’re working on? STRAFFI: We learned that it’s a totally different job. There is a common [element with animation]—the story, the entertainment value of the story. You need to have a great idea, a great story. Of course, the execution of live action is different. We are making use of the best talent that we can come across. We now have also acquired Colorado Film to have good, strong, internal know-how. I say this as a joke, but it’s true—while I’m aging I am getting more impatient to see my ideas come to life! I don’t have the patience to wait three or four years like for an animated project. Seven years for Regal Academy! But with live action, you think of something and a year later you see it on television. TV KIDS: Why did Regal Academy take seven years to produce? STRAFFI: We were all extremely concerned, after creating Winx Club and co-producing Mia and me, that the next show targeting a similar demographic would not be as outstanding. We kept experimenting, trying to find better storytelling, better animation and a better graphic style. It was a long process before we greenlit it. I am very enthusiastic about the second season. We improved the graphic quality of the rendering and the pace of the storytelling. I like it much better than the first season. It took a very long time! Add two years for the second season, and it’ll be nine years to get what I was hoping to see. TV KIDS: What are the biggest challenges of being an independent today? And what are the greatest benefits? STRAFFI: Being an independent brings you more challenges because you have to build everything from scratch—find the series, pitch it, get the broadcaster, get the licensee to believe in it. It is a tremendous effort. The advantage we have is the speed and the dynamic way of handling the decision process. 15

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Vince Commisso Co-Founding Partner, President & CEO 9 Story Media Group TV KIDS: What’s evolved at the company since your acquisition of Ireland’s Brown Bag Films? COMMISSO: In addition to Brown Bag’s new flagship studio [in Dublin], our studios in Toronto are now markedly different. We’ve undergone a massive transformation, with a rebranding effort and upgrading our resources and technological infrastructure on both sides of the Atlantic. [Technological infrastructure] is one of the things that Brown Bag has always been conscious of because they have such large files when they do CG. That mentality trickled over to us. In terms of backing up, process and pipeline, we’re now one of the most advanced companies in the world in tracking all of those things and moving forward in regard to animation production. TV KIDS: What other growth opportunities is 9 Story exploring? COMMISSO: When we partnered with ZMC [Zelnick Media Capital] in 2014, we were very clear about what we wanted to acquire. For one, it was factors of production, and with Brown Bag we’ve acquired the best, highest-quality independent factors of production in the marketplace. Another was libraries, which we’re looking at in a new light these days because getting a library for library’s sake, while there are some long-tail opportunities, is not the win that it was two or three years ago. Then, if there’s a brand that opens up a new line of business for us, we would look at acquiring that, too. We’re only going to do something that makes sense. TV KIDS: What’s your approach to crafting the ideal development slate? COMMISSO: It’s ironic; we’ve grown and become a bigger company, yet we’re developing fewer shows. That’s by design. We’re taking bigger bets and putting more behind the development. As a producer these days, you’re required to develop more fully than you were in years past. You have to take the risk that somebody will say yes to that concept, and you have to have the star voice cast, star showrunner and high-end talent already attached. 16

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Hans Bourlon CEO, Studio 100 Group CEO & Managing Director, Studio 100 Media TV KIDS: What attracted you to investing in m4e? BOURLON: We have Studio 100 Media, also a Munich-based company, and the activities were very similar. We have our strengths; they have their strengths. For example, we launched the Maya the Bee movie in more than 150 territories and it was pretty successful. We have built up a lot of know-how in terms of movie production and distribution. We have two animation studios, which they don’t have. There are a lot of things we could add to each other—that was one of the most important things. We can create an entity that can be very strong when forces are joined. TV KIDS: How important is scale? BOURLON: It’s a very important issue, but the most important thing is to have good content that makes a difference. That’s what everybody is aiming for: creating a fantastic new show that can be popular in many territories and that everybody likes. That’s something we’re working on daily. TV KIDS: Tell us about your approach to building shows into full, 360-degree properties. BOURLON: We started this more than 20 years ago with a puppet and a presenter on national TV in Belgium. These characters sang songs on stage; we grew them into comic books and launched merchandising items in the market. So that circle was already there with our first concept. We have created lots of new live-action concepts where we had the same approach. In 1999 we acquired an old theme park on the Belgian coast. We refurbished it [as Plopsaland Park], and it’s been very successful. We now have six parks in total, in Belgium and also in the Netherlands and Germany, and are planning two new ones. This is a real circle of activity that is unique, based upon local and international content. 17

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Olivier Dumont Managing Director Entertainment One Family & Licensing TV KIDS: How important is the linear screen for helping kids to discover new shows today? DUMONT: For preschool properties, broadcast is still the spark that gets the brand going. Ratings have fallen a lot more for older-skewing networks than they have for preschool channels because parents still need a safe place that they can expose their preschoolers to. Also, preschoolers are happier than older kids to allow mom and dad to decide what they should be watching. As a result, the power of preschool networks and blocks is still pretty high as compared to those for an older demo. That being said, we have found that the power of digital is growing tremendously. It is much harder to get a brand discovered solely on digital, but digital acts as a catch-up system, or a brand can be discovered purely on digital if you have a friend or someone else who draws your attention to it. You can get a taste of the brand very easily by going on a tablet or mobile phone. The brand is, in essence, in everyone’s pocket. TV KIDS: What are some of the lessons learned from the rollout of Peppa Pig that you’ve applied to other brands? DUMONT: The show becomes way more successful when you get a broadcaster to schedule a few episodes back-to-back—three to four episodes is when we see the brand pick up quickly in terms of desirability. When we open up a new market on Peppa Pig, it normally takes up to one year of exposure before the brand really takes off in licensing. We applied that formula somewhat on PJ Masks. The show is very aspirational, and as a result [the response] was way more immediate. We saw demand grow almost instantly after the show came out on Disney Junior in the U.S. So, we haven’t really been able to apply that many of the [lessons] from one to the other. If anything, it shows that you need to treat each brand individually as opposed to applying the same recipe systematically. The overall strategy, though, is to build your brand exposure and make sure that kids and parents can find it and engage with it in as many ways as possible. 18

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Jean-Philippe Randisi CEO Zodiak Kids TV KIDS: How is the commissioning landscape in the territories Zodiak Kids Studios is active in? RANDISI: If you look at it purely at the French or U.K. level, it’s not drastically changing. On one side a lot of the commissioning money is still coming from public broadcasters, whether it’s BBC or France Télévisions. Those two broadcasters have a tremendous impact in terms of feeding the industry with commissions. There’s been a tighter approach to spending money from commercial broadcasters in the U.K. With the appointment of Sarah Muller at Milkshake!, there is a more upbeat sound bite coming from Channel 5, but it’s still early days. ITV is still keeping a very tight approach to commissions. They do just a few. In France, alongside France Télévisions, TF1 is still developing its pipeline of commissions, and Lagardère as well. And on a lesser level M6 and Canal+. On the animation side, about 70 percent of the television commissioning money in France is coming from France Télévisions. Disney has been quite strongly expanding its roster of Europemade IP and series. We’ve got quite a few projects in development with them and in production for them. Disney ramping up its European-commissioned content is probably the biggest thing on the radar. TV KIDS: What gains are you seeing in your distribution division? RANDISI: Traditional broadcasters are still the bulk of the business for us. There’s not so much pressure on prices as there is pressure on what broadcasters get for the same price. There is a push from a number of broadcasters to try and secure broader or deeper rights for the same amount of money, which has an impact in the long term on how much money you can get from distribution. We tend to have more and more business with SVOD platforms in terms of acquisitions. And then AVOD is accounting for a fairly decent part of our revenue now— probably around 15 percent of our distribution revenue comes from AVOD. 19

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Allen Bohbot Managing Director 41 Entertainment TV KIDS: How did the deal for Skylanders Academy come about? BOHBOT: Skylanders is a property created by Activision Blizzard, the large video game company. It was released about six years ago with new technology that quickly became a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. In 2016, Activision Blizzard Studios launched Skylanders Academy as a Netflix original; season one achieved instant success and two additional seasons were commissioned. Activision Blizzard Studios was looking for a distribution partner with experience in global animation and expertise in managing a Netflix original. We understood the specs and were very excited to work with them on this major brand. We’ll be acting as exclusive global sales agent for pay TV, free TV, home entertainment and electronic sell-through (not SVOD, obviously). We will officially launch the property at MIPCOM 2017 with screenings at MIPJunior. The show is a pure comedy, brilliantly written by Eric Rogers, with a great voice cast—including Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and Susan Sarandon—and a $1-million-per-episode production budget! The show is already dubbed in 25 languages and we believe the property will be well received by the market. TV KIDS: You worked with Netflix on Tarzan and Jane and Kong: King of the Apes. How has that experience been? BOHBOT: It’s been great. Netflix is a great partner. We launched Kong in 2016 and then Tarzan and Jane in 2017, both as originals, and both have been picked up by Netflix for second seasons. Our relationship also led to Super Monsters, another Netflix original, which takes place at Pitchfork Pines Preschool, where the children of the world’s famous (and not-so-famous) monsters come to learn how to be the best people, and the best monsters, they can be. Drac, Cleo, Lobo, Katya, Zoe and Frankie are preschoolers with dual identities—they’re humans in the day and monsters after dark. That’s why this preschool starts each day at the end of the day. It’s adorable! So, we have three Netflix originals to date. 20

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Nicolas Atlan President of Animation Gaumont TV KIDS: What is guiding Gaumont’s animation strategy at present? ATLAN: Our goal is to create a whole range of compelling and engaging children’s projects that will become part of the Gaumont heritage. We started building up our development slate about a year ago, and now have 15 series in different stages of development between our Los Angeles and Paris offices, with a mix of original content that we create in-house, original ideas that are presented to us, and properties that are based on books or comic books, for example. TV KIDS: How do you go about crafting the perfect development slate? ATLAN: We are always searching for great ideas, of course, and at the same time, connecting with program buyers all over the world to keep abreast of what they are looking for. This is the process we followed for three of our series that will complete production by the end of this year and early next, and that will be screened at MIPJunior this year: Trulli Tales, which was commissioned by Disney Junior EMEA, RAI, Radio-Canada and Globosat; Belle and Sebastian, which was commissioned by M6 (France), ZDF (Germany), Piwi+ (France) and Knowledge Kids (Canada); and Furiki Wheels, commissioned by France Télévisions and Disney XD (EMEA). We’ll also be teasing two new shows for potential partners at the market. Jack Zero is a preschool series created by Alexander Bar—who also created Mike the Knight, Ranger Rob and Lunar Jim—to be co-produced with his production company, Milkcow Media. The series is about a dog called Jack Zero and his other pet friends who protect their owners and territory from the evil Robotic Pets. Komodo Chill, an original Gaumont IP created inhouse by Thomas Digard, is about a Komodo dragon who lives on an island and just wants to be left alone, but the other island tenants have a different idea and spend their days harassing him. 21

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Genevieve Dexter Founder & CEO Serious Lunch TV KIDS: What are broadcasters looking for nowadays in a kids’ show? DEXTER: Everybody seems to still be on the gender-neutral comedy hunt. Operation Ouch! does fulfill that in that the balance is evenly split boygirl, and although it’s conveying STEM content, it’s still very funny. I do think that the majority of broadcasters are looking for comedy animation or high-concept drama that has a combination of live-action special effects, meaning that it can travel more effectively than homegrown drama. On the basis of the rules of supply and demand, if a particular genre is in high demand, it’s usually because there isn’t very much of it as it’s hard to pull off creatively or economically. I don’t think anybody can say that there’s a show like [Operation Ouch!]. There are many that touch on the same topics—the series is all about the body and how it works— but it’s presented by these incredibly funny and charismatic twin doctors who have a few PhDs between them. TV KIDS: What are some of the company’s plans for the next year or so? DEXTER: We’d love to be able to launch something new. We are looking to finance a second season of Horrible Science. We’ve started to employ a few more people. Especially as Eye Present grows, I’m looking to hand off more of my responsibilities onto other people. I need more time for acquisitions and co-productions, so I can see us bringing in some more sales people this year, potentially. We still want to focus on a few titles and really going deep with them rather than having a large catalog, which attracts a big overhead. The distribution model is changing. We’re looking at potentially launching some of the titles directly onto YouTube in territories where, for whatever reason, we haven’t been able to penetrate, but where we know we get a lot of views. 22

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DISTRIBUTORS

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41 Entertainment ADDRESS: 500 W. Putnam Ave., 4/Fl., Greenwich, CT 06830, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-203) 717-1120 WEBSITE: www.41e.tv MANAGING DIRECTOR: Allen Bohbot VP, SALES & MARKETING: Nancy Koff CONTACT: nancy.koff@41ent.com PROGRAMS: Skylanders Academy: 1x44 min. & 37x22 min. HD, CG, action/comedy, 6-11; Shooting Star: 13x22 min. HD, CG, adventure/comedy, girls 6-11; Super Monsters: 20x11 min. HD, CG, comedy, 3-6; The Mini Musketeers: 26x11 min. HD, CG, adventure/comedy, 3-6; Kong—King of the Apes: 26x22 min./ 1x83 min. & 22x22 min. HD, CG, action/adventure, 6-11; Tarzan and Jane: 13x22 min./2x83 min. & 5x22 min. HD, CG, action/adventure, 6-11; PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: 52x22 min. & 2x44 min. HD, CG, action/comedy, 6-11. “41 Entertainment focuses on worldwide animation development, production, distribution (linear and nonlinear) and licensing and merchandising. Operating globally in the creation and distribution of children’s original proprietary characters and intellectual properties, we invest in each production and manage rights, including Skylanders Academy, Shooting Star, Super Monsters, The Mini Musketeers, Kong—King of the Apes, Tarzan and Jane and PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures. Not only do we secure the best exposure through our network of major broadcasters and distributors worldwide, including linear and nonlinear, we also look for the best licensing and merchandising partners for our brands through an in-house licensing and merchandising division. Managed by experienced individuals with extensive knowledge in animation production, distribution, sales, marketing, legal and business affairs, copyright and trademark protection, 41 Entertainment believes that market success is not based on quantity of projects, but rather in the careful exploitation of a few high-quality intellectual-property projects for global consumption.” —Allen Bohbot, Managing Director

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Skylanders Academy: Follows the story of the greatest young warriors from realms all across the Skylands and how they are trained at Skylanders Academy to protect the universe from evildoers. The newest Skylanders team—Spyro, Stealth Elf and Eruptor—are on high alert to foil Kaos’ and the Doom Raiders’ plots to rule the universe. Shooting Star: When 13-year-old Piper is struck by a sentient star, her life is changed forever as she is unwittingly transformed into the superhero Shooting Star. As an inexperienced, superpowered, cosmic champion, she must protect the star from those who would steal its power and use it to conquer the universe. Super Monsters: Welcome to Pitchfork Pines Preschool, where the children of the world’s famous (and not-so-famous) monsters come to learn how to be the best people, and the best monsters, they can be. Drac, Cleo, Lobo, Katya, Zoe and Frankie are preschoolers with dual identities: they’re humans in the day and monsters after dark. That’s why this preschool starts at the end of the day. The Mini Musketeers: Years before they become the heroes of France, D’artanya, Athos, Aramis and Portia are four fearless, adventurous 6-year-olds training to become members of the French Light Cavalry. But Louis isn’t the king quite yet. When we meet him, the young prince is a timid little 6-year-old, and he’s an easy target for the castle bully. The pampered prince is about to get the one thing he truly needs: a group of friends. Kong—King of the Apes: When the star attraction of Alcatraz Island suddenly goes ape and Kong becomes public enemy number one, the villain that framed him is free to unleash an army of gigantic robotic dinosaurs on the unsuspecting world. Ironically, Kong is the only force formidable enough to stop these superpowered dinosaurs and the evil genius manipulating them. Tarzan and Jane: Raised in the jungle by a gorilla until the age of 15, Tarzan is rescued in an expedition and returned to London to attend boarding school, where he meets Jane. Together, they will fight against environmental injustice and solve crimes and mysteries. PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: Follow the daily events of Pac as he saves PacWorld. Together with his friends Cyli and Spiral, Pac and his buds face the issues of being teenagers, while also protecting PacWorld from a ghostly army led by the evil Betrayus. 27

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9 Story Media Group ADDRESS: 23 Fraser Ave., Toronto, ON M6K 1Y7, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 530-9900 WEBSITE: www.9story.com PRESIDENT & CEO: Vince Commisso VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Claudia Scott-Hansen VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITIONS: Alix Wiseman CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER: Natalie Osborne CONTACT: distribution@9story.com PROGRAMS: Luo Bao Bei: 52x11 min., 2D, 4-7; Angela’s Christmas: 1x26 min., 3D, holiday special, family; Monica Chef: 40x22 min., live action, drama/comedy, 6-12; Grace Beside Me: 13x26 min., live action, drama/comedy, 8-12; The Samuel Project: 1x90 min., live action, drama, family; Vivi: 52x11 min., 2D, 4-6; Guess How Much I Love You—The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare: 2x26 min., 2D, holiday specials, 2-5; Garfield and Friends: 121x22 min. & specials, 2D, comedy, 6-11; 3 Amigonauts: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy, 6-11; Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood: 170x11 min., S4 40x11 min. greenlit, 2D, 2-5. “9 Story Media Group is a leading creator, producer and distributor of kids- and familyfocused intellectual property. Recognized around the world for best-in-class brands such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks and Peg + Cat, 9 Story represents over 2,500 half-hours of animated and live-action programming, seen on some of the most respected international channels and platforms. With facilities in Toronto, Dublin, Manchester and Los Angeles, 9 Story employs over 600 creative and production staff and has produced over 2,200 episodes of award-winning children’s content.” —Natalie Osborne, Chief Strategy Officer

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Ameba ADDRESS: 938 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg MB R3M-OY5, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-204) 988-3000 WEBSITE: www.amebatv.com PRESIDENT: Tony Havelka “Ameba is the leading streaming entertainment destination for kids, offering 24/7 instant access to a wide selection of highquality kids’ entertainment throughout North America, streaming an array of educational, comedy, music, animation and live-action programs from leading content providers and distribution partners, including Monster Entertainment, NCircle Entertainment, Portfolio Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment, among many others. The company seeks to meet with international producers, distribution partners and kids’ content providers who want access to large North American audiences. We are interested in long-run movies, episodic TV series and short-run interstitials, with a special interest in new releases through backcatalog titles in English, French and Spanish. Ameba is available on over 300 consumer devices, including smart TVs, connected TV streamers, computers, tablets and smartphones. Its current lineup of platform partners includes Xbox 360, Roku, LG Smart TV, Sony, Amazon Fire, TiVo, Opera and, most recently announced, Amazon’s Streaming Partners Program.” —Tony Havelka, President

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Atlantyca Entertainment ADDRESS: Via Leopardi, 8, 20123 Milan, Italy TELEPHONE: (39-02) 430-0101 WEBSITE: www.atlantyca.com HEAD, ANIMATION DEPARTMENT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR: Caterina Vacchi EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & DIRECTOR: Niccolo Sacchi DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Alessandra Dematteis CONTACT: alessandradematteis@atlantyca.com PROGRAMS: Bat Pat: 52x11 min. HD, 2D; Geronimo Stilton: 78x23 min. HD, 2D; Nutri Ventures: 52x23 min. HD, 2D; Jurassic Cubs: 91x13 min., 3D/CGI; Dive Olly Dive: 104x11 min., 3D/CGI; ZDF Junior catalog.

“Atlantyca Entertainment maintains production and distribution, licensing, publishing and foreign-rights sales divisions, and has expanded into the development and production of live stage events with the establishment of its newest division, Atlantyca Live. The company manages the IP rights for the Geronimo Stilton brand and all of its franchises. Atlantyca is the producer of Geronimo Stilton, the animated series featuring the adventures of the most famous mouse journalist. Seasons one and two have been sold in more than 130 countries around the world, while the new season sold in 60 countries and premiered in more than 30. The company was recently bestowed with two of Italy’s most prestigious awards. The first was the Moige Prize for its Geronimo Stilton: Animated Adventures animated series, which was recognized as the best in children’s TV shows, movies and commercials as determined by a network of over 30,000 parents. Atlantyca was also bestowed the 2017 Governance Advisors Digital Award in the ‘skills’ category. The award is dedicated to recognizing the work and significant accomplishments of company directors who, as a result of progressive governance, have led their companies to become leaders in digital innovation. The company has completed production on its newest entertainment franchise with the new comedy adventure series Bat Pat, a co-production with Imira Entertainment and Mondo TV. Bat Pat is a spooky animated adventure comedy that proves the supernatural isn’t always evil, just misunderstood. RAI Fiction (Italy) and RTVE (Spain) are broadcast partners.” —Caterina Vacchi, Head, Animation Department, Executive Producer & Distribution Director

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Boat Rocker Rights ADDRESS: 595 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, ON M5V 1N8, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 591-0065 WEBSITE: www.boatrocker.com PRESIDENT: Jon Rutherford VP, GLOBAL SALES & MARKETING: Gia DeLaney CONTACT: gia@boatrocker.com PROGRAMS: The Polos: 26x11 min., animation, adventure/ educational; The Next Step: S6 26x30 min., live action, comedy, 8-14; The Great Northern Candy Drop: 1x30 min., animation, comedy/adventure/holiday; Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate: 52x11 min., animation, adventure/educational, 4-7; Hiccup & Sneeze: 120x30 min., live action/puppetry, comedy/educational, 2-5; Remy & Boo: 52x11 min., animation, adventure, 4-7; Kingdom Force: 52x11 min., animation, action/comedy, 4-7; Lost & Found Music Studios: 27x30 min., live action, comedy, 8-14; Xploration: DIY SCI: 26x30 min., live action, science & tech, 6-11; Super Genius: 104x30 min., live action, educational, 2-5. “Boat Rocker (BR) Rights is the global contentdistribution, sales and licensing division of Boat Rocker Media. We are committed to partnerfriendly interaction, absolute transparency and building long-lasting alliances with clients all over the world. BR Rights develops strategies and executes global marketing and monetization plans for high-potential entertainment brands, including Radical Sheep (The Next Step, Stella & Sam), Industrial Brothers (Dot., Yup Yups) and our animation services arm, Jam Filled Entertainment. Through in-house expertise, audience analysis and a network of corporate partnerships, BR Rights expands intellectual properties into revenue streams that extend beyond traditional content monetization. BR Rights is built to be a leader in multichannel sales and partnerships in an ever-changing kids’ and family media landscape.” —Jon Rutherford, President

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CAKE ADDRESS: 76 Charlotte St., 5/Fl., London W1T 4QS, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 7307-3230 WEBSITE: www.cakeentertainment.com CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR: Edward Galton HEAD, SALES: Bianca Rodriguez CONTACT: Tanya Peck, tpeck@cakeentertainment.com PROGRAMS: Angry Birds Blues: 30x2.5 min., 3D, comedy, 4+; Angelo Rules: S1 78x11 min., S2 46x11 min. & 3x22 min., S3 46x11 min. & 3x22 min., S4 46x11 min. & 3x22 min., CGI, comedy, 6-12; Bottersnikes & Gumbles: 52x11 min., 3D, comedy, 6-9; Kiddets: 52x11 min., 3D, comedy, preschool; My Knight and Me: 52x11 min., CGI/2D, comedy, 6-11; Pablo: 52x11 min., 2D w/live action, entertainment, preschool; Olobob Top: 52x5 min., 2D, entertainment, preschool; Piggy Tales: 4th Street: 30x1.25 min., 3D, comedy, 4+; Ready Jet Go!: 128x11 min., CGI, entertainment, 3-8; Space Racers: 90x11 min., animation, entertainment, preschool.

“CAKE is one of the world’s leading independent entertainment companies specializing in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids’ and family properties. CAKE works with renowned producers of animation and live-action content, including Rovio Entertainment, Channel X, Fresh TV, Komixx and Scholastic, on the worldwide rollout of their brands. In addition, CAKE partners with production companies such as TeamTO, Thuristar, Paper Owl, Cheeky Little Media, Mighty Nice and Kickstart Productions, coproducing exciting new entertainment properties and turning them into aspiring brands, including the award-winning Bottersnikes & Gumbles, currently being introduced on TV, in publishing and on gaming platforms. An award-winning company, CAKE was voted Investor/ Distributor of the Year at Cartoon Forum 2016. CAKE is based in London and is headed up by Ed Galton and Tom van Waveren.” —Corporate Communications

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Calm Island ADDRESS: 5/F Empress Building, 13-3, Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06016, South Korea TELEPHONE: (82-2) 514-3621 WEBSITE: badanamu.com/tv-series CEO: David Roberts PRESIDENT, LNC MEDIA, BADANAMU BRAND MANAGER: Leslie Nelson Cressy CONTENTS MANAGER: Michelle Lee CONTACTS: leslie.nelson@lnc-media.com; michelle@calmid.com PROGRAMS: Badanamu Cadets: 52x11 min., CG, adventure, 4-7; Badanamu Animated Songs: 200x2 min., CG, entertainment, 2-6; Bada’s Learning Adventure: 10,000 hrs. of activities, 3D, educational, 2-8.

“We are delighted to be debuting our first episodes of Badanamu Cadets at MIPJunior and MIPCOM this year. We already have a builtin audience for our Badanamu characters, with over 3 billion views to date of our short-form content. It was vital that we developed meaningful storylines for our TV series Badanamu Cadets in order to deliver an engaging experience for our audience, and we spent two years in development before starting production on the series. Quality is also of paramount importance to us, and Badanamu Cadets features theatrical-quality animation that is sure to delight not only children but their parents too. Badanamu Cadets will first and foremost entertain children, but underlying STEAM and social lessons that are subtly woven into each adventure will be valued by parents. Given the feedback we have been getting, we are confident that we got it right.” —David Roberts, CEO

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Cyber Group Studios ADDRESS: 44B Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 5556-3232 WEBSITE: www.cybergroupstudios.com CHAIRMAN & CEO: Pierre Sissmann VP, SALES, ACQUISITIONS & NEW MEDIA: Raphaelle Mathieu CONTACT: rmathieu@cybergroupstudios.com PROGRAMS: The Pirates Next Door: 52x11 min. HD, CGI, comedy, 6-10; Zak Jinks: 52x13 min., 2D, adventure/comedy, 6-10; Zou 3: 156x11 min. HD, CGI, 3-6; Mini Ninjas 2: 52x11 min. HD, CGI, action/comedy, 6-12; Mirette Investigates: 52x11 min. HD, 2D, comedy/adventure, 6-10; Leo, The Wildlife Ranger: 60x11 min., animation, educational/comedy, 3-6; Zorro the Chronicles: 26x22 min. HD, CGI, adventure/comedy, 6-12; Gigantosaurus: 52x11 min. HD, 3D/CGI, action/comedy, 4-6; Sadie Sparks: 52x11 min. HD, CGI, comedy, 6-11; Taffy: 78x7 min. HD, 2D, comedy, 6-12.

“Cyber Group Studios is a multi-awarded French independent producer and distributor specialized in top-quality kids’ programming with strong international appeal. Our rich and varied library boasts 1,000 half-hours of programming targeted at kids and families. To bring the highest quality entertainment, we collaborate with the best creative talents around the world and develop breakthrough technology to enhance our productions. We are also proud to continue the development of partnerships with top producers by bringing them high-value access to key players in the international market. The company proudly presents six series slated for 2017, among which are the hit shows The Pirates Next Door, Zak Jinks, Zou 3 and Mini Ninjas 2. In addition, seven series are currently in development, including Gigantosaurus, Sadie Sparks, Taffy and Tom Sawyer. In January 2017, Cyber Group Studios launched its first subsidiary, Cyber Group Studios USA, based at Culver Studios in Los Angeles.” —Raphaelle Mathieu, VP, Sales, Acquisitions & New Media

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DHX Media ADDRESS: 207 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON M5J 1A7, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 363-8034 WEBSITE: www.dhxmedia.com EXECUTIVE VP, CONTENT & DISTRIBUTION: Josh Scherba VP, DISTRIBUTION: Jerry Diaz CONTACT: sales@dhxmedia.com PROGRAMS: Massive Monster Mayhem: 22x22 min., live action, 6-12; Creeped Out: 13x24 min., live action, 8-12; Mega Man: 52x11 min., 3D, boys 5-9; Polly Pocket: 26x22 min., 2D, 6-9; The Deep: 39x22 min., 3D, 6-12; Waffle the Wonder Dog: 30x11 min., live action, preschool; Teletubbies: 120x12 min., mixed media, preschool; Bob the Builder: 130x11 min., 3D, preschool; Fireman Sam: 138x10 min., 3D, preschool; Little People: 104x11 min., 3D, preschool. “We’re bringing two fresh and unique liveaction series to MIPCOM. Massive Monster Mayhem combines live-action gameplay and CGI animation to create a sci-fi competition series with gigantic monster superstars and loads of laughs. Creeped Out, an original 13part drama anthology co-produced with CBBC, will thrill audiences with spooky tales of sci-fi, horror, adventure, suspense, fantasy and mystery. We’re also launching new animated content for evergreen brands Mega Man and Polly Pocket. The new Mega Man features exciting new technologies and robots geared to kids 6 to 11. Polly Pocket has been reimagined, combining a new look and adventures to bring this classic series to the next generation of kids. Both series enjoy strong brand familiarity and target the demand for original kids’ content based on universal themes. Finally, from acclaimed producers Darrall Macqueen, we have the brand-new preschool series Waffle the Wonder Dog, about the world’s most mischievous puppy.” —Josh Scherba, Executive VP, Content & Distribution

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Distribution360 ADDRESS: 74 Fraser Ave., Toronto, ON M6K 3E1, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 646-2711 WEBSITE: www.distribution360.com SENIOR VP, INTERNATIONAL SALES & ACQUISITIONS: Diane Rankin DIRECTOR, SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Donnie MacIntyre SALES MANAGER: Smiljka Baljozovic CONTACT: sales@distribution360.com PROGRAMS: Give: 26x30 min., live action, factual entertainment, family; Genius Genie: 18x22 min./78x5 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; George & Paul: 26x5 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; I’m Ready: 40x2 min., live action, preschool, 2-5; Driving Me Crazy: live action, factual entertainment, family; Opie’s Home: 39x7 min./13x30 min., live action, preschool, 2-6; The Mystery Files: 26x30 min., live action, entertainment, 6-11; Snapshots: 6x30 min., live action, factual entertainment, 6-11; MathXplosion: 50x3 min., live action, educational, 6-11; Splatalot: 52x30 min., live action, factual entertainment, 8-12; YaYa & Zouk: 18x22 min./78x5 min., animation, preschool, 2-6.

“Distribution360 is a rapidly growing leader in international distribution and global rights management, representing a robust catalog of kids’ and factual programming and digital media content from award-winning production companies around the world. With our focus on kids and factual, our mandate is to be leaders and trusted experts in these genres, working closely with producers and broadcasters to secure the best opportunities for the titles we represent. More than just a traditional rights-management business, we work closely with partners to help get shows off the ground and to get them the exposure they need internationally to be successful. Our catalog of kids’ and family content is bolstered with great new additions this MIPCOM, including Give, the 2017 Emmy Award winner for outstanding children’s/family viewing series; the brand-new preschool animated series Genius Genie from the producers of YaYa & Zouk and George & Paul from Pedri Animation; and finally, I’m Ready, a live-action preschool series dedicated to introducing young children to some of life’s many firsts, like going to the dentist or having a birthday party.” —Diane Rankin, Senior VP, International Sales & Acquisitions

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FremantleMedia Kids & Family ADDRESS: 1 Stephen St., London W1T 1AL, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 7691-6000 WEBSITE: www.fremantlemedia.com PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER: Rick Glankler INTERIM VP, DISTRIBUTION & SALES (UNTIL DECEMBER 2017): Danielle Davies VP, KIDS & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, ASIA: Henry Or CONTACTS: danielle.davies@fremantlemediauk.com; Joss Duffield, joss.duffield@fremantlemedia.com PROGRAMS: Bitz & Bob + Bitz & Bob You Can Do It Too: 44x11 min. & 44x4 min., CGI & live-action companion show, 3-6; Danger Mouse: S1 52x11 min., S2 52x11 min., 2D, comedy/action/ adventure, 6-11; Kate & Mim-Mim: S1 52x11 min., S2 44x11 min. & 1x22 min., CGI, 2-5; Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers: S1 52x11 min., CGI, comedy/action/adventure, 6-11; Tree Fu Tom: S1 26x30 min., S2 26x30 min., S3 20x30 min., CGI, action/adventure, 2-5; Ella the Elephant: 52x11 min., CGI, 2-5; Strange Hill High: S1 13x30 min., S2 13x30 min., animation/puppetry, comedy, 6-11; Max Steel: S1 26x30 min., S2 26x30 min., CGI, action/adventure, boys 6-11; Marrying Mum & Dad: format/30 min. eps., live action, factual entertainment, 6-11; Beat the Clock: format, game show, entertainment, 6-11.

“A worldwide leader in kids’ and family entertainment, FremantleMedia Kids & Family’s shows air on all major networks and services across the globe. Our varied and distinctive portfolio covers preschool, animation, live action and formats, and contains over 45 brands and 150 series with over 800 hours of active programming. We will be heading to MIPCOM with the very first episode of our crazy new animated cookery comedy slapstick series Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers. We are also seeking additional broadcasters for our pioneering preschool co-production with the BBC, Bitz & Bob, designed to inspire a new generation of engineers by craftily including the principles of STEAM into its engaging and creative storylines. With the 4-minute live-action companion show Bitz & Bob You Can Do It Too, young viewers can understand the principles and take a deeper dive into the practical makes shown in each episode.” —Rick Glankler, President & General Manager

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Gaumont ADDRESS: 750 N. San Vicente Blvd. #1550, West Hollywood, CA 90069, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-424) 281-5200 WEBSITE: www.gaumonttelevision.com VICE CEO: Christophe Riandee PRESIDENT, WORLDWIDE TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION & CO-PRODUCTION: Vanessa Shapiro CONTACT: sales@gaumont.com PROGRAMS: 48 Christmas Wishes: 1x85 min., live action, holiday, 5+ & family; Belle and Sebastian: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy/adventure, 5-9; Trulli Tales: 52x11 min. & 13x1 min., 2D, adventure/comedy, upper preschool; Furiki Wheels: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy, 6-11; Atomic Puppet: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy, 6-11; Calimero: 64x13 min., 2D, comedy, preschool; Hetty Feather: 30x22 min., live action, drama, 6-11; Galactik Football: 78x26 min., 2D, adventure/comedy, 6-11; Noddy: 52x11 min., CG, comedy, preschool; Santa’s Apprentice: 48x13 min. & 2x26 min., 2D, comedy/adventure, preschool.

“We have three new animated series that will complete production this year and we are excited to be screening them at MIPJunior. Belle and Sebastian is based on an original live-action TV series from the 1960s by Cécile Aubry. The series was commissioned by M6, ZDF, Piwi+ and Knowledge Kids, and was co-produced with Groupe PVP. Furiki Wheels, created by Frédéric Martin (Dude, That’s My Ghost), was commissioned by France Télévisions and Disney XD (EMEA). Trulli Tales, blending the arts of magic and cooking, was commissioned by Disney Junior EMEA, RAI, Radio-Canada and Globosat. We are also debuting a family holiday movie, 48 Christmas Wishes, and a new children’s drama series, Hetty Feather, from CBBC.” —Vanessa Shapiro, President, Worldwide Television Distribution & Co-Production

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GO-N International ADDRESS: 32 rue des Jeûneurs, 75002 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 4874-8700 WEBSITE: www.go-n.fr PRESIDENT & CO-OWNER: Eric Garnet HEAD, INTERNATIONAL SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Marie Congé CONTACT: marie.conge@go-n.fr PROGRAMS: Tib & Tumtum: 52x13 min., 2D, comedy/adventure, 5-8; Simon: 52x5 min., 2D, sitcom, 3-6; Zip Zip: 52x13 min., 2D, comedy, 6-10; Tootuff: 75x7 min. & 1x26 min., 2D, comedy, 6-10; Commander Clark: 52x13 min., 2D, comedy, 5-8; Lou!: 52x13 min., 2D, sitcom, 7-11.

“GO-N Productions is an international animation production and distribution company, fully dedicated to the creation of high-quality animation for kids and the exploitation of its own properties across all media platforms. Since its inception 13 years ago, GO-N Productions has nurtured a world-class pool of creative directors and graphic designers within its studio based in Paris. GO-N Productions has developed an extensive network of international contacts and the capacity to partner, coproduce, develop and produce with the most reputable companies worldwide. GO-N Productions has established a solid track record of excellence within the animation business and collaborated with prestigious partners such as France Télévisions, TF1 (France), M6 (France), Lagardère (France), Disney Channel (France), BBC Worldwide (U.K.), SUPER RTL (Germany) and Cartoon Network. GO-N International was launched in conjunction with GO-N Productions and successfully handles the distribution of GO-N Productions’ properties and commercial activities worldwide.” —Corporate Communications

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Guru Studio ADDRESS: 110 Spadina Ave., Suite 1000, Toronto, ON M5V 2K4, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 599-4878 WEBSITE: www.gurustudio.com EXECUTIVE VP, CONTENT & STRATEGY: Mary Bredin PROGRAMS: Justin Time: 74x11 min. & 2x22 min., 2D, preschool, 3-6; True and the Rainbow Kingdom: 10x22 min., 3D, preschool, 3-5; Big Blue: 52x11 min., 4-8; Pop-It: 52x5 min., live action, dance, 6-11. “Guru is excited to be launching two new original shows at MIPCOM this year. True and the Rainbow Kingdom follows 8-year-old True and her best friend Bartleby, a cat, as they help the whimsical citizens of the Rainbow Kingdom. Available for free TV worldwide in 2019, the show has already garnered critical acclaim for its strong girl lead and messages of mindfulness and critical thinking. Big Blue is a creator-driven show from one of Guru’s own talented artists and is in development with the CBC. The series follows siblings Lettie and Lemo as they lead their quirky submarine crew to solve the ocean’s mysteries and find the origins of a new magical recruit named Bacon Berry. Plus, [there is an] adventure-packed season of the Emmy- and Annie Award-nominated blockbuster hit preschool show Justin Time.” —Mary Bredin, Executive VP, Content & Strategy

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HARI International ADDRESS: 2 rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 4357-7037 WEBSITE: www.studiohari.com CO-FOUNDER: Antoine Rodelet CO-FOUNDER: Josselin Charier HEAD, SALES: Adeline Tormo CONTACT: atormo@studiohari.com PROGRAMS: Grizzy & the Lemmings: S1 78x7 min., S2 78x7 min. in prod., 3D/CGI, slapstick comedy, 6-11 & family; Pipas & Douglas: 52x2 min. in prod., 3D/CGI, slapstick comedy, 6-11 & family.

“Founded in 2006 by Josselin Charier and Antoine Rodelet, HARI is an animation company committed to creating, producing and distributing CGI TV series. Specialized in bringing feature-quality CGI animation to the small screen, HARI has earned itself a reputation for developing original character-driven creations with a distinct comedy trademark for family audiences. Previous series from HARI, including The Owl, Leon, The Gees and The Owl & Co, have been aired in 200 countries on channels such as France 3, BBC, Disney, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Netflix, Nickelodeon and many more. After ten years of existence, HARI (previously Studio Hari) has reorganized itself into three distinct areas of activity: HARI Productions, which is in charge of the development of original IP and executive production; HARI Studios, in charge of line production of HARI creations at its studios based in Paris and Angoulême; and HARI International, in charge of sales and exploitation rights of HARI creations in international markets.” —Corporate Communications

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Hasbro Studios ADDRESS: 4 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1ET, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-208) 569-1234 WEBSITE: www.hasbrostudios.com CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER & EXECUTIVE VP, HASBRO: Stephen J. Davis SENIOR VP, INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION & DEVELOPMENT: Finn Arnesen CONTACT: internationalsales@hasbro.com PROGRAMS: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: 195x22 min.; Littlest Pet Shop A World of Our Own: 52x11 min.

“Award-winning Hasbro Studios animates your favorite toys and games into TV shows, movies, video clips and more. Through quality animation and production, this global play and entertainment company brings great stories and characters to your family at home or on the go. Spark the magic of friendship with My Little Pony: Equestria Girls, roll into action with Transformers Robots in Disguise, and enjoy playtime with Family Game Night. Watch episodes of your favorite shows like Littlest Pet Shop, GI Joe Renegades, Pound Puppies, Blazing Team, The Adventures of Chuck & Friends, Clue and more. By building global brands through play and entertainment, Hasbro Studios connects families to entertainment they can enjoy together.” —Corporate Communications

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Imira Entertainment ADDRESS: Edificio INN.PAR, San Juan de la Cruz 2, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain TELEPHONE: (34-911) 309-339 WEBSITE: www.imiraentertainment.com CEO: Sergi Reitg VP, MEDIA SALES: Gulshan David SALES MANAGER, IBERIA, LATAM & U.S. HISPANIC: Begoña Esteban CONTACT: sreitg@imiraentertainment.com PROGRAMS: ZellyGo: 104x1.5 min., CGI, comedy, family; BabyRiki: 52x5 min., 3D & live action, edutainment, preschool; Pincode: 104x13 min., 2D, edutainment/science, 4-7; KikoRiki: 216x6.5 min., 2D, 52x11 min. 3D, edutainment, 4-7; Badanamu Cadets: 52x11 min., CGI, edutainment, 5-8; Smighties: 39x7 min., 2D, comedy/adventure, 4-7; Darwins & Newts: 40x11 min., 2D, science/adventure, 4-7; Cam & Leon: 117x3 min. & 39x7 min., CGI, non-dialogue/slapstick comedy, family; Sindbad and the 7 Galaxies: 26x11 min., 3D, space/adventure, 8-12; YoYo: 52x7 min., CGI, imaginative/adventure, preschool.

“Imira is now in its 14th year as a producer and distributor of premium kids’ and family programs and continues to bring fresh and innovative content with strong editorial lines and universal appeal to entertain and edutain kids from early preschool to tweens. Imira’s commitment and dedication to the global TV industry is entering a new era, and we have strengthened our presence in all areas: worldwide distribution of between around four to six new series each year; heightened production activity with two new series in production; collaborations to develop and launch kids’ channels around the world; and a revamped consumer-products division to maximize opportunities. This MIPCOM, we are bringing six exciting new series to the market—some ready for delivery and with worldwide rights available—that we believe are attractive for broadcasters and SVOD platforms around the globe that are searching for differentiated, entertaining series for their audiences.” —Sergi Reitg, CEO

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INK Group ADDRESS: Nyhavn 63A, 1/Fl., 1051 Copenhagen K, Denmark TELEPHONE: (45) 3355-6100 WEBSITES: www.inkgrp.com; www.inkubator.ink MANAGING PARTNER: Claus Tømming DIRECTOR, MEDIA: Bruno Zarka CONTACT: bz@inkgrp.com PROGRAMS: The Barkers: S1 26x6 min., S2 26x6 min., sitcom, upper preschool; The Mojicons: S1 26x12 min. & 1x85 min. & 1x95 min., comedy, 5+; Masha and the Bear: S1 26x7 min., S2 26x7 min., S3 26x7 min. in prod., comedy, 3+; Masha’s Tales: 6 min. eps., comedy, 3+; Masha’s Spooky Stories, 26x6 min., comedy, 3+; Zafari: 52x15 min./26x30 min., comedy, 6+; Moonzy: 52x6 min., comedy, 2-4; BEYBLADE BURST: S1 51x22 min., S2 51x22 min., action, boys 6+. “We are always looking for projects that combine distinct originality with a really strong story, as this appeals not only to international media buyers but most importantly to kids. We don’t represent a lot of shows, as we value quality over quantity, but all these projects definitely fit the bill and will benefit from our long-term dedicated global cross-media plan for building a franchise.” —Claus Tømming, Managing Partner

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Jetpack Distribution ADDRESS: 8 Hereford Rd., London W5 4SE, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-79) 6089-3121 WEBSITE: jetpackdistribution.tv CEO: Dominic Gardiner CONTACT: dominic.gardiner@jetpackdistribution.tv PROGRAMS: Kitty is Not a Cat: 52x12 min., 2D, 6-10; Kazoops: 78x7 min., 3D, 3-7; Justin Time Go!: S3 28x11 min. & 2x22 min. specials, 3D, 3-5; The Sisters: 52x12 min. & 52x12 min., 2D, 6-11; Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!: 52x11 min., 3D, 6-11; Talking Tom & Friends: S1 52x11 min., S2 28x11 min., S3 28x11 min., 3D, 6+; Boj: S1 50x11 min. & 1x22 min., 2D, 3-5; Jamie’s Got Tentacles: S1 52x11 min., S2 52x11 min., 2D, 6-11; Yoko: S1 52x11 min., S2 in dvpmt., 2D, 4-6; The Wolf: 78x7 min., 2D, 4-6.

“Blasting the best kids’ content across the planet! At Jetpack, we find homes for high-quality and enduringly appealing kids’ TV shows worldwide. We work directly with producers, creators, broadcasters and VOD platforms to deliver great value and experiences. We have secured homes in 194 countries across the globe for sought-after shows, and are now working with 22 producers with a burgeoning library of fantastic character-driven shows featuring the timeless themes of fun, friendship, adventure and humor for kids aged 2 to 11. In 2017, we are particularly thrilled to announce the launch of the iconic Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! from Beano Studios. He now joins our stellar lineup. Our approach is to partner with producers, nurture their shows and together we ‘Jetpack’ for the stars. For our platform partners, we curate some of the best content in the market and provide a quality of service and speed of negotiation and delivery—always with a smile!” —Dominic Gardiner, CEO

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Keshet International ADDRESS: 12 Raul Valenburg St., P.O.B. 58151, 6158101 Tel Aviv, Israel TELEPHONE: (972-3) 767-6031 WEBSITE: www.keshetinternational.com SENIOR SALES & COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, KIDS: Nicola Andrews CONTACT: info@keshetinternational.com PROGRAMS: Spell Keepers: S1 50x22 min., S2 50x22 min. & format, daily drama, teen; The Greenhouse: S1 50x22 min., S2 50x22 min., S3 75x22 min. & format, drama; Bed & Biscuit: S1 12x22 min., S2 20x22 min., S3 20x22 min. & format, sitcom; The Hood: S1 50x22 min., S2 50x22 min., S3 50x22 min., daily drama, teen.

“Keshet International (KI) is Keshet Media Group’s global distribution and production arm. Headed by CEO Alon Shtruzman, it includes KI’s local production subsidiaries (Keshet UK, Keshet Studios in the U.S., Keshet Asia, Keshet MX in Mexico, Keshet India and Tresor Produktions in Germany), as well as Keshet Digital Studios, Keshet Films, Keshet International Gaming and its global distribution arm. KI’s catalog spans all genres, including drama, comedy, game shows, talent shows, documentaries, factual entertainment/reality dating and kids, and includes both original content developed within the KI network of companies and third-party IP. Highlights include the hit interactive talent show Rising Star, the high-octane game show BOOM!, the children’s talent show Master Class, the hidden-camera game show Deal with It, BBC One’s family drama The A Word, Channel 4’s comedy drama Loaded, the gripping espionage thriller False Flag and the international hit Prisoners of War, upon which the Primetime Emmy winner Homeland is based.” —Corporate Communications

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Mediatoon Distribution ADDRESS: 15/27 rue Moussorgski, 75018 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 5326-3100 WEBSITE: www.mediatoon-distribution.com MANAGING DIRECTOR: Jérôme Alby CONTACT: Aude Rimbault-Joffard, aude.rimbault-joffard@mediatoon.com PROGRAMS: Little Furry: 78x7 min., 2D, adventure, preschool; MaXi: 26x11 min., 2D, adventure/action/comedy, kids; Bobby & Bill: 52x12 min., 3D, comedy, kids; Teen Crumpets: 52x13 min., 2D, comedy, kids & family; Sardine in Outerspace: 52x12 min., 2D, adventure, kids; Martin Morning: S4 in dvpmt., 52x13 min., CGI, adventure, young kids; The Garfield Show: 214x11 min., 3D, comedy, kids; Yakari: 156x13 min., 2D, adventure/edutainment, young kids; Miru Miru: 50x5 min., 2D, edutainment, preschool; Minimighty Kids + Minimighty Squad: 78x8 min., 2D, action/comedy, kids & young kids.

“With 2,500 hours of animation series produced in-house and enriched by independent thirdparty producers such as Toon Factory, Haut et Court and 4.21 Productions, Mediatoon Distribution aims to create tomorrow’s iconic series for kids all around the world. Mediatoon’s main goal is to keep bringing productions into the market that kids will love and in which TV, VOD and licensing professionals from all around the world can safely invest. We are always looking to further develop our brands on all platforms and on an international scale. We also aim to find new production talents to collaborate with in order to bring out ever more engaging, innovative and magical programs. Following the launch of MaXi simultaneously on TV and mobile, we will continue to think about digital development, and TV strategy in particular, as we look toward the future in order to continue creating tomorrow’s iconic series for kids worldwide.” —Jérôme Alby, Managing Director

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MISTCO ADDRESS: Murat Reis Mah, Yeni Ocak Sok, No:35 34664 Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey TELEPHONE: (90-21) 6695-1300 WEBSITE: www.mistco.tv VP, SALES & MARKETING: Aysegul Tuzun CONTACT: info@mistco.tv PROGRAMS: Ege and Gaga: 26x7 min. HD, 2D, edutainment, 2-6; Jade: 13x13 min. HD, 3D, edutainment, 2-6; Little Lamb: 71x5 min. HD (non-dialogue), 52x13 min. HD (dialogue), 3D, entertainment, 2-6; Atishoo: 13x10 min. HD, 3D, comedy, 2-6; Happy Toys: 26x13 min. HD, 3D, comedy, 2-6; Hey Sis!: 104x10 min. HD, 3D, comedy, 2-6; Rafadan: 78x13 min. HD, 3D, entertainment, 6-12; Pepee: 104x10 min. HD, 3D, comedy, 2-6; Elif’s Dreams: 39x10 min. HD, 3D, educational, 2-6; Mint & Lemon: 130x10 min. HD, 3D, comedy, 2-6. “We have the most diverse Turkish kids’ animation catalog, with more than 60 titles both for preschool and school-aged groups. Produced with the best teams in terms of production and pediatric development, these animations are the best kids’ programs in Turkey. Our catalog includes various genres such as edutainment, entertainment, adventure and comedy. There are live-action and animated series, as well as animation movies. Through the kids’ channels it owns, TRT is the only Turkish institution investing in Turkish animation and [putting] an effort into developing the industry. The animation series on TRT Kids are neck-and-neck in ratings with the high-budget productions in Turkey. With great stories and their high quality, the animated series not only appeal to Turkish children but also to all the children around the world. We are proud to represent such a precious catalog worldwide.” —Aysegul Tuzun, VP, Sales & Marketing

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Mondo TV Group ADDRESS: Via Brenta, 11, 00198 Rome, Italy TELEPHONE: (39-06) 8632-3293; (39-06) 8632-0364 WEBSITE: www.mondotvgroup.com CEO: Matteo Corradi HEAD, ACQUISITIONS & TV SALES: Micheline Azoury CONTACT: mondo@mondotvgroup.com PROGRAMS: Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa + Heidi, Bienvenida al Show: 60x45 min. & 60x45 min. HD coming soon, live action; YooHoo & Friends: 52x11 min. HD coming soon, 3D/CGI; Robot Trains: S1 32x11 min. HD, S2 52x11 min. HD coming soon, 3D/CGI; Invention Story: 104x11 min. HD coming soon, 3D/CGI; Sissi the Young Empress: 52x26 min. HD, 2D; Cuby Zoo: 52x11 min. HD, 3D/CGI; Adventures in Duckport: 52x11 min. HD coming soon, 2D; Partidei: 52x11 min. HD coming soon, 2D/3D.

“Mondo TV is one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content and it is again planning a strong presence at MIPCOM. We have a lot of new TV series to tell broadcasters about, and the world’s entertainment content market is the place to do it. Our plans for 2017-18 and beyond are for a variety of shows and themes for young audiences, but they all have three things in common: they’re original, inspiring and very entertaining!” —Matteo Corradi, CEO

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One Animation TELEPHONE: (65) 6273-1785 WEBSITE: www.oneanimation.com CEO: Sashim Parmanand CONTACT: info@oneanimation.com PROGRAMS: Oddbods: 224x1 min., 46x5 min., S1 60x7 min., S2 60x7 min., comedy; Insectibles: 52x11 min., 3D, adventure/comedy.

“Founded in 2008, One Animation is a CG animation studio and consumer-products company. With an international team of awardwinning talent, the company has produced a vast portfolio of highly successful animation titles that are broadcast on global networks such as Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Netflix, and are seen across over 100 countries worldwide. Dedicated to developing the highest quality, family-focused TV, film and new-media content, the team continues to push the boundaries of production, building upon a unique pipeline that delivers the highest quality productions with shorter than average production schedules and a crew that is typically one-third the size of a traditional CGI animation production team.” —Sashim Parmanand, CEO

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Rainbow ADDRESS: Via Le Brecce, 60025 Loreto (AN), Italy TELEPHONE: (39-071) 7506-7500 WEBSITE: www.rbw.it FOUNDER & CEO: Iginio Straffi SENIOR VP, LICENSING & ACQUISITIONS: Cristiana Buzzelli HEAD, SALES & CO-PRODUCTION: Andrea Graciotti HEAD, SALES, TV: Luana Perrero CONTACT: Silvia Conti, silvia.conti@rbw.it PROGRAMS: 44 Cats: 52x13 min.; Winx Club 7: 26x30 min. HD, 2D, action/adventure; Regal Academy: 52x30 min. HD, 2D/toon-shade, comedy; Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends: 78x30 min. & 2x50 min. TV movies, live action, comedy/ drama; World of Winx: 13x30 min. HD (2 seasons), 2D, action/mystery; Winx Club 6: 26x30 min., 2D/3D/CGI, comedy/action; Winx Club 5: 26x30 min., 2D/3D/CGI, comedy/action; Winx Club The Mystery of the Abyss: 1x80 min., 3D, comedy/action; PopPixie: 52x13 min., 2D, comedy; Huntik: S1 & 2 52x30 min., 2D, adventure/comedy.

“Rainbow Group is one of the biggest animation studios in the world and a leader in kids’ entertainment, employing over 1,000 people worldwide. The company comprises many divisions, including three Canadian animation studios (two in Vancouver, one in Kelowna), two in Italy (in Rome and Loreto) and subsidiaries in Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Rainbow also recently acquired the Iven S.p.A. group, which includes Colorado Film, Moviement, San Isidro and a stake in Gavila. Rainbow’s successful distribution of its content in the media (TV, theatrical, internet), as well as in the consumer-products industry, has led to the company being 12th on the yearly Global Licensors list worldwide and first in Europe. Rainbow’s property list includes Winx Club, World of Winx, Regal Academy, Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends, Tommy & Oscar, Prezzy, Monster Allergy, Huntik, PopPixie, Maya Fox and Gladiators of Rome.” —Corporate Communications

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Saban Brands ADDRESS: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90067, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-310) 557-5230 WEBSITE: www.sabanbrands.com CEO: Janet Hsu EXECUTIVE VP, GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION & CONSUMER PRODUCTS: Frederic Soulié CONTACT: fsoulie@sabanbrands.com PROGRAMS: Saban’s Power Rangers (S24: Power Rangers Ninja Steel): 885x22 min., live action, action, 2-11; Cirque du Soleil Junior—Luna Petunia: 22x5 min., animation, adventure, 2-5; Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty: animation, comedy/ adventure, 6-11.

“Saban Brands is heading into a milestone year with Saban’s Power Rangers celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018. Additionally, the Netflix original series for preschoolers Cirque du Soleil Junior—Luna Petunia is currently in its second season with a full line of toys at retail with master toy partner Funrise. We’re proud to debut a brand-new, upcoming animated comedy, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, in partnership with Funrise, our co-production and master toy partner.” —Frederic Soulié, Executive VP, Global Distribution & Consumer Products

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Serious Lunch ADDRESS: 14 Limekiln Pl., London SE19 2RE, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 8771-7310 WEBSITE: www.seriouslunch.co.uk CEO: Genevieve Dexter CONTACT: gdexter@seriouslunch.co.uk PROGRAMS: Operation Ouch!: 69x26 min., factual entertainment, 7-11; Art Ninja: 40x26 min., entertainment, 6-9; Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter: 26x26 min., animation, 8-12 & family; Horrible Science: 10x26 min., comedy/drama, 7-9.

“We are continuing to build our four key brands with a particular emphasis on the U.S. market as a springboard to a wider reach of the programs internationally. Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter and Horrible Science launched on Amazon U.S. and U.K. this year, and we look forward to making announcements at the market concerning the other two properties. We are very actively seeking a fifth brand to add to our slate and welcome approaches from third-party producers.” —Genevieve Dexter, CEO

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Sinking Ship Entertainment ADDRESS: 1179 King St. W., Suite 302, Toronto, ON M6K 3C5, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-416) 533-8172 WEBSITE: www.sinkingship.ca PARTNER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: J.J. Johnson PARTNER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Blair Powers HEAD, SALES, AMERICAS, FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD & ASIA: Kate Sanagan HEAD, SALES, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: Marilyn Kynaston HEAD, PRODUCTION: Carla de Jong EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD, DEVELOPMENT: Christin Simms CONTACT: distribution@sinkingship.ca PROGRAMS: Dino Dana: 26x22 min. & 26x22 min. in prod., live action/CGI, scripted, 5-9; Odd Squad: 80x22 min./154x11 min. & 1x66 min., live action/CGI, comedy, 4-8; Annedroids: 52x30 min., live action/CGI, scripted, 6-10; Scout & The Gumboot Kids: 60x5 min., live action/stop motion, scripted, 2-5; Giver: 43x22 min., live action, unscripted, family/co-viewing.

“Sinking Ship had another successful year in our quest to bring inspiring and meaningful content to kids around the world. Dino Dana became the number one Amazon original on IMDB when it launched this spring and it was quickly renewed for another season, currently in production, bringing the total episodes to 52x22 minutes. In addition, we are producing a companion theatrical film to be shot in 2018. We had an exciting moment this year when Annedroids became our first series to sell to every country in the world. There is obviously an appetite for engaging STEM series with great female and male characters. We are delivering more Odd Squad episodes this year, bringing the total to 80x22 minutes. The series is a critical success with five Emmy wins this year (and 11 total) and continues to sell around the world.” —Corporate Communications

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Sonar Entertainment ADDRESS: 2121 Ave. of the Stars, Suite 2150, Los Angeles, CA 90067, U.S.A.; 401 Bay St., Suite 2320, Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4, Canada TELEPHONE: (1-424) 230-7140; (1-416) 341-9926 WEBSITE: sonarent.com PRESIDENT, KIDS, FAMILY & FACTUAL: Andrea Gorfolova VP, KIDS & FAMILY: Ashley Rite CONTACTS: arite@sonarent.com; Fred Joubaud, fjoubaud@sonarent.com PROGRAMS: Counterfeit Cat: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy, 6-12; Go Away, Unicorn!: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy, 6-9; Zoo’s Clues: 52x30 min., clip show, educational; Wildernuts: 52x7 min., 2D, adventure/educational, preschool.

“The Sonar Entertainment Kids & Family division continues to grow with strategic global partnerships and alliances, featuring both produced and acquired content. Our tentpole animated series Counterfeit Cat has enjoyed a successful first season on Disney XD and TELETOON, airing in over 200 countries in 18 languages and building an even stronger online audience worldwide since its launch. We’re excited to launch our next animated series, Go Away, Unicorn!, based on the popular children’s book written by author and illustrator Emily Mullock. It is currently in production with Disney Channel in the U.S. and Corus in Canada, and premieres in fall 2018. These two series join a number of programs in our growing distribution library and development slate.” —Andrea Gorfolova, President, Kids, Family & Factual

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Studio 100 Media /m4e ADDRESS: Sapporobogen 6-8, 80637 Munich, Germany TELEPHONE: (49-89) 960-8550 WEBSITE: www.studio100.m4e.de CEO: Hans Ulrich Stoef HEAD, GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION: Martin Krieger CONTACT: martin.krieger@studio100media.com PROGRAMS: Arthur and the Minimoys—The Series: 26x26 min., CGI, adventure/fantasy, 5-9; Tip the Mouse: 78x7 min., CGI, adventure/comedy, 2-6; Mia and me: 78x23 min., CGI/live action, fantasy/adventure, girls 6-12; Wissper: 52x7 min., CGI, comedy/adventure, 3-5; Nils Holgersson: 52x13 min., CGI, 6-11; The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill: 52x12 min., CGI, adventure/comedy, 6-9; Maya the Bee: 104x13 min., CGI, adventure/comedy, 4-7; Ghost Rockers: 209x12 min. & 1x92 min. special feature, live action, mystery, 8-12; Miffy’s Adventures, Big and Small: 78x7 min., CGI, comedy/adventure, 3-5; Conni: 52x11 min., CGI, adventure/comedy, 3-5.

“Studio 100 Media and m4e are still in the process of bundling their forces in all of their business activities under the roof of the Studio 100 Group. We are thereby forming one of the largest European kids’ and family entertainment companies with two perfect strategic partners brought together to meet the expectations of a further challenging and increasingly international competition. This is a huge opportunity not only for our own companies but also for our business partners all over the world, since we are able to offer an even larger portfolio of our own and third-party brands. The new constellation will allow the financing and production of many new projects that both companies already have in their pipelines. We have an ambitious five-year plan with an extensive slate of new productions—a mix of classic brands and exciting new projects. We will be able to show some of them during our meetings with potential finance and broadcast partners at MIPCOM.” —Hans Ulrich Stoef, CEO

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SUNRIGHTS ADDRESS: 515 W. 20th St., Suite 6E, New York, NY 10011, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: (1-646) 284-9801 WEBSITE: www.sunrights-inc.com PRESIDENT: Daizo Suzuki MANAGING DIRECTOR: Masakazu Soeda DIRECTOR, TV SALES, MARKETING & LICENSING: Natasha Gross CONTACT: Mia Yamashiro, mia.yamashiro@sunrights-inc.com PROGRAMS: BEYBLADE BURST: 51x22 min., animation, action, boys 6-11; BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION: 51x22 min., animation, action, boys 6-11. “SUNRIGHTS is a total rights-management company operated by one of the top advertising agencies in Japan, Asatsu DK, and the trading conglomerate Mitsubishi Corp. SUNRIGHTS directly manages the development of intellectual property globally outside of Asia. Currently, SUNRIGHTS manages BEYBLADE BURST, the third generation of the legendary boys’ action hit BEYBLADE. With the success of season one of BEYBLADE BURST, SUNRIGHTS will introduce an all-new second season of the series, BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION. BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION introduces a truly international storyline, which will add new excitement for the viewers. We are all looking forward to the continued success of this hit series. In the new series, the main character, Valt Aoi, and his friends travel to Spain, where they each compete in the European League and continue their quest to become the top Bladers in the world.” —Natasha Gross, Director, TV Sales, Marketing & Licensing

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Superights ADDRESS: 107 Ave. Parmentier, 75011 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33) 516-500-016 WEBSITE: www.superights.net DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL SALES & ACQUISITIONS: Nathalie Pinguet SALES MANAGER: Safaa Benazzouz CONTACT: sales@superights.net PROGRAMS: Pat the Dog: 78x7 min., 3D, comedy, kids; Story Time: 26x13 min., 2D, tales, preschool/family; Helen’s Little School: 52x11 min., 3D, social development/comedy, preschool; Emmy & Gooroo: 52x11 min., S2 in prod., 2D, comedy, preschool; The Horn Quartet: 1x26 min. & 10x3 min. webseries, 2D, road movie, preschool/family; Picnic with Cake: 13x5 min. & 1x26 min., 2D, investigation comedy, preschool; Puffin Rock: 78x7 min., 2D, comedy, preschool; Will: 52x2 min., 2D, shortcom, kids; Boyster: 52x13 min., 2D, adventure/comedy, kids; Kika & Bob: 52x13 min., 2D, educational/comedy, kids.

“Founded in 2013, Superights focuses on programming for kids and family audiences worldwide. As such, Superights embraces all rights for animation and live-action programming acquired from first-class producers throughout the world. Managing all rights, from traditional TV to OTT, including merchandising, Superights has become a not-tobe-missed partner in the international market, with clients in over 180 territories. Our three highlights for MIPCOM 2017—Helen’s Little School, Emmy & Gooroo and Puffin Rock—strengthen our strategy to offer a diversified selection of top-quality programming available on all media platforms. These three preschool series cover all topics a buyer could look for to complete its preschool slots: edutainment, social development, magic, fantasy and ecology.” —Nathalie Pinguet, Deputy General Manager, International Sales & Acquisitions

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UYoung Culture & Media ADDRESS: 10/Fl., One Indigo, 20 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100016 TELEPHONE: (86-10) 8430-7000 WEBSITE: www.uyoung.com.cn CEO: Lisa Zhong GENERAL MANAGER, UYOUNG ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL: Clara Yang CONTACT: clara_yang@uyoung.com.cn PROGRAM: P. King Duckling: 52x11 min., 2D, comedy, 2-6. “UYoung is China’s leading buyer, distributor and licensing agent for Western kids’ animated properties. In 2016, UYoung launched its first originally created animated kids’ series, P. King Duckling, which soon became an international success. P. King Duckling is the first-ever Chinese cartoon to appear on Disney Junior in the U.S. and has gone on to air worldwide on Disney Junior (Southeast Asia, Korea, Latin America, India, Central and Eastern Europe), YLE (Finland), Hop! (Israel), Canal Panda (Spain), E-Vision (UAE), Knowledge Network (Canada) and SVT (Sweden). We were pleased to announce that P. King Duckling was greenlit for season two and that based on this success, the company will be expanding its growth of original and co-produced kids’ programming.” —Clara Yang, General Manager, UYoung Entertainment International

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WDR mediagroup ADDRESS: Ludwigstrasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany TELEPHONE: (49-221) 2035-2123 WEBSITE: www.wdr-mediagroup.com/en CEO: Michael Loeb HEAD, CONTENT: Stefanie Fischer CONTACT: sales@wdr-mediagroup.com PROGRAMS: Elefantastic: 26x11 min., edutainment, 3-5; Gigglebug: 52x5 min., animation, 3-5; Jan & Henry: 39x3:50 min., glove puppets/live action, 4-7; Kalli: 39x4:45 min., animation, 3-6; Maus: 50x11 min., edutainment, 5-9; Paula’s Summer: 13x25 min., live action, 8-14; The little Mole: 36 eps., animation, 3-5; Timmi the Rocketeer: 26x4:45 min., live action/animation, 4-7; Trude’s Flatmate: 20x7 min., animation, 5-9; WildWoods: 26x11 min., puppets/live action, 5-7.

“This year, we’ll be coming to MIPCOM with great news concerning two of our kids’ programs. WildWoods, a new live-action adventure series with puppets acting in beautiful outdoor locations, has finished production. It centers on Cooper, a 7-foot-tall Sasquatch and city boy, who has just moved to WildWoods. While there is no pizza delivery or WiFi, there is an abundance of trees. He soon meets outdoor action hero Poppy—who shows him the ropes—and an unlikely friendship is born. Filmed on location in Northern Ireland, WildWoods celebrates fun, friendship and the great outdoors. We’re excited to present the finished episodes, which stand out with a truly unique look. Meanwhile, the second season of Gigglebug is now ready for delivery; the positive 360-degree brand now extends far beyond television.” —Stefanie Fischer, Head, Content

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Xilam Animation ADDRESS: 86-90 rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris, France TELEPHONE: (33-1) 4018-7200 WEBSITE: www.xilam.com CHAIRMAN & CEO: Marc du Pontavice EXECUTIVE VP, DEVELOPMENT & GLOBAL SALES: Morgann Favennec CONTACT: mfavennec@xilam.com PROGRAMS: Mr Magoo: 78x7 min., 2D, slapstick comedy, 6-11; Oggy & The Cockroaches: S5, 6 & 7 350x7 min., 2D, slapstick comedy, 6-11; Paprika: 75x7 min. & 11x2 min., 2D, comedy, 3-6.

“Xilam is one of Europe’s leading animation companies, producing and distributing original children’s and family entertainment content in both 2D and CGI formats across TV, film and digital media platforms. Founded in 1995 by Marc du Pontavice, the award-winning Paris-based company owns a catalog of more than 2,000 animated episodes and three feature films, including strong brands such as Oggy & The Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, The Daltons, Rolling with the Ronks and its first preschool property, Paprika.” —Corporate Communications

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ZDF Enterprises ADDRESS: Erich-Dombrowski-Str. 1, 55127 Mainz, Germany TELEPHONE: (49-6131) 991-1601 WEBSITE: www.zdf-enterprises.de PRESIDENT & CEO: Alexander Coridass EXECUTIVE VP & COO: Fred Burcksen VP, ZDFE.JUNIOR: Peter Lang CONTACT: programinfo@zdf-enterprises.de PROGRAMS: School of Roars: 52x7 min., animation; Wolfblood: 62x26 min., live action; Lassie: 26x22 min., animation; Dance Academy: 65x26 min. & 1x97 min. movie, live action; Mister Twister: 24x26 min. & 1x75 min. feature film, live action; Lexi and Lottie: 26x24 min., animation; Scream Street: 52x11 min., animation. “ZDF Enterprises is responsible for the worldwide sale of programs, the making of international co-productions, the acquisition of licenses as well as the merchandising of successful program brands. Bound into a strong group, we manage the largest German-language stock of programs in the world and, next to this, a continuously growing portfolio of international productions consisting of series and miniseries, TV movies, documentaries and children’s programs. We provide a comprehensive, full-service offering and cover every step in the chain of origin and exploitation of successful TV programs, from development to production and up to the marketing of TV licenses, merchandising rights, online rights and much more. Our main ZDFE.junior highlights for MIPCOM are the animated series School of Roars and Lassie, as well as the liveaction series Mister Twister, Wolfblood and Dance Academy.” —Fred Burcksen, Executive VP & COO

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Zodiak Kids ADDRESS: Gloucester Building, Kensington Village, Avonmore Rd., London W14 8RF, U.K. TELEPHONE: (44-20) 7013-4000 WEBSITE: www.zodiakkids.com CEO: Jean-Philippe Randisi CONTACT: contactus@zodiakkids.com PROGRAMS: Lilybuds: 52x11 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; Tee and Mo: 50x7 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; Kody Kapow: 52x11 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; Magiki: 52x11 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; Sammy & Co: S2 52x11 min., animation, preschool, 2-6; Floogals: S2 52x11 min., animation/ live action, preschool, 2-6; Joe All Alone: 4x30 min., live action, scripted, 8-14; Secret Life of Boys: S2 10x30 min., live action/interactive, comedy, 8-14; Millie Inbetween: S4 12x30 min., live action, comedy, 8-14; LoliRock: S2 26x26 min., animation, 6-11.

“Zodiak Kids is a global independent leader in children’s entertainment, combining Banijay Group’s dedicated kids’ production company, consumer products, digital and TV sales divisions. The company’s production arm is Zodiak Kids Studios, with offices in Paris and London that produce animation and live-action programming for a wide range of international broadcasters for audiences worldwide. Zodiak Kids has dedicated international sales and consumer-products teams representing programming from Zodiak Kids Studios and third-party producers.” —Corporate Communications

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