Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series that is best known for its award-winning preschool show Gigantosaurus, has secured a raft of deals with leading international broadcasters and platforms, including new partners for both seasons one and two of its hit preschool animated series, Gigantosaurus, as well as its action-adventure anime series for kids ages six-10, Droners. In addition, Cyber Group Studios has pre-sold its bold and hilarious new CGI 2D series, 50/50 Heroes, commissioned by France Télévisions and The Walt Disney Company in Germany and Eastern Europe, to Discovery in Latin America and Disney Japan.
Sales and Acquisitions SVP Raphaelle Mathieu said, “It’s very gratifying and affirming that our signature programs are resonating so strongly with audiences around the globe in such large and important markets as the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and EMEA. These new partnerships will help Cyber Group Studios further our mission of creating content that entertains and engages children and families worldwide.”
The latest broadcast deals come on the heels of this year’s MIPCOM and MIPCANCUN. The new partnerships include:
- Gigantosaurus season one (52×11’) – NHK (Japan), Plus Plus (Ukraine), RTBF (Belgium), and Premier (Russia)
- Gigantosaurus season two (52×11’) – Netflix (worldwide), CCTV (China), POP (UK), RAI (Italy), and SRC (Canada). The series is also now airing on Disney Junior in the U.S. and EMEA.
- Droners season one (26×22’) – Commissioned by TF1 (France), the series has been picked up by ABC (Australia), SIC (Portugal), RTBF (Belgium), and RTS (Switzerland).
- Droners season two (26×22’) – Following the success of season one on France’s TF1, season two has been picked up by TF1 (France) as well as WDR (Germany) and Disney (France and Benelux).
50/50 Heroes is an original graphic universe that centers on half siblings who work together to make one-half of a superhero. The series is currently in production.