Kids

Mediawan Kids & Family, the independent European studio dedicated to the production and distribution of children’s and family content for audiences worldwide, and Claynosaurz Inc., the studio behind the digital phenomenon Claynosaurz, have signed a co-production partnership to adapt the internationally acclaimed digital franchise into an animated series.

This agreement marks a significant step in Mediawan Kids & Family's strategic expansion into the development of animated series based on major digital successes. By partnering with top talents from the creator economy, Mediawan Kids & Family aims to develop unique premium transmedia projects targeted at new audiences and to build the major international franchises of tomorrow.

Telling the story of four dino friends hanging out and exploring their mysterious island home, Claynosaurz is an animated series (39x7') aimed at audience 6-12 which combines the wry warmth of a modern sitcom with a playful sense of adventure to create a show that is endlessly endearing, funny and fresh.

Born in the digital realm, Claynosaurz, created by Nicholas Cabana, Dan Cabral and Daniel Jervis (former artists at Sony Pictures, Animal Logic, Framestore and also Annie Award winners), has developed into a genuine phenomenon in just two years thanks to digital collectibles (NFTs) and humorous shorts —comedy and fun digital first content, aimed at the whole family.

With millions of views across various digital platforms (+450M views and +200M impressions), the brand now engages a highly active community of fans worldwide (+530K subscribers) who eagerly adopt its conventions and share their own characters and stories on social media. In this short time, Claynosaurz has won a Webby Award for Best Trailer and 13 Collision Awards for its animation work on social media.

Julien Borde, President of Mediawan Kids & Family, stated: "We are thrilled to partner with the Claynosaurz team and bring this globally successful digital franchise to an even wider audience. Children and parents around the world will love rediscovering or exploring this original universe created by an incredible team of talents. This is a major step in Mediawan Kids & Family's development and diversification, paving the way for a new lineup of premium content that is increasingly aligned with the needs of our partners."

Nicholas Cabana, Creator and Co-Chief Creative Officer of Claynosaurz Inc., added : "Partnering with Mediawan Kids & Family is a huge milestone for us. Their team immediately understood the tone, warmth, and irreverent humor that define Claynosaurz, and they share our belief that great franchises can start in unexpected places. From day one, Claynosaurz has been about flipping the traditional model—building IP directly with the fans, not just for them. In a shifting entertainment landscape, that kind of community-first development isn’t just different, it’s necessary. This collaboration is more than a series—it’s a statement about where the future of storytelling is headed, and we’re proud to be helping lead that charge alongside the people who believed in us from the beginning.”