Kids

Banijay Kids & Family, home to Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, will now handle global distribution for the iconic edutainment saga Once Upon a Time…, following last year’s majority acquisition of Procidis and subsequent portfolio sales. The kid's division is led by Benoît Di Sabatino.

France Télévisions renews its deals for Once Upon a Time... Life, Once Upon a Time... Man, Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers, and Once Upon a Time... The Explorers; Once Upon a Time... Objects is picked up by China’s UYoung; and Mediawan Thematics has secured Once Upon a Time... Space for select French-speaking channels across Africa, Europe, Caribbean and South Pacific.

In addition, OneGate Media has taken the German, Austrian and Swiss DVD license and sub-distribution for all VOD rights for Once Upon a Time... Life, Once Upon a Time... Man, Once Upon a Time... Planet Earth, Once Upon a Time... Space, Once Upon a Time... The Americas, Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers, and Once Upon a Time... The Explorers. And France Vision Service takes Once Upon a Time... The Explorers for an inflight deal.

Delphine Dumont, Chief Commercial Officer, Banijay Kids & Family says: “We are delighted to be representing the distribution for such an iconic brand, alongside digital rights and licensing. Once Upon a Time... is a unique blend of education and entertainment which makes it a trusted favourite among audiences of all ages. Its relevance and ability to connect with audiences continue to stand the test of time.”

Produced by Procidis, the Once Upon a Time… saga was originally created by Albert Barillé in 1978, and has broadcast continuously in France for nearly 50 years. Seven seasons, totalling 182 episodes have aired in over 100 countries.