Banijay Kids & Family收购Kindle Entertainment与Movimenti Production

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Banijay Kids & Family confirms the acquisition of UK drama specialist Kindle Entertainment and Italian animation-focused production hub Movimenti Production, strengthening its expanding Kids and Family division. Kindle Entertainment, led by Melanie Stokes and Anne Brogan, brings premium YA and family drama credits and award recognition, including the Little Darlings and The A List titles. Movimenti Production, led by Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio, adds renowned animation series and films such as Topo Gigio and Tear Along the Dotted Line, expanding capabilities across Italian and international markets.

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Banijay Kids & Family Expands Portfolio with Kindle Entertainment and Movimenti Production -Drama and animation acquisitions bolster Banijay’s burgeoning Kids and Family division– London, 08 September 2022: Banijay Kids & Family today confirms it has acquired UK drama specialists, Kindle Entertainment, and Italian production company and animation focused creative hub, Movimenti Production. A global leader in the children's entertainment industry, the expansive international Banijay Kids & Family division is now home to six production labels across France, the UK and Italy, alongside its distribution, marketing and licencing arm, Zodiak Kids & Family Distribution. Based in London, the award-winning, female-led Kindle Entertainment was established in 2007. Under the stewardship of MDs Melanie Stokes and Anne Brogan, the company is behind premium YA and Family dramas, including limited series, Little Darlings (Sky), teen mystery, The A List (Netflix) and just launched trilogy of family films, Ivy & Bean (Netflix) . With a strong track record and impressive slate, the label is renowned for creating rich and diverse stories, which have won a host of accolades, including International Kids Emmys and BAFTA Children's Awards. Most recently, the duo received an industry tribute as producers of disruption, innovation and creativity from Pact. Established in 2004 with bases in Milan, Florence and Rome, Movimenti Production has created and produced renowned animated TV series, feature films and short films, including Topo Gigio (Topo Gigio Srl, Rai) and Tear Along the Dotted Line (Netflix) . Along with iconic Studio Bozzetto, the label also created ForFun Media-The Animation Network (including 2D studio DogHead Animation and 3D production studio MoBo), an Italian industry first. Furthermore, in 2019 , the business teamed up with the publishing network, Auzou, to create Easy Peasy Entertainment, the independent animation production company based in Paris. Led by Giorgio Scorza (CEO, Director & Art Director) and Davide Rosio (CEO, Director & Art Director), the company has established itself as a leading driver in the young adult animation space, and as a solid pre-school and kids animation partner, with high-quality standards, in both the Italian and international markets. Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO, Banijay Kids & Family says: “Kindle Entertainment and Movimenti Production will be complimentary additions to the family, both bringing their own unique expertise, with consistent track records in delivering premium shows. This is a pivotal moment for Banijay Kids & Family, as we continue to grow our footprint and remain a key player in this competitive market. I look forward to working with such passionate and creative producers as Melanie, Anne, Giorgio, Davide and their incredibly talented teams, as we embark on the next phase of our journey. From pre-schoolers to the whole household, weare proud to offer a wide range of live and animated premium shows to broadcasters all around the world.” Marco Bassetti, CEO, Banijay comments: “Since joining Banijay, Benoît has had huge ambitions for the kids’ portfolio. Gradually building a healthy collective of labels, an impressive slate of content and its own independent distribution engine, the division has gone from strength-to-strength. Adding the award-winning drama capabilities of Kindle Entertainment and the animation might of Movimenti Production will only further broaden the burgeoning group’s capabilities and appeal in this space.” Melanie Stokes, MD, Kindle Entertainment: “We are so thrilled to be joining Benoit and his team at Banijay. Kindle Entertainment is passionate about creating Premium YA and 4-Quad Drama for a global audience. It’s a hugely exciting time to be in this space, and we can’t think of a better partner to help us realize our ambitions to create ever better, bigger hit shows.” Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio, CEOs, Movimenti Production: “We’re thrilled to j

FAQs

Banijay Kids & Family收购了哪些公司？

公司确认收购了英国的戏剧专家Kindle Entertainment，以及意大利以动画为导向的制作公司与创意中心Movimenti Production。

Kindle Entertainment主要制作哪些类型的内容？

Kindle Entertainment以面向全球观众的高端YA与家庭剧为主，包含限量剧集，并推出家庭电影相关项目。

Movimenti Production有哪些代表性作品？

Movimenti Production的代表作品包括动画电视系列与影片，例如Topo Gigio以及Netflix的Tear Along the Dotted Line。

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