Superprod Group teams up with Watch Next Media for European Animation Ventures

Production and distribution group Watch Next Media is the latest company to enter into an alliance with Superprod Group to strengthen its overall development and production capabilities.

A leader in the French TV animation sector, Watch Next has experienced consistent growth since its founding in 2015. The company is best known for successful animated series Nate is late And Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheeseboth of which ran for three 26 x half-hour seasons, as well as Sanrio IP Hello Kitty, which they produced in the latest CG iteration, Hello Kitty: Great style! To date, Watch Next has worked with commissioning broadcasters and platforms including BBC, Super RTL, Prime Video, M6-Gulli, Disney, Canal+, France Télévisions, ZDF, CLAN, TVO and RAI.

Watch Next is also active in primetime live-action series such as: Algiers confidential (Arte / ZDF) and Nina and the pig (France Televisions). The company has its own production facilities in France (Paris, Lille) and Italy (Turin) and distributes its 300 half-hour catalog through its Kids First distribution arm.

Watch Next will benefit from Superprod’s expertise in premium CGI animation, expanding its funding opportunities and talent pool to maintain creative excellence in its ambitious production program. Watch Next will continue to operate independently under the leadership of CEO and Founder Philippe Alessandri while expanding its reach in an increasingly competitive environment.

“We have always admired Philippe’s entrepreneurial success and impeccable taste,” said Clément Calvet and Jérémie Fajner, founders of Superprod Group. “He has consistently worked with the best partners and talent around the world. We are very proud that Watch Next is part of our group. Our goal remains to build a world-class leader in children and family and beyond.”

Alessandri commented: “I am proud to work with Clément and Jérémie, who have successfully built an international group over the last decade without sacrificing their creative ambitions or positive corporate culture. Our association will allow us to share expertise, find natural synergies and increase our investment capacity, which will help make a difference in a market that has become more competitive than ever.”

Watch Next is the latest company to join the Superprod Group, following recent acquisitions of Luxembourg-based Melusine Studio, Milan-based Red Monk Studio, Alexi Wheeler’s Wheel in Motion (UK) and Doug Schwalbe’s The CoProduction Company ( USA).

Together with its distribution arm Superights, its music rights platform 440Hz and its live-action unit Superprod Drama, they bring the Superprod Group a unique position in the global market, with expert animation expertise, extensive access to funding and talent sources and a creatively led vision paired with extensive market knowledge.

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