CYBER GROUP STUDIOS EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH FOR GIGANTOSAURUS AND DRONERS

CYBER GROUP STUDIOS EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH FOR GIGANTOSAURUS AND DRONERS WITH LEADING INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTERS AND PLATFORMS

 Award-Winning studio pre-sells its hilarious new series, 50/50 Heroes, to  Discovery in Latin America and Disney Japan

Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series 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 1 and 2 of its hit preschool animated series, Gigantosaurus, as well as its action-adventure anime series for kids ages 6-10, 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.

Raphaelle Mathieu SVP Sales and Acquisitions 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 1 (52×11’) – NHK (Japan), Plus Plus (Ukraine), RTBF (Belgium), and Premier (Russia)
• Gigantosaurus Season 2 (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 1 (26×22’) – Commissioned by TF1 (France), the series has been picked up by ABC (Australia), SIC (Portugal), RTBF (Belgium), and RTS (Switzerland).
• Droners Season 2 (26×22’) – Following the success of Season 1 on France’s TF1, Season 2 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 the centers on half siblings who work together to make one-half of a superhero. The series is currently in production.

About Cyber Group Studios

Cyber Group Studios is a leading producer and distributor of animated series and a developer of global entertainment brands for children and families worldwide. Founded in 2005 and employing around 150 people, the company has set its headquarters in Paris, two production studios in Paris and Roubaix (France), and an office in Los Angeles (USA).

The company’s mission is to produce endlessly entertaining content for children around the world. The team has a passion for telling great stories leveraged by a strong creative identity, a diversity of animation styles (2d, CG, mix 2d/CG and CG/live action, real-time animation) and powerful music. To immerse the viewers in the emotion of its shows, the company works with top creative international talent and develops innovative technology.

Cyber Group Studios develops its content for television, digital platforms, feature films and direct-to-consumers (home entertainment, interactive games, consumer products). The company sells the media distribution rights of its own and third-party programs, localized in 30+ languages into more than 160 countries. Its distribution partners include TV broadcasters, VoD streaming platforms and home entertainment companies.

The dedication of its team for creating content resonating with kids and families worldwide has earned Cyber Group Studios multiple international awards.