The move aims to bolster Watch Next’s overall CG animation development, production capabilities, financing opportunities, and talent pool; CEO and founder Philippe Alessandri remains at the helm.
The production and distribution group Watch Next Media has forged an alliance with Superprod Group to bolster its overall CG animation development, production capabilities, financing opportunities, and talent pool. Watch Next will continue to operate independently with CEO and founder Philippe Alessandri at the helm.
“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 talents around the world. We are extremely proud to have Watch Next consolidate with our group. Our ambition remains to build a world class leader in the kids and family space, and beyond.”
“I’m proud to team up with Clément and Jeremie who have successfully built an international group over the last decade, without sacrificing their creative ambitions or their positive corporate culture,” added Alessandri. “Our association will allow us to share expertise, find natural synergies and increase our investment capacities, which will help make a difference in a market that has become more competitive than ever.”
A leader in the French TV animation sector, Watch Next has grown steadily since its creation in 2015. The group is best known for the animation series Nate is Late, and Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese, both of which have run for three seasons, as well as Hello Kitty: Super Style!. Historically, Watch Next has partnered with BBC, Super RTL, Amazon, M6-Gulli, Disney, Canal+, France Televisions, ZDF, Clan, TVO and RAI on its projects.
Watch Next is the latest company to join the Superprod Group after the recent acquisitions of Luxemburg-based Melusine Studio, Milano-based Red Monk Studio, Alexi Wheeler’s Wheel in Motion (UK), and Doug Schwalbe’s The Coproduction Company (USA).
Superprod Group commands a unique position on the global market through its distribution arm Superights, its music rights platform 440Hz, and its live-action unit Superprod Drama.
Source: Superprod Group
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