Superights, Kids First Merge Catalogs, Digital Channels
Starting March 31, series distributed by Kids First will join the Superights catalog; the move is the first step following both companies’ alliance forged in late 2024.
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Watch Next Media Joins Superprod Group
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.
UNESCO Screens ‘The Refuge of Audrey’ at Biodiversity Talks
New animated series from Watch Next Media features the adventures of a 7-year-old girl and her best friends, living in a refuge for endangered species, that entertain, educate, and encourage kids to care more about our planet; now on Okoo, the series is coming to France Télévisions.
Kids First Secures New Broadcast Partners for ‘Hello Kitty: Super Style!’
The 3D original animated children’s series, co-developed with Amazon Kids+, stars Sanrio’s pop culture icon Hello Kitty as small-town hero.
New Broadcast Agreements Announced for ‘Nate is Late’
With pre-sales for Australia’s Channel 9 already in place for preschool series co-produced by Three’s A Company, WATCH NEXT MEDIA signs agreements with France Télévisions and SUPER RTL.
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Philippe Alessandri Elected Chair of French Animation Producers’ Association
The French Animation Producers’ Association elects Watch Next Media head Philippe Alessandri as Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Watch Next Media Signs its first series with France Télévisions
Paris-based Watch Next Media enters into a development deal on the company’s first series with France Télévisions on its 52-episode 11-minute animated series, ‘Nate is Late.’
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WatchNext Media Launches in Paris
Former Marathon and Zodiak Media executive Philippe Alessandri launches WatchNext Media, aimed at creating appealing characters, engaging brands and aspirational stories.
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