Code Lyoko Set for Live-Action, 3D Treatment

PARIS: A fifth season of Moonscoop’s hit show Code Lyoko is in the works, this time with a live-action and 3D version.

France Television and Canal J are co-production partners on the fifth season, which will feature 26 half-hour episodes. The first four seasons of Code Lyoko featured 2D and 3D animation.

The series has sold to more than 150 countries worldwide. It’s also supported by an extensive licensing and merchandising campaign, a strong publishing and DVD presence and an upcoming live show that launches in Spain this year. Games for the series are out on Nintendo DS, PS2, PSP and Wii, and Moonscoop is developing a MMORPG in collaboration with CJ Internet.

Lionel Marty, the president of worldwide distribution at Moonscoop, said: “Bringing Code Lyoko to life in live action mixed with 3D is an exciting new development as the series progresses into season five. The new dimension brings a wealth of new possibilities to the show’s direction, plus new events and emotions for the characters. We are also committed to providing the strongest online presence for season five, ensuring that for the first time Code Lyoko is accessible around the globe 24/7.”