Lionel Marty

President of Worldwide Distribution, Moonscoop

What are some of your top properties for MIPTV?
We have a really strong and wide-ranging slate for this market with some new shows that we’re looking forward to showcasing. We have the first episode available for screening of Tara Duncan, (26×22’) our new 2D animation for 8-12 year olds. It’s based on the best selling set of seven children’s fantasy books by Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian and France’s M6 and Disney Channel France have already signed on for the show.
Also brand new is The DaVincibles (52×11), a classic cartoon comedy adventure caper for 7-11 year olds which is co-created and co-produced with Neo Network. Rai Fiction, SLR, Telegael and Big Animation are also on board as co-production partners and broadcast deals have been signed with France’s Gulli and Seven in Australia.
Zevo-3 (26×22’) is a new animated action/comedy series featuring three teens who develop super powers after being accidentally exposed to the Zevo compound, a dangerous genetic enhancer. We are producing the show for Skechers Entertainment, and also handling worldwide distribution.
Alongside our new shows, we’re also pleased to be debuting second seasons of kid favourites Dive Olly Dive (52×11’) and SamSam (39×8’). Both of these are performing extremely well internationally and the quick commission of further seasons is testament to their success.

Why will these programs appeal to buyers?
The DaVincibles has a great deal of humour. It’s a classic fast-paced and fun animated comedy which has enduring and broad appeal.
Tara Duncan and Zevo-3 are all comedy action adventures which appeal to both boys and girls, and buyers are always on the lookout for shows with mixed gender appeal especially for the pre-12 age group.
Also both series have established background brands, for Tara Duncan this is the range of books which have sold well around the world. We have also already signed a raft of Tara Duncan merchandising deals in stationery, back to school, charms and headwear categories which underscores the popularity of the brand with kids.
Dive Olly Dive and SamSam already have a track record through the success of the first seasons which each individually achieved in excess of 350 million viewers around the globe! The recommissions show that there is an appetite for more episodes and from this a buyer can acquire the series with a level of confidence in a proven property.

What are your goals and expectations for MIPTV?
We expect a positive 2010; we’ve already signed some significant deals in the opening month of this year and expect to consolidate this at MIPTV. At Moonscoop, we feel in good shape for the year ahead. We have a strong slate of shows, with new series being well received, and established programming continuing to be popular with buyers. Alongside our core television activities, we will continue to focus on growing our licensing and merchandising area of business and further our
commitment to developing our interactive slate.