Andy Yeatman Set for MIPJunior Keynote

MIPJunior has lined up a keynote with Andy Yeatman, the recently appointed CEO for the U.S. and global operations of Miraculous Corp.

Entitled “Innovating for the Future: The MIRACULOUS Journey,” the keynote will see Yeatman share ambitions and perspectives on Miraculous Corp and reveal more details of the global strategy, including an early peek into the new lineup of TV movies, spin-off series, feature films and new characters for the Miraculous franchise.

Miraculous Corp was unveiled earlier this year by Mediawan, led by Pierre-Antoine Capton, and ZAG, which sees founder Jeremy Zag overseeing the development and creation of new storylines and characters within the franchise. The joint venture was created to oversee expansion plans for the Miraculous franchise.

The keynote marks the first speaking appearance for Yeatman since his appointment in June, having previously served as head of Moonbug USA (overseeing series including CoComelon and Blippi) and having founded and led Netflix’s kids’ content department after a successful stint at the Walt Disney Studios.

Yeatman will take to the stage at 12 p.m. on October 19.

“The kids’ business is where original thinking and future-facing strategies begin…” said Lucy Smith, director of MIPJunior and MIPCOM CANNES. “…and a MIPJunior keynote is the platform for leaders to share such thinking with their international peers. Andy is one of the most respected and insightful minds in the kids’ business whose ambitions for the Miraculous franchise’s next era will undoubtedly be both fascinating and relevant industry-wide.”

Yeatman said: “I am delighted to be back for the first time as CEO of Miraculous Corp during this keynote at MIPJunior. I have been a fan of the Miraculous franchise since its inception, and as we approach its 10th anniversary, I am proud to present our ambitions and the strategy we are implementing with Miraculous Corp to further expand this exceptional franchise with new heroes, villains and adventures. This keynote is a great opportunity to share a sneak peek into the Miraculous franchise’s next era.”