World Screen

From apps to e-books, digital extensions of kids’ properties have become a top priority for brand owners.

Andy Fry explores the major issues at play for France’s leading kids’ production and distribution companies.

David Wood hears from leading producers and distributors about what it takes to turn a kids’ novel or comic book into a hit TV show.

CANNES: Regal Academy is an animated comedy for kids 4 to 8 that Rainbow is showcasing in Cannes.

CANNES: From the Gaumont Animation catalog, Belle and Sebastian is a reimagining of the classic story about the friendship between a young boy and his big white dog.

CANNES: The book-based animated series Bottersnikes & Gumbles, geared toward children between the ages of 6 and 9, is being presented by CAKE to international buyers at the market.

CANNES: Kong—King of the Apes, on offer from 41 Entertainment (41e), sees the titular hero trying to save mankind from robotic dinosaurs controlled by an evil genius.

CANNES: The kids’ comedy series Pat the Dog is about the friendship between a young girl named Lola and her beloved pup, who would do anything to save her day.

CANNES: A mysterious digital villain steals the @ symbol and brings electronic correspondence to a grinding halt in the comedy series Mojicons, which INK Group is representing at MIPCOM.

CANNES: The daily live-action series Paris Opera is being promoted by Federation Kids & Family for international buyers at the market.