Once Upon a Time… Sales for Banijay

Following the majority acquisition of Procidis last year, Banijay Kids & Family has taken on the rights to Once Upon a Time…, clinching a raft of deals for the edutainment franchise.

“We are delighted to be representing the distribution for such an iconic brand, alongside digital rights and licensing,” said Delphine Dumont, chief commercial officer at Banijay Kids & Family. “Once Upon a Time… is a unique blend of education and entertainment, which makes it a trusted favorite among audiences of all ages. Its relevance and ability to connect with audiences continue to stand the test of time.”

France Télévisions renewed Once Upon a Time… Life, Once Upon a Time… Man, Once Upon a Time… The Discoverers, and Once Upon a Time… The Explorers. In China, UYoung opted for Once Upon a Time… Objects. Mediawan Thematics acquired Once Upon a Time… Space for select French-speaking channels across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and South Pacific.

Banijay Kids & Family also reached a deal with OneGate Media, which took the German, Austrian and Swiss DVD license and sub-distribution for all VOD rights for Once Upon a Time… Life, Once Upon a Time… Man, Once Upon a Time… Planet Earth, Once Upon a Time… Space, Once Upon a Time… The Americas, Once Upon a Time… The Discoverers and Once Upon a Time… The Explorers. And France Vision Service took Once Upon a Time… The Explorers for an inflight deal.

Originally created by Albert Barillé in 1978, the franchise has broadcast continuously in France for nearly 50 years. Seven seasons, for a total of 182 episodes, have aired in over 100 countries.