Spotlight: Gaumont

Gaumont is showcasing the comedy Bionic Max, which centers on a malfunctioning bionic guinea pig and his goldfish buddy as they escape from their lab into the streets of an urban jungle.

“It brings a lot of energy and fun to appeal to the 6-to-12 demo,” says Karen Vermeulen, senior VP, creative executive for animation and family in Europe.

The animated series Royal Family, aimed at kids ages 6 to 10, combines comedy with heart. Made for the upper-preschool demographic in partnership with Submarine, Pol the Pirate Mouse sees Pol don a pirate patch after she develops a lazy eye, determined to discover more treasure in the world.

“All of our new series are visually arresting, high-quality animation that immediately appeal to and hold the attention of an audience,” says Vermeulen.

She adds, “We have invested lovingly into the characters and stories we are telling to ensure we are exciting the audience.”