Leading European independent content studio Mediawan Kids & Family and German animation company Toon2Tango have announced the strategic integration of Toon2Tango’s content portfolio into the distribution catalog of Mediawan Kids & Family. This strategic move aims to leverage synergies across Mediawan group companies, expanding operations, consolidating expertise and developing a diverse content portfolio for global audiences — with the goal of creating tomorrow’s major franchises.
“We’re excited to partner with Ulli, Jo and their teams,” said Julien Borde, President of Mediawan Kids & Family. “Toon2Tango’s reputation for unique, internationally successful projects will continue to grow as they expand their portfolio. This collaboration enhances our distribution catalog and enables co-production of new franchises, allowing us to offer an even broader range of premium content.”
Toon2Tango (part of LEONINE Animation Studios), led by the co-shareholders Ulli Stoef and Jo Daris, has produced international titles such as Agent 203, Hey Fuzzy Yellow, Santa.com and Monster Loving Maniacs. Veteran producers Stoef and Daris have also delivered international hit shows such as as Mia and Me, Wissper, Tip the Mouse and How and Why TV.
The new deal follows recent announcements from Toon2Tango about agreements with the toy company Schleich, a leading international brand for authentic toy figures, for its popular IP Eldrador, the acquisition of distribution rights to Thinker Ben from producer Metaxilasis, and a production and development agreement with hitmaker Keith Chapman (Bob the Builder, PAW Patrol) for Bravo Squad.
“This is a very exciting next step for us, and we feel privileged to work with Julien and the Mediawan Kids & Family team, within a leading European independent studio,” Stoef and Daris stated. “No doubt this will leverage the reach of our brands and productions and offers so many new opportunities and creative ways for both of us and our teams.”
This integration is a natural progression following Mediawan’s and LEONINE Studios’ business combination in April 2024, creating one of Europe’s premier independent studios with a global presence.
Mediawan Kids & Family’s catalog, now featuring over 2,500 half-hours of content, will incorporate and distribute all Toon2Tango’s projects, including Agent 203, Monster Loving Maniacs Season 2, Dinomite & Lucy, Pocats, The Wee Littles and all new series in development and production. Additionally, a new series based on the Littlest Robot project by Toon2Tango is currently in development with Method Animation, the historical label of Mediawan Kids & Family known for successful series such as Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood, The Little Prince and Friends and The Three Musketeers.
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