The Gallic Takeover of Mr. Men Little Miss Universe
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French studio Watch Next Media has secured exclusive TV and VOD rights to Mr. Men Little Miss brand
– The studio is primed to develop a 78 x 7’ 2D animated comedy series catering to the preschool audience
– All series produced will be distributed by Paris-based Kids First, a renowned international distributor
In the immortal words of my dear aunt Bessie, there’s nothing quite as sure as a French pastry in a baker’s hand. And boy oh boy, have the French taken the dough! Watch Next Media, the creme-de-la-creme of French studios, has literally gone shopping into our childhood, scooping the Mr. Men Little Miss universe into their oh-so French baguette basket. They’ve snatched the rights to broadcast this iconic brand on TV and VOD. And qu’est-ce qui est encore mieux? They are gearing up the kiddie pool with a 78 x 7 minute 2D animated preschool comedy series. So parents, brace yourself for indecipherable French accents in your living room. No need to worry about distribution – it’s already being buttered up by Kids First in Paris, et voila! Keep your baguettes crossed and berets on, the French revolution of Mr. Men Little Miss is about to begin. Viva la childhood!
Watch Next Media: A French Leader In Animation Sews Up New Collaboration With Japan’s Sanrio To Reanimate Mr Men Little Miss As A Preschool Comedy Series.
Witness International Retail Powerhouse, Kids First, Gaining Exclusive Rights to Global Distribution Of The Newly Minted Show.
Meet More Than 90 Ageless Characters Of The Mr. Men Little Miss Clan, Boasting An Impressive 250 Million Book Sales Globally, With Translations In 17 Languages Across 28 Countries.
Rejoice As The Mr Men Little Miss Book Series Celebrates Over 50 Years Of Captivating Hearts, Originally Penned By Roger Hargreaves In 1971; The Legacy Lives On Through His Son, Adam.
Bring Your Favorite Characters To Life With Scripts Penned By Renowned British Writers James Walsh And Myles McLeod; Think Mr. Happy, Mr. Messy, And The Little Misses, Sunshine And Chatterbox All Rolled Into A Package, Guided By The Unprecedented Storytelling Of Black Sheep Writers Ciaran Murtagh And Andrew Barnett Jones.
Anticipate The Arrival Of The Following Years As Development Continues, And Production Is Set To Commence In 2026.
Embrace The Universality Of The Mr. Men Little Miss Characters As They Continue To Resonate Across All Ages, Cultures, Personalities, And Genders, As Stated By Philippe Alessandri, President Of Watch Next Media And Kids First.
Stay Tuned As Sanrio, Watch Next Media And Kids First Announce Their New Partnership Aimed At Delivering The Humour And Values Of Mr. Men Little Miss Right To Your Home Screen; Enthralling Old Fans And Captivating New Ones, Adds Silvia Figini, COO Sanrio.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/watch-next-media-secures-tv-and-vod-rights-to-iconic-mr-men-little-miss-brand/