Deal to bring kids’ series to European viewers calls for licensing of more than 300 episodes from globally recognized preschool catalog, including ‘Louie (Louie, Draw Me),’ ‘Mouk,’ ‘Hilltop Hospital,’ and ‘Molang.’
French animation studio Millimages has formed a strategic content partnership with Dutch media company StoryZoo & Friends B.V.to bring kids’ series to families across Europe through linear, FAST, AVOD, and SVOD channels.Under the partnership, StoryZoo & Friends B.V.
has licensed over 300 episodes from Millimages’ globally recognized preschool catalog, including , , , and .The series will be made available across a wide range of distribution platforms, including the recently launched “StoryZoo & Friends” linear channel in the Netherlands; Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV FAST channels in Germany; and AVOD/SVOD platforms in the Netherlands and Germany.“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Millimages,” said Johannes Gropp, CEO of StoryZoo & Friends B.V.
“Their content aligns perfectly with our mission to help children explore the world in a safe and playful way.With our growing channel network, we’re able to bring these timeless children’s classics to an even broader European audience.” “And that’s exactly where our visions connect,” added Jefta Lentz, CEO of Your Channels.“StoryZoo & Friends has a sharp eye for high-quality, educational kids’ content – and we ensure that this content reaches millions of viewers, seamlessly, across every platform.
This collaboration marks a meaningful next step in our shared ambition: to bring free, safe, and accessible television to families everywhere.” “We’re thrilled to expand the reach of our beloved preschool brands through this innovative partnership,” said Adrien Moretto, General Manager Millimages.“StoryZoo & Friends offers the right mix of editorial curation and platform expertise to ensure our series find new audiences across Europe – in the right context and with the quality experience they deserve.” Victoria Davis is a full-time, freelance journalist and part-time Otaku with an affinity for all things anime.She's reported on numerous stories from activist news to entertainment.
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