Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, announces it is representing global distribution rights for the iconic edutaining saga Once Upon a Time….
France Télévisions renews its deals for Once Upon a Time… Life, Once Upon a Time… Man, Once Upon a Time… The Discoverers, and Once Upon a Time… The Explorers; Once Upon a Time… Objects is picked up by China’s UYoung; and Mediawan Thematics has secured Once Upon a Time… Space for select French-speaking channels across Africa, Europe, Caribbean and South Pacific.
In addition, OneGate Media has taken 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 takes Once Upon a Time… The Explorers for an inflight deal.
Delphine Dumont, Chief Commercial Officer, Banijay Kids & Family says:
We are delighted to be representing the distribution for such an iconic brand, alongside digital rights and licensing. Once Upon a Time… is a unique blend of education and entertainment which makes it a trusted favourite among audiences of all ages. Its relevance and ability to connect with audiences continue to stand the test of time.
Produced by Procidis, the Once Upon a Time… saga was originally created by Albert Barillé in 1978, and has broadcast continuously in France for nearly 50 years. Seven seasons, totalling 182 episodes have aired in over 100 countries.