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VIX: the children behavior NEW and streaming video SPANISH consumption habits ANIMATION

The second ‘Streaming Video Consumption Study’ carried out by VIX, delved into answering some unknowns in the habits of children under 18 years of age in the preschool, elementary, middle and high school segments. PREMIOS QUIRINO DE LA ANIMACIÓN IBEROAMERICANA 2021 @La Laguna, Tenerife Video streaming and OTT services are the console of videogames (14%) first contact that new generations have with in the following positions. It MOST POPULAR APPS (APRIL 2021) the internet, who learn to navigate even befo- should be clarified that the re they know how to read and write, however, mobile takes relevance from 100 NOMINACIONES: 84% very little is still known about how to speak to junior high and high school. them and attract them. In relation to what they 80 – YO, ELVIS RIBOLDI Among the most important findings of VIX watch, content creators such 56% Mejor serie 60 report, it was found that 7 out of 10 children as vloggers, influencers or under 18 years of age consume streaming tiktokers, are their favorite 40 33% – LOS ZURF regularly. And they are also the first to focus content, especially for basic 21% Mejor serie their entertainment on Connected TV (CTV). education levels, however, 20 12% 8% More than half of them consume up to 3 hours VOD or the letter, follows – HOMELESS HOME 0 of content a day, which already exceeds their them very closely, being the Mejor cortometraje time on air or pay television. cartoons and animated or VODs TikTok YouTube WhatsApp Facebook Instagram Key to underline is that their habits are clo- juvenile series are the most Mejor diseño de animación sely aligned with their free time and the time popular, and after that the Source: VIX slots in traditional content, those of preschool musical contents as well as – ROBERTO age usually connect in the morning, primary those of a didactic or acade- watch content with parental supervision. Mejor cortometraje after school, while secondary and high school mic nature. Lastly, 2 out of 3 of the parents surveyed in the evening. In this study carried out on parents, we also affirmed that the advertising that their child – GYLT Another relevant finding is that 1 in 3 of them asked them questions about their perception sees online influences their purchase deci- Mejor animación de videojuego have their own mobile device, this being the of their children’s consumption, and although sions, and even 48% of them agree that online one most used after the CTV (49%), and leaving 78% of them are concerned about what chil- advertising is already more important than – WAYBACK the tablet (20%), the computer (14%) and the dren can watch online, only 37% of minors what they see in traditional way . Mejor desarrollo visual Mejor diseño de animación

WHAT DO THEY CONSUME THE MOST? (APRIL 2021) MOST USED DEVICES (APRIL 2021) – UMBRELLAS Mejor diseño de animación 49% Similar Times Connected TV Own Mobile 36% – LOOP Mejor diseño de sonido y música original 21% Streaming Tablet 20% 27 MAYO. 17:30H 56% Presentación conclusiones mesas de PC 14% 23% 56% trabajo nuevo estímulo para la PSX or Xbox 14% creación digital Programa Ibermedia TV Father’s Mobile 13% 0 10 20 30 40 50 Click to access the event! Source: VI Source: VIX

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[ PREMIUM INTERVIEW | DIGITAL ] 00010110111011110111111 Roku Kids & Family: strong brands and safe content

To compete with other OTT platforms such strong brands, and recognized talent as Netflix and Amazon, Roku is rapidly buil- behind. Likewise, we are searching and ding a dedicated kids and family content exploring other types of formats and section within its The Roku Channel service. content such as interactive titles’. Jennifer Vaux, director of programming acqui- In addition to content purchased by sitions of the service, offered details about the Roku, users with premium accounts have IF YOU DON´T HAVE A FRIEND... strategy towards the different genres for this the possibility to access subscription- IF YOU DON´T HAVE A FRIEND... business segment. based kids and family content from part- BUILD ONE! Announced by the end of 2019 as part of ners such as Hopster, Noggin and Zoo- BUILD ONE! The Roku Channel, this content section works moo, as well as children’s entertainment under an ad-supported model, and already from services such as HBO and STARZ, di- has several content partners. ‘We are the #1 rectly within the add-on section on Chan- COMING SOON platform in USA, with around 512 million acti- nels. COMING SOON ve users per month, and precisely this section The executive highlighted that among marked a record of 28 million people viewing Roku’s library of more than 100,000 pieces of content on the interface in 2020’. While the ge- ad-supported content, the kids’ hub features neral Roku Channel is available in other coun- branded channels such Thomas & Friends, tries, the dedicated kids’ section is only in USA My Little Pony and Cocomelon, as well and UK for the moment’, she added. content from partners like All Spark, A The company counts with the Children’s Hasbro Company, Lionsgate, Mattel, poc- Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), and ket.watch, among others. currently is focused solely on acquiring ‘We have the ability to help strong finished shows and movies, ac- brands reach a large audience, that’s be- cording to Vaux. ‘Our acqui- cause it’s free and ad-supported’, remarked sitions top of mind, and we Vaux. She added that habits are changing are looking to diversify the towards streaming for the ‘ease-of-use and channel’s content slate for the value’, and that, mixed with the safe spa- Thomas & Friends, two- to 14-year-olds with ce for kids, is the value proposition that marks My Little Pony and Cocomelon the difference front apart from their compe- are some of the contents available at Roku titors.

ROKU SUBSCRIBERS EVOLUTION - IN MILLIONS (2015-2021)

Jennifer Vaux, director of programming Source: The Company acquisitions at The Roku Channels

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Disney Latin America: ‘The content business is the emotions’

Santiago de Cárolis, VP, General Manager consume. ‘We take the attributes of our core at Disney Channel, National Geographic, and brand and focus it on younger audiences Head of content & strategy at Disney+, The in a very competitive scenario with Disney Walt Disney Company, highlighted the compa- channels and with competing channels, ny’ top news within Latin America during “Kids that’s why we work on brand positioning Talks”, Kids Corp’ podcast. and value enhancement. A value proposi- With a trajectory of more than 20 years in tion that we want that be agnostic, that the industry, the executive remem- can be consumed through online as well as bered his experience, which through the linear channel’. began with Fox Sports, and Regarding Disney+ content, de Cárolis then continued on National specified that the company is committed Geographic, where he was to IPs, to acquire and develop them: ‘Our in charge of positioning content strategy is to give the best in our the brand. ‘NatGeo came to storytelling’. The executive also comment- plan the world where we live, ed that the content strategy for LatAm will how we live it and how we want have a regional differential, with stories to continue living it in the com- made specifically for this market, without ing years and how we want neglecting global productions such as Sobrevolando, a Disney+ original series counts with to leave it once we leave. those emerging from Marvel Studios. the participation of prominent actors and singers from the region. That’s the kind of content it ‘Emotions is the business of Disney. reflects’,de Cárolis said. Not only for the youngest, but also for According to the execu- the whole. It is a brand that seeks to tive, NatGeo’s strategy is generate engagement with different based on a setting of value both types of audiences and transmit human for the child audience, but values, such as cultural, racial, sexual, or also for the adult audience, ideological diversity’, added de Cárolis. which he believes should be The executive also stated that they ‘evangelized’ about the pro- are open to hearing and developing posal that his children will ideas from new creators and writers who want to promote narratives that fit the brand’s business verticals, with a CAKE’s Pablo is a content with which Disney Latin special emphasis on streaming, which America demystifies the prejudices about people he said will be the main business for with Asperger’s. the brand.

LATIN AMERICA: SUBSCRIBERS FORECAST, BY INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS (2025F) – IN THOUSANDS.

Net ix 48,000

Disney+ 31,000

HBO Max 12,000 3% 3% Amazon3% 11,000

Apple TV+ 2,700

Santiago de Carolis, VP, General Manager at Disney 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 Channel, National Geographic, and Head of content & strategy at Disney+, The Walt Disney Company Source: Digital TV Research

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The kid’s global The Lakes International Comic Art Festival (United Kingdom), the Foire du Livre de Bruxelles (Belgium), and the CairoComix industry and beyond Festival (Egypt). Another section that the Mifa program includes is the Partners Pitches, which will offer perspectives from different territories, April-May-June are being significant where 14 sessions from regions such as Africa months for the global animation (Nigeria, South Africa, Africa2020 Season and industry, from KINGSTOON (April Véronique Encrenaz, Digital Lab Africa), Middle East (Israel), Latin head of MIFA: America (La Liga de la Animación Iberoame- 21-25) and PREMIOS QUIRINO DE LA ‘There are great needs in the animation ricana in Focus, Animation! Special Mentoring ANIMACIÓN IBEROAMERICANA (May 21 industry, after a year where the content Andrew Holness segment was clearly affected. That is Program for Women Animation Directors, Chile, - 23) to ANNECY-MIFA (June 15 - 18). Prime Minister of Jamaica, why we designed a hybrid edition that Columbia), Asia (South East Asia, Taiwan, Ja- organizer of KingstOOn: will seek to generate the necessary meetings so that emerging projects, pan) and Europe (CEE Animation Forum). Some ‘The animation industry is an increasingly Prensario Kids & Teens has been covering the most important festi- programs, films and creators find of these Partners Pitches were assisted by Mifa growing sector of employment for young their opportunities in the market’ vals and conferences, and provides in this edition the good numbers of Jamaicans, many of whom are naturals in experts as part of the International Mifa Cam- the sector and future perspectives. creative endeavours. Youth unemployment in pus, a support program for creation. Jamaica has declined over 2014 –2020 from ‘We had a massive call, which surprised us in This triple edition is the best example of the great moment global 34% to 23%. This is significant and can, in animation is going through. KingstOOn has been a record edition with part, be attributed to the increased numbers view of the global situation, and that is why we +3500 participants and +2,100 content submissions, while at Quirino the of youth trained and now employed in the volve around the Institut francais’s Africa 2020 After the 2020 online edition, the tribute to wanted to make a very complete program’, added digitization and animation industries’ bigger exposure of Canary animation industry is bringing fresh air to Season. Therefore, in addition to the regular African animation and the Festival’s 60th Encrenaz, who highlighted that the market recei- the Islands, and MIFA Annecy is returning to the physical event, after its anniversary were rescheduled highlighting an ved 498 submissions from all over the world. festival program, this market will have a spe- explosion of colours and energy on the official virtual edition last year. cial emphasis with presentation of projects, poster from the illustrator Jean-Charles Mbotti KingstOON Animation Conference and Film Festival is organized by committees, specific meetings and discus- Malolo the Government of Jamaica through the Youth Employment in the Digi- netization. sions with professional industry spokespersons tal and Animation Industries (YEDAI) Project, in collaboration with the During the online event, professionals and creatives from Ibero Ame- from the African continent. World Bank. This project, funded by a USD 20 million World Bank loan to rica participated and debated in different sessions in addition to the ‘There are great needs in the animation industry, after a year where the Government, targets the training of young Jamaicans in the digital business meetings of the Co-production and Business Forum, held on the content segment was clearly affected. That is why we designed a José Luis Farias, director of Premios Quirinos and animation industries. Starting on Wednesday, April 21, KingstOOn May 19 and 20. The event concludes on May 27-29 with physical activi- hybrid edition that will seek to generate the necessary meetings so (credit: Patri Campora): is being hosted virtually for the first time in the event four-year history. that emerging projects, programs, films and creators find their oppor- ties at the city of La Laguna (Tenerife, Spain), celebrating the traditional ‘The Co-production and Business Forum There are +3,500 registered participants so far with festival submis- Award Ceremony, where the winners will be announced across the nine tunities in the market’, described Véronique Encrenaz, head of MIFA, is a key meeting point for Ibero-American sions increasing from 300 received in 2013 to 2,100 from 105 countries categories: Feature Film, Series, Short Film, School Short Film, Commis- interviewed with Prensario. animation professionals, bringing this year (more information in the standalone article in this edition). The face-to-face agenda will take place in the classic Impérial Pala- together representatives of a 100 sioned Work, Video Game Animation, Sound Design and Original Music, companies from 19 countries, including With the main support of the Island Council along with the Tenerife Visual Development and Animation Design. ce, in the city of Annecy, France, where there will be exhibition spaces, Among Adult Swim, Discovery Kids, Filmin, Film Commission,Premos Quirinos de la Animación Iberoamericana is The inaugural session was in charge of La Liga de La Animación Ibe- with private tables for all the companies that attend, as well as the pa- RTVE, Pakapaka, KiKA, Indie Sales, Toonz also celebrating its fourth edition with an hybrid edition: starting on vilions for the delegations. The organization ensured that all meeting Media Group, PGS, Dandelooo, El Reino roamericana, an alliance formed by Premios Quirinos, Animation! Ven- Infantil and Sola Media, among others’ May 10, the organizers prepare a virtual line up of conferences and tana Sur (Argentina) and Pixelatl Festival, who have been promoting places, both the upper floors, as restaurants and terraces in La Voile activities about different topics, such us production, financing and mo- initiatives to create and develop animation projects within region. and Brasserie, with all the sanitary measures for attendees. ‘La Liga enhances animation. We collaborate between festivals and Likewise, Annecy will offer a platform dedicated to the Festival and with each concrete action we realize that it is a space that is necessary’, the MIFA, where attendants will find delegations from Japan, China, agreed José Luis Farias, director of Premios Quirino, José Iñesta, CEO of Korea, Malaysia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Russia, Pixelatl, and Silvina Cornillon, coordinator of Animation! Ventana Sur. Argentina, Mexico, United Kingdom, Nigeria. , Ghana and South Africa, Another top event of Quirino’s virtual days was the financing panel with whom they will be able to come into direct contact digitally. that gathered players from Europe and Latin America. Led by Francisco The market will have 17 pitching sessions this year, with 36 projects Menéndez Nadal, WELAW, the session reviewed topics such as the fi- that will be presented digitally and physically as part of the Mifa Pit- nancing funds, synergies and co-productions strategies. ches, with representation from around the world. In addition, this year The participants, including Christophe Vidal, deputy general director include seven Digital Experiences, eight Feature Films, 11 Short Films of Natixis Coficiné (France), Yago Fandiño, director of children’s con- and 10 TV Series / Specials. All projects are competing for Partners tent at RTVE (Spain), Marta Hernández Calzada, financial director of the Prizes. production company Tandem Films, and Pato Escala, executive produ- Among the buyers who have already confirmed their attendance are cer of Punkrobot —a studio member of the Latin American alliance Los Hop!, Cartoon Network, Tencent, ZDF, France Télévision, YLE, Super Amigos— agreed on the ‘challenge of financing projects’ in the context RTL, among others. Developed by Shaquille Crosse, Kyle-Andrew Lee, Chevardi Gray and One of the sections that repeats this year is the Comics Mifa Pitches, Dwayne Pottinger, Jellyman Adventures was one of the key Jamaican of the global pandemic. Directed by the Uruguayan Juan Carve, the feature film Olivia y los animated projects at KingstOOn 2021 obtaining the first place on the Celebrating it 60th edition, the Annecy Festival and the Market Inter- focused on comic books (free of rights) that may choose a film or TV misterios was the winner of the last call of the Liga de la Animación Iberoamericana to support its internationalization category “Best Concept” national Film Animation (MIFA) reinvents by opting for a hybrid edition, adaptation. This section of the program is a collaboration with the Lyon and whose continental focus, officially announced last year, will re- BD Festival, with the participation of four festivals: Québc BD (Canada),

10 www.prensario.net www.prensario.net 11 [ BUYERS] ABC Kids: cross-content PBS celebrates and co- kids’ diversity productions PBS Kids is the segment of children’s programming Libbie Doherty, head of children’s programming at of the North American public network, oriented ABC, offered her impressions on the content for to an audience of 2 to 8 years of age. Natalie the kids’ segment at the Australian pubcaster, Engel, Director of Content, Children’s Pro- while she highlighted the intentions to acqui- gramming for the unit, provided an over- re content to strengthen its programming li- view on the operation and the content neup. trends. ‘Today, we are renewing the strategy in For the executive, teaching and the role order to offer content dedicated to each of of model are the main banners of our networks in Australia, and specifically for the TV network, which cons- the block of content for children at ABC, con- tantly seek to offer mea- templated in the morning time slot. We are ningful and educational Libbie Doherty, head of Natalie Engel, Director children’s programming offering content for children of 3 to 7 years of content to the children’s au- of Content, Children’s at ABC age focused on fresh issues of learning and dience. ‘Whenever we think Programming, PBS Kids values’, initiated Doherty. about what to offer children, Likewise, the executive commented that we ask ourselves, “What would ABC is developing cross media content for both we expect from a medium?” And the their linear signal and their streaming signal; the answer is: that they play a strategic latter with programming in different formats and role in teaching and growth, and some of short duration. In addition, Doherty annou- that they help the youngest to enter nced that the company is strengthening its interna- at youthful age. We are looking for tional content acquisition unit for both channels content that captures the enthu- in terms of programming for children, for which it siasm for learning’, she said. stated that they are open to all types of content Among the trends they saw last between 3 and 8 years old, which reinforces values year, the executive commented and I accompanied his audience in the that the viewing of digital content April was the Autism Awareness Month and growth. increased: ‘this has prompted us PBS Kids launched new episodes of several ABC Kids is also opening up to to create more cross media con- popular kids’ series devoted to characters with the possibility of co-production tent and that is why today we are autism, such us Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood with local or international part- interested in and looking for op- ners: ‘Something that the quaran- portunities for content in short tine taught us is that alliances are format, and in long content not essential to strengthen program- only for linear, but for digital. ming, that is why this year we are In view of the rise of edu- open to finding that creator of cational content on digital content suitable for our screens’, platforms, Engel assured that she added. The company an- the different development Screen Australia and Screen Nsw coproduction, PBS Kids website is highly interactive with the ten-part children’s comedy-adventure series, nounced a coproduction with divisions for PBS kids pro-

Parent Up Screen Australia and Screen Nsw gramming work specifically content and games on the ten-part children’s come- on very dedicated topics of science dy-adventure series, Parent Up. and knowledge to create the ‘most significant’ content, ensuring that ‘it is Doherty concluded: ‘Parent that’s where our differentiating value is’ as a segment of kids’ programming Up is a totally awesome balan- on TV’. ce of comedy and spy action One of the highlights of this month is the special content geared towards in the hands of an amazing children with autism, on the occasion of Autism Awareness Month, where award-winning production educational radio WKAR and PBS come together to offer feature several team. Shot in Sydney, and in- characters who have autism. ‘PBS Kids whole child educational ecosystem troducing a dynamic, new, addresses core needs in areas such as social-emotional learning, math, Brave Bunnies, coproduction between Ánima (Mexico) and Glowberry culturally-diverse cast that engineering, literacy and science. Our content portrays this ecosystem with speaks directly to our multicultural ABC ME audience, we diverse and inclusive characters with careful research, test groups, obser- believe that the series will be a massive hit with our audience’. vations, and consulting with parents and children’, she concluded.

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WildBrain Television: Disney EMEA: WarnerMedia: co-viewing content focus in content for girls as core element on coproductions

WildBrain offers a wide channel portfolio on with world-renowned series and The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront Warner Bros. Head of Kids and Family Programming, Amy the Canadian television market. Katie Wilson, much-loved preschool brands. of family entertainment in Europe, Middle East and Friedman, underlined that she is part of a teamwork group VP, Channels & Curation, Wildbrain Television, Ensuring access is available to Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years. The division is that is pivoting decisively towards streaming, due the focused on creating entertainment experiences highlights the flagship net- subscribers when they want it, whe- Katie Wilson, Vice-President, launch of HBO Max. works. re they want it, it is also available Channels & Curation, for its fans to build local affinity and trust for In addition, she commented that there is still Family Channel brings the through Family Jr. OnDemand. Wildbrain Television the company, its brands and characters. a lot of emphasis on growing the company’s best in family entertainment Télémagino inspires its audience to It executes the global strategy of creativity, flagship kids brandCartoon Network in the in a premium, high-definition, let their imaginations take flight with world- provide appointment co-viewing innovation & international growth and seek pay TV space and digital interface: ‘My team multiplatform environment. renowned series and much-loved preschool opportunities, and unscripted competition to deliver the best entertainment to our fans has been tasked to mean more to more au- Dedicated to making screen brands. And Family CHRGD is a multiplatform shows’, pointed out. and consumers where, when and how they diences. So we are expanding the Cartoon and family time, it features digital specialty network that features anima- Regarding coproduction, she indicated that want it with local relevance. The Walt Disney brand into pre-school and we are focusing Orion Ross, VP, Original Company EMEA has a physical presence in 30 hit series and movies, which ted and live-action programming for the kid all projects ‘are welcome’. Wilson concluded: Programming – Animation, Media more on girls aged 6-11. Previously we con- can also be accessed on Fa- and the kid at heart. Home to action-packed ‘We look for partners who are aligned with our Networks Europe & Africa, The Walt countries employing more than 6,000 peo- centrated more on animation targeted at mily OnDemand. shows, award-winning animation series and values and our vision. Also, as part of the glo- Disney Company EMEA ple (Disneyland Paris employs an additional boys in that particular demographic’, she Family Jr. captivates and popular movies. bal WildBrain organisation we’re always loo- 16,000 people); its channels reach children remarked engages young hearts and Wilson commented: ‘Family Channel focu- king at potential rights curation from multiple and families in 133 countries. According to Friedman, around 80% of Amy Friedman, Head of Kids and perspectives: broadcast, production, distribu- Orion Ross, VP, Animation, at The Walt Disney Company Family Programming at Warner minds. Inspiring its pres- ses on programs that will encourage shared commissioning or acquired content will be Bros, Global Kids, Young Adults Two seasons of the chool audience to let their viewing and appeal to every age within a fa- tion, consumer products and YouTube’. EMEA, highlighted recently at MIPTV the company’s top displayed both linear channels and HBO and Classics, WarnerMedia 2D-animated kids comedy will be Recently, the company has partnered with objectives for 2021. Among them, there is a strengthening series Denis and Me imaginations take flight mily. We’re on the lookout for both anima- Max, though exact windowing will depend available on Family Channel tion and live action where strong, authentic Headspinner Productions for a S2 of the 2D- towards the co-productions projects all across the EMEA on the job that Friedman’s team believes a storytelling is key. We’re also keen to acquire animated kids comedy series Denis and Me, fo- region. particular brand can do for the Warner Bros. ecosystem. Also, more unscripted content, as we’ve seen a lot llowing a commission from Family Channel for The executive underlined the impact of Disney+ in differ- the same team is responsible for commissioning across li- of success with these types of series, this is 20 x 3’ new episodes. The network also picks ent EMEA markets and how the Original production is gain- near and streaming. perfect co-viewing content’. up the show’s S1 (10x3’) episodes, launching ing most of the subscribers’ attention: ‘We do not have an The expansion into preeschool will primarily, according As part of its content strategy, the exec as- on summer 2021, while S2 will premiere in the original content development unit in Europe, but we are in Friedman, be driven by animation but she also has a soft sured that ‘family-oriented is one os the most fall. Additionally, WildBrain will handle global talks to strengthen this in the region. While we are working spot for puppetry. Explained that animation will also re- important, cataloging three core elements distribution of both, and the company’s pre- with independent producers to expand local IP’, he said. main the ‘driving force’ for Cartoon Network among older that are at the heart of its content: blockbuster mium kids and family AVOD network, WildBrain ‘The big story last year was the phenomenal growth of our digital kids, although there is likely to be room for live action as animation, live-action storytelling brimming Spark, will exclusively manage the channel on platform. That has been the #1 priority for the company worldwide the company pursues girls. with strong, character-driven narratives that YouTube worldwide, including direct ad sales. but it’s important to remember our linear kids’ business is still signif- ‘The tag line is “always animated but not always car- Go Jetters, available on Family Jr. icant. The channels are toons”. It could be live-action comedies and dramedies, the front door for a lot of DISNEY SUBSCRIBERS EVOLUTION movies as back-door pilots for series. Limited series are our kids¡ content. We are (NOV. 19 - MAR. 21) more likely because I’m not sure long runs are right for strea- KIKA at ARD/ZDF: ‘We seek looking to co-produce ming’, she concluded. and commission shows that can work on Dis- quality content on all levels’ ney+ and our channels’, USA: DOMESTIC GROWTH OF appointed. HBO AND HBO MAX (2019-2025F) Sebastian Debertin, Head of Content Acquisition and content. Our linear and non- Regarding the content Co-Productions at Ki.KA, is responsible for kids con- linear offerings are targeting search within the region, tent channel of the German public broadcasters ARD kids of all ages, from pre- Ross commented: ‘We and ZDF, and commented key highlights and objecti- school upwards’. like to look at new things ves of the company for the next months. Regarding what company search for its signal, Deberting commented: E before anyone, but you He assured that part of the channel’s suc- ‘quality, on all levels, but most of all, magic! In other words, an anima- don’t need a pilot or cess, is that ‘there are so many eyes and ted film or series that make the audience laugh, shiver, cry, make the a full script. It’s more ears looking out for great content from audience feel like the hero or heroine. Ultimately, it should make the about talent and ideas Ki.KA, ZDF and the nine regional broad- viewer happy’. that have a clear vision casters that make up ARD’. For producers and sellers, the kids programming executive indica- Source: the company, Statista to them. We strive for op- Sebastian Debertin, Head The unit turning 25 years old next year, ted that ‘the most important piece of advice is to look at our website. timistic shows that work Source: the company of Content Acquisition and Co-Productions at Ki.KA ‘the recipe of our success has been get- That way you very quickly get an idea of the look and feel of Ki.KA. Ask for the whole family’. ting the right mix of fiction and non-fiction yourself, will my show or idea fit into this environment?’, he completed.

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El Reino Infantil: Globo: top expansión en todo Brazilian sentido animation brands

La pandemia parece no detener a Leader Entertainment, que opera Felipe Figueira, head of programming and content la network en español más grande del mundo, El Reino Infantil (ERI). strategy for Globo Group’s kids unit, confirms the Liderado por Roberto “Kuky” Pumar, presidente, sigue incrementado impressions intention of the company to strengthen su cartera de negocios, alianzas globales y sus capaci- the catalog with animated and live-action content dades de producción en Europa. targeting kids ages six to 12 that can air across Toda la red tiene 130 millones de suscriptores Gloob’s 24/7 linear channel and digital plat- y 80 millones de visitas diarias, mientras que el forms, including the Globoplay VOD servi- canal ERI tiene + de 42 millones de suscripto- ce and Gloob’s YouTube channel. res y 41.3 mil millones de vistas totales: es el ‘Like other companies, 2020/2021 is quinto canal de niños a nivel mundial a mar- a time challenging for us. We had to zo, según Tubular, y tiene en Facebook más de stop our producing apparatus, howe- 10 millones de suscriptores. ver, we quickly reactivated it, with great Sostiene Pumar: ‘Para estar en negocio es emphasis on our digital displays. We necesario trabar alianzas estratégicas, diver- are focused in co-productions, while Roberto “Kuky” Pumar, presidente, sificar los ingresos y pensar en lo que viene. we continue to feed our linear channel, Leader Entertainment ERI crece no sólo por marcas propias sino as well as YouTube channel and VOD. Felipe Figueira, head of programming and content por la oferta variada de sus aliados’. Gloob has been a leader in the content strategy for Globo Group’s Y ejemplifica conGarden Academy, segment for children since the pande- kids unit show preescolar producido por Via- mic began, where we fill the screen with comCBS Digital Studios Internatio- educational and meaningful content, as nal (VDSI) en español, portugués e well as entertaining, being the home of a great of inglés. ‘Esta incorporación es un animation brands in the country, he underlined. paso más en nuestra apuesta por Figueira commented that Globo is looking for grandes compañías que amplían en international partners who want to promote pro- la presencia de ERI en otros merca- jects for all platforms, in long and short formats. dos’, resalta. ‘We are currently looking for partners to develop En diciembre pasado ERI lan- content for Globihno Play’. zó su app gratuita y segura para Among the most prominent titles are Escola De Garden Academy, nueva marca global de smartphones y tablets en todo el Gênios, successes in the country and which has VDSI en ERI mundo donde ofrece su catálogo already been seen in more than 30 countries; de series infantiles que, además, continúa incorporándose a also Valentins, a live-action youth series that has otras ventanas como su propio canal 24 horas en Pluto TV América already been licensed for Latina; Amazon Prime Video; Apple TV+; Facebook Watch; PlayGround countries such as Russia, TV; Flow; VTR; Movistar, entre otras. Colombia, Sweden, Israel, Pumar destaca el nuevo estudio en Europa, como ‘paso natural’ Uruguay, Angola, Mozambi- de su estrategia de crecimiento y posicionamiento. ‘El éxito obtenido que and Sri Lanka; or Bu- con el playset de la Granja Zenón en alianza con Bandai, Amazon y geados, the second most- el Corte Inglés es sólo un ejemplo de los acuerdos que promove- watched children’s program mos (con más de 40 de licencias) en ambos continentes. Estamos con during its transmission nuevas coproducciones, que es una de nuestras principales líneas de in 2020, and Gloob’s first negocio para los próximos años’, refuerza. children’s sitcom. In partnership with ZAG, Gloob was the first country En cuanto a contenido de terceros, ERI brinda nuevas vacantes About Globo’s main com- in the world to release footage from the new en cinco idiomas para que pequeñas y grandes productoras puedan petitors, Figueira conclu- season and show an unprecedented episode of potenciar su presencia en YouTube a nivel mundial: ‘Estas nuevas des: ‘One of our strengths Miraculous: The Adventures of Ladybug adquisiciones respetan la cuidada línea de curación de contenidos. is our wide catalogue of De igual forma, estamos a punto de anunciar la apertura de nuevos content made by and for Brazilians, which are widely canales temáticos y en otros idiomas, expandiendo el universo en accepted by the public. Likewise, we are a broadcaster who touches YouTube’, concluyó Pumar. on a topic of great significance in children’s content’.

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Anima: CG, 2D Bejuba!: innovative KingstOOn 2021: record edition and features films content for in all aspects productions preschoolers On Day 1, watched panel discussions featuring the President of Lion Forge Animation, Carl Reed, Netflix Headquartered in Mexico City, with studios Bejuba! Entertainment (Canada) is a leading exe- animation executive, Everett Downing as well as Televi- in Madrid, Canary Islands and Buenos Ai- cutive production and distribution company repre- sion Jamaica’s GM, Claire Grant. There was also a “Pitch Masterclass” res, Ánima is actually one of the top senting producers from around the world to bring on Building Pitch Bibles for studios focused on animation content top quality children’s entertainment properties to the Pre-School TV Shows which worldwide. The company is specialized global marketplace. It is specialized in distribution, was done by the Founder of in 2D and CGI techniques and develops rights management, co-productions, financing, third- China Bridge Content, Josh original projects for kids and the entire party acquisitions, licensing and merchandising, Cana- Emilie Pasquet, Selig. Day 2 included a panel family. da, USA and internationally. head of sales discussion on the local film In addition to its vast library formed by It maintains a growing catalogue of award- industry with Storm Saulter, Fernando de Fuentes, CEO, and Jose 22 animated features, nine series that to- winning children’s and family oriented animated KingstOOn host Debbie Bissoon Mikie Bennett, and Adrian Garcia de Letona, COO taling more than 572 episodes, as well as and live-action programs. Some of its partners Lopez. Masterclasses for the a digital network with over 24 million sub- include Goddard Brown (Canada), Collingwood day were on co-producing, scribers, the company has been participating and Co. Productions (UK), Lupus Films (UK), and Jamaica’s Animation Conference and Film Festival, KingstOON, has financing and directing an in global markets, as Annecy, where this year Giggle Garage Animation (Singapore). gotten off to a great start with thousands of viewers tuned in to view animated TV series. At Annecy 2021, it highlights The Curious World Paul Boroos AKA “The Pitch Doctor” hosted presents a new slate of titles which seek inter- engaging presentations from leading global experts sharing their ‘The first two days of KingstOOn pitch booth camp where the five finalists national presence. of Linda (26x’7) a pre-school series that follows knowledge about the animation and creative industries. The event KingstOOn have been an ex- benefited from three intense days of training and Among its 2D titles to be promoted in An- Linda lives in a little town on the water’s edge, has grown in different segments: registration, projects and global cellent production. The pre- masterclasses from top animators in the industry necy, are: Brave Bunnies (52x’7), in co-produc- where coexist typical shops, typical people, recognition. sentations have been ama- tion with Glowberry that follows a curious with typical day to day happenings. Also Wis- Chicken Big, a 2D comedy Starting on April 21, there are +3,500 registered participants with zing and well received from Ánima coproduction, Disney, Cake and and courageous bunny family who sets off hfart (52x’11), that presents a leprechaun who series in development festival submissions increasing from 300 (2013) to 2,100 from 105 the over 3,000 persons who Space Chickens In Space on a road trip to explore their diverse world. rebelling against everything we know about le- countries (2021). At opening ceremony, Jamaica Prime Minister An- have registered so far. The Also Legend Quest Masters Of Myth (13x’24), a prechauns as gnarled, anti-social creatures, and is carving out his own drew Holness, highlighted the organizers of the event, and noted Digital and Animation in- Netflix Original Series which plot starts when the toughest mythical and path. that the animation industry is an increasingly growing sector of dustry has truly grown over legendary creatures attack, and Leo & his monster hunter team have to In development, it exhibits Chicken Big, a comedy 2D series, about what employment for young Jamaicans, many of whom are ‘naturals’ in the years and we are so save the day. Or the co-production with Disney and Cake Entertainment, happens when an innocently wide-eyed flock encounter the big wide creative endeavours. proud and excited to have Space Chickens In Space (52x’11), where Three chickens are mistakenly en- world around them. The series is adapted from the internationally ac- ‘Youth unemployment in Jamaica has declined over the period 2014 hosted our 4th staging of rolled at an elite space academy in this surreal comedy that combines claimed book of the same name written by Keith Graves and created by –2020 from 34% to 23%. This is significant; and this can, in part, be at- KingstOOn that has got- sci-fi absurdity with the even more baffling world of everyday school life. writer/producer Rob Moreland (Gnome Alone and Happily N’Ever After) tributed to the increased numbers of youth trained and now employed ten bigger and better each Meanwhile on CG-slate side, presents: Cleo & Cuquin (52x’7), copro- and author Keirth Graves (Chicken Big, The Monsterator, Gnasty Gnarlies). in the digitization and animation industries’, he underlined. He also time’, remarked Margery duced with MAI and Televisa, where in each episode both characters and Also world famous short content Booba, a CGI animation comedy and shared that the creative industry is a lucrative field and has contribu- Newland, Project Manager Pitch for Jellyman (animated series): their siblings, will face small conflicts playing. AlsoLea & Pop (56 Web educational series based on a YouTube hit series of the same name, pro- ted positively to the growth of the economy, and encouraged young at KingstOOn. Shaquille Crosse and Chevardi Gray Clips x 2min), co-produced with MoraTV, which follows Lea and Pop, two duced by 3D Sparrow, about a non-dialogue family show that features the Jamaicans to consider it as a possible career. Day 3 had special key- siblings that love music and songs, who with their friends, the musical adventures of a joyful, funny and curious little creature. ‘Film contributed J$ 225 million (USD 1.5 million) to national GDP note address from Olivier instruments, they sing and dance. And ABC Singsong, a flash animation musical comedy series where in in the 20-21 fiscal year, and created 785 jobs for local professionals Lelardoux, SVP Animation And finally, on the slate of feature films promotesCranston Academy; each episode of this captivating music video series features a song about on 44 registered productions. Among these productions are Sprinter and Associate Producer Monster Zone (85 min), CG film co-produced withDefi Films, which follows one letter of the alphabet. Vibrant animation accompanies toe-tapping written and directed by our own Storm Saulter, one of the featured of Cyber Group Studios Danny when he opens a portal to another dimension and unleashes mon- tunes for a unique and alluring experience that young viewers will love. speakers in the festival; and of course, James Bond B25’, concluded (France), who spoke about sters on his new school. Helped by Liz and Mothman he must save it. Also Quirky lyrics and clever wit have audiences of all ages returning for more! Holness. “Creating Data Driven The League Of 5 (89 min), that presents the best superheroes that existed This is that earworm kind of music. The series is A Goddard/Brown Pro- Delivering a Keynote speech during the opening ceremony was Content” and delved into in Mexico, that must end with a big menace. duction for TVO Canada. master storyteller Matthew Luhn, shared stories about his career in the latest use of state-of- the animation industry. He also gave insight on the techniques he the-art virtual production has used over the years to create successful stories with memora- tools, using hybrid mag- Kory Lunsford arrives to CakeStart ble characters that resonate with global audiences. Over the years, netic or optical motion some of his clients have been Target, Procter and Gamble, Adidas, capture while also sim- Performance on Day 1 with dBURNZ CAKE and international animation and live action producer Kickstart series that have resonated with global Sony, Mattel, Facebook, Charles Schwab, Microsoft, Warner Bros., plifying the production process. Entertainment have announced their new venture CakeStart, a full-ser- audiences and spanned generations. Google and Disney. KingstOON Animation Conferen- vice production company that will develop and produce kids’ and family Combining the reach of both companies, The event is being hosted by local media personality Debbie Bis- ce and Film Festival is organized by the live action projects for the global market, which will be globally led by CakeStart will have studio operating ca- soon and an animated robot, Caleb, who was created by Jamaican Government of Jamaica through the Youth Employment in the Digi- former Head of Current/VP Original Series at Disney Branded Television, pabilities across four countries, including animator Coretta Singer. Entertainment included animated dancing tal and Animation Industries (YEDAI) Project, in collaboration with Kory Lunsford, President and Partner. soundstages in the US, allowing them to pro- using live motion capture technology, the combined efforts of the the World Bank. This project, funded by a USD 20 million World Bank Responsible for developing and producing some of Disney’s biggest duce and co-produce anywhere in the world. Kory Lunsford, Edna Manley School of Dance, the University of Technology and ani- loan to the Government, targets the training of young Jamaicans in hit series over the last 20 years, Kory has worked with leading talent CAKE will handle global distribution on all president and mator Deon Coke, and a live performance by and the DMG the digital and animation industries. All sessions are available for partner dBURNZ including Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff and Zendaya to launch CakeStart productions. band. viewing on demand for free at www.kingstoonfest.com

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Canarias, el destino Mondo TV Iberoamérica: audiovisual en Europa animación + ficción

Al ser reconocidas como territorio ultraperiférico para la Mondo TV Iberoamérica continúa en plena ex- Unión Europea, las Islas Canarias tienen las mejores pansión: en el último año, y parte de este 2021, ventajas fiscales del viejo continente, orientadas a la compañía liderada por María Bonaria Fois, la diversificación e impulso de su economía, en managing director, ha forjado negocios y pro- particular del audiovisual: ofrece incentivos a la ducido nuevos contenidos. producción nacional e internacional que van de Con su estudio de Tenerife, lleva adelante un 50% para el primer millón de euros de inver- varios desarrollo y servicios de animación, lo sión, y un 45% a partir de ahí (vs. España donde cual es calificado por Bonaria Fois como una es 30% y un 25%, respectivamente), y un 4% sobre ‘estrategia ganadora’, debido que los mercados el impuesto de sociedades (aplicable si se instala de contenido se vieron afectados por la pande- en la Zona Especial Canaria). mia global. Además, se ha visto beneficiada por ‘Por esta razón desde hace 10 años la industria local no María Bonaria Fois, Natacha Mora, la demanda de contenido en las pantallas, es- managing director, coordinadora, Canary ha parado de desarrollarse’, destaca Natacha Mora, coor- pecialmente por IPs para el segmento infantil. Mondo TV Iberoamérica Islands Film dinadora de Canary Islands Films. Y no solo en animación, En entrevista a Pren- cuyo desarrollo lleva algunos años sario, la ejecutiva desta- más, sino especialmente en ficción: có que desde Mondo TV hoy las islas albergan produccio- Producciones Canarias nes de series y largometrajes como puede producir ‘ínte- Sky Rojo y The One para Netflix, La gramente’ contenido, a templanza para Amazon, una serie la vez que ha agregado de Apple TV+ y Vancouver Media, distintos servicios como y la segunda temporada de Hierro CGI y animación tradi- de Movistar+. cional a terceros. ‘Esta- Sobre la animación, ésta no se mos muy satisfechos y ha visto afectada por la pande- orgullosos de esta evo- Annie & Carola mia: ‘Gracias al 4% del impuesto lución que está teniendo sobre sociedades, no ha parado y seguirá teniendo un de crecer. No sólo siguió produ- impacto muy positivo ciendo, también llegaron nue- para todo el Grupo Mon- vas compañías como la filial do TV’, declaró. de Fortiche (Francia) de Remy También destacó que Terreaux, especializado en 2D continúa ‘abriendo el Producciones en Canarias: CleoHierro S2 es S2 un en y 3D y videojuegos’, añade buen ejemplo en animación, y abanico’ y oferta de pro- ficción Mora. ducciones. Parte de ello El Gobierno subvenciona desarro- es la integración de con- llo y producción: entre los 20 proyectos apoyados están Increditales tenidos de ficción para MeteHeroes de Cute Kids Show AIE, y el documental animado Refugiadas climáti- público adulto. ‘En estos meses donde no se cas de David Baute (Tinglado Films), en la categoría de producción de ha podido viajar ni asistir a ferias, nos hemos largos y series. Entre los cortometrajes están La elegida de Maxi Díaz dedicado a seguir desde más cerca el proceso de desarrollo y captación de 3 Doubles y El último muflón de Omar Razzak y Shira Ukrainitz, con de nuevos proyectos y tendencias’, sostuvo Bonaria Fois. producción de Tourmalet Films. Entre los proyectos para este año, del lado de la animación se des- Actualmente, hay 11 estudios de animación y 3 de videojuegos, taca Annie & Carola (52x’11) de la reconocida autora y directora Myriam además de 5 empresas de servicios de animación, postproducción y Ballesteros, que entrará a fase de pre-producción próximamente. Asi- efectos. ‘Prestamos apoyo individualizado a quienes quieran producir mismo, está a cargo de pre-producir Agent 203, con Toon2Tango; la aquí, creamos programas de formación y el porcentaje de talento local segunda temporada de MeteoHeroes, coproducción con MOPI (Meteo en las empresas crece cada año, además de infraestructuras top. Son Operations Italia). ‘Respecto a MeteoHeroes, estamos especialmen- todas buenas razones para trabajar en o con Canarias, además del cli- te contentos, pues la primera temporada está siendo un éxito en Ita- ma, las horas y calidad de la luz, conexiones aéreas, seguridad, costes lia y en el mundo, confirmando que el compromiso hacia la temática y alta calidad de vida’, añade. medioambiental y el cambio climático encuentra una respuesta muy ‘En animación la estrategia está bien definida hacia la atracción de positiva, especialmente entre los más jóvenes’, adelantó. producciones, organización de misiones directas e inversas (ahora on- Mientras en su carpeta de ficción, destaca un proyecto en codesarro- line), y presencia destacada en los principales mercados mundiales. llo con Isla Audiovisual, el cual se encuentra en plena fase de desarrollo Estudiamos vías de desarrollo en videojuegos, un campo hasta ahora, del tratamiento y guiones, y que ya ha empezado un recorrido comer- prácticamente inexplorado’, completa Mora. cial con los principales players internacionales.

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