Zodiak Kids Studios
Zodiak Kids Studios (formerly known as Marathon Media, Marathon Animation, Marathon Productions or Marathon Media Group) is a worldwide French television production company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The company was originally founded as Marathon Productions, by Olivier Brémond and Pascal Breton in February 1990, and Vincent Chalvon-Demersay joined the team in 1999 to develop Marathon's animation programming, along with David Michel.[1] The company was best known for the animated series Totally Spies! and Martin Mystery.
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| Formerly | Marathon Productions (1990–2001) Marathon Media (2001-2015) |
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| Type | Production |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1990 |
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| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jean-Philippe Randisi, CEO |
| Parent | Zodiak Media (2008-2016) Banijay Group (2016-present) |
| Website | http://www.zodiakkids.com |
Former logo as Marathon Media (2004-2012)
Marathon was acquired by Zodiak Media in 2008. In February 2016, Zodiak Media merged with the Banijay Group,[2] and Marathon was folded in the process.
Animation
These are the animated series produced by Marathon Production:
- The Mozart Band (1995) (Co-production with BRB International and Wang Film Productions)
- Kassai and Leuk (1997)
- The Secret World of Santa Claus (1997)
- Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend (1998–2000)
- Marsupilami (2000–2012)
- Totally Spies! (2001–2008, 2013) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation)
- Mission Odyssey (2002–2003)
- Martin Mystery (2003–2006) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation and Rai Fiction)
- 15/Love (2004-2006)
- LazyTown (2004–2014) (French dub only)
- Atomic Betty (2004–2008) (Season 3 only)
- Team Galaxy (2006–2007)
- Shaun The Sheep (2007–ongoing) (French dub only)
- Famous 5: On the Case (2008)
- Monster Buster Club (2008–2009)
- Gormiti (2008–2011)
- The Amazing Spiez! (2009–2012) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation, TF1, Teletoon, Telifilm Canada and Canal J)
- The Jungle Book (2010–2016)
- Rekkit Rabbit (2011–2013)
- Redakai: Conquer the Kairu (2011–2013)
- LoliRock (2014–ongoing)[3]
- Get Blake! (2015) (co-production with Nickelodeon)
- Enigma
- The Selfish (co-production with France 3)
- Undercover Spirit (co-production with Studio 71)
References
- Co-founder Steps Down http://www.c21media.net/marathon-co-founder-steps-down/
- Zodiak Media Press Release http://www.zodiakmedia.com/press_detail.php?id=736
- Zodiak to Launch 'LoliRock' at MIPTV
External links
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