Banijay Kids & Family
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| Formerly | Marathon Productions (1995–2001) Marathon Media (2001-2015) |
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| Company type | Production |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1990 |
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| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jean-Philippe Randisi, CEO |
| Parent | Zodiak Media (De Agostini) part of the Banijay Group |
| Website | http://www.zodiakkids.com |
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 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.
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–ongoing) (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