FL Entertainment: Banijay Kids & Family Expands Portfolio with
Kindle Entertainment and Movimenti Production
Banijay Kids & Family Expands
Portfolio with Kindle Entertainment and Movimenti
Production-Drama and animation acquisitions bolster
Banijay’s burgeoning Kids and Family division–
London, 08 September 2022:
Banijay Kids & Family today confirms it has acquired UK drama
specialists, Kindle Entertainment, and Italian production company
and animation focused creative hub, Movimenti Production. A global
leader in the children's entertainment industry, the expansive
international Banijay Kids & Family division is now home to six
production labels across France, the UK and Italy, alongside its
distribution, marketing and licencing arm, Zodiak Kids & Family
Distribution.
Based in London, the award-winning, female-led
Kindle Entertainment was established in 2007. Under the stewardship
of MDs Melanie Stokes and Anne Brogan, the company is behind
premium YA and Family dramas, including limited series, Little
Darlings (Sky), teen mystery, The A List (Netflix) and just
launched trilogy of family films, Ivy & Bean (Netflix). With a
strong track record and impressive slate, the label is renowned for
creating rich and diverse stories, which have won a host of
accolades, including International Kids Emmys and BAFTA Children's
Awards. Most recently, the duo received an industry tribute as
producers of disruption, innovation and creativity from Pact.
Established in 2004 with bases in Milan,
Florence and Rome, Movimenti Production has created and produced
renowned animated TV series, feature films and short films,
including Topo Gigio (Topo Gigio Srl, Rai) and Tear Along the
Dotted Line (Netflix). Along with iconic Studio Bozzetto, the label
also created ForFun Media - The Animation Network (including 2D
studio DogHead Animation and 3D production studio MoBo), an Italian
industry first. Furthermore, in 2019, the business teamed up with
the publishing network, Auzou, to create Easy Peasy Entertainment,
the independent animation production company based in Paris. Led by
Giorgio Scorza (CEO, Director & Art Director) and Davide Rosio
(CEO, Director & Art Director), the company has established
itself as a leading driver in the young adult animation space, and
as a solid pre-school and kids animation partner, with high-quality
standards, in both the Italian and international markets.
Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO, Banijay Kids
& Family says: “Kindle Entertainment and Movimenti
Production will be complimentary additions to the family, both
bringing their own unique expertise, with consistent track records
in delivering premium shows. This is a pivotal moment for Banijay
Kids & Family, as we continue to grow our footprint and remain
a key player in this competitive market. I look forward to working
with such passionate and creative producers as Melanie, Anne,
Giorgio, Davide and their incredibly talented teams, as we embark
on the next phase of our journey. From pre-schoolers to the whole
household, we are proud to offer a wide range of live and animated
premium shows to broadcasters all around the world.”
Marco Bassetti, CEO, Banijay
comments: “Since joining Banijay, Benoît has had huge
ambitions for the kids’ portfolio. Gradually building a healthy
collective of labels, an impressive slate of content and its own
independent distribution engine, the division has gone from
strength-to-strength. Adding the award-winning drama capabilities
of Kindle Entertainment and the animation might of Movimenti
Production will only further broaden the burgeoning group’s
capabilities and appeal in this space.”
Melanie Stokes, MD, Kindle Entertainment: “We
are so thrilled to be joining Benoit and his team at Banijay.
Kindle Entertainment is passionate about creating Premium YA and
4-Quad Drama for a global audience. It’s a hugely exciting time to
be in this space, and we can’t think of a better partner to help us
realize our ambitions to create ever better, bigger hit shows.”
Giorgio Scorza and Davide Rosio, CEOs,
Movimenti Production: “We’re thrilled to join a family,
with whom we share core values such as the focus on storymaking and
the constant search for the best way to do it. From now on, we will
work in synergy with our new partners within Banijay Kids &
Family to give even more strength to our production of original,
innovative and high-quality content, capable of conquering the
international market. Local first remains key, and we will continue
to bet on the extraordinary professionals we work with now, and
hope to in the future, in order to bring the excellence of Italian
talent in animation to an increasingly global level.”
Led by CEO Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids
& Family is the dedicated production, distribution, and sales
division for children’s programming at Banijay, the world’s largest
independent content creation and distribution group for television
and multimedia platforms. Home to Zodiak Kids & Family
Distribution, Zodiak Kids & Family France, Zodiak Kids &
Family Productions UK, Monello Productions, Tiger Aspect Kids &
Family, Movimenti Production and Kindle Entertainment notable
credits include Danny and Mick, Lilybuds, Little Princess,
Lolirock, Horrid Henry, Max and Maestro, Mister Maker, Marblegen,
Mr Bean, Street Football, Mumfie, Ted’s Top Ten, The Secret Life of
Boys, Totally Spies! When I Was Your Age, Yellow Yeti, Topo Gigio,
Tear Along the Dotted Line, Little Darlings, Hank Zipzer, and Ivy
& Bean.
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For further information:Rachel Hassall, Senior
PR Manager @BanijayT: + 44 (0)
7970606803Rachel.Hassall@banijay.com
About Banijay Kids &
FamilyA global leader in the children's entertainment
industry, Banijay Kids & Family is the dedicated production,
distribution, and sales division for children’s programming at
Banijay. With a catalogue of over 2,200 hours of content, Banijay
Kids & Family partners with leading broadcasters and platforms
globally and produces a wide range of animation and live action
series, digital content, and entertainment formats for kids and
families worldwide.
Banijay Kids & Family is home to Zodiak Kids
& Family Distribution, Zodiak Kids & Family France, Zodiak
Kids & Family Productions UK, Monello Productions, Tiger Aspect
Kids & Family, Movimenti Production and Kindle Entertainment-
combining to nurture and bring expertise to a broad range of
upcoming productions and a catalogue of popular, creative, and
successful programming.
With offices in Paris and London, Banijay Kids & Family is
led by CEO Benoit Di Sabatino.
About Banijay Banijay stands as the largest
international content producer and distributor; home to over 120
production companies across 22 territories, and a multi-genre
catalogue boasting over 130,000 hours of original standout
programming.
A collective of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents
some of the biggest global brands including Survivor, Big Brother,
Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Wallander, Rogue
Heroes, Mr Bean, The Wall, Hunted, Black Mirror, Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition and Deal or No Deal among others. Imagining and
delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and
travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the
best way.
Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and
commercial acumen, the company, launched in 2008, operates under
the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Marco Bassetti.
About FL EntertainmentFounded by Stéphane
Courbit, a 30-year entertainment industry pioneer and entrepreneur,
FL Entertainment Group is a global leader in multimedia content and
gambling, combining the strengths of Banijay, the world’s largest
independent producer distributor, with Betclic Everest Group, the
fastest-growing online sports betting platform in Europe. In 2021,
FL Entertainment recorded through Banijay and Betclic Everest
Group, a combined revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA, of €3.5 billion and
€609 million respectively. FL Entertainment listed on Euronext
Amsterdam in July 2022.ISIN: NL0015000X07 - Bloomberg: FLE NA -
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