Tag "Pierre Belaïsch"

Gaumont Plans a 50th Anniversary Bash for Calimero

May 20, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Gaumont Animation (formerly Alphanim), is hosting a big bash to promote its upcoming CG-animated series Calimero on June 12 at the opening night of the the Annecy International Animation Festival. The new 104 x 11 series is produced by Gaumont with the property owner Calidra and Italy’s Studio Campedelli. The [...]

Alphanim Rebrands as Gaumont Animation

March 11, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

French toon studio Alphanim, which was established in 1997 and has been part of the Gaumont Group since 2007, is being rebranded as Gaumont Animation. The first deal to be unveiled under the new Gaumont Animation banner is a development and production agreement with France Televisions and DreamWorks Classics for [...]

‘Dude, That’s My Ghost’ Arrives on Disney XD

January 28, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

French animation studio Alphanim has finalized deals with Disney XD Latin America and Disney Southeast Asia for its clever new animated series Dude, That’s My Ghost! (52 x 11’). A co-production with Disney XD EMEA, Dude, That’s My Ghost! will premiere on Disney XD U.K. on Saturday, February 2nd at 8:00am. Dude, That’s My [...]

Alphanim Brings 4 Toon Titles to NATPE

January 8, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Leading European children’s entertainment production/distribution house Alphanim hopes to tempt U.S. and Latin American buyers at the 2013 NATPE market (taking place Jan. 28-30 in Miami, FL) with a full animation slate highlighted by four key titles: Calimero, Dude That’s My Ghost, Lanfeust and Pok & Mok. Managing director Pierre [...]

Alphanim Sells Three Shows to Starz

December 3, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

French studio Alphanim has sold three of its animated series to U.S. premium cable channel Starz. The studio has made key sales to Australia, South Korea, Eastern Europe and Finland. The announcement was made today by Pierre Belaïsch, Managing Director of Alphanim. “With these new sales, we are delighted to be [...]