Marathon Productions, S.A.

Banijay Kids & Family (formerly known as Marathon Media, Marathon Animation, Marathon Productions, Marathon Media Group, Zodiak Kids, Zodiak Kids Studios and Zodiak Kids & Family) is a French television production company owned by Banijay Entertainment 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. The company is best known for the animated series ''Totally Spies!'' and '' LoliRock''.

History

On September 20 2005, Marathon Media announced that they made a merger deal with the French division of the European private firm Bridgepoint Capital who owns Tele Images to create a major production and distribution group in France. The merger was completed a year later in 2006.

In July 2007, it was announced that Italian-based holding company De Agostini they had acquired the TV production and distribution company Marathon Group from Bridgepoint Capital, thus turning De Agostini from a multimedia company into a major European content production company.

In February 2008, Marathon Group announced that they acquired French independent production company KM Production combining KM's operations with Marathon's.

Marathon was acquired by Zodiak Media in 2008. In February 2016, Zodiak Media merged with the Banijay Group, and Marathon was folded within the process.

In 2024, Zodiak Kids Studios was renamed as Banijay Kids & Family, the Zodiak name still lives on, as part of the French and British studios .

Animation

These are the animated series produced by Banijay Kids & Family:
* ''The Mozart Band'' (1995) (Co-production with BRB International and Wang Film Productions)
* ''Kassai and Leuk'' (1996) (Co-production with Lacewood Productions)
* '' The Secret World of Santa Claus'' (1997) (Co-production with CinéGroupe)
* '' Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend'' (1998–2000) (Co-production with Nelvana Limited and Hong Guang Animation)
* '' Marsupilami'' (2000–2012) (Seasons 1–2 only) (Co-production with Marsu Productions)
* ''Totally Spies!'' (2001–2008, 2013, 2024–ongoing) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation and Ollenom Studio)
* ''Mission Odyssey'' (2002–2003) (Co-production with Berliner Film Company and Berliner Film Animation)
* '' Martin Mystery'' (2003–2006) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation and Rai Fiction)
* '' Atomic Betty'' (2004–2008) (Season 3 only) (Co-production with Breakthrough Entertainment and Atomic Cartoons)
* ''Street Football'' (2005–2010, 2022–ongoing) (Co-production with Monello Productions and Maga Animation)
* '' Team Galaxy'' (2006–2007) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation)
* '' Shaun The Sheep'' (2007–ongoing) (French dub only)
* '' Famous 5: On the Case'' (2008) (Co-production with Chorion)
* '' Monster Buster Club'' (2007–2009) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation)
* '' Gormiti'' (2008–2011) (Co-production with Giochi Preziosi)
* '' The Amazing Spiez!'' (2009–2012) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation)
* ''Sally Bollywood'' (2009–2013) (Co-production with Three's A Company)
* '' Rekkit Rabbit'' (2011–2013)
* ''The Basketeers'' (2011–2014)
* '' Redakai: Conquer the Kairu'' (2011–2013) (Co-production with Spin Master Entertainment)
* ''The Ranch'' (2012–2016) (Co-production with TF1)
* ''Extreme Football'' (2014–2015) (Co-production with Rai Fiction)
* '' LoliRock'' (2014–2017, 2025) (Co-production with MFP)
* '' Zack & Quack'' (2014–2017) (Co-production with QQD Limited and High1 Entertainment)
* '' Get Blake!'' (2015)
* '' Floogals'' (2016–2020) (Co-production with Nevision Studios One)
* ''Magiki'' (2017) (Co-production with De Agostini and Animasia)
* ''Kody Kapow'' (2017–2018) (Co-production with Jam Filled Toronto)
* '' Lilybuds'' (2018–2019)
* '' The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti'' (2022–ongoing) (Co-production with Gigglebug Entertainment)
* ''Mumfie'' (2022–ongoing) (Co-production with Animoka Studios)
* ''Shasha & Milo'' (2023–ongoing) (Co-production with Pingo Entertainment)
* ''The Selfish'' (Co-production with France 3)
* ''Undercover Spirit'' (co-production with Studio 71)
* ''Next Level: Odyssey'' (co-production with TeamTO, M6, Teletoon+, Akkord Film and Thuristar, distribution by APC Kids)
* ''Enigma'' (co-production with La Chouette Compagnie, Buf Compagnie, Canal J and TF1)

Live action

* ''The Intrepids'' (1992–1995)
* ''Extreme Limite'' (1993–1999)
* ''Teen's Confessions'' (1996)
* ''My Best Holidays'' (1996–1997)
* '' Sous le soleil'' (1996–2008)
* ''Léa Parker'' (2004–2006)
* ''15/Love'' (2004–2006)
* '' LazyTown'' (2004–2014) (French dub only)
* ''Dolmen'' (2005)
* ''Logo Story'' (2006)
* '' Mister Maker'' (2007–2009, 2016)
* ''Sous le soleil de Saint-Tropez'' (2013–2014)
* '' Millie Inbetween'' (2014–2018)
* '' The Lodge'' (2016–2017)
* '' Flatmates'' (2019–2021)
* ''Sisterhood''
* ''Summer crush''
* ''The intrepids''
* ''Secrets every woman is a suspected''
* ''Dock 13''
* ''72 hours''
* ''The challengers''

Documentary

* ''Born Wild''
* ''Born World''

References

External links

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French animation studios
Companies based in Île-de-France
Mass media companies established in 1990
Mass media companies disestablished in 2016
French companies established in 1990
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