Cyber Group Studios

Cyber Group Studios (previously known as Cyber Group Animation) is a French company engaged in the creation, production, and distribution of animated content, primarily targeting children's television programs and movies. Established in 2003 by Pierre Sissmann, Dominique Bourse, Billy "Frédéric" Richard, Olivier Lelardoux, and Cécilia Bosselin, the firm developed both 2D and 3D animations for television broadcasts, web series, and documentary projects, while also managing licensing for proprietary and third-party characters.

History

Originally launched under the name Cyber Group Animation in 2003, the enterprise adopted the Cyber Group Studios brand in 2009. To enhance its production capabilities, it acquired Pictor Media in 2016. The beginning of 2017 saw the inauguration of Cyber Group Studios USA based in Culver City, California, with Richard Goldsmith serving as President and CEO. Later that year, the investment company L-GAM took full control by purchasing all minority shares.

In March 2018, Thierry Braille joined the company to lead a newly created interactive division, bringing his expertise from his previous role as Disney Interactive EMEA vice president. By November 2018, Cyber Group further expanded its presence by opening a new studio located in Roubaix, France.

The firm pursued growth through acquisitions to broaden its international reach: it acquired UK’s A Productions in January 2022 and Italy’s Graphilm Entertainment in February 2022. In June 2022, Cyber Group partnered with Splash Entertainment to establish a joint venture named CyberSplash Entertainment.

Leadership changes included Dominique Bourse stepping into the role of chairman and CEO in June 2023 following Pierre Sissmann’s retirement. Subsequently, Pierre Belaisch was appointed chief creative officer in March 2024.

Confronted with financial difficulties, Cyber Group entered judicial recovery proceedings in November 2024. Several acquisition proposals emerged from industry entities such as the consortium United Smile-Toonz Media-Atlas Global, Solent Productions, Newen Studios, and Hildegarde. Ultimately, on April 28, 2025, the Paris Commercial Court mandated the liquidation of Cyber Group Studios.

Filmography

The company's extensive catalog features original creations, adaptations, and licensed works sourced internationally, reflecting its diverse operational strategy and global market engagement. Prominent productions include:

• 50/50 Heroes
• Adam's Bakery
• Animalia
• Balloopo
• The Bellflower Bunnies
• Underdogs United
• Bambalayé
• Blondes
• Cloud Bread
• Cotoons
• Calimero
• Crime Time
• Dragon Striker
• Droners
• Digital Girl
• Ernest & Rebecca
• Fish 'n' Chips
• Farmkids
• Final Fantasy IX (presumed cancelled)
• G-Fighters
• Gigantosaurus
• Grenadine and Peppermint
• Guess What?
• The Happos Family
• Iqbal: Tales of a Fearless Child
• The Last Kids on Earth
• Leo the Wildlife Ranger
• The Long Long Holiday
• Mademoiselle Zazie
• Manon
• Menino and the Children of the World
• Mia
• Mini Ninjas
• Mirette Investigates
• My Goldfish Is Evil!
• Nina Patalo
• Orange Moocow
• Patch Pillows
• The Pirates Next Door
• Pom Pom and Friends
• Precious Moments
• Press Start!
• Raju the Rickshaw
• Sadie Sparks
• Squared Zebra
• The Space Commanders
• Taffy
• Tales of Tatonka
• Tom Sawyer
• Zak Jinks
• Zorro: The Chronicles
• Zou

This broad selection of titles highlights the company’s strategic emphasis on growing its share within the children’s entertainment sector by offering a wide array of animated programming distributed worldwide.

External links

• Official website