Superprod Group
| Company type | Independent company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Audiovisual production |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Clément Calvet, Jérémie Fajner |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Clément Calvet, Jérémie Fajner, Morgann Favennec, Louise de Staël, Pedro Citaristi, Doug Schwalbe, Tatiana Krokar, Stephan Roelants, Alexi Wheeler |
| Products | Animated and live-action series and films |
Superprod Group is a French independent company specializing in audiovisual production, established in 2010. It develops, produces, and distributes both animated and live-action series and films through its various divisions and subsidiaries. The group's main animation branch, Superprod Animation, handles projects in traditional animation, CGI, and hybrid formats.
History
Superprod Group was founded in 2010 by Clément Calvet and Jérémie Fajner, former executives at Alphanim, following Alphanim's acquisition by Gaumont.
On May 7, 2013, Superprod Animation ventured into content distribution by collaborating with the investment firm Axone Invest to create Superights Family Entertainment. This internal division focuses on distributing international animation and live-action content. The division was overseen by founders Calvet and Fajner alongside Morgann Favennec, who previously led children’s programming at M6.
In September 2015, to increase production capabilities outside Paris, Superprod Animation inaugurated a new studio located in Angoulême.
By February 2018, Superprod established a presence in the United States by opening an office in Los Angeles. This expansion was spearheaded by former CFO Louise de Staël to boost its global reach.
Two years after acquiring CGI studio Vanilla Seed, Superprod rebranded it as Superprod Studio in Angoulême in June 2018, consolidating its CGI production efforts under the primary brand.
In February 2021, Superprod strengthened its footprint in Italy by purchasing a majority share in Milan-based Red Monk Studio. The studio maintained operational independence with founders Lucia Geraldine Scott and Corrado Diodà continuing as CEOs, while Pedro Citaristi, formerly sales manager at Superights, took on the role of managing director.
Superprod further expanded its U.S. operations in September 2022 by acquiring The Co-Production Company based in New York. Founder Doug Schwalbe assumed the position of president for Superprod US, supported by Tatiana Krokar—formerly of Cartoon Network—as vice president.
January 2023 marked the launch of an upgraded animation facility in Angoulême featuring a new pipeline system named 'Pipeline Flow,' inspired by Pixar’s USD technology. This made it the first European studio to implement such technology.
In December 2023, Superprod introduced Superprod Impact, a comprehensive CSR division dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices within the French animation sector. This initiative received backing from France 2030 funding.
April 2024 saw Superprod acquire Luxembourg-based Melusine Productions and Studio 352 to enhance its production and financing capabilities for animated content. Stephan Roelants, founder of Melusine, remained at the leadership helm following the acquisition.
In June 2024, Superprod entered the UK market by launching Wheel In Motion, a subsidiary focused on both live-action and animation production. This venture is led by Alexi Wheeler, who previously held executive roles at Netflix EMEA and Nickelodeon International.
Following a strategic partnership formed in October 2024 with Watch Next Media, February 2025 witnessed the merger of Superprod’s distribution division Superights Kids & Family with Watch Next’s Kids First Distribution catalog. This alliance created the largest global distributor specializing in children’s programming. Post-merger, Kids First Distribution was rebranded as Kids First Digital to concentrate on digital publishing while Superights assumed responsibility for distributing Watch Next’s upcoming productions.
TV series
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geronimo Stilton | 2009–2017 | M6/France 5 Rai 2 & Rai Gulp (Italy) |
acquired from MoonScoop collaborative production with Atlantyca Entertainment and Rai Fiction |
| The New Adventures of Lassie | 2014–2020 | TF1 ZDF (Germany) |
partnership with Classic Media, ZDF Enterprises, and DQ Entertainment (season 1) Joint ownership with ZDF Studios |
| Pat the Dog | 2017–2021 | Télétoon+ & Canal+ Family/France 4 & Disney Channel France Rai Gulp (Italy) |
produced in cooperation with Animoka Studios, Grid Animation (season 1), Rai Com (season 1), and Rai Ragazzi (season 2) |
| Helen's Little School | 2017 | France 5 Knowledge Kids (Canada) |
joint production alongside Muse Entertainment |
| The Adventures of Paddington | 2019–2025 | Gulli, M6 & Piwi+ Nick Jr. UK (UK) Nickelodeon (international) |
collaborative effort with StudioCanal, Heyday Films, and Blue Zoo Animation Studio Property owned by StudioCanal |
| Go! Go! Cory Carson | 2020–2021 | Netflix | co-produced with Kuku Studio and VTech |
| Anna and Friends | 2022 | France 5 | produced in partnership with Atmosphere Media |
| Batwheels | 2022–present | Cartoon Network | provided animation services only production by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment |
| Spirit Rangers | 2022–2024 | Netflix | co-produced with Netflix Animation and Laughing Wild |
| Lego Friends: The Next Chapter | 2023–present | YouTube | from season 2 onward collaboration with The Lego Group and Passion Pictures |
| Supa Team 4 | 2023 | Netflix | produced under Superprod Studio jointly created with Triggerfish Animation Studios and Cake Entertainment |
| Miffy | scheduled for 2025 | Canal+ | co-production involving StudioCanal and Mercis BV |
| Vet Academy | TBA | TF1 | |
| Underdog | Expected in 2025 | Gulli & M6 Rai Gulp (Italy) |
collaboration with Red Monk Studio, Classic Media, and DeAPlaneta Entertainment A revival of the original 1960s series created by W. Watts Biggers |
Red Monk Studio
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Sweet Home | 2023 | Rai Gulp Family Channel (Canada) |
co-produced alongside First Generation Films, Rai Kids, and Michael Poryes Productions |
| PiriPenguins | 2025–present | Rai Yoyo CBeebies (United Kingdom) |
joint production with Eaglet Films, Rai Kids, Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, and PBS Distribution |
| Underdog | Anticipated in 2025 | Rai Gulp Gulli & M6 (France) |
co-produced with Superprod Animation, Classic Media, and DeAPlaneta Entertainment A reboot of the classic 1960s series by W. Watts Biggers |
Films
| Title | Release date | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Man Talking | October 3, 2012 | Kanibal Films Distribution & Atypik Films uDream (Belgium) |
Produced in collaboration with Nexus Factory, Bidibul Productions, and uFilm |
| Song of the Sea | December 10, 2014 (France/Belgium/Luxembourg) February 19, 2015 (Denmark) July 10, 2015 (Ireland) |
Haut et Court O'Brother Distribution (Belgium) StudioCanal (Ireland) Svensk Filmindustri (Scandinavia) |
Joint production with Melusine Productions, Cartoon Saloon, Big Farm, and Noerlum Studios |
| Cafard | September 23, 2015 (Belgium) December 12, 2015 (France) |
Eurozoom | Collaborated with Tarantula Belgique, Tondo Films, and Topkapi Films in production |
| Jailbirds | September 16, 2016 | Rezo Films | Produced under Superprod Films In partnership with Orange Studio, Cine France, Rogue International, Nexus Factory, France 3 Cinema, and Umedia |
| White Fang | July 6, 2018 | Netflix | Co-produced alongside Bidibul Productions and Big Beach |
| Mr. Blake at Your Service! | November 1, 2023 | Universal Pictures International France | Under Superprod Drama Collaborative production with Universal Pictures International and Bidibul Productions |
| The Kid | TBA | FilmNation Entertainment | Produced in conjunction with Bidibul Productions and Big Beach |
Watch Next Media
Watch Next Media is a French animation company integrated into Superprod Group since 2024, focusing primarily on animated television series. Established on March 25, 2015, by Philippe Alessandri—former CEO of Tele Images Productions and Marathon Images—the studio rapidly gained recognition within the animation industry.
In November 2017, Watch Next joined forces with Monello Productions to create Kids First Distribution, a joint venture headquartered in Boulogne that established an internal distribution division. The initiative was led by Philippe Alessandri alongside Giorgio Welter, Monello’s founder, with Marie Lassal overseeing sales operations. Four years later, Watch Next purchased Monello’s half share to assume full ownership.
After forming a partnership with Superprod Group in October 2024, Watch Next integrated Kids First Distribution into Superprod’s Superights Kids & Family division in February 2025. This merger positioned Superights as the leading global distributor of children’s content by incorporating Watch Next’s library. Following this restructuring, Kids First Distribution was renamed Kids First Digital to concentrate on digital publishing activities while Superights took over distribution responsibilities for Watch Next’s productions.
Filmography
| Title | Years | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Is Late | 2018–present | France 4 Super RTL (Germany) |
Produced in collaboration with La Factorie Animation and Nate Is Late Productions |
| Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese | 2019–present | Gulli, Canal J & Disney Channel France (from season 3 onward) CBBC (UK) RTÉ2 & RTÉjr (Ireland) |
Co-produced with Cloudco Entertainment and Kavaleer Productions |
| Hello Kitty: Super Style! | 2022–2024 | Canal+ Kids Rai Yoyo (Italy) |
Jointly produced by Monello Productions, Maga Animation Studio, and Sanrio |
| Vanishing Point | TBA | CBBC France Televisions |
Collaboration with BBC Studios Kids & Family and Kavaleer Productions |