Mipjunior will shine a highlight on the blockbuster Miraculous franchise with a keynote hosted by Andy Yeatman, the not too long ago appointed CEO of U.S. and international operations for Miraculous Corp.
The brand new banner, Miraculous Corp, is a three way partnership between Mediawan, the European manufacturing and distribution group spearheaded by Pierre-Antoine Capton, and Zag, the animation studio behind “Miraculous” based by Jeremy Zag. The outfit was created to supervise enlargement plans for the franchise.
In the course of the keynote, Yeatman will share ambitions and views on Miraculous Corp and reveal extra particulars of the worldwide technique, together with an early peek into the brand new lineup, together with TV motion pictures, spin-off collection, function movies, and new characters.
The session, scheduled for Oct. 19, will probably be a part of Mipjunior’s programme titled “Broaden Your Playground” which can handle challenges for the sector, in addition to creation to monetization throughout all screens.
The keynote marks the primary talking look for Yeatman since his appointment in June, having beforehand served as Head of Moonbug USA. Yeatman additionally beforehand based and lead Netflix’s Children’ Content material division after a profitable stint on the Walt Disney Studios.
“Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir,” created by Thomas Astruc, Nathanaël Bronn and Jeremy Zag, has up to now performed out throughout 150 territories since its debut in 2015 on varied streaming and linear platforms reminiscent of Globo in Brazil, TF1 in France and Disney Channel, Disney+ and Netflix worldwide, the place it ranks because the primary animated collection for non-preschool kids. Co-produced by Zag and Mediawan Children & Household, the French animated sensation up to now has 5 seasons, three TV motion pictures and one function movie, “Miraculous, The Film,” which stands as one of many most-watched French animated movies worldwide.
The superhero movie was launched theatrically throughout summer time 2023 in choose international locations, reaching the highest spot in France and Germany, and on Netflix worldwide, garnering over 35 million views in its first month. The fourth TV Film and season 6 will probably be quickly air worldwide. Season 7 of the collection has already been introduced, together with a second function movie.
Miraculous’s digital footprint boasts over 40 billion views on YouTube and 33 million subscribers throughout its 17 official channels, in addition to over 702 million views on TikTok. Retail gross sales have exceeded $1.5 billion worldwide, in response to Miraculous Corp.
“The Children enterprise is the place authentic considering and future-facing methods start and a Mipjunior keynote is the platform for leaders to share such considering with their worldwide friends,” stated Lucy Smith, Mipjunior and Mipcom Cannes director. Smith praised Yeatman as “one of the revered and insightful minds within the Children enterprise.”
Yeatman says he’s “been a fan of the Miraculous franchise since its inception.” “As we strategy its tenth anniversary, I’m proud to current our ambitions and the technique we’re implementing with Miraculous Corp to additional increase this distinctive franchise with new heroes, villains and adventures.”
Andy Yeatman – Miraculous – Mediawan © Lionel Guericolas
Lionel Guericolas – MPP
