Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. Today we’re talking to French execs Clément Calvet and Jérémie Fajner, founders of Paris-based production and distribution company Superprod Group. The group is on the rise with a recent high-profile company acquisition, an eclectic multi-format slate and embrace of cutting-edge Usd pipeline technology pioneered by Pixar which is giving it the edge.
It’s hard to define Paris-based content company Superprod. Launched in 2010 with an accent on animation, the group has since branched out into live action, working on original in-house content and commissions across all formats.
The company’s eclectic slate spans hit animated series Batwheels and Paddington and the upcoming update of iconic Dutch children’s character Miffy as well as French live action drama series Panda and feature...
It’s hard to define Paris-based content company Superprod. Launched in 2010 with an accent on animation, the group has since branched out into live action, working on original in-house content and commissions across all formats.
The company’s eclectic slate spans hit animated series Batwheels and Paddington and the upcoming update of iconic Dutch children’s character Miffy as well as French live action drama series Panda and feature...
- 4/17/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Paris-based Superprod studio has acquired The Co-Production Company, the NY-based firm launched last year by former DreamWorks executive Doug Schwalbe for financing and distribution of international productions.
Terms weren’t disclosed for the deal, which bolster Superprod’s U.S. development and production footprint with an expanded bicoastal presence.
Schwalbe, previously SVP of coproduction for DreamWorks Animated Television, is president of the new Superprod US Inc. subsidiary. Former Cartoon Network executive, Tatiana Krokar, is vice president.
Krokar, based in Los Angeles, co-reports to Schwalbe and Superprod SVP, Animation, Virginie Creance. Krokar’s roles at Cartoon Network included Director of Development, Original Series, responsible for acquiring and developing projects including with Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty), Andy Ristaino (Adventure Time) and James Burks (Bird & Squirrel). Since 2019, she’s been developing, creating and writing original television content.
Shwalbe launched The Co-Production Company in March of 2021 with Superprod as an initial backer.
Terms weren’t disclosed for the deal, which bolster Superprod’s U.S. development and production footprint with an expanded bicoastal presence.
Schwalbe, previously SVP of coproduction for DreamWorks Animated Television, is president of the new Superprod US Inc. subsidiary. Former Cartoon Network executive, Tatiana Krokar, is vice president.
Krokar, based in Los Angeles, co-reports to Schwalbe and Superprod SVP, Animation, Virginie Creance. Krokar’s roles at Cartoon Network included Director of Development, Original Series, responsible for acquiring and developing projects including with Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty), Andy Ristaino (Adventure Time) and James Burks (Bird & Squirrel). Since 2019, she’s been developing, creating and writing original television content.
Shwalbe launched The Co-Production Company in March of 2021 with Superprod as an initial backer.
- 9/29/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max and Cartoon Network announced a 2D animated adaptation of “Iyanu: Child of Wonder,” a Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios graphic novel series heavily influenced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The project will be financed and overseen by Black-owned animation studio Lion Forge Animation.
“Iyanu: Child of Wonder” is a superhero tale set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, which draws from Nigerian culture, music and mythology. The series follows Iyanu, a teenage orphan who spends her days studying Yoruba history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life. One day, responding to danger, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders. With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers as they embark on a remarkable journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland. Throughout her adventure, she’ll...
“Iyanu: Child of Wonder” is a superhero tale set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, which draws from Nigerian culture, music and mythology. The series follows Iyanu, a teenage orphan who spends her days studying Yoruba history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life. One day, responding to danger, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders. With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers as they embark on a remarkable journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland. Throughout her adventure, she’ll...
- 7/11/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
In a further expansion of their kids and family programming slate, HBO Max and Cartoon Network are teaming on new live-action coming-of-age comedy series, Home Sweet Rome, from Emmy-nominated Hannah Montana and That’s So Raven creator Michael Poryes, for premiere in 2023.
Home Sweet Rome is based on a concept by Poryes, and developed and written by DeGrassi alums Matt Huether and Courtney Jane Walker, who will both serve as showrunners.
It centers on 13-year-old Lucy, played by Kensington Tallman (Drama Club), who moves from California to start a new life in Rome with her dad and stepmom, Francesca (Eleonora Facchini) – who happens to be an Italian pop star! With new friends, amazing food, haute fashion, and a best friend who is thousands of miles away, Lucy discovers what the meaning of “When in Rome” is all about as her adventures abroad get underway. As Lucy learns to adapt to her new city,...
Home Sweet Rome is based on a concept by Poryes, and developed and written by DeGrassi alums Matt Huether and Courtney Jane Walker, who will both serve as showrunners.
It centers on 13-year-old Lucy, played by Kensington Tallman (Drama Club), who moves from California to start a new life in Rome with her dad and stepmom, Francesca (Eleonora Facchini) – who happens to be an Italian pop star! With new friends, amazing food, haute fashion, and a best friend who is thousands of miles away, Lucy discovers what the meaning of “When in Rome” is all about as her adventures abroad get underway. As Lucy learns to adapt to her new city,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max and Cartoon Network has greenlit and acquired several projects for their kids and family live action slate, Variety has learned exclusively. The slate includes two specials based on Mattel’s American Girl franchise and a supernatural romance starring Peyton List.
The first American Girl special has the working title “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” inspired by the doll brand’s 2022 girl of the year and the first doll of Chinese descent. Miya Cech stars as 13-year-old ski enthusiast Corrine, who is still navigating her parents’ recent divorce while her 10-year-old sister Gwynn (Kai Cech), mom Judy (Michelle Krusiec), dad and stepdad Arne have adjusted to their new roles in this blended family. She discovers a new purpose when she challenges herself to train a rambunctious puppy named Flurry to become a search-and-rescue dog.
Angela Tortu serves as director. Fred Soulie and Phil Breman executive produce for Mattel Television while Larry Grimaldi,...
The first American Girl special has the working title “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” inspired by the doll brand’s 2022 girl of the year and the first doll of Chinese descent. Miya Cech stars as 13-year-old ski enthusiast Corrine, who is still navigating her parents’ recent divorce while her 10-year-old sister Gwynn (Kai Cech), mom Judy (Michelle Krusiec), dad and stepdad Arne have adjusted to their new roles in this blended family. She discovers a new purpose when she challenges herself to train a rambunctious puppy named Flurry to become a search-and-rescue dog.
Angela Tortu serves as director. Fred Soulie and Phil Breman executive produce for Mattel Television while Larry Grimaldi,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Doug Schwalbe has launched The Co-Production Company, a boutique production firm specializing in finance and distribution arrangements for international productions.
With backing from Superprod Group, The Co-Production Company has landed deals with Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes and Impact X Capital, and partnerships with Pukeko Pictures (Nz), August Media (Singapore), Chatrone (Brazil), Anima Estudios (Mexico) and DreamWorks Animation Television.
“I’m thrilled to be working with these wonderful partners on such exciting, original creative content,” says Schwalbe.
Schwalbe, who formerly serves as Senior Vice President of Coproduction at DreamWorks Animation Televisionl currently has a partnership with Poryes to develop programming for the international marketplace. He also has multi-series deals with UK Private Equity Firm Impact X Capital, for African-inspired shows with creator Roye Okupe’s YouNeek Studios, including Iyanu, Child of Wonder from Dark Horse Comics. In addition, Schwalbe will identify marquee IP and creative talent for Superprod’s growing...
With backing from Superprod Group, The Co-Production Company has landed deals with Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes and Impact X Capital, and partnerships with Pukeko Pictures (Nz), August Media (Singapore), Chatrone (Brazil), Anima Estudios (Mexico) and DreamWorks Animation Television.
“I’m thrilled to be working with these wonderful partners on such exciting, original creative content,” says Schwalbe.
Schwalbe, who formerly serves as Senior Vice President of Coproduction at DreamWorks Animation Televisionl currently has a partnership with Poryes to develop programming for the international marketplace. He also has multi-series deals with UK Private Equity Firm Impact X Capital, for African-inspired shows with creator Roye Okupe’s YouNeek Studios, including Iyanu, Child of Wonder from Dark Horse Comics. In addition, Schwalbe will identify marquee IP and creative talent for Superprod’s growing...
- 3/31/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes has partnered with French kids producer Superprod Group to create an Italy-set tween comedy series, titled Home Sweet Rome.
The show, which follows the adventures of American girl Lucy Cole who moves to Rome with her father, will be shot on location in the city by Superprod’s newly-acquired Italian production company Red Monk Studio.
Doug Schwalbe, a former senior vice president of co-production at DreamWorks and HBO, developed the series with Poryes. Schwalbe serves as executive producer, while Poryes is the showrunner. Superprod’s Superights distributes internationally.
Poryes, who also co-created That’s So Raven, said: “I am way jazzed by the opportunity to create a series with all that is Rome as the backdrop and, indeed, as a character. A 13-year-old American girl having to move to this iconic city and adjust to new friends, new family, new culture and a whole new way of living life,...
The show, which follows the adventures of American girl Lucy Cole who moves to Rome with her father, will be shot on location in the city by Superprod’s newly-acquired Italian production company Red Monk Studio.
Doug Schwalbe, a former senior vice president of co-production at DreamWorks and HBO, developed the series with Poryes. Schwalbe serves as executive producer, while Poryes is the showrunner. Superprod’s Superights distributes internationally.
Poryes, who also co-created That’s So Raven, said: “I am way jazzed by the opportunity to create a series with all that is Rome as the backdrop and, indeed, as a character. A 13-year-old American girl having to move to this iconic city and adjust to new friends, new family, new culture and a whole new way of living life,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Arianna Bocco appointed Bafta New York board chair.
Bafta has unveiled several board appointments for its branch in New York.
Source: Bafta
Arianna Bocco has been elected to serve as chair of the board at Bafta New York after stepping up from the role of vice chair. Bocco is executive vice president, acquisitions and production, at IFC Films and Sundance Selects. She replaces Luke Parker Bowles, who, having served a two-year term, steps down to vice chair for a one-year period.
Also elected to Bafta New York’s board are Maria Ishak, vice president, north america sales at all3media International, and Melinda Matlin, rights administrator at NBCUniversal and vice chair of Bafta’s New York Screening Committee.
Bafta New York’s board:
Arianna Bocco (chair) Luke Parker Bowles (vice chair) Lyn Familant (secretary) Barry Dale Johnson Celine Rattray Dee Poku Doug Schwalbe Linda Kahn Lisa Honig Maria Ishak* Melinda Matlin*
*New board members in 2018...
Bafta has unveiled several board appointments for its branch in New York.
Source: Bafta
Arianna Bocco has been elected to serve as chair of the board at Bafta New York after stepping up from the role of vice chair. Bocco is executive vice president, acquisitions and production, at IFC Films and Sundance Selects. She replaces Luke Parker Bowles, who, having served a two-year term, steps down to vice chair for a one-year period.
Also elected to Bafta New York’s board are Maria Ishak, vice president, north america sales at all3media International, and Melinda Matlin, rights administrator at NBCUniversal and vice chair of Bafta’s New York Screening Committee.
Bafta New York’s board:
Arianna Bocco (chair) Luke Parker Bowles (vice chair) Lyn Familant (secretary) Barry Dale Johnson Celine Rattray Dee Poku Doug Schwalbe Linda Kahn Lisa Honig Maria Ishak* Melinda Matlin*
*New board members in 2018...
- 1/22/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Arianna Bocco appointed Bafta New York board chair.
Bafta has unveiled several board appointments for its branches in La and New York.
Source: Bafta
Arianna Bocco has been elected to serve as chair of the board at Bafta New York after stepping up from the role of vice chair. Bocco is executive vice president, acquisitions and production, at IFC Films and Sundance Selects. She replaces Luke Parker Bowles, who, having served a two-year term, steps down to vice chair for a one-year period.
Also elected to Bafta New York’s board are Maria Ishak, vice president, north america sales at all3media International, and Melinda Matlin, rights administrator at NBCUniversal and vice chair of Bafta’s New York Screening Committee.
In Los Angeles, Kathryn Busby succeeds Peter Morris as deputy chair of the board. Busby is senior vice president of development, Sony Pictures TV Networks.
Also elected to the Bafta La board are Sandro Monetti, journalist and media analyst...
Bafta has unveiled several board appointments for its branches in La and New York.
Source: Bafta
Arianna Bocco has been elected to serve as chair of the board at Bafta New York after stepping up from the role of vice chair. Bocco is executive vice president, acquisitions and production, at IFC Films and Sundance Selects. She replaces Luke Parker Bowles, who, having served a two-year term, steps down to vice chair for a one-year period.
Also elected to Bafta New York’s board are Maria Ishak, vice president, north america sales at all3media International, and Melinda Matlin, rights administrator at NBCUniversal and vice chair of Bafta’s New York Screening Committee.
In Los Angeles, Kathryn Busby succeeds Peter Morris as deputy chair of the board. Busby is senior vice president of development, Sony Pictures TV Networks.
Also elected to the Bafta La board are Sandro Monetti, journalist and media analyst...
- 1/22/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
The group’s recent electionn sees Open Road Integrated Media evp of production Luke Parker Bowles named vice-chairman.
Cineflix Productions president of production Charles Tremayne will continue as chairman.
Dee Poku, the co-founder and CEO of Wie Network and former Paramount and Focus Features marketing executive, was elected to serve a three-year stint on the board.
Incumbent board members BBC Worldwide Americas general counsel Vernon Chu, AMC/Sundance Channel Global vp of programming and scheduling Patrick Connolly, Talent Partners executive chairman Matthew Kearney and Cinedigm Entertainment Group president of Docurama and special acquisitions Susan Margolin won re-election.
Jeff Cotugno stays on as treasurer and Chu as Secretary. BAFTA New York’s new board term begins on July 14.
“Luke [pictured] has been an avid supporter of BAFTA New York and our mission since joining the board last year and is a valued member of the team,” said Tremayne.
“His commitment to promoting the work of British producers, directors and actors...
Cineflix Productions president of production Charles Tremayne will continue as chairman.
Dee Poku, the co-founder and CEO of Wie Network and former Paramount and Focus Features marketing executive, was elected to serve a three-year stint on the board.
Incumbent board members BBC Worldwide Americas general counsel Vernon Chu, AMC/Sundance Channel Global vp of programming and scheduling Patrick Connolly, Talent Partners executive chairman Matthew Kearney and Cinedigm Entertainment Group president of Docurama and special acquisitions Susan Margolin won re-election.
Jeff Cotugno stays on as treasurer and Chu as Secretary. BAFTA New York’s new board term begins on July 14.
“Luke [pictured] has been an avid supporter of BAFTA New York and our mission since joining the board last year and is a valued member of the team,” said Tremayne.
“His commitment to promoting the work of British producers, directors and actors...
- 6/11/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Boyzone frontman to provide the singing voice of Postman Pat in upcoming film.
Ronan Keating has joined the cast of the upcoming Postman Pat: The Movie.
Keating will provide the singing voice of Postman Pat in the big screen outing produced by Rgh Entertainment’s Robert Anich with Rubicon’s Randa Ayoubi and David Corbett.
Dreamworks Classics’ Eric Ellenbogen and Doug Schwalbe serve as executive producers.
Currently in production, the film is directed by Mike Disa from a screenplay co-written by the award-winning Kim Fuller, Annika Bluhm and Nicole Dubuc. The cast is led by Stephen Mangan as Postman Pat, with Jim Broadbent, Rupert Grint and David Tennant also set to star.
Keating, who will also have a cameo appearance in the film, commented: “It’s been a true honour to help bring Postman Pat’s singing voice to life. I grew up watching Pat and all the great characters in Greendale so I can’t wait...
Ronan Keating has joined the cast of the upcoming Postman Pat: The Movie.
Keating will provide the singing voice of Postman Pat in the big screen outing produced by Rgh Entertainment’s Robert Anich with Rubicon’s Randa Ayoubi and David Corbett.
Dreamworks Classics’ Eric Ellenbogen and Doug Schwalbe serve as executive producers.
Currently in production, the film is directed by Mike Disa from a screenplay co-written by the award-winning Kim Fuller, Annika Bluhm and Nicole Dubuc. The cast is led by Stephen Mangan as Postman Pat, with Jim Broadbent, Rupert Grint and David Tennant also set to star.
Keating, who will also have a cameo appearance in the film, commented: “It’s been a true honour to help bring Postman Pat’s singing voice to life. I grew up watching Pat and all the great characters in Greendale so I can’t wait...
- 12/5/2013
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
In celebration of Postman Pat's 30th birthday, it's been announced that there will be a CG animated 3D movie made based on the 1980's British stop-motion animated kids TV series. I have never seen this series, but then I didn't grow up in the UK.
The movie will be called Postman Pat: The Movie – You Know You're the One. "The film finds Pat, everyone's favorite postman, coming face-to-face with the temptations of money, status and a shiny new suit when he enters a national TV talent show competition that threatens to tear him away from his hometown of Greendale and the friends he loves. What happens when kindness meets selfishness? When local fame meets global notoriety? A nice cup of tea is kicked aside by a frappacappucino? Pat is set to find out as he falls for the age old temptation of the grass being greener..."
The movie...
The movie will be called Postman Pat: The Movie – You Know You're the One. "The film finds Pat, everyone's favorite postman, coming face-to-face with the temptations of money, status and a shiny new suit when he enters a national TV talent show competition that threatens to tear him away from his hometown of Greendale and the friends he loves. What happens when kindness meets selfishness? When local fame meets global notoriety? A nice cup of tea is kicked aside by a frappacappucino? Pat is set to find out as he falls for the age old temptation of the grass being greener..."
The movie...
- 9/16/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Yesterday I awoke to a press release telling me that the BT Tower was going to be turned into a Lightsaber (and last night it came true) and this morning I get news that one of my childhood heroes, Postman Pat is going to get his own feature film! There’s a full press release from a well respected PR firm so it has to be true doesn’t it?!
The film finds Pat, everyone’s favourite postman, coming face-to-face with the temptations of money, status and a shiny new suit when he enters a national TV talent show competition that threatens to tear him away from his hometown of Greendale and the friends he loves. What happens when kindness meets selfishness? When local fame meets global notoriety? A nice cup of tea is kicked aside by a frappacappucino? Pat is set to find out as he falls for the...
The film finds Pat, everyone’s favourite postman, coming face-to-face with the temptations of money, status and a shiny new suit when he enters a national TV talent show competition that threatens to tear him away from his hometown of Greendale and the friends he loves. What happens when kindness meets selfishness? When local fame meets global notoriety? A nice cup of tea is kicked aside by a frappacappucino? Pat is set to find out as he falls for the...
- 9/16/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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