DeAPlaneta and GO-N to co-produce Monster Shaker

DeAPlaneta and French production company GO-N Productions have signed an agreement to coproduce Monster Shaker, the TV series adaptation of the books by Mr Tan and Mathilde Domecq, published by Editions Gallimard.

Monster Shaker (52 x 13’) is an epic adventure comedy, in which 9-year old Justin discovers his grandfather’s cocktail shaker. The magical object allows him to create extraordinary, crazy creatures with incredible powers, but it must be kept secret, no matter what, in case it falls into the wrong hands… 

The first season of this zany series for 6-10 year-olds, comprising 52 episodes, will launch on TV and in France in 2023. The accompanying YouTube channel will broadcast selected episodes. 

DeAPlaneta and GO-N Productions are also working on key initial merchandise categories, including shaker toys, and collectible cocktail shakers “complete with all the crazy monsters featured in the show”. 

 

Pull&Bear debuts The Smurfs clothing collection

Pull&Bear, the youth fashion chain belonging to the Inditex Group, has signed a direct-to-retail agreement with DeAPlaneta Entertainment for the global launch of The Smurfs men’s clothing collection, featuring the much-loved iconic blue characters.

The range includes colourful T-shirts, sweatshirts, bomber jackets and jeans along with shorts, shirts and caps. DeAPlaneta Entertainment is coordinating the brand’s licensing programme in Spain, Portugal, and Central and Eastern Europe.

The historic brand is based on the characters and universe created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo in 1958. It’s now more alive than ever thanks to its latest releases, including CGI animated and live action films, and the new CGI TV series for 5–12 -year-olds, which launched on Nickelodeon on 10 September and has already screened on TF1 in France.

The new series combines comedy, adventure and action and will soon screen on national TV stations including RAI YOYO in Italy, KIKA in Germany, and Milkshake! on Channel 5 in the UK.

The Smurfs are about to launch a new line of toys with master toy license holder Jazwares, in addition to new video games, fashion collections, health and beauty lines, audiobooks and other entertainment products and experiences.

 

Pull&Bear debuts The Smurfs clothing collection

Pull&Bear, the youth fashion chain belonging to the Inditex Group, has signed a direct-to-retail agreement with DeAPlaneta Entertainment for the global launch of The Smurfs men’s clothing collection, featuring the much-loved iconic blue characters.

The range includes colourful T-shirts, sweatshirts, bomber jackets and jeans along with shorts, shirts and caps. DeAPlaneta Entertainment is coordinating the brand’s licensing programme in Spain, Portugal, and Central and Eastern Europe.

The historic brand is based on the characters and universe created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo in 1958. It’s now more alive than ever thanks to its latest releases, including CGI animated and live action films, and the new CGI TV series for 5–12 -year-olds, which launched on Nickelodeon on 10 September and has already screened on TF1 in France.

The new series combines comedy, adventure and action and will soon screen on national TV stations including RAI YOYO in Italy, KIKA in Germany, and Milkshake! on Channel 5 in the UK.

The Smurfs are about to launch a new line of toys with master toy license holder Jazwares, in addition to new video games, fashion collections, health and beauty lines, audiobooks and other entertainment products and experiences.

 

DeAPlaneta and Planeta Junior consolidate as DeAPlaneta Entertainment

DeAPlaneta and Planeta Junior, both Planeta/De Agostini Group companies, are coming together under the brand DeAPlaneta Entertainment.

The merger of the two companies is due to a strategic reorganisation that aims to consolidate their leadership in the entertainment segment, and to be more agile in order to respond to the new needs of a global, multi-channel market.

Its activity will be focused on three main areas: fiction content, content for children and families, and interactive products.

The merger responds to the transformation processes in the entertainment sector where the boundaries between audiences and genres have blurred, where global markets are being served and where companies tend to adopt business models that promote a direct relationship with their audience.

“The entertainment industry is a growing and constantly changing sector. DeAPlaneta Entertainment is a company prepared to compete in international markets with a global concept,” states Ignacio Segura, CEO of DeAPlaneta Entertainment. “Nowadays, it is necessary to move towards a new business model that involves diversification, finding new ways to meet the needs of users, occupying solid positions at more points in the value chain and being big. With this merger we will become a more competitive player.”

DeAPlaneta Entertainment will continue to focus on the production and distribution of quality content with memorable stories to excite all kinds of audiences beyond traditional screens: liquid experiences (audiovisual, physical and digital) that combine creativity, technology and innovation.

The new company brings together more than 20 years of experience producing and distributing content with a global reach. From fiction and animated films and series and licensed products to live shows, video game competitions and, more recently, NFT development and presence in the metaverse.

DeAPlaneta Entertainment successes include the release of “The Physician”, the “Saw” saga and the Oscar-winning “The King’s Speech”, “12 Years a Slave”, and “The Pianist” in Spanish cinemas, as well as the creation of TV series such as “Ana Tramel. The Game”.

For children and family audiences, DeAPlaneta Entertainment manages and produces series such as “Miraculous Ladybug”, “Milo”, “Gormiti”, “Heidi” and “Maya the Bee”, generating different audiovisual content and licensed products for audiences all over the world.

In the interactive arena, the company continues to expand and explore new areas, and has organised high-profile events such as the eCopa RFEF and the national FIFA 21 benchmark tournament, with the support of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DeAPlaneta Entertainment has had numerous successes in the different entertainment sectors, including the release of the popular titles “The Physician”, the “Saw” saga and the Oscar-winning “The King’s Speech”, “12 Years a Slave”, and “The Pianist” in Spanish cinemas, as well as the creation of TV series such as “Ana Tramel. The Game”.

For children and family audiences, DeAPlaneta Entertainment manages and produces series such as “Miraculous Ladybug”, “Milo”, “Gormiti”, “Heidi” and “Maya the Bee”, generating different audiovisual content and licensed products for audiences all over the world.

In the interactive arena, the company continues to expand and explore new areas, and has organised high-profile events such as the eCopa RFEF and the national FIFA 21 benchmark tournament, with the support of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.