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Not done with the acquisition and investment, Superprod has taken a majority stake in Philippe Alessandri’s production/distribution company Watch Next Media.

Watch Next has studios in France and Italy and is best known for current animated series such as “Watch Next”. Hello Kitty: Great style!, Nate is late And Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (pictured)although there are a number of older live-action titles as well. The catalog (approximately 300 half-hours) is managed by the Kids First distribution arm.

The company will continue to operate independently under the leadership of Alessandri as CEO. This strategic alliance is expected to help it navigate the international market more effectively, improve its development and production capabilities, and attract more talent and funding. “Our association will allow us to share expertise, find natural synergies and increase our investment capacity, which will help make a difference in a market that has become more competitive than ever,” Alessandri said in a press release.

The Superprod Group has gradually expanded its holdings in recent years and acquired Italian Prodco Red Monk Studio in 2021, Doug Schwalbes The co-production company in 2022 and based in Luxembourg Studio 352/Melusine Productions Earlier this year.