The Banijay Kids & Family label joins co-producers Jollywise and Xentrix Studios.
Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, has announced that Tiger Aspect Kids & Family (part of Banijay Kids & Family) will co-produce the mystery-busting, wildlife-loving animated adventure series, Stan & Gran, alongside Jollywise and Xentrix Studios.
Commissioned by 5’s preschool strand, Milkshake!, the 52 x 11’ series created by Jon Mason will commence production this month under Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, with Natalie Adams (formerly Llewellyn) and Jon Mason serving as Executive Producers. Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, which secured global distribution rights last year, has confirmed pre-sales with Nickelodeon UK, ABC Australia, RTE Ireland, SVT Sweden, BBC Alba, and S4C Wales.
It’s a challenging time for the animation industry, so it’s a privilege to come onboard to ensure brilliant shows like this continue to be made. Stan & Gran is a project we’re deeply passionate about and with the combined strengths of the highly experienced teams of Tiger Aspect Kids & Family and our co-production partners, we know it will be a hit.
Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO of Banijay Kids & Family
I’ve known Jon at Jollywise for a long time and saw the charming Stan & Gran in its infancy, so it’s a pleasure to join this beautifully crafted show alongside Natalie, whose tenacity has been instrumental in bringing it to life. We’re eager to begin production with Natalie, Jollywise and Xentrix Studios, to deliver an exceptional series to the partners around the world.
Tom Beattie, MD of Tiger Aspect Kids & Family
We are thrilled that Stan & Gran has found a new home. We get to continue our journey. We couldn’t be in safer hands, it’s such a magical, important and funny show, we just can’t wait for kids and families to be able to enjoy it.
Jon Mason, Founder & MD at Jollywise
We are delighted to be back on track to narrate this endearing story of Stan & Gran! We extend a big shout-out to Benoît and his team at Banijay Kids & Family for providing a new home. We’re also incredibly excited to work with Tom and the Tiger Aspect Kids & Family team, alongside Natalie and Jon, on this fresh chapter of Stan & Gran.
Nandish Domlur, CEO of Xentrix Studios
Stan & Gran is a funny and heart-warming CG animation following the adventures of 7-year-old Stan and his 71-year-old Gran, as they investigate the mysterious goings-on in the fictional coastal town of Porthole.
Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids brands in the world. As brand builders and experts at amplifying IP, it delivers creative and impactful 360 brand strategies for its shows. Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, the business is part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment.
Tiger Aspect Kids & Family have just launched the second half of their comedy quest adventure series Super Happy Magic Forest (BBC, Rai, Canal+, ZDF, ABC) and are in production of series 4 of Mr Bean; the animated series, which launched this month on Boomerang and ITVX.
