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Cyber Group Studios

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Cyber Group Studios
FormerlyCyber Group Animation (2003–2009)
IndustryAnimation
FoundedAugust 11, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-08-11)
FounderPierre Sissmann
Dominique Bourse
Billy "Frédéric" Richard
Olivier Lelardoux
Cécilia Bossel
Headquarters
Paris
,
France
Key people
  • Dominique Bourse (chairman and CEO)
  • Richard Goldsmith
  • (president and CEO, Cyber Group Studios USA)
  • Pierre Belaisch (CCO)
  • Raphael Matthieu (COO)
SubsidiariesCyber Group Studios USA
A Productions
Graphilm Entertainment
Scrawl Animation
CyberSplash Entertainment (50%)
Websitewww.cybergroupstudios.com

Cyber Group Studios (formerly Cyber Group Animation) is a French developer, producer and distributor of animated television series and movies for children in France and internationally. The company was founded by Pierre Sissmann, Dominique Bourse, Billy "Frédéric" Richard, Olivier Lelardoux and Cécilia Bosselin in 2003 and produces 3D and 2D animation products for television series and movies, web series, and news and documentaries. It also licenses its own and third-party characters.

History

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Cyber Group Animation was founded in 2003. The company changed its name to Cyber Group Studios in March 2009.[1]

Cyber Group in 2016 acquired Pictor Media.[2] In January 2017, the company launched Cyber Group Studios USA, a subsidiary located at the Culver Studios in Culver City, California, under president and CEO Richard Goldsmith.[3] In September 2017, the L-GAM investment company bought out the company's minority investors.[2]

On March 1, 2018, Cyber Group hired Thierry Braille, formerly VP and MD at Disney Interactive EMEA, as head of its new interactive division.[4] In November 2018, Cyber Group Studios opened in Roubaix, France an animation studio.[5]

On January 25, 2022, Cyber Group Studios acquired UK-based production company A Productions.[6] On February 8, 2022, Cyber Group Studios acquired Italian animation studio Graphilm Entertainment.[7]

On June 13, 2022, Cyber Group Studios announced they had formed a new joint-venture with Splash Entertainment called CyberSplash Entertainment.[8]

On June 2, 2023, Dominique Bourse was named chairman and CEO of Cyber Group Studios, with Pierre Sissman retiring from the company.[9]

On March 11, 2024, Pierre Belaisch was named chief creative officer of Cyber Group Studios, succeeding Pierre Sissman.[10]

On November 7, 2024, Cyber Group Studios announced it has entered the judicial recovery process from insolvency.[11] On December 18, 2024, four acquisition offers from Cyber Group Studios have been registered: a joint-venture between United Smile, Toonz Media Group and Atlas Global; Solent Productions; Newen Studios; and Hildegarde.[12]

Animated television series

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Some are adaptations, while others are licensed from other countries.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Company Overview of Cyber Group Studios". Bloomberg. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Whittock, Jesse (8 September 2017). "French investor buys into Cyber Group Studios". TBI Vision. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Richard Goldsmith to Lead LA Cyber Group Subsidiary". Animation Magazine. January 3, 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e Whyte, Alexandra (March 1, 2018). "Former Disney exec gets interactive at Cyber Group". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications Ltd. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  5. ^ Hobson, Jane (November 29, 2018). "Cyber Group opens studio in Northern France". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications Ltd. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Cyber Group acquires a Productions".
  7. ^ "Cyber Group acquires Graphilm Entertainment".
  8. ^ "Cyber Group & Splash Unite as CyberSplash Entertainment". 13 June 2022.
  9. ^ Kaminska, Karolina (June 2, 2023). "Cyber Group ups Dominique Bourse to CEO as Sissmann exits". C21 Media. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  10. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 11, 2024). "Pierre Belaisch Named Chief Creative Officer of Cyber Group Studios". Animation Magazine. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  11. ^ Tuchow, Ryan (November 7, 2024). "Cyber Group Studios enters judicial recovery process". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications Ltd. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Tuchow, Ryan (December 18, 2024). "Four potential buyers are bidding for Cyber Group". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications Ltd. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Productions". Cyber Group Studios. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  14. ^ "Disney greenlights three spooky new series".
  15. ^ @CyberGroupSDs (30 September 2020). "🌊ATTENTION NOUVEAUTÉ !#Droners, la nouvelle production Cyber Group Studios, débarque sur @TF1 le 19 octobre procha…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Final Fantasy IX animated series featured at Licensing Expo 2022 on May 24th - 26th". Final Weapon. 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  17. ^ "Another Season for Cyber Group's The Happos Family". Worldscreen. May 24, 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  18. ^ "Cyber Group to Rep TV & OTT Rights for Iqbal Film". Worldscreen Network. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  19. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2022-02-11). "Peacock Bolsters Animated Kids Programming Slate With 'Megamind,' 'Abominable' Series & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  20. ^ "Turner and Cyber Group Studios launches new animated series Taffy". Animation Digest. February 13, 2017. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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