Lise Pedersen Increased competition and higher demand is good for native animation production, says Corinne Kouper, the co-founder of France’s TeamTO, which recently announced the sale of all U.S.
and Latin American rights to its original animated series, “Jade Armor,” to WarnerMedia.“There’s a really positive energy in French animation, linked to the growing number of platforms, increased competition and demand,” adds Kouper, who believes the deal will allow her company to extend its reach within the U.S.
and Latin America.The WarnerMedia deal also highlights a shift in demand from U.S. platforms, she adds.“We feel that the centre of gravity, which used to be very U.S.-centric, is changing: Networks are increasingly interested in local.
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