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Gaumont-Alphanim has joined up with Italy’s Cartoon One as co-producer for the second season of the animated series Teen Days. Gaumont-Alphanim will distribute the first season of the show in parts of Europe and Asia, as well as in South America, French-speaking Africa and the Middle East. The catalogue also includes Galactik Football, now in its third season. Further animated fare on offer includes The Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog, The Small Giant and The Green Squad. The company also recently began its push into live action and is looking to launch production on two live-action shows next year. There are also feature films, which Gaumont-Alphanim sees as an area for further expansion.
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Pet Pals, aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 8, has already been one of Gruppo Alcuni’s biggest hits.“The series keeps going from strength to strength,” says Francesco Manfio, general manager of the Italian animation outfit. In addition to the series, there’s a 3D feature film, Pet Pals: Marco Polo’s Code, which was released theatrically in Italy at the beginning of this year. Manfio also spotlights the 26episode Slash://, targeted to kids 8 to 12, which “combines adventure, mystery and technology;” and Galileo. Skewing younger meanwhile, is Symo & Rose, about two siblings and their magical adventures before school.“Many buyers have come to appreciate the clear editorial line which guides all of our productions,” Manfio says on the strengths of the slate. 240
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