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Planeta Junior • Egyxos De Agostini Publishing, De Agostini Editore/DeA Kids, Planeta Junior and Musicartoon are presenting at MIP Junior the first episode of their co-production Egyxos. The brand was developed by De Agostini Publishing, which launched a successful comic collection with more than 24 super-powered characters fighting for the control of the mysterious world of Egyxos. Now these characters have come to life on the small screen in a 26x30-minute 2D action series. Targeted to boys 8 to 12, Egyxos mixes adventures with humor. It tells the story of a mysterious civilization, lost in space and time, which makes its return to earth. The Egyxos are gifted with superpowers and are battling for domination in their kingdom.Two warrior brothers, the good and brave Kefer and the evil and cruel Exaton, are leading their armies to the final battle.
Egyxos
Rainbow • Winx Club • Mia and me • GON
The sixth season of the animated fairy adventure series Winx Club is one of Rainbow’s main offerings at this year’s MIP Junior and MIPCOM. Another highlight from the company is the sophomore season of Mia and me, a live-action and CGI series about a schoolgirl who leads a double life in the magical land of Centopia, where she is tasked with saving the world. There is also GON, an animated comedy program that stars a lovable and inquisitive creature that resembles a dinosaur. “These shows are strong, unique, contemporary, and have a proven track record of success and wide audiences,” says Luana Perrero, the TV sales manager at Rainbow. “They are funny and sweet and tell our audiences—boys, girls, preschoolers, co-viewers— stories they can relate to.”
“Rainbow is strengthening its presence in Latin America as well as in Australia.” —Luana Perrero Winx Club
Rainmaker Entertainment • ReBoot • Tiger’s Apprentice Mainframe Entertainment was recently relaunched as Rainmaker Entertainment’s television division. “Rainmaker’s focus is creating great content for features and the big screen, while the establishment of Mainframe allows for expansion of the company’s programming opportunities in television and cross-platform media,” says Michael Hefferon, the president and executive producer of Rainmaker Entertainment. “Both Rainmaker and its Mainframe division are keenly focused on producing engaging, audiencedriven content.” Titles being presented at MIPCOM include ReBoot, a new version of the CGI series that first aired in 1994, and Tiger’s Apprentice, which is based on Laurence Yep’s young-adult novels. “This modern-day fantasy is filled with classic Chinese lore, magic, comedy and lots of action,” says Hefferon.
“Beyond the development and production properties we’re taking to market, the company is actively looking for co-production opportunities for both feature film and television.” —Michael Hefferon Tiger’s Apprentice 310 World Screen 10/13