Exclusive: Leading Russian animation outfit Riki Group has signed a deal with Beijing-based producer and distributor Joy Culture and Chinese platform Tencent Video to partner on season four of animated series The Fixies.
Following its acquisition of the show’s third season, Tencent will now invest in the production of 52 new episodes of the series, which follows the comical misadventures of Tom Thomas and his secret friendship with Simka and Nolik, two young Fixies who live in his apartment.
The first 13 episodes will be completed before the end of this year, with 13 delivered subsequently every six months, with the deal running until June 2022. The series will be released in Russian and Chinese with English available shortly after.
The show is produced by Moscow’s Aeroplane Productions, which was recently acquired by Riki Group. It first debuted on Tencent in 2015 and has gained significant popularity with Chinese audiences, clocking more than...
Following its acquisition of the show’s third season, Tencent will now invest in the production of 52 new episodes of the series, which follows the comical misadventures of Tom Thomas and his secret friendship with Simka and Nolik, two young Fixies who live in his apartment.
The first 13 episodes will be completed before the end of this year, with 13 delivered subsequently every six months, with the deal running until June 2022. The series will be released in Russian and Chinese with English available shortly after.
The show is produced by Moscow’s Aeroplane Productions, which was recently acquired by Riki Group. It first debuted on Tencent in 2015 and has gained significant popularity with Chinese audiences, clocking more than...
- 7/9/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Leading Russian animation company Riki Group, home of brands such as “Kikoriki” and “BabyRiki,” has acquired Aeroplane Prods., the producer of cartoon franchise “The Fixies.”
In Berlin, Riki Group is selling “Finnick,” a feature film about a mischievous furry creature who plays pranks on the family who lives in his house. The company’s stand is part of the Created in Moscow group at the European Film Market.
Following the Aeroplane purchase, Riki Group general producer Ilya Popov’s role will expand to encompass the enlarged group, while Georgiy Vasilyev, founder of Aeroplane, will segue to become the creative producer of Aeroplane’s major animation projects.
The deal is in line with Riki’s overall growth strategy, and follows the acquisition of the “Tina & Tony” brand through its purchase of a stake in Digital Television Company — whose TV channels include Mult and Mama.
Aeroplane, set up in 2005, is one of Russia’s leading animation companies.
In Berlin, Riki Group is selling “Finnick,” a feature film about a mischievous furry creature who plays pranks on the family who lives in his house. The company’s stand is part of the Created in Moscow group at the European Film Market.
Following the Aeroplane purchase, Riki Group general producer Ilya Popov’s role will expand to encompass the enlarged group, while Georgiy Vasilyev, founder of Aeroplane, will segue to become the creative producer of Aeroplane’s major animation projects.
The deal is in line with Riki’s overall growth strategy, and follows the acquisition of the “Tina & Tony” brand through its purchase of a stake in Digital Television Company — whose TV channels include Mult and Mama.
Aeroplane, set up in 2005, is one of Russia’s leading animation companies.
- 2/25/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.