Following a highly-competitive bidding process, Italian-based RIVA Studios has emerged victorious in acquiring TeamTO, saving the beloved French animation studio from bankruptcy. With a dynamic new executive team led by Marco Balsamo, Jay Oliva, and Tara Sibel Demren, RIVA’s ambitious and visionary plan will take TeamTO toward a brighter future as the studio approaches their 20th anniversary in 2025. The acquisition was officially approved by the Tribunal de Commerce de Paris (Commercial Court … [Read more...] about RIVA Studios Acquires TeamTO
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Marco Balsamo of RIVA Studios Makes a Bid for Iconic French Studio TeamTO
TeamTO has announced a potential acquisition by Italian-based RIVA Studios, subject to approval from the Tribunal de Commerce de Paris (Commercial Court of Paris) on October 30. This proposed sale follows TeamTO’s announcement of insolvency in September, attributed to unforeseen market challenges in the animation industry over the past two years. TeamTO first initiated discussions with RIVA Studios co-founders Marco Balsamo and Tara Demren five months ago, exploring collaborative opportunities … [Read more...] about Marco Balsamo of RIVA Studios Makes a Bid for Iconic French Studio TeamTO
Dandelooo & TeamTO sign distribution deal for What’s Up Eesha?
French animation powerhouses Dandelooo and TeamTO have teamed up to bring the charming new preschool comedy series What’s up Eesha? to young audiences around the globe. Aimed at children aged 4-6 years old, What’s Up Eesha? (52 x 11’) was developed by TeamTO in association with France Télévisions and directed by Loic Espuche. The 3D series is based on the original characters, and narrative world created by author Jean Gourounas. The storylines were adapted from Gourounas’ series of popular … [Read more...] about Dandelooo & TeamTO sign distribution deal for What’s Up Eesha?
TeamTO’S JADE ARMOR Kicks off new year with Global Deals
TeamTO, a creator of innovative kids entertainment, is proud to announce new deals for its martial arts action-comedy series JADE ARMOR including: a second Season, sale to China, and the start of its long-term licensing and video game plans. For its second Season of JADE ARMOR (26 x 22), TeamTO has partnered with top kids broadcasters France Télévisions (France) and SUPER RTL (Germany). Production is well under way with delivery planned for the first quarter of 2025. Now totaling 52 half-hour … [Read more...] about TeamTO’S JADE ARMOR Kicks off new year with Global Deals
APC Kids Gets Festive with New Sales for TeamTO’s ANGELO, WAKE UP IT’S CHRISTMAS!
APC Kids, part of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, has secured key international sales for TeamTO’s Christmas Special Angelo, Wake Up It’s Christmas! New deals for the 1 x 60’ 3D animated special, produced by TeamTO in partnership with Canal+, France Télévisions and RTL Super, include: SX3 (TV3, Catalonia, Spain); Radio Canada (Canada); ERR (Estonia); Ceska TV (Czech Republic); RTP (Portugal); MTVA (Hungary), and RTBF (Belgium). In this festive comedy show, Angelo … [Read more...] about APC Kids Gets Festive with New Sales for TeamTO’s ANGELO, WAKE UP IT’S CHRISTMAS!
APC Kids secures international sales for TeamTO’s Jade Armor
APC Kids, part of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, has secured key international sales for TeamTO’s action-comedy series Jade Armor. New deals for the 26 x 26’ series, produced by TeamTO in partnership with France Télévisions and Super RTL, include: Téléquébec (Canada); WildBrain (Canada); RTBF (Belgium), and DR (Denmark). The martial arts action-comedy series, aimed at 6-10 year olds is currently airing on Cartoon Network (EMEA), France Télévisions (France), Super RTL … [Read more...] about APC Kids secures international sales for TeamTO’s Jade Armor
