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'''CinéGroupe''' was a Canadian animation studio based in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]. The company was founded in 1974.<ref name=telefilm/> Its shows and films have been seen in over 125 countries.<ref name=telefilm>{{cite web|url=http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/06/6511.asp?lang=en&f=2743|title=Company information for CinéGroupe|year=2004|publisher=[[Telefilm Canada]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050417000817/http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/06/6511.asp?lang=en&f=2743|archive-date=2005-04-17}}</ref>
'''CinéGroupe''' is a Canadian [[animation studio]] based in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]. The company was founded in 1974.<ref name=telefilm/> Its shows and films have been seen in over 125 countries.<ref name=telefilm>{{cite web|url=http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/06/6511.asp?lang=en&f=2743|title=Company information for CinéGroupe|year=2004|publisher=[[Telefilm Canada]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050417000817/http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/06/6511.asp?lang=en&f=2743|archive-date=2005-04-17}}</ref>


Notable franchises from CinéGroupe include: ''[[What's with Andy?]]'', ''[[The Kids from Room 402]]'', and ''[[Pig City (TV series)|Pig City]]'' (all aired on Fox Family, now known as [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]]); the computer-animated ''[[Tripping the Rift]]'' (Sci Fi, now known as [[Syfy]]); and [[PBS]]' ''[[Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat]]''. With [[Sony Wonder]], it has produced ''[[Mega Babies]]'' (also aired on Fox Family), as well as a direct-to-video feature, ''[[Lion of Oz]]'' (a [[prequel]] to both the L. Frank Baum work, and [[The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)|the 1939 movie]]).
Notable franchises from CinéGroupe include: ''[[What's with Andy?]]'', ''[[The Kids from Room 402]]'', and ''[[Pig City (TV series)|Pig City]]'' (all aired on Fox Family, now known as [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]]); the computer-animated ''[[Tripping the Rift]]'' (Sci Fi, now known as [[Syfy]]); and [[PBS]]' ''[[Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat]]''. With [[Sony Wonder]], it has produced ''[[Mega Babies]]'' (also aired on Fox Family), as well as a direct-to-video feature, ''[[Lion of Oz]]'' (a [[prequel]] to both the L. Frank Baum work, and [[The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)|the 1939 movie]]).
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==History==
==History==


In August 1998, it was announced that [[ABC Family Worldwide|Fox Family Worldwide]] would purchase a 20% minority stake in the company although CinéGroupe would still be a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment, which owned 40% of the studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kidscreen.com/1998/08/01/22403-19980801/|title = Fox into Ciné-Groupe}}</ref><ref>https://variety.com/2000/biz/news/lions-gate-takes-bite-out-of-loss-1117783804/</ref>
In August 1998, it was announced that [[ABC Family Worldwide|Fox Family Worldwide]] would purchase a 20% minority stake in the company although CinéGroupe would still be a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment, which owned 40% of the studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kidscreen.com/1998/08/01/22403-19980801/|title = Fox into Ciné-Groupe}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tillson |first=Tamsen |date=2000-07-17 |title=Lions Gate takes bite out of loss |url=https://variety.com/2000/biz/news/lions-gate-takes-bite-out-of-loss-1117783804/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>


I January 2001, the studio formed a production and distribution joint-venture with [[Telescene]], with the first production under it being the third series of ''[[Big Wolf on Campus]]''. CinéGroupe would hold an 80% stake while Telescene would hold 20%.<ref>https://variety.com/2001/film/news/telescene-inks-with-cinegroupe-1117792952/</ref> In July 2001, Lions Gate's ownership of the studio was confirmed to have been reduced to 30%, with Lions Gate president Andre Link having 50% of its voting stock, leading to the studio being a partner of Lions Gate instead of a subsidiary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/quebec-grants-91m-to-lions-gate-partner/406319.article|title = Quebec grants $9.1m to Lions Gate partner}}</ref> In September 2001, the company formed a division called CinéGroupe Image to expand to live-action programming.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kidscreen.com/2001/09/01/cinegroupe-20010901/|title = CinéGroupe Image takes on a live-action production mantle}}</ref>
In January 2001, the studio formed a production and distribution joint-venture with [[Telescene]], with the first production under it being the third series of ''[[Big Wolf on Campus]]''. CinéGroupe would hold an 80% stake while Telescene would hold 20%.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Brendan |date=2001-01-31 |title=Telescene inks with CineGroupe |url=https://variety.com/2001/film/news/telescene-inks-with-cinegroupe-1117792952/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> In July 2001, Lions Gate's ownership of the studio was confirmed to have been reduced to 30%, with Lions Gate president Andre Link having 50% of its voting stock, leading to the studio being a partner of Lions Gate instead of a subsidiary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/quebec-grants-91m-to-lions-gate-partner/406319.article|title = Quebec grants $9.1m to Lions Gate partner}}</ref> In September 2001, the company formed a division called CinéGroupe Image to expand to live-action programming.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kidscreen.com/2001/09/01/cinegroupe-20010901/|title = CinéGroupe Image takes on a live-action production mantle}}</ref>


In October 2002, the company united with the music label Les Disques Star Records Inc. to create a home video distributor called CinéGroupe Star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.star.ca/cinegroup/cinegroup.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021012101042/http://www.star.ca/cinegroup/cinegroup.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2002|title=CINEGROUP|date=12 October 2002}}</ref> The partnership ended in January 2004.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} In November 2002, the company announced that it would produce a [[Britney Spears]] cartoon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/lions-gate-snags-britney/|title = Lions Gate snags Britney}}</ref>
In October 2002, the company united with the music label Les Disques Star Records Inc. to create a home video distributor called CinéGroupe Star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.star.ca/cinegroup/cinegroup.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021012101042/http://www.star.ca/cinegroup/cinegroup.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2002|title=CINEGROUP|date=12 October 2002}}</ref> The partnership ended in January 2004.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} In November 2002, the company announced that it would produce a [[Britney Spears]] cartoon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/lions-gate-snags-britney/|title = Lions Gate snags Britney}}</ref>
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In January 2004, the CinéGroupe Star joint-venture with Star Records was folded. in the month, the studio filed for a protection order from its creditors with the Quebec Superior Court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2004/01/19/cinegroupe-20040119/|title=CineGroupe files for credit protection}}</ref>
In January 2004, the CinéGroupe Star joint-venture with Star Records was folded. in the month, the studio filed for a protection order from its creditors with the Quebec Superior Court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2004/01/19/cinegroupe-20040119/|title=CineGroupe files for credit protection}}</ref>


CinéGroupe is currently co-producing ''Tshakapesh'', a 2D-animated series based on an Innu legend, which has aired on [[Aboriginal Peoples Television Network|APTN]] and [[Radio-Canada]] since Fall 2018. Two edutainment IPs are currently being developed by CinéGroupe, aiming at raising awareness about water preservation and environmental protection. CinéGroupe is also viewing revivals and revitalization of their old properties.
In 2018, CinéGroupe co-produced ''Tshakapesh'', a 2D-animated series based on an Innu legend, which has aired on [[Aboriginal Peoples Television Network|APTN]] and [[Radio-Canada]]. Two edutainment IPs are currently being developed by CinéGroupe, aiming at raising awareness about water preservation and environmental protection. CinéGroupe is also viewing revivals and revitalization of their old properties.


CinéGroupe is currently partnered with HG Distribution (Henry Gagnon Distribution) for the distribution of its library.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hgagnondistribution.com/en/titles/series|title=Series}}</ref> However, only a portion of CinéGroupe's catalogue is listed for distribution by HG. Several notable titles such as ''[[Bad Dog (TV series)|Bad Dog]]'', ''[[Daft Planet]]'', and ''[[The Tofus]]'' are not listed,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010192018/http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 October 2007|title=sous_section_filmo|date=10 October 2007}}</ref> as are live-action series, such as ''[[Big Wolf on Campus]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015054847/http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 October 2007|title=sous_section_filmo|date=15 October 2007}}</ref>
CinéGroupe is currently partnered with HG Distribution (Henry Gagnon Distribution) for the distribution of its library.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hgagnondistribution.com/en/titles/series|title=Series}}</ref> However, only a portion of CinéGroupe's catalogue is listed for distribution by HG. Several notable titles such as ''[[Bad Dog (TV series)|Bad Dog]]'', ''[[Daft Planet]]'', and ''[[The Tofus]]'' are not listed,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010192018/http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 October 2007|title=sous_section_filmo|date=10 October 2007}}</ref> as are live-action series, such as ''[[Big Wolf on Campus]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015054847/http://www.cinegroupe.ca/english_v2/filmo/filmo/index3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 October 2007|title=sous_section_filmo|date=15 October 2007}}</ref>
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==Library==
==Library==
===Series===
===Series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''[[Ovide and the Gang]]'' (1987–1989, co-production with Odec Kid Cartoons)
|-
*''[[Sharky & George]]'' (1990–1992, co-production with Label 35 and Les Films De La Perrine)
! Title
*''[[The Little Flying Bears]]'' (1990–1991, co-production with [[Zagreb Film]])
! Year(s)
*''Spirou'' (1992)
! Co-production(s)
*''[[Zoe and Charlie]]'' (1993, co-production with [[Tele Images Kids|Tele Images]])
! Network
*''Sea Dogs: Adventures on the Seven Seas'' (1995, co-production with Les Films De La Perrine)
! Notes
*''[[The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo]]'' (1996, co-production with [[Tele Images Kids|Tele Images]] and [[Astral Media]])
|-
*''[[Princess Sissi]]'' (1997–1998, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]] and [[Saban International Paris]])
| ''[[Ultraseven|Ultra 7]]'' || 1985 || [[Cookie Jar Group|CINAR Films]], Turner Program Services || [[TNT (American TV network)|TNT]] || Production services
*''[[Bad Dog (TV series)|Bad Dog]]'' (1998–2000, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]])
|-
*''Kit and Kaboodle'' (1998, co-production with Cambum and One Entertainment)
| ''[[Ovide and the Gang]]'' || 1987–89 || Odec Kid Cartoons || [[Ici Radio-Canada Télé|Télévision de Radio-Canada]] ||
*''Team SOS'' (1998, co-production with [[Ravensburger|Ravensburger Film + TV]])
|-
*''[[The Secret World of Santa Claus]]'' (1998, Co-production with [[Marathon Media]])
| ''[[Sharky & George]]'' || 1990–92 || Label 35, Les Films de la Perrine || [[Canal+]] (France)<br>[[Vrak|Canal Famille]] (Canada) ||
*''[[Mega Babies]]'' (1999–2000, co-production with [[Landmark Entertainment Group]] and [[Sony Wonder]])
|-
*''[[Big Wolf on Campus]]'' (1999–2002, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]])
| ''[[The Little Flying Bears]]'' || 1990–91 || [[Zagreb Film]] || [[Family Channel (Canadian TV channel)|Family Channel]]/Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)<br>[[Croatian Radiotelevision|HRT]] (Croatia) ||
*''[[The Kids from Room 402]]'' (2000–2001, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]])
|-
*''[[Wunschpunsch]]'' (2000–2002, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]] and [[Saban International Paris]])
| ''[[Zoe and Charlie]]'' || 1993 || [[Tele Images Kids|Tele Images]] || ||
*''[[Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver#Adaptations|Jim Button]]'' (2000–2001, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]]. [[Saban International Paris]], ARD/DEGETO and EM.TV)
|-
*''[[What's with Andy?]]'' (2001–2007, co-production with [[Saban Entertainment]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.casablancamediapublishing.com/a_searchresults.aspx?TIT=what's+with+andy|title=Casablanca Media Publishing - Search Results|website=Casablancamediapublishing.com}}</ref><ref name=newshows>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teletoon.com/NewShows/showpages/NewShowPage_Andy.htm|title=TELETOON: New Shows: Braceface|date=August 14, 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010814174226/http://www.teletoon.com/NewShows/showpages/NewShowPage_Andy.htm|archive-date=2001-08-14}}</ref> and [[SIP Animation]] (season 2))
| ''Spirou'' || 1993–95 || Dupuis || Family Channel/Canal Famille (Canada)<br>[[Canal J]]/[[TF1]] (France) ||
*''[[Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat]]'' (2001–2002, co-production with [[Sesame Workshop]] and Industrial FX Productions)
|-
*''[[Edward (TV series)|Edward]]'' (2002)
| ''Sea Dogs: Adventures on the Seven Seas'' || 1995 || Les Films de la Perrine || Family Channel (Canada)<br>[[France 2]] (France) ||
*''[[Pig City (TV series)|Pig City]]'' (2002–2004)
|-
*''[[Galidor]]'' (2002, co-production with Tom Lynch Company and [[The Lego Group]])
| ''[[The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo]]'' || 1996 || [[Tele Images Kids|Tele Images]], Ares Films, [[Hearst Entertainment]] || Family Channel/Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)<br>[[France 3]] (France) ||
*''[[Daft Planet]]'' (2002)
|-
*''[[Seriously Weird]]'' (2002, co-production with [[Granada|Granada Kids]])
| ''[[Princess Sissi]]'' || 1997–98 || [[Saban International Paris]] || [[Rai 1|Rai Uno]] (Italy)<br>[[France 3]] (France)<br>[[Das Erste]] (Germany)<br>Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada) ||
*''[[Tripping the Rift]]'' (2004–2007, co-production with [[Film Roman]])
|-
*''[[11 Somerset]]'' (2004, co-production with [[Télé-Québec]])
| ''[[The Secret World of Santa Claus]]'' || 1997 || [[Zodiak Kids Studios|Marathon Productions]] || [[France 3]] (France)<br>[[Télé-Québec]] (Canada) ||
*''[[The Tofus]]'' (2004–2005, co-production with [[SIP Animation]])
|-
*''[[Charlie Jade]]'' (2005)
| ''Kit and Kaboodle'' || 1998 || Les Productions Raggamuffins, MC Producciones || Télévision de Radio-Canada ||
*''Tshakapesh''<ref name=mipcom>{{cite web|url=https://www.sodec.gouv.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/mipcom-2018brochure-ang-vf-web.pdf|title=MIPCOM 2018 directory of exhibitors|publisher=[[SODEC]]}}</ref> (2018)
|-
*''Splish Splash''<ref name=mipcom />
| ''Team SOS'' || 1998 || Les Films de la Perrine || [[Télé-Québec]] ||
|-
| ''[[Bad Dog (TV series)|Bad Dog]]'' || 1998–2000 || [[Saban Entertainment]] || [[Teletoon]] (Canada)<br>[[Freeform (TV channel)|Fox Family]] (US) ||
|-
| ''[[Mega Babies]]'' || 1999–2000 || [[Landmark Entertainment Group]], [[Sony Wonder]] || [[Teletoon]] (Canada)<br>Fox Family (US) ||
|-
| ''[[The Kids from Room 402]]'' || 1999–2001 || [[Saban Entertainment]] || [[Teletoon]] (Canada)<br>Fox Family (US) ||
|-
| ''[[Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver#Adaptations|Jim Button]]'' || 1999–2000 || [[Saban International Paris]] || Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)<br>[[TF1]] (France)<br>[[KiKa|Der Kinderkanal]] (Germany) ||
|-
| ''[[Wunschpunsch]]'' || 2000–01 || [[Saban International Paris]] || Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)<br>[[TF1]] (France) ||
|-
| ''[[Big Wolf on Campus]]'' || 2001–02 || [[Saban Entertainment]] || [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]]/[[Vrak|Vrak.TV]] (Canada)<br>[[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] (US) || season 3
|-
| ''[[What's with Andy?]]'' || 2001–07 || [[Saban Entertainment]] (season 1)<br>[[SIP Animation]] (season 2) || [[Teletoon]] (Canada)<br>ABC Family (US; season 1)<br>[[Super RTL]] (Germany; seasons 2–3) || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.casablancamediapublishing.com/a_searchresults.aspx?TIT=what%27s+with+andy|title=Casablanca Media Publishing - Search Results|website=Casablancamediapublishing.com|access-date=2018-10-09|archive-date=2018-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716091733/https://www.casablancamediapublishing.com/a_searchresults.aspx?TIT=what%27s+with+andy|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=newshows>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teletoon.com/NewShows/showpages/NewShowPage_Andy.htm|title=TELETOON: New Shows: Braceface|date=August 14, 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010814174226/http://www.teletoon.com/NewShows/showpages/NewShowPage_Andy.htm|archive-date=2001-08-14}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat]]'' || 2001–02 || [[Sesame Workshop]] || [[PBS Kids]] (US)<br>[[TVOKids]]/[[Knowledge Network]]/Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada) ||
|-
| ''[[Edward (TV series)|Edward]]'' || 2002–03 || || Teletoon ||
|-
| ''[[Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension]]'' || 2002 || Tom Lynch Company || [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]] (Canada)<br>[[Fox Kids]] (US) ||
|-
| ''[[Pig City (TV series)|Pig City]]'' || 2002–04 || AnimaKids, [[House of Cool|Red Rover Studios]] || Teletoon (Canada)<br>[[Fox Kids Europe]]<br>[[ProSieben]] (Germany) ||
|-
| ''[[Daft Planet]]'' || 2002 || || Teletoon ||
|-
| ''[[Seriously Weird]]'' || 2002 || [[Granada|Granada Kids]] || YTV (Canada)<br>[[CITV]] (UK) ||
|-
| ''[[Tripping the Rift]]'' || 2004–07 || [[Film Roman]] || [[Syfy|Sci Fi]] (US)<br/>[[CTV Sci-Fi Channel|Space]]/[[Teletoon]] (Canada) ||
|-
| ''[[11 Somerset]]'' || 2004 || || [[Télé-Québec]] ||
|-
| ''[[The Tofus]]'' || 2004–05 || [[SIP Animation]] || [[Jetix]]<br>[[France 3]] (France)<br>[[Teletoon]] (Canada) ||
|-
| ''[[Charlie Jade]]'' || 2005 || || Space ||
|-
| ''Tshakapesh'' || 2020 || || [[Aboriginal Peoples Television Network|APTN]] || <ref name=mipcom>{{cite web|url=https://www.sodec.gouv.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/mipcom-2018brochure-ang-vf-web.pdf|title=MIPCOM 2018 directory of exhibitors|publisher=[[SODEC]]}}</ref>
|}
*''Splish Splash''<ref name=mipcom>{{cite web|url=https://www.sodec.gouv.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/mipcom-2018brochure-ang-vf-web.pdf|title=MIPCOM 2018 directory of exhibitors|publisher=[[SODEC]]}}</ref>
*''Sharky & George''<ref name=mipcom />
*''Sharky & George''<ref name=mipcom />


===Films===
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto style="width:85%; table-layout: fixed"
*''[[Heavy Metal 2000]]'' (2000, distributed by [[Columbia Tristar Home Video]])
! style="width:22%;"| Title
*''[[Lion of Oz]]'' (2000, distributed by [[Sony Wonder]])
! style="width:10%;"| Release date
*''[[Bratz: Starrin' & Stylin']]'' (2004, co-production with [[MGA Entertainment]] and [[Toon City Animation]], distributed by [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment]])<!-- Do NOT change the distributor into Lionsgate Home Entertainment Because 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment originally distributed this movie. -->
! style="width:18%;"| Co-production with
*''[[Pinocchio 3000]]'' (2004, co-production with [[Filmax]] and Anima Kids, Distributed by [[Christal Films]])
! style="width:20%;" | Note
|-
| ''Jean-du-Sud autour du monde'' || 1983 || ||
|-
| ''[[Just a Game (film)|Just a Game]]'' || May 22, 1983 || [[Astral Films]] (distributor) ||
|-
| ''[[Heavy Metal 2000]]'' || July 10, 2000 || [[Columbia Tristar Home Video]] (distributor) ||
|-
| ''[[Lion of Oz]]'' || September 26, 2000 || [[Sony Wonder]] (distributor) ||
|-
| ''[[Edge of Madness]]'' || January 1, 2002 || Credo Entertainment, Gregorian Films, [[Lionsgate Films|Lions Gate Films]] (distributor) ||
|-
| ''[[Pinocchio 3000]]'' || February 9, 2004 || [[Filmax]], AnimaKids, [[Christal Films]] (distributor) ||
|-
| ''[[Bratz: Starrin' & Stylin']]'' || August 3, 2004 || [[MGA Entertainment]], [[Toon City Animation]], [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment]] (distributor) ||
|}


===TV specials===
===TV specials===
*''[[David Copperfield (1993 film)|David Copperfield]]'' (1993)
*''[[David Copperfield (1993 film)|David Copperfield]]'' (1993)
*''L'oeil du loup'' (1998)
*''Eye of the Wolf'' (1998)


===Video games===
===Video games===
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==References==
==References==
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CinéGroupe
IndustryAnimation
Founded1974; 51 years ago (1974)
FounderJacques Pettigrew
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec,
Canada
Key people
Jacques Pettigrew (President, CEO)
Michel Lemire (Creative Director)
Christian Garcia (CGI Supervisor)
OwnerJacques Pettigrew
ParentLionsgate (1998–2002, minority stake)

CinéGroupe is a Canadian animation studio based in Montreal, Quebec. The company was founded in 1974.[1] Its shows and films have been seen in over 125 countries.[1]

Notable franchises from CinéGroupe include: What's with Andy?, The Kids from Room 402, and Pig City (all aired on Fox Family, now known as Freeform); the computer-animated Tripping the Rift (Sci Fi, now known as Syfy); and PBS' Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat. With Sony Wonder, it has produced Mega Babies (also aired on Fox Family), as well as a direct-to-video feature, Lion of Oz (a prequel to both the L. Frank Baum work, and the 1939 movie). In the 2000s, the company produced the animation for a sequel to the 1981 cult classic Heavy Metal for Columbia TriStar Home Video titled Heavy Metal 2000,[2] premiered on Starz in the United States and on Teletoon in Canada from 2001 onwards. In 2004, it made Pinocchio 3000, a sci-fi retelling of the Italian tale.[3] Galidor, a live-action fantasy series for teenagers, has also been produced by the company. The company also cooperated with the toy maker MGA Entertainment in the creation of Bratz: Starrin' and Stylin', a 2D-animated direct-to-video film based on MGA's Bratz line of fashion dolls.

History

In August 1998, it was announced that Fox Family Worldwide would purchase a 20% minority stake in the company although CinéGroupe would still be a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment, which owned 40% of the studio.[4][5]

In January 2001, the studio formed a production and distribution joint-venture with Telescene, with the first production under it being the third series of Big Wolf on Campus. CinéGroupe would hold an 80% stake while Telescene would hold 20%.[6] In July 2001, Lions Gate's ownership of the studio was confirmed to have been reduced to 30%, with Lions Gate president Andre Link having 50% of its voting stock, leading to the studio being a partner of Lions Gate instead of a subsidiary.[7] In September 2001, the company formed a division called CinéGroupe Image to expand to live-action programming.[8]

In October 2002, the company united with the music label Les Disques Star Records Inc. to create a home video distributor called CinéGroupe Star.[9] The partnership ended in January 2004.[citation needed] In November 2002, the company announced that it would produce a Britney Spears cartoon.[10]

By December 2003, Lions Gate Entertainment's stake in the studio was reduced further to 29.4%.[11]

In January 2004, the CinéGroupe Star joint-venture with Star Records was folded. in the month, the studio filed for a protection order from its creditors with the Quebec Superior Court.[12]

In 2018, CinéGroupe co-produced Tshakapesh, a 2D-animated series based on an Innu legend, which has aired on APTN and Radio-Canada. Two edutainment IPs are currently being developed by CinéGroupe, aiming at raising awareness about water preservation and environmental protection. CinéGroupe is also viewing revivals and revitalization of their old properties.

CinéGroupe is currently partnered with HG Distribution (Henry Gagnon Distribution) for the distribution of its library.[13] However, only a portion of CinéGroupe's catalogue is listed for distribution by HG. Several notable titles such as Bad Dog, Daft Planet, and The Tofus are not listed,[14] as are live-action series, such as Big Wolf on Campus.[15]

Library

Series

Title Year(s) Co-production(s) Network Notes
Ultra 7 1985 CINAR Films, Turner Program Services TNT Production services
Ovide and the Gang 1987–89 Odec Kid Cartoons Télévision de Radio-Canada
Sharky & George 1990–92 Label 35, Les Films de la Perrine Canal+ (France)
Canal Famille (Canada)
The Little Flying Bears 1990–91 Zagreb Film Family Channel/Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)
HRT (Croatia)
Zoe and Charlie 1993 Tele Images
Spirou 1993–95 Dupuis Family Channel/Canal Famille (Canada)
Canal J/TF1 (France)
Sea Dogs: Adventures on the Seven Seas 1995 Les Films de la Perrine Family Channel (Canada)
France 2 (France)
The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo 1996 Tele Images, Ares Films, Hearst Entertainment Family Channel/Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)
France 3 (France)
Princess Sissi 1997–98 Saban International Paris Rai Uno (Italy)
France 3 (France)
Das Erste (Germany)
Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)
The Secret World of Santa Claus 1997 Marathon Productions France 3 (France)
Télé-Québec (Canada)
Kit and Kaboodle 1998 Les Productions Raggamuffins, MC Producciones Télévision de Radio-Canada
Team SOS 1998 Les Films de la Perrine Télé-Québec
Bad Dog 1998–2000 Saban Entertainment Teletoon (Canada)
Fox Family (US)
Mega Babies 1999–2000 Landmark Entertainment Group, Sony Wonder Teletoon (Canada)
Fox Family (US)
The Kids from Room 402 1999–2001 Saban Entertainment Teletoon (Canada)
Fox Family (US)
Jim Button 1999–2000 Saban International Paris Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)
TF1 (France)
Der Kinderkanal (Germany)
Wunschpunsch 2000–01 Saban International Paris Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)
TF1 (France)
Big Wolf on Campus 2001–02 Saban Entertainment YTV/Vrak.TV (Canada)
ABC Family (US)		 season 3
What's with Andy? 2001–07 Saban Entertainment (season 1)
SIP Animation (season 2)		 Teletoon (Canada)
ABC Family (US; season 1)
Super RTL (Germany; seasons 2–3)		 [16][17]
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat 2001–02 Sesame Workshop PBS Kids (US)
TVOKids/Knowledge Network/Télévision de Radio-Canada (Canada)
Edward 2002–03 Teletoon
Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension 2002 Tom Lynch Company YTV (Canada)
Fox Kids (US)
Pig City 2002–04 AnimaKids, Red Rover Studios Teletoon (Canada)
Fox Kids Europe
ProSieben (Germany)
Daft Planet 2002 Teletoon
Seriously Weird 2002 Granada Kids YTV (Canada)
CITV (UK)
Tripping the Rift 2004–07 Film Roman Sci Fi (US)
Space/Teletoon (Canada)
11 Somerset 2004 Télé-Québec
The Tofus 2004–05 SIP Animation Jetix
France 3 (France)
Teletoon (Canada)
Charlie Jade 2005 Space
Tshakapesh 2020 APTN [18]

Films

Title Release date Co-production with Note
Jean-du-Sud autour du monde 1983
Just a Game May 22, 1983 Astral Films (distributor)
Heavy Metal 2000 July 10, 2000 Columbia Tristar Home Video (distributor)
Lion of Oz September 26, 2000 Sony Wonder (distributor)
Edge of Madness January 1, 2002 Credo Entertainment, Gregorian Films, Lions Gate Films (distributor)
Pinocchio 3000 February 9, 2004 Filmax, AnimaKids, Christal Films (distributor)
Bratz: Starrin' & Stylin' August 3, 2004 MGA Entertainment, Toon City Animation, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (distributor)

TV specials

Video games

In 2002 and 2003, CinéGroupe developed three video games for the Game Boy Advance.[19]

References

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  2. ^ Nesselson, Lisa (May 30, 2000). "Heavy Metal 2000". Variety.
  3. ^ "sous_section_filmo". 15 October 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007.
  4. ^ "Fox into Ciné-Groupe".
  5. ^ Tillson, Tamsen (2000-07-17). "Lions Gate takes bite out of loss". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  6. ^ Kelly, Brendan (2001-01-31). "Telescene inks with CineGroupe". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  7. ^ "Quebec grants $9.1m to Lions Gate partner".
  8. ^ "CinéGroupe Image takes on a live-action production mantle".
  9. ^ "CINEGROUP". 12 October 2002. Archived from the original on 12 October 2002.
  10. ^ "Lions Gate snags Britney".
  11. ^ http://www.curran-connors.com/localversions/online-ar/lg2004/LGF_2004_ARPDF.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  12. ^ "CineGroupe files for credit protection".
  13. ^ "Series".
  14. ^ "sous_section_filmo". 10 October 2007. Archived from the original on 10 October 2007.
  15. ^ "sous_section_filmo". 15 October 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007.
  16. ^ "Casablanca Media Publishing - Search Results". Casablancamediapublishing.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
  17. ^ "TELETOON: New Shows: Braceface". August 14, 2001. Archived from the original on 2001-08-14.
  18. ^ a b c "MIPCOM 2018 directory of exhibitors" (PDF). SODEC.
  19. ^ "CineGroupe signs on with kids' game developer".
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