Idefix and the indomitable - the animated series by LS Distribution and Studio 58

Idefix and the indomitable - the animated series by LS Distribution and Studio 58

LS Distribution (Mediawan group) has entered into an agreement with the producers of Studio 58 who secure the worldwide distribution rights of the animated series Idefix and the Indomitables (Idefix and the indomitable) consisting of 52 episodes of 11 minutes, an Asterix themed CGI animated series for kids based on the adventures of Obelix's beloved dog and his furry companions!

Commissioned by France Télévisions, other broadcasters already on board include M6, Super RTL Germany, Télé Québec and RTS Switzerland. For the first time ever, and marking a spin-off of the famous adventures of Asterix, Idefix (aka Dogmatix) the adorable little dog from the legendary comic will have his own TV series.

Based on an original idea by the publishing house Editions Albert René, creators of the comics phenomenon Asterix, Idefix and the Indomitables (Idefix and the indomitable) is aimed at children aged 5 to 10 and is produced by Studio 58 and GMT Productions. The story is set in the year 52 BC when, as we know, Lutetia (Paris) was entirely occupied by the Romans. The Indomitable, a group of four-legged revolutionary Gauls led by Idefix, are still fighting the Romanization of the city. At the Louvre, a fortified Roman palace, General Labienus and his cat Monalisa must finish transforming Lutetia into a true Roman city before they can return home to Rome, finally savoring victory. Luckily, Idefix and his furry friends aren't going to sit back and watch it happen!

"We are delighted to join forces with Studio 58. This adorable and animated adventure is also" littered "with magic and humor that will fascinate children and families all over the world!" said Emmanuelle Bouilhaguet, managing director, LS Distribution. "Idefix and his friends will add another incredible dimension to the incredible universe of Asterix and we are confident that our buyers, some of whom may already be comic book fans, will enjoy this gem of a series."

Studio 58 producer Céleste Surugue added, “Idefix is ​​a nature-loving character who can also educate children in a fun way on so many levels about ancient history, friendship, courage, respect, environmental protection, non-bullying and so much more. . Bringing it to life in a dedicated series took the world of Asterix to another level. This high-end 3D animation will have all the key ingredients based on the classic storytelling as it appears in the Asterix comics, plus new elements that all today's kids can relate to. "

The legendary characters of Asterix were originally brought to life by cartoonists and illustrators René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo 61 years ago. Since then, comic adventures have taken the world by storm, selling 385 million copies (each new album prints at 5 million copies) 38 albums and have been translated into 111 languages. Asterix has been a cinematic blockbuster with 10 animated and four live-action films to date (with $ 400 million taken alone for live-action films that have been distributed in over 50 countries around the world).

The Asterix universe also boasts a successful video game franchise since the 80s, a wide range of licensed products, as well as a major theme park in France, Parc Astérix, which has attracted 160 million visitors.

North American fans can revisit the classic comics in pocket and hardcover omnibus volumes available from Papercutz publisher.

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