Banijay Kids & Family Secures Major CEE Distribution Deals

Posted: 8 Jun 2026

Leading broadcasters acquire diverse slate of animated and live-action titles

Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, today announces a raft of distribution deals across CEE.

Canal+ Polska in Poland has acquired a slate of titles including Shasha and Milo, Stan & Gran, Street Football seasons four and five, and When I Was Your Age season 1. In Hungary, MTVA has licensed Lilybuds, Once Upon a Time… Life, Objects and The Explorers, and Stan & Gran. RTV Slovenija in Slovenia has taken multiple preschool and family titles, including Little Princess seasons one and two along with two specials, MiniHeroes of the Forest, and the first two seasons of Moominvalley. In the Czech Republic, Česká televize has picked up Piripenguins and Super Happy Magic Forest, while Lithuania’s national broadcaster LRT has licensed seasons one and two of Silverpoint.

“We’re seeing continued demand across Central and Eastern Europe for our premium, distinctive storytelling, which continues to stand out thanks to its quality, creativity and global appeal to young audiences and families. This latest raft of deals reflects the strength and breadth of our catalogue and reinforces our commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with leading broadcasters across the region.”
Ute Cichocki
Exclusive Agent for CEE and CIS, Banijay Kids & Family

Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family is part of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment. Its dedicated sales division, Banijay Kids & Family Distribution, is responsible for the exploitation of linear and non-linear rights for the group’s premium animated and live-action kids’ brands, alongside select third-party titles such as Little Princess (The Illuminated Film Company), Moominvalley (Gutsy Animations), and Piripenguins (Eaglet Films, Red Monk).