Banijay Kids & Family Scales Once Upon a Time... with Multi-Category Licensing Push

Posted: 29 Sep 2025

Deals span youth fashion, board games, collectibles, and audiobooks, as the brand strengthens its footprint

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 new wave of licensing deals for edutainment saga Once Upon a Time….

The franchise continues to expand its reach with a diverse slate of partners including Old Time Fever for a youth-oriented apparel line; Educa Borras extends its offering with a new multi-series board game and card games; while SD Toys will roll out figurines in Spain and France, offering fans collectible toys that bring the iconic characters to life. Lunii is extending its partnership with Once Upon a Time…, which is already one of the platform’s top-selling brands, with the release of a new audiobook for the Space series. And in Germany, Edel will produce audio storyteller volumes inspired by the Life series, in a deal secured by agent Active Merchandising.

“Once Upon a Time... continues to resonate with audiences through its unique blend of education and entertainment and we are proud to support the franchise’s ongoing evolution with a new wave of brand extensions. These partnerships reflect the brand’s enduring appeal and our commitment to delivering meaningful, multi-platform experiences – from collectible toys and stylish apparel to immersive board games and top-performing audiobooks.”
Alexandra Filiol
VP of Licensing, France, Banijay Kids & Family

Produced by Procidis (part of Banijay Kids & Family), the Once Upon a Time… saga was originally created by Albert Barillé in 1978 and has broadcast continuously in France for nearly 50 years. Seven seasons, totalling 182 episodes have aired in over 100 countries.

Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids brands in the world, and its dedicated licensing division supercharges international commercial opportunities for its portfolio of brands. Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family is part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment.