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Media-Participations
is a recognized leader in
traditional print publishing,
film and TV production, and
digital media. It offers
content tailored to a variety
of audiences and age groups.
BOOKS
Comics and Graphic Novels
(Dargaud, Dupuis, Le Lombard)
Mangas (Kana)
Children and Teens (Fleurus Enfants,
Fleurus Jeunesse, Fleurus Family, Mango Jeunesse)
Crafts and Hobbies (Fleurus Pratique,
Rustica Editions, Mango)
Religion (Mame, Edifa, Desclée, Tardy)
History and Thematic books (Chronique,
Huginn&Muninn)
Business (Mediatoon Publishing, Chronique)
MAGAZINES AND NEW SERVICES
Gardening, Crafts, and Hobbies (Rustica, Système D,
La Gazette des petits gourmands)
Comics Magazines (Spirou, Pilote)
Religion (Famille Chrétienne, Magnificat, I.Media)
2011 Acquisition of Gravity Europe in partnership
with Gravity Co. Ltd. (Korea).
DC Comics appoints Dargaud as Publishing lisencee
for France
2010 Launch of izneo (digital platform for comics)
jointly with Bamboo, Casterman, Dargaud, Delcourt,
Dupuis, Futuropolis, Glénat, Le Lombard, and Soleil.
2009 Acquisition of video game and software
publisher Anuman Interactive.
Investment in La Procure group
(bookstores and mail order catalogs).
2008 Distribution agreement with Pearson group.
Investment in PGV Maison group (Système D
and C’Déco).
Sale of Détours en France and Dada titles.
2006 Launch of Kana Home Video brand.
2005 Expansion of Dourdan distribution center.
FILM AND TELEVISION
Animated Films (Ellipsanime, Dargaud Media,
Dupuis Audiovisuel, Storimages, Belvision,
DreamWall, Araneo Belgium, KeyWall, Go West)
Documentaries, Comedies, and Dramas
(Dupuis Films, VF Films Production)
Video Publishing and Children’s DVDs
(Citel Video, Kana Home Video)
International Distribution (Mediatoon Distribution)
DIGITAL MEDIA
Video games and interactive softwares, mobile
and Web applications (Anuman Interactive,
Mediatoon Interactive, Gravity Europe, izneo)
The group’s success is fueled by the growth of
existing brands, particularly in its graphic novels,
magazine publishing, and children’s books divisions;
targeted acquisitions of other brands, franchises,
publishing assets, and firms; the expansion of existing
activities through complementary media platforms;
and its continued control of product distribution
and delivery in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Across the range of traditional and new media
channels, Media-Participations is committed to
continually promoting its talented authors,
journalists, producers, and their creations.
2004 Acquisition of Dupuis group.
Distribution agreement with Editions du Voyage
Michelin (maps and guidebooks).
Acquisition of Editions Champflour.
2003 Acquisition of Editions Mango.
Acquisition of Ellipsanime and VF Films Production.
2002 Acquisition of Storimages
Opening of new MDS distribution center in Dourdan.
2001 Acquisition of rights for Cubitus
and Boule et Bill.
Purchase of Editions Chronique
(history and thematic books).
1999 Creation of Lucky Comics joint venture
(publishing and rights of Lucky Luke character).
1996 Acquisition of Marina Productions
1992 Repositioning of Citel to focus on development
of animated films (including Tintin rights).
Acquisition of Editions Blake et Mortimer.
Purchase of Edifa.
1989 Acquisition of Tardy and Droguet & Ardant.
1988 Acquisition of Dargaud group (comics and
graphic novels, Rustica gardening publications,
distribution activities).
1986 Creation of Media-Participations
and purchase of Fleurus.
Acquisition of Mame, Desclée, and Le Lombard.
Creation of Citel (video).
BOOKS
Lucky Luke :
250 M albums sold
worldwide since 1946.
MAGAZINES
DIGITAL IMEDIA
www.mangakana.com :
200.000 Internet pages
views per month.
Rustica :
17 million issues
sold each year.
PRODUCTION
The Adventures of Tintin :
16 hours of animated shows sold
throughout 150 different countries.
MEDIA DIFFUSION
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 70 38 56 10
SERVICES
With annual revenues of
approximately 330 million
euros, Media-Participations
is the third largest publishing
company in France.
COMICS AND
GRAPHIC NOVELS
30%
This success has been driven
by management’s commitment
to internal growth and
MAGAZINES
AND NEWS 18%
content creation, combined
with targeted acquisitions in
FILM AND
TV PRODUCTION 17%
OTHER BOOKS 15%
complementary areas.
• Nearly 1,000 employees based in
Europe (France, Belgium, Italy, and
Switzerland) and the United States.
• 30 million books sold every year, including
20 million comic books and graphic novels.
• Close to 1,000 new titles released
each year, including 600 new comic books
and graphic novels.
• 28 million magazine issues published
each year.
• 2.3 million children’s DVDs sold each
year from a growing catalog of more
than 250 titles.
• 1,500 hours of original animated
TV programming.
• 7 million Internet pages viewed
each month.
DISTRIBUTION 20%
REVENUES
BY SECTOR
• An average of 6,000 packages shipped
daily from our distribution centers.
Sales:
Media Diffusion, Dargaud Suisse, Ballon Media
Distribution:
MDS, DLS, Dargaud Suisse
Shared Administrative Infrastructure:
Pluriad
SALES
Media Diffusion regroups talented sales teams
for comics, graphic novels, and books divisions.
These teams target a broad array of sales channels
in France and Belgium, including supermarkets,
traditional and specialized bookstores, digital media
stores, wholesale centers, departments stores,
other specialized stores, and on-line distributors.
In Switzerland, sales are handled by a dedicated
division managed under Dargaud Suisse.
Media-Participations is a minority shareholder in
Ballon Media, the group’s distributor of comics and
children books published in Dutch. It operates
throughout the Netherlands and in Flanders,
the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium.
DISTRIBUTION
MDS acts as distributor for all of the group’s
publications in France. Since 2004, MDS has also
become the French distributor of Michelin maps and
guidebooks. Since 2008, MDS assumes distribution
responsibilities for the Pearson publishing company,
Bragelonne, Milady, Castelmore, Vie du rail, and
Calligram. MDS’s logistics, warehousing and shipping
operations are based in Dourdan (Essonne, France),
from where MDS serves all bookstores and other
distribution channels in France.
FAX +33 1 70 38 56 11
MDS
Z.A. DES JALOTS
91417 DOURDAN CEDEX
TEL +33 1 60 81 87 00
FAX +33 1 64 59 30 63
www.mdsfrance.com
DLS
ZONING MARTINROU
RUE DU PROGRÈS 1
B-6220 FLEURUS
DLS serves as the group’s distributor for Belgium,
the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It operates out
of a distribution center located in Fleurus, near
Charleroi, Belgium.
Dargaud Suisse, whose operations are based near
Lausanne, is the group’s distributor in Switzerland.
SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
Pluriad manages all administrative and back office
tasks for the French companies of Media-Participations,
including accounting, book-keeping, IT, and legal
compliance, and human resources services. Pluriad
also oversees external service providers that perform
administrative tasks for the group.
TEL +32 71 600 520
FAX +32 71 800 229
DARGAUD SUISSE
ZI DU GRAND-PRÉ 2C
CASE POSTALE 86
CH-1510 MOUDON
TEL +41 21 651 64 64
FAX +41 21 651 64 65
BALLON MEDIA
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT PLAATS, 12
B-2060 ANVERS
TEL +32 3 294 15 00
FAX +32 3 294 15 01
PLURIAD
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 34 40
FA X +33 1 53 26 34 41
DARGAUD
Paris
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 32
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 00
Bruxelles
AVENUE P.-H. SPAAK, 7
B-1060 BRUXELLES
TEL +32 2 526 68 11
FAX +32 2 520 44 05
www.dargaud.com
Brands : Poisson Pilote,
Long Courrier, Lucky Comics,
Blake & Mortimer, Caméléon,
Fictions.
LE LOMBARD
AVENUE P.-H. SPAAK, 7
PUBLISHING / COMICS
AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
With Dargaud, Le Lombard,
Kana, and Dupuis, MediaParticipations is the undisputed
leader of the European comic
world.
DARGAUD
Founded over fifty years ago by George Dargaud,
the Dargaud group publishes comic books and
graphic novels, and has recently expanded its film
and TV production divisions (including animated
films and DVD production). Dargaud’s catalog
covers a rich and varied field, including numerous
cult series (XIII, Valérian, Blueberry, Rabbi’s
Cat…) pioneered by Dargaud, many of which were
promoted through the pages of the famed Pilote
magazine. In addition to these flagship titles, the
Dargaud brand remains an incubator of fresh new
talent, with series such as “Poisson Pilote” and
“Long Courrier.” Dargaud’s editorial vision supported
by an extensive marketing and distribution team,
has generated an unmatched track record of
bestsellers.
LE LOMBARD
The legend of Le Lombard began in 1946 with the
creation of the famous Tintin magazine. Since this
auspicious beginning, Lombard has continued to
nurture the series that have built and secured the
international reputation of Franco-Belgian comic
strips and graphic novels. Among its many renowned
titles are Blake et Mortimer, Ric Hochet, Thorgal,
Jonathan, Cubitus, and Leonard. These legends have
been joined by recent successes such as Alpha,
Croisade, I.R.$., Sherman, and L’Elève Ducobu.
Altogether, the Lombard catalog includes 900 titles
by more than 160 authors from around the world.
Lombard remains faithfull to this legacy while never
ceasing to search for the stars of tomorrow.
URBAN COMICS
The newcomer Urban Comics brand is dedicated to
U.S. Comics publishing. Most of its titles originates
from the DC Comics and Vertigo librairies.
KANA
B-1060 BRUXELLES
Mangas (Japanese comic strips) are published from
Brussels under the Kana label. Within a few years,
mangas have become widely popular in Europe and
the manga industry has seen exceptional growth.
Kana is well established as the leading manga
publisher on the French market, with best-sellers
such as the Pluto, Black Butler, Death Note,
and Naruto series.
TEL +32 2 526 68 11
FAX +32 2 520 44 05
www.lelombard.com
Brands : Tous Publics,
Troisième Vague, Signé,
Millésimes
KANA
AVENUE P.-H. SPAAK, 7
DUPUIS
A publisher with character(s)! For more than half a
century, Dupuis has been writing an essential page
in the story of graphic novels. Through the weekly
Spirou magazine, Dupuis has cultivated a passionate
public following. Dupuis has created iconic figures
such as Lucky Luke, Spirou, Boule et Bill, The
Smurfs, Cédric, Le Petit Spirou, Kid Paddle,
and Largo Winch, and continues to publish some
of the world’s greatest artists. Each year, 5 million
Dupuis comics and graphic novels are sold across
the globe. Beyond its Franco-Belgian roots and the
famous series that have cemented its reputation,
the strength of Dupuis lies in its ability to anticipate
the future of comics and reinvent the industry.
Today, Dupuis pioneers a comprehensive commercial
strategy that integrates publishing, animation, and
rights licensing.
B-1060 BRUXELLES
TEL +32 2 526 68 11
FAX +32 2 520 44 05
www.mangakana.com
DUPUIS
Marcinelle
RUE DESTRÉE, 52
B-6001 MARCINELLE
TEL +32 71 600 500
FAX +32 71 600 599
Bruxelles
AVENUE P.-H. SPAAK, 7
B-1060 BRUXELLES
TEL +32 2 526 68 11
FAX +32 3 520 44 05
Paris
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 70 38 56 00
MEDIATOON LICENSING
This subsidiary acts as an agent for all MediaParticipations publishers. Its mission is to expand
the group’s commercial potential by selling foreign
rights and licensing rights to the characters found
in the group’s graphic novels and animated series.
It also represents independent publishers.
FAX +33 1 70 38 56 01
www.dupuis.com
Brands : Tous Publics, Aire Libre,
Repérages, Punaise, Puceron
MEDIATOON
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 20
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 30
www.mediatoon.com
PUBLISHING /
OTHER BOOKS
Media-Participations’s
various subsidiaries publish
a broad range of books, from
children’s literature, to crafts
and hobbies guides, and books
covering religious, historical,
and business topics.
FLEURUS
Fleurus is a prolific publisher for a wide range
of target markets—including children and teens,
religion, and crafts and hobbies. It has become
a leader in these markets with brands such as
Fleurus (and its sub-brands), Mango, Rustica,
Mame, Desclée, Tardy, etc.
• Children and Teens
> Fleurus Enfants promotes discovery and learning
through books aimed at a variety of age groups,
ranging from 6 months to 12 years. Among its
leading products on the French markets, the
“Imageries” series offers more than 170 titles
and has sold over 50 million copies.
> Fleurus Family creates books that can be read
together by the whole family. The quintessential
example is the now-classic Dico des filles, which
has sold over 800,000 copies.
> Authors published under the Mango label respond
to children and teens’ desire for knowledge and
creativity. Their work ranges from the educational
series “Dada” aimed at young children to fantasy
and science fiction novels for older children and
teenagers.
> Fleurus Jeunesse is also well known for its
groundbreaking documentary collections that play
a key role in the group’s educational and literary
mission. Among them, “Voir” has sold more than
one million copies.
• Crafts and Hobbies
> Fleurus Pratique’s catalog features more than 650
titles covering crafts projects (for both children and
adults), artistic techniques, home improvement,
decoration and vocational techniques, as well as food
and health related subjects.
> Rustica Editions, with more than 300 titles
and series including “Traités Rustica”, is aimed
at readers with a passion for nature, gardening,
animals, cooking, and the environment.
> Mango’s Art de Vivre series features recipes for
daily cooking (“Craquez!”, “Ô délices!”) and health
and wellness books, while Mango Art du Fil provides
a full selection of needlecraft guides on embroidery,
cross stitching, sewing, knitting, and crochet.
• Religion
Mame, Edifa, Desclée, Tardy, and other religious
brands in Fleurus publish reference books accessible
to the whole family conveying the message of the
Catholic faith.
Fleurus is a recognized leader in the religious book
market. Its publications rank first in the fields of
catechism, liturgy, and religious education. It also
offers popular series such as “Les aventures de
Loupio” and “A ciel ouvert” that are targeted for
younger readers and teenagers.
• Digital Books
Most of these books are bound to be digitalized and
distributed through various formats and platforms.
EDITIONS CHRONIQUE
Editions Chronique left a lasting impression on the
publishing industry with its immensely popular
chronology of the 20th century, Chronique du XXe
siècle. Since being acquired by the Dargaud group,
the company has published numerous beautifully
illustrated coffee table books that present an
accessible account of historic events and social
trends, both ancient and modern (Chronique de
l’Histoire, Chronique de l’année people, Les années
hippies, etc.). It has also gained prominence for its
detailed accounts of France’s heritage (Made in
France) and its biographies of famous personalities.
FLEURUS EDITIONS
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 33 35
FAX +33 1 53 26 33 36
[email protected]
FLEURUS MAME
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 42 84 86 00
FAX +33 1 42 84 36 37
[email protected]
HUGINN&MUNINN
Publisher of new popular, graphic, and geek cultures,
in cooperation with major foreign publishers
(Abrams, Chronicle Books, Dorling Kindersley, ...)
Its original books adress a wide field of interests:
music, comics, cinema, video games, toys...
www.fleuruseditions.com
Main Brands : Fleurus,
Mango, Rustica, Mame, Edifa,
Desclée, Droguet-Ardant, Tardy.
EDITIONS CHRONIQUE
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
CORPORATE BOOKS
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
A division of Mediatoon Licensing designs and
produces books and magazines for corporate clients
and institutions.
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 30
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 20
www.editions-chronique.com
HUGINN&MUNINN
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 80
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 30
[email protected]
MEDIATOON LICENSING
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 20
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 30
www.mediatoon.com
MAGAZINES,
AND NEWS SERVICES
Through its magazine
publishing subsidiaries, MediaParticipations distributes
more than 30 million magazine
issues a year, dedicated to
crafts, hobbies, and comic
books coverage, as well as
religious news.
RUSTICA
SPIROU
MAGNIFICAT
Rustica is a leading publisher of French-speaking
magazines focused on the “art of living.” Each year
Rustica distributes more than 17 million copies
by subscription, and through newsstands.
•Rustica l’hebdo
Rustica l’hebdo was created in 1928 and remains
the only weekly gardening magazine in the French
market. It has become a recognized authority in the
gardening field by providing expert advice and
encouraging an environmentally-friendly approach
to gardening. The magazine also covers other topics,
such as food, home decor, and healthy living.
• Rustica Pratique
A quaterly magazine published in reduced format
along with the yearly “Almanach Rustica”
• Système D
Système D has remained an undisputed authority
on do-it-yourself home improvement projects since
it was first published in 1924. It is the most widely
circulated monthly magazine in this field and provides
essential tips and advice to all those interested in
home improvement and renovation projects.
Spirou, the iconic character of the Dupuis publishing
group, is also the title of the leading magazine in the
Franco-Belgian comics field. Since its creation in
1938, it has served as a forum for some of Dupuis’s
most acclaimed comics series. Today, the weekly
magazine sells more than 70,000 copies per issue,
and its internet site “spirou.com” is among the most
visited websites for children and families.
Magnificat is both a monthly liturgical prayer book
and a Christian spiritual guide, offering prayers,
meditations, essays, and the official texts of the daily
Mass. More than 500,000 subscribers throughout the
world receive Magnificat in French, English,
German, or Spanish. In line with its strategy of
international expansion, Magnificat was recently
launched in the United Kingdom in 2008 and Ireland
in 2011. For children between the ages of seven and
twelve, Magnificat offers Magnificat Junior and
MagnifiKid! Since 2006, Magnificat has published
a series of books under its own label, some of which
have already become bestsellers (including
Benedictus and Praying with Saint Paul).
PILOTE
Published by Dargaud, Pilote was an essential
member of the comics world from its debut in 1959
to 1989. Since 2004, Pilote has on occasion published
special issues celebrating both recognized and
new talents.
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 11 93
FAX +33 1 53 26 33 03
www.rustica.fr
www.systemed.fr
FAMILLE CHRETIENNE
Published by Edifa, Famille Chrétienne is a leading
player in the French Catholic press, with approximately 60,000 subscribers. This weekly magazine
covers religious and secular news from a Christian
perspective and is accessible to the whole family.
In 2009, Edifa successfully launched a new website
for Catholic families, “famillechretienne.fr.”
LA GAZETTE DES PETIS GOURMANDS
Since 2009, this bimonthly is distributed to young
readers aged five to ten through school canteens.
It promotes healthy diet and environmental
concerns.
RUSTICA / SYSTÈME D
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
Titles : Rustica, Système D.
EDIFA
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 35 00
FAX +33 1 53 26 35 15
www.famillechretienne.fr
MAGNIFICAT
I.MEDIA
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
I.Media is a news agency based in Rome, Italy.
Its reporters are permanently accredited with
the Holy See press office. I.Media’s reporting covers
official Vatican news as well as other current events,
thanks to its network of contacts within the Holy See’s
administration and in the Vatican’s diplomatic
community. The news stories generated by I.Media
are distributed daily to its clients—principally other
news services, newspapers, and magazines, and TV,
and radio broadcasters, throughout the world.
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 33 35
FAX +33 1 53 26 33 87
www.magnificat.com
I.MEDIA
VIA SFORZA PALLAVICINI, 11
00193 ROME / ITALIE
TEL +39 06 68 33 473
FAX +39 06 68 33 472
www.imedia-info.org
ELLIPSANIME
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 11 10
FAX +33 1 53 26 11 11
www.ellipsanime.fr
DARGAUD MEDIA
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 11 10
FAX +33 1 53 26 11 11
www.dargaudmedia.fr
DUPUIS AUDIOVISUEL
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
FILM AND TELEVISION
PRODUCTION
Through its companies in
France and Belgium, MediaParticipations is the leading
producer of animated films
in Europe and offers an
incomparable catalog of quality
shows and series.
DREAMWALL
ELLIPSANIME
In July 2003, the Dargaud group acquired
Ellipsanime, the animation studio for StudioExpand,
a subsidiary of Canal+. Since 1987, Ellipsanime created one of the richest and most consistent catalogs
in the market. It has successfully adapted classic literary works, including Les Aventures de Tintin,
Babar, Corto Maltese, Bécassine, Drôles de petites
bêtes, Bravo Gudule, while developing numerous
original series such as The Pirate Famiy, Xcalibur,
Kong, Insektors, Potlach, Chicken Town, and The
magic Rundabout.
Since then, Flash Gordon, Papyrus, Jojo, Cédric,
Kid Paddle, and others have been added to Dupuis
Audiovisuel’s lineup. Its catalog now features twelve
animated series that are co-produced
with the major French television networks (TF1,
France 3, M6, Canal+, Canal J, etc.) and are widely
sold abroad.
Dupuis Audiovisuel also produces the Largo Winch
series (39 episodes). This groundbreaking TV show
aired on the M6 network and was eventually adapted
into two successful feature films.
DARGAUD MEDIA
STORIMAGES
Dargaud and Le Lombard (through its Belgian subsidiary Belvision) have long been key players in the
animation industry, transforming classic comics into
now-cult feature animated films (Astérix, Lucky
Luke, Tintin, etc.). In line with this legacy, Dargaud
Media today continues to promote Dargaud and Le
Lombard comics characters on new media platforms.
It produces and distributes both TV cartoons for
children and live-action TV series—including, most
recently, Boule et Bill (TF1), Valérian et Laureline
(France 3), and The Garfield Show (France 3).
Storimages was acquired by the Dargaud group in
2002. It produces animated series for toddlers
(L’Ane Trotro), older children (Yakari), and preteens (Alice, de l’autre côté du miroir).
DUPUIS AUDIOVISUEL
Dupuis’s tradition of producing high quality animation dates to the 1960s, when it rose to prominence
as the studio that produced The Smurfs.
Today, the torch has been passed to Dupuis
Audiovisuel, created in 1992 and based in Paris.
The studio’s first joint production was the animated
series Spirou, which was successfully distributed
throughout the world and earned record audiences
in France, where it aired on TF1. In total, Dupuis
Audiovisuel co-produced 104 26-minute episodes
of Spirou.
VF FILMS PRODUCTION
VF Films Productions was acquired in 2003.
It specializes in documentaries and other quality
TV programming. It was awarded 3 prestigious
“Sept d’or”—the premier French TV production
award—for its Striptease series.
Its catalog now contains
more than 300 hours
of programming.
BELVISION
Since the 1960s, Belvision
has played a pivotal role in the
history of European animation
(Tintin, Astérix, Lucky Luke,
The Smurfs, etc.).
Its studio, based in Belgium,
remains a key partner in
French and European
productions.
Dreamwall is a 2-D and 3-D animation studio created
in February 2007 as a joint venture between the
Belgian public channel RTBF and Editions Dupuis.
DreamWall also designs virtual sets, backgrounds,
and characters for a variety of TV shows. Among its
creations are Cédric 3 and Spirou and Fantasio 4
(2-D animations), Merci Gudule, Birds band,
Garfield, and Léonard (3-D animations).
CITEL VIDEO
For more than 20 years, Citel Video has specialized
in videos and DVDs for children. Its shows are
derived from iconic comic book series (Astérix,
Tintin, Lucky Luke, Blake et Mortimer, Garfield,
Marsupilami, etc.) and classic children’s literature
(Babar, Père Castor, characters from the Comtesse
de Ségur books, etc.). In 2006, it launched Kana
Home Video, a new label dedicated to Japanese
animation (Naruto, One Piece, Fairy Tail, Death
Note, etc.). Citel Video also expanded its family
offerings in 2008 by acquiring a range of films,
TV series, and cultural and historical programs.
MEDIATOON DISTRIBUTION
Mediatoon is the agency in charge of domestic and
international sales of the group’s audiovisual library,
exploitable on all media: TV, DVD, VOD, mobile,
IPTV. With 1,500 hours of youth programming, with
popular series such as Garfield, Tintin, Lucky Luke,
Spirou, and Yakari, produced by Media-Participations’
animation studios: Dargaud Media, Ellipsanime,
Belvision, Storimages, Dupuis Audiovisuel.
It represents the largest offer in European animation.
Mediatoon also enriches its catalog with independent
third-party producers of quality manga successes
such as Keroro, Fairy Tail, and Naruto.
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 11 50
FAX +33 1 53 26 11 51
STORIMAGES
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 11 10
FAX +33 1 53 26 11 11
www.storimages.fr
VF FILMS PRODUCTION
39, RUE D’AMSTERDAM
75008 PARIS
TEL +33 1 45 22 16 10
FAX +33 1 45 22 11 60
BELVISION
AVENUE P.-H. SPAAK, 7
B-1060 BRUXELLES
TEL +32 2 526 68 90
FAX +32 2 520 44 05
DREAMWALL
RUE DESTRÉE, 52
B-6001 MARCINELLE
TÉL +32 71 600 160
FAX +32 71 600 115
www.dreamwall.be
CITEL / KANA HOME VIDEO
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 31 31
FAX +33 1 53 26 31 32
www.citelvideo.com
MEDIATOON
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 20
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 30
www.mediatoon.com
DIGITAL MEDIA
future growth.
The group’s various subsidiaries commonly use these
technologies as an alternative sales channel (on-line
sales, subscriptions, advertising, etc.) and as a
marketing vehicle (newsletters, websites, blogs, etc.).
In addition, these new platforms are driving the
creation of new content and formats designed for
the digital age.
Media-Participations’s brands
ANUMAN INTERACTIVE
New technologies represent
an exceptional opportunity for
ANUMAN INTERACTIVE
66, RUE MARCEAU
93100 MONTREUIL
TEL +33 1 48 97 92 92
FAX +33 1 48 97 16 86
www.anuman.fr
GRAVITY EUROPE
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 70 38 55 80
FAX +33 1 70 38 55 81
www.gravityeurope.com
IZNEO
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 31 14
[email protected]
www.izneo.com
MEDIATOON
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
TEL +33 1 53 26 32 20
have all been heavily investing
in adapting their content to these
digital platforms.
With more than 5 million euros in annual sales,
Anuman Interactive plays a growing part in the
video game and interactive software industry.
Anuman’s expertise extends to a broad range of
delivery mediums and platforms: PC, Mac, the Web,
the Iphone, Ipad, Androïd, Facebook, video game
consoles such as Nintendo, Wii, etc. Its high-quality
software products cover a variety of fields, including
architecture, driving simulators, crafts, and other
hobbies, educational software, and video games.
This rich and diverse catalog features well-known
brands and trademarks such as Clic and Go,
For Dummies, De&Co, Home Design 3D, and
new products developed in partnership with well
established operators such as Ubisoft, Bordas,
Gameloft, M6, Dupuis, Wiley...
IZNEO
Izneo is a joint venture dedicated to comics and
graphic novels ("bandes dessinées") online reading,
with a library of several thousands titles, and growing
every month.
Dargaud, Dupuis and Le Lombard control 30%
of this dedicated digital platform with other
specialized publishers. It addresses all computers
and readers through national and international
operators such as Apple, Amazon…
15-27, RUE MOUSSORGSKI
GRAVITY EUROPE
TEL +33 1 53 26 31 51
Gravity Europe is a joint venture between Gravity
Co. Ltd, a leading online Korean company and
Media-Participations, its majority shareholder.
As such, Gravity Europe is in the business of
distributing and operating Massively Multiplayer
Online Games (MMOG) all over Europe on all
current platforms including PCs, Ipads, tablet PCs,
smartphones.
As of today, Gravity Europe operates Ragnarök
Online, one of the most popular and recognized
MMOG in the world developed by Gravity Co. Ltd.
In the future, Gravity Europe will distribute and
operate sequels of Raganrök Online as well as other
titles from its joint venture partner as they become
available.
FAX +33 1 53 26 31 50
Bruxelles
AVENUE P.-H. SPAAK, 7
B-1060 BRUXELLES
TEL +32 2 526 68 11
FAX +32 2 520 44 05
Paris
75895 PARIS CEDEX 18
[email protected]
www.media-participations.com
MEDIATOON INTERACTIVE
Mediatoon Interactive manages and distributes
Media-Participations’s digital rights across a variety
of emerging mediums, including the Internet, mobile
phones, and IPTV.
FAX +33 1 53 26 32 30
www.mediatoon.com
All the images illustrating this booklet are worldwide copyright reserved. Graphic design Philippe Ghielmetti. Printing by CPE conseil. Special thanks to Romain Lizé, Claire and Ommeed.