Ellipse Animation: The Marsupilamis expands its global footprint with Nickelodeon U.S. premiere

The agreement for the United States follows successful launches across multiple international territories, where the content has resonated alongside strong local broadcast partners. These include M6 and Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland, and Radio-Canada. Furthermore, interest in this European intellectual property has grown in North America, recently illustrated by Abrams publishing a comic book volume inspired by the animated series in the U.S. and Canada.

Created over 70 years ago by renowned Belgian author André Franquin, the iconic character with an 8-meter-long tail has been adapted numerous times for television, cinema, and video games. In this new 52-episode series of 11-minute episodes, the unique creatures swap the wild Palombian jungle for an even wilder place: the city. The plot follows twins Jade and Mica, whose world turns upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious eggs. Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new spotted friends hidden from urban predators.

'We are thrilled to see The Marsupilamis continue its global rollout with its arrival in the U.S.', said Caroline Duvochel, Head of Audiovisual & Innovation at Média-Participations and Managing Director of Ellipse Animation. 'This important milestone confirms our belief that these iconic characters can resonate with children and families all around the world. We thank the Nickelodeon team for their trust, enthusiasm, and commitment to bringing our series to international audiences'.

The animated series is directed by Célestine Plays, with head writing by Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh, and artistic direction by Guilhem Deckers. International sales and consumer products are handled exclusively by Mediatoon Distribution and Mediatoon Licensing.