Zodiak Kids Studios
Zodiak Kids & Family (formerly known as Marathon Media, Marathon Animation, Marathon Productions or Marathon Media Group) is a worldwide French television production company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The company was originally founded as Marathon Productions, by Olivier Brémond and Pascal Breton in February 1990, and Vincent Chalvon-Demersay joined the team in 1999 to develop Marathon's animation programming, along with David Michel.[1] The company was best known for the animated series Totally Spies! and Martin Mystery.
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| Type | Subsidiary | 
| Industry | Television production | 
| Founded | February 1990 | 
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| Headquarters | , | 
Area served  | Worldwide | 
Key people  | Jean-Philippe Randisi, CEO | 
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| Website | www | 

Former logo as Marathon Media (2006–2012)
Marathon was acquired by Zodiak Media in 2008. In February 2016, Zodiak Media merged with the Banijay Group,[2] and Marathon was folded within the process.
Animation
    
These are the animated series produced by Marathon Production:
- The Mozart Band (1995) (Co-production with BRB International and Wang Film Productions)
 - Kassai and Leuk (1996)
 - The Secret World of Santa Claus (1997)
 - Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend (1998–2000)
 - Marsupilami (2000–2012)
 - Totally Spies! (2001–2008, 2013, 2024) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation)[3]
 - Mission Odyssey (2002–2003)
 - Martin Mystery (2003–2006) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation and Rai Fiction)
 - Atomic Betty (2004–2008) (Season 3 only)
 - Street Football (2005–2010, 2022–ongoing) (Co-production with France 3, Okoo and Rai 2)
 - Team Galaxy (2006–2007)
 - Shaun The Sheep (2007–ongoing) (French dub only)
 - Famous 5: On the Case (2008)
 - Monster Buster Club (2008–2009)
 - Gormiti (2008–2011)
 - The Amazing Spiez! (2009–2012) (Co-production with Image Entertainment Corporation, TF1, Teletoon, Telefilm Canada and Canal J)
 - Sally Bollywood (2009–2013) (Co-production with France 3, Seven Network and 7Two)
 - The Jungle Book (2010–2016)
 - Rekkit Rabbit (2011–2013)
 - Baskup - Tony Parker (2011)
 - Redakai: Conquer the Kairu (2011–2013)
 - Le Ranch (2012–2016) (co-production with TF1)
 - Extreme Football (2014–2015) (co-production with France 3, Gulli, Rai 2 and Canal J)
 - LoliRock (2014–2017, 2025)[4][5]
 - Zack & Quack (2014) (co-production with Nick Jr.)
 - Get Blake! (2015) (co-production with Nickelodeon)
 - Floogals (2016–2020)
 - Magiki (2017)
 - Lilybuds (2018–2019)
 - The Unstoppable Yellow Yeti (2022–ongoing) (co-production with Gigglebug Entertainment)
 - Mumfie
 - The Selfish (co-production with France 3)
 - Undercover Spirit (co-production with Studio 71)
 - Next Level: Odyssey (co-production avec TeamTO, M6, Teletoon+, Akkord Film et Thuristar, distribution pour APC Kids)
 - Enigma (co-production avec La Chouette Compagnie, Buf Compagnie, Canal J et TF1)
 
Live action
    
- The Intrepids (1992–1995)
 - Extreme Limite (1993–1999)
 - Teen's Confessions (1996)
 - My Best Holidays (1996–1997)
 - Sous le soleil (1996–2008)
 - Léa Parker (2004–2006)
 - 15/Love (2004–2006)
 - LazyTown (2004–2014) (French dub only)
 - Dolmen (2005)
 - Logo Story (2006)
 - Mister Maker (2007–2009, 2016)
 - Sous le soleil de Saint-Tropez (2013–2014)
 - Millie Inbetween (2014–2018)
 - The Lodge (2016–2017)
 - Flatmates (2019–2021)
 - Sisterhood
 - Summer crush
 - The intrepids
 - Secrets every woman is a suspected
 - Dock 13
 - 72 hours
 - The challengers
 
Documentary
    
- Born Wild
 - Born World
 
References
    
- Co-founder Steps Down http://www.c21media.net/marathon-co-founder-steps-down/
 - Zodiak Media Press Release http://www.zodiakmedia.com/press_detail.php?id=736
 - Dickson, Jeremy (21 January 2022). "Gulli, Discovery Kids Revive Totally Spies!". Kidscreen.
 - Zodiak to Launch 'LoliRock' at MIPTV
 - "Announcement for the third season of the series".
 
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