The Big Picture
- The hit French animated series Totally Spies! returns for an eighth season, creating buzz and breaking records in France.
- Influenced by Japanese anime, Western storytelling and past international successes, it’s a show beloved around the world.
- Producers feel a great sense of responsibility in reimagining the series, with the seventh season set to air in the US in late 2024.
Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA and French children’s network Gulli announced today at the Annecy Film Festival that they will be adapting the hit French animated series, A real spy!is set to return for its eighth season.The show debuted in 2002 and became an instant hit. It lasted for five more seasons After the fandom yearned for a sequel for years, a seventh season was finally produced and began airing on the French network Gulli on May 12, 2024. But for fans in the U.S. and around the world, the arrival of the seventh season is still a long way off. Episodes will be available globally on Warner Bros. Discovery channels and platforms later this year..
The reaction to season seven in France has been nothing short of enthusiastic.It’s been a long wait for the anime-inspired series to return, so it’s been generating a lot of buzz. The Hollywood Reporter, Philip BonneyGalli said the season has already broken records. A real spy! Season 7 has already set viewership records and topped the national charts among kids. [in France]”Spies is not only a talking point amongst our audience, but also in the press, on digital platforms and on social networks. It’s a success story that we are proud to be part of and that we will continue to support enthusiastically.”
“Totally Spies!” is loved all over the world
It aired for six seasons from 2001 to 2012. A real spy! It quickly became a favorite of kids all over the world.It is also heavily influenced by various animation cultures, taking visual inspiration from Japanese anime and incorporating contemporary Western storytelling techniques. The show has seamlessly established itself in homes around the world.the show aired on ABC Family, Cartoon Network and Universal Kids in the United States. The show was a huge success and led to a feature film being made in 2009, which unfortunately did poorly at the box office, possibly influencing the decision to end the series.
So expectations are high, The chance to reinvent the series presented producers with both a daunting and exciting challenge.This includes producers. Benoit Di SabatinoHe is also CEO of Banijay Kids & Family and spoke about the great responsibility felt by all involved: The Hollywood ReporterSabatino said: “Bringing back such a beloved series is a huge responsibility and we are delighted that the new season has been a huge hit with audiences. The success of Series 7 and now Series 8 further enhances our reputation as a go-to producer of premium kids and family entertainment and is also a huge tribute to the incredibly talented and hard-working team within our group.”
A real spy! has officially been renewed for season 8, with the seventh season set to air in the United States in late 2024. To watch the original episodes of the show, you can stream it on Prime Video.
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