Toonz Media Group unveils «MINIBOTS» at ATF 2024

Toonz Media Group launched a new animated feature, MINIBOTS. This family-friendly adventure, filled with high-energy entertainment and emotional depth, promises to captivate a wide audience.

Produced in collaboration with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts, MINIBOTS combines high-tech adventure with humor and heart. Directed by Tony Bancroft, known for his work on Mulan, and written by Michael Ferris, the writer behind Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, the film follows three young geniuses at a summer robotics camp. Their creation of sentient mini robots leads to a series of chaotic and heartwarming moments as they strive to protect their playful but mischievous Minibots from a powerful tech company aiming to take control of these innovative creations.

P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group, expressed his excitement: ‘Partnering with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts has been a fantastic experience. We’re confident MINIBOTS will be a standout in the global family entertainment market. It’s a lively, fun adventure, and we’re eager for audiences to experience it firsthand’.

MINIBOTS stands out as a fresh addition to Toonz Media Group’s growing portfolio of high-quality family content. The film showcases stunning animation and explores themes of friendship, creativity, and resilience. It is poised to become one of the standout animated features for the global market.

John Adams of Evolutionary Films shared his confidence in the project: ‘Minibots is a story that connects with the entire family. On the surface, it is about clever kids who code robots, but the real message is one of collaboration, self-expression, and discovery. The film is an action-packed adventure in a unique, high-tech world but retains a universal relatability that will give it global appeal. We’re so excited to be working with Toonz and Mojo to bring these mischievous Minibots to life’.

Sharon Wisnia of Mojo Global Arts added, ‘The creative force of director Tony Bancroft and writer Michael Ferris, alongside the experience of Toonz and Evolutionary, has made MINIBOTS flourish with originality and creativity. The teens in the movie are relevant today, navigating new friendships while balancing technology and coming into their own. As a parent, I know my kids will love this film, but, just as important, I love it as well’.

With a 2026 release date on the horizon, MINIBOTS is now available for presales at ATF 2024.

Sales Executives

Bruno Zarka

Pres. of Dist. & Feature Films Division

Marijo Arnaiz

Senior Sales Manager

SPAIN | PORTUGAL | GREECE | LATAM | USA

Anish Narayanan Kutty

Sr. Mgr - Distribution & Syndication

Contactos:

Bruno Zarka
President -TV Co-production, Distribution & Syndication Division
bruno@toonzmediagroup.com

Bernhard Stephan
Media Sales Territory Director
FRENCH SPEAKING | GERMAN SPEAKING | CEE | RUSSIA CIS | MENA
bernhard@toonzentertainment.com

Maria Romanelli
Senior Media Sales Consultant
ITALY
maria.romanelli@toonzentertainment.com

Anish Narayanan Kutty
Senior Sales Manager
SEA | ANZ | SAARC
anish@toonzentertainment.com

Yesim Aktas
Senior Media Sales Consultant
TURKEY
yesim@toonzmediagroup.com

About Toonz Entertainment

Starting off as a pioneer in animation production in India, Toonz Media Group is today a global force in kids and family entertainment with around 25 years of experience, serving the global marketplace. Toonz Media Group company Toonz Entertainment is a leading distribution company having solid working relationships with leading broadcasters and digital platforms around the world. Our distribution capabilities extend to Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The company commercializes 4000+ half hours of quality international kids programming and around 150 titles with global appeal. Besides Toonz’s own titles, our distribution library includes the catalogs from some of the leading studios and distribution companies across the globe. The Toonz Entertainment catalog covers a wide range of age groups from Pre-school, Kids aged 6+, Tweens, Teens, and Family audience.

Toonz group companies co-create and co-produce commercially attractive animation IPs with universal appeal. Toonz’s strategically-placed development and state-of-the-art production studios in India, Ireland, New Zealand, Turkey, and Spain enable the group to have its pulse on the market and nurture local and regional creative talent. Being spread across the globe, our facilities are strategically placed to offer the most cost-effective and optimal co-production capabilities, taking full advantage of the tax credits and subsidies provided by authorities in different jurisdictions. Our 10,000 minutes annual production capacity means that the group can successfully activate projects with a global network of support and production facilities, catering to any production style required.