Soyuzmultfilm and one of the largest French producers and distributors of animated content Cyber Group Studios have created a joint venture - Cyber Soyuz Junior. The company will be engaged in the production of animated series and feature films in the 2D technology for preschool audiences, the press services of the Russian animation producer inform.

Soyuzmultfilm has been working with Cyber Group Studios since 2018, when the French company became a co-producer and distributor of the Russian animated series Orange Cow on the world market. The new division, in particular, will continue similar work on other projects of the Russian film studio, including the animated series Squared Zebra.

Squared Zebra " (78x7’2D HD) is a brand new preschool animated TV series aimed at kids from 3 to 5 years old. This new series follows the daily adventures of Checkery the zebra, a friend like no other who encourages others to open up. With her friends Polly the zebra, Rodion the elephant, Gosha the crocodile, Pasha the ostrich and his little brother Petya the Litlle egg, they learn to overcome their differences and embrace life in all its diversity and beauty. Every day, their island has something in store for them, be it an adventure or a discovery! They are young and playful, and each character has a unique personality. Preschoolers can easily relate to these unique characters in their good sides, flaws, behavior, and the situations they find themselves in.

Orange Moo Cow" (52x7’2D HD) is a very sweet animated comedy series for preschoolers about family, friendship and love. The series follows the daily life of Zoh, an energetic 6-years-old cow, and her little brother Boh, a sensitive and curious 4-year-old bull. Along with their loving family - Mommy Cow and Father Bull and their young friends -Cathy the Cat, Grey the Wolf and many others, Zoh and Boh turn their everyday life into fun and exciting adventures as they try to find answers to their many questions! A sweet and fun show for kids all around the world.

Pierre Sissmann, President and CEO of Cyber Group Studios’ says, “I am very proud of our association with the famous Soyuzmultfilm studio. Based on our joint experience and traditions, it offers an immense possibility to merge both storytelling and animation talents from both the French and the Russian culture and create programs that will travel the world and hopefully help children.”

Yuliana Slashcheva, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Soyuzmultfilm" film studio adds, “Cooperation with a partner like Cyber Group Studios is a strategically important milestone in the history of development of Soyuzmultfilm Studio, the oldest Russian film studio with rich traditions of the author's school. Working with our French colleagues, real professionals in the field of animation industry, gives us invaluable experience in producing world-class projects. I am confident that together we will be able to create extraordinary cartoon series and full-length films, which will become the flagships of the world industry and will be loved by children around the world.”