The production company Studio 100 will make an American remake of the teenage soap The House of Anubis for the American channel Nickelodeon US. It’s the first time that the American channel asked for a remake of an European television program.
The House of Anubis is a live-action series, it is a coproduction of Nickelodeon in the Netherlands and the Belgium’s Studio 100. The series has already a strong international career. In Belgium and the Netherlands it already starts its fifth season. They also have a remake in Germany and there are haggles with Sweden and Mexico.
The driving forces behind the production company Studio 100 are Gert Verhulst and Hans Bourlon. In the 1980s and 1990s, Gert was the presenter of various programs, and he was owner of the popular dog, Samson. Hans worked mostly behind the scenes. In 1996, Studio 100 was founded. It is a cooperation between Gert Verhulst, Hans Bourlon and Danny Verbiest. In addition to the many programs, numerous film and theatre shows Studio 100 is also known for its theme parks, like Plopsaland.
The production company is truly a success story. After Gert and Hans have conquered Belgium and the Netherlands, they would aim at the rest of the world. And it certainly works. For example, Bumba is being broadcast in more than 40 countries (like India, Canada, and Croatia).
I think every company wants to create such a unique successful story. It all starts with a story about a speaking dog and now they are the largest provider of Family and Children entertainment in the Benelux. And after becoming a successful player on this market, Studio100 initiated its international expansion. After all these years the company increased a lot, not only in the creative domain, also the business domain. It became an up to the mark and stock market listed company.
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After reading your article and knowing the background of the company and its roots, I think it's amazing what the company has achieved in such a short period of time. As you mention, the company was founded in 1996. This means in less than 15 years the company has become one of the most promising entertainment companies in our regions.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIn my opinion, the company also has two very capable managers who have already won several management awards and stand very close to their entertainment activities and the entertainment market.
I think that many people don't even realize that the company is running entertainment programs all over the world. The fact that they are seriously making progress in developing their activities in other regions like the difficult US market, is very encouraging and courageous news.
I think it's funny but symbolic that it all started with the episodes of Samson & Gert. It was really sensational at that time for children. Still today, there's a lot of respect for what Gert has established in the entertainment business.
I find it quite amazing what the Belgian company is doing. They started with a purpose to entertain the children in the BENELUX and now their program is asked by the USA.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHopefully 'The house of Anubis' will become as a big success such as Bumba that is now playing in more than 40 countries!!!