A Kind of Magic (TV series)
| A Kind of Magic | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Also known as | Magic |
| Genre |
Children's Animation |
| Created by |
Michel Coulon Arthur de Pins Linda O'Sullivan |
| Directed by | Charles Vaucelle |
| Presented by | Mike Young |
| Music by | Herve Lavandier |
| Opening theme | A Kind of Magic by Queen (cover) |
| Composer(s) | Herve Lavandier |
| Country of origin | France |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Marc du Pontavice Bill Schulz Mike Young Paul Cummins |
| Producer(s) | Marc du Pontavice |
| Production company(s) |
Xilam Disney Television France France 3 Mike Young Productions Telegael |
| Release | |
| Original network |
France 3 Disney Channel France Super RTL |
| Original release | 2006 – 2010 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
A Kind of Magic (known as Magic in France) is a French animated television series created by Michel Coulon, based upon Arthur de Pins's original design. It was produced by French animation company Xilam Animation, directed by Charles Vaucelle, character design[1] by David Gilson.
The story deals with a kid named Tom and his family's problems, including his sister Cindy, who is crazy after every boy she sees, his toad 'His Highness', his evil Aunt Ferocia who wants to turn him evil as well, and his parents who have been exiled from Fairyland and now have to live on Earth.[2]
The series first aired on in 2008 on France 3.[3] The series was rated the most popular series at the 2007 MIPCOM Junior trade show, attracting over 280 buyers.[4]
There is currently a second season in the works.[5]
References
- ↑ ZAGTOON heads for MIP Junior with a raft of blue chip animation programs Archived 1 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "A Kind of Magic". Telebisyon. Archived from the original on 20 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2009.
- ↑ Magic (Xilam)
- ↑ "Xilam's 'A Kind of Magic' top rated series at Mipcom junior" (PDF). Xilam. 8 October 2007. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2009.
- ↑ http://kidscreen.com/2015/12/08/xilam-expands-with-lyon-production-studio/