Saturday, June 18, 2016

Zag’s "Miraculous Ladybug" Greenlit For Seasons 2 & 3

On the strength of its ratings performance around the globe, Zag Heroes title Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has been greenlit for second and third seasons!


Produced by ZAG and Method Animation, the CG-animated action series currently airs on top broadcasters including Nickelodeon (USA), Disney Channel (Europe, Latin America, Korea), TF1 (France), EBS (Korea), Gloob (Brazil) and ABC (Australia). Season one will also expand to SUPER in Italy and POP in the UK next February/March.

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (26 x 22) season two - produced by ZAG/Zagtoon and Method in collaboration with Disney Channel (Europe) and TF1 - will premiere in early summer 2017. The story will continue to feature the magically transforming Ladybug and her partner Cat Noir, as they encounter new "akumatized" villains in each episode and stay tuned for new super hero friends. Broadcasters that have already committed to this second season include TF1, Disney EMEA, Gloob, SUPER and Tele-Quebec.


Bandai continues as the global master toy partner for Miraculous, with action figure and role-play product hitting shelves in August and September 2016 in the U.S., France, Spain and U.K. The brand currently boasts over 60 licensees globally. ZAG will be showcasing the property at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas at Booth #A185.

In additional Miraculous Ladybug news:

Zag Entertainment founder, CEO, and producer Jeremy Zag has hinted in a post on his official Instagram profile page, @Jeremy_Zag, that season two will feature a new Kwami, which could also mean a new superhero in the show!

Laura Marano recently recorded a new music video for Miraculous Ladybug in LA!

Marinette may be going to Hong Kong in season two, and there may be a Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Christmas special!

Original source: Animation Magazine; H/T: ToonZone Forums members Tommy Lawson and Neo Yi.
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