Banijay Kids & Family AI production partnership with Toon Boom Animation
June 16, 2026
Banijay Kids & Family, a specialist in children’s entertainment, has announced a strategic research and development collaboration with Toon Boom Animation, the animation software company, whose tools power productions across the globe while driving the development and practical integration of AI in animation production. By combining their complementary strengths in technical innovation and production, the duo will co-develop tools to advance Toon Boom’s Harmony and Storyboard Pro software.
Toon Boom Animation will provide Banijay Kids & Family early access to new AI beta functionalities and increased visibility into its long-term product roadmap during the partnership. In parallel, Banijay Kids & Family will contribute a diverse range of production content to rigorously test and validate these tools in real studio conditions. Its network of talent will provide continuous, hands-on feedback, ensuring new features are both practical and aligned with the needs of creators.
The agreement is underpinned by strict ethical and operational guardrails to ensure full protection for creators and intellectual property. Banijay Kids & Family content will not be used to train Toon Boom’s AI models, and materials are strictly limited to testing and validation purposes, handled within a fully segregated and secure environment.
Benoît Di Sabatino, CEO, Banijay Kids & Family, commented: “Rather than waiting for off-the-shelf AI tools, we want to be at the forefront of evolving our own solutions. The ambition is to enhance rather than disrupt the creative and address the growing demand for faster and more efficient pipelines. Choosing Toon Boom as our partner was key, as its software solutions have long been developed with deep respect for the artists, technicians, and creative workflows that define our sector. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to empowering creatives, accelerating innovation, and setting new standards for responsible AI adoption across the global animation industry.”
Colin Bohm, CEO, Toon Boom Animation, added: “At Toon Boom, we’ve always built our tools in close dialogue with the artists and studios who use them. This partnership with Banijay Kids & Family deepens that commitment, giving us direct, real-world feedback loops to shape the next generation of Ember AI features in Harmony and Storyboard Pro. Together, we’re demonstrating that responsible AI adoption and creative ambition can go hand in hand.”
Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids brands in the world. As brand builders and experts at amplifying IP, it delivers creative and impactful 360 brand strategies for its shows.
Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family is part of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment.
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