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Mikros Animation

{{Short description|French visual effects and animation company}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}

{{Infobox company

| name = Mikros Animation

| logo = Logo-mikros-animation.png

| type = Subsidiary

| founder = Maurice Prost

| area_served = Worldwide

| key_people = Andrea Miloro (president)
Greg Mandel (chief operating officer)

| industry = Visual effects
Animation

| revenue =

| operating_income =

| net_income =

| owner = Rodeo FX

| num_locations = 3

| num_employees = 170

| parent = Mediacontech (2007–2015)
Technicolor Group (2015–2025){{cite news|url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/mikros-image-acquired-by-technicolor-111407.html|title=Mikros Image Acquired by Technicolor|author=Darryn King|date=April 9, 2015|access-date=May 28, 2017}}
Rodeo FX (2025–present)

| predecessor = Technicolor Animation Productions
Technicolor Animation

| foundation = {{Start date and age|1985|11|19|df=y}}

| location_city = 8-10 rue du Renard 75004 Paris

| location_country = France

| homepage = {{URL|www.mikrosanimation.com}}

}}

Mikros Animation is a French production company specializing in the creation of digital visual effects, post-production, and animation.{{Cite web|date=2016-04-20|title="Mikros Image", l'animation 3D française qui fait fureur chez les américains|url=https://www.francetvinfo.fr/culture/arts-expos/mikros-image-l-animation-3d-francaise-qui-fait-fureur-chez-les-americains_3278915.html|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Franceinfo|language=fr-FR}}

With studios in Paris, London and Montreal,{{Cite web|title=Bangalore - Mikros Animation|url=https://www.mikrosanimation.com/en/contact/bangalore/}} the company was acquired by Technicolor SA in 2015 from its previous owner Mediacontech.{{Cite web|title=Technicolor rachète Mikros Image|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-eco/2015/04/08/97002-20150408FILWWW00030-technicolor-rachete-mikros-image.php|access-date=2021-02-15|website=LEFIGARO|date=April 8, 2015|language=fr}}

When Technicolor Animation Productions and Technicolor Animation were folded into the company, the company started producing and providing animation services for television shows.

In February 2025, news reports have stated that Mikros Animation's parent company had appointed administrators.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Max |title=Technicolor UK appoints administrators as majority of 440 employees made redundant |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/technicolor-uk-appoints-administrators-as-majority-of-440-employees-made-redundant/5202365.article |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Screen |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=2025-02-24 |title=Technicolor To File For Administration In UK & Begins Receivership Process In France With Iconic Film Company On The Brink |url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/technicolor-administration-receivership-job-losses-1236299805/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-25 |title=Iconic visual effects studio Technicolor begins shutting down operations |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/technicolor-shut-down-mpc-the-mill-b2704018.html |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=The Independent |language=en}} On March 27 2025, it was announced that Rodeo FX would acquire Mikros Animation.{{Cite web|last=Giardina|first=Carolyn|date=2025-03-27|title=Technicolor Bankruptcy: Rodeo FX Acquires Mikros Animation|url=https://variety.com/2025/artisans/global/technicolor-bankruptcy-rodeo-fx-mikros-animation-1236349968/|website=Variety|language=en}}

The assets acquired by Rodeo FX included its brand and operations in Paris and Montreal but not its TV division and French IPs, its service work capabilities and its studios in London, Brussels, Liege and Bangalore. OuiDo! Productions (which was also once previously under Technicolor) acquired the TV IPs and Mikros Animation’s TV and IP businesses in France.

Portfolio

=Mikros Image Montreal and Mikros Animation=

  • Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure (2007) (post-production)
  • Logorama (2009)
  • Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie (2013) (post-production)
  • Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2014)
  • The Little Prince (2015)
  • Sahara (2017)
  • Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017){{cite news|last1=Graser|first1=Marc|title=Jeffrey Katzenberg on DWA's Cutbacks: '3 Films a Year Was Too Ambitious|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/cutbacks-at-dreamworks-animation-jeffrey-katzenberg-on-what-went-wrong-1201412230/|access-date=May 31, 2017|work=Variety|date=January 22, 2015|quote="Trolls," set for a 2016 release, will be the first film to be made with the $120 million budget.}}
  • Stronger (2017; VFX)
  • The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales... (2017; VFX)
  • Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018){{Cite web|url=https://www.mikrosimage-animation.eu/en/project/sgt-stubby-an-american-hero/|title=Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero {{!}} Mikros image Animation|website=www.mikrosimage-animation.eu|language=en-ca|access-date=2017-06-15}}
  • The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020){{cite web | url=http://www.mikrosimage-animation.eu/en/projects/ | title=Projects | Mikros image Animation}}
  • Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/mikrosanimation/photos/a.432124503643039/1182674631921352 |title=BREAKING NEWS Mikros Animation Montreal is delighted to announce.. |accessdate=November 8, 2019|website=Facebook}}{{cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|title="PAW Patrol" Movie In The Works For Summer 2021 From Spin Master, Paramount & Nickelodeon|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/paw-patrol-movie-spin-master-paramount-nickelodeon-1202865343/|work=Deadline|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=February 21, 2020}}
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
  • Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
  • Thelma the Unicorn (2024){{cite tweet|number=1471084221699706883|user=mikrosanimation|title=#BreakingNews🦄 We're happy to announce a new collaboration with @netflix on the feature #animation project…|date=December 15, 2021}}
  • Plankton: The Movie (2025)
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/taika-waititi-netflix-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-animated-series-willy-wonka-oompa-loompa-1203524577/ Taika Waititi Making Not One, but Two ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Animated Series for Netflix][https://www.facebook.com/mikrosanimation/photos/a.432124503643039/1855582377963904/ 🍭 Mikros Animation is happy to announce a new collaboration with Netflix on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the upcoming animated event series based on the Roald Dahl book written, directed and executive produced by Taika Waititi. Join our teams at Mikros Animation for this new adventure!!][https://www.mikrosanimation.com/en/news/were-hiring-for-charlie-the-chocolate-factory/ WE’RE HIRING FOR CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY]
  • Magicampers{{Cite web |last=Balaga |first=Marta |date=June 13, 2023 |title=Disney Unveils Animated Series at Annecy, Teases 'Magicampers' and 'The Sunnyridge 3' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/magicampers-the-sunnyridge-3-disney-1235642369/ |access-date=January 8, 2025 |website=Variety}}
  • Oompa-Loompa TV series

=Mikros Image Europe=

  • The Ninth Gate (1999; VFX)
  • The Crimson Rivers (2000; VFX)
  • Oceans (2009; VFX)
  • Immortals (2011; VFX)
  • Wolfy, The Incredible Secret (2013, post-production)
  • Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014)
  • Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017; VFX)
  • Sherlock Gnomes (2018){{cite web|url=https://www.mikrosimage-animation.eu/en/press-release-sherlock-gnomes-with-paramount/|title=ROCKET PICTURES PARTNERS WITH MIKROS IMAGE TO LEAD DIGITAL ANIMATION WORK FOR PARAMOUNT ANIMATION AND MGM'S "SHERLOCK GNOMES"|date=June 10, 2016|access-date=June 10, 2017|archive-date=16 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116124114/http://www.mikrosimage-animation.eu/en/press-release-sherlock-gnomes-with-paramount/|url-status=dead}}
  • Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018){{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/global/mikros-image-developing-asterix-movie-1201690722/|title=Mikros Image Developing New 'Asterix' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)|author=Martin Dale|date=January 26, 2016|access-date=May 29, 2017}}
  • Ozi: Voice of the Forest (2023){{Cite web|url=https://www.gcifilm.com/projects/ozi/|title = Ozi | GCI Film|date = June 9, 2018}}{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Amandla Stenberg, Laura Dern And Donald Sutherland Among Those Joining Environmental Animated Pic 'Ozi'|date=July 12, 2021|website=Deadline Hollywood|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/amandla-stenberg-laura-dern-dondald-sutherland-ozi-1234790624/|accessdate=November 11, 2024}}
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
  • The Tiger's Apprentice (2024){{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/mikrosanimation/status/1306249535027589123 |title=Mikros Animation teams of Paris are happy to announce a new collaboration with Paramount Animation! |website=Twitter |access-date=23 September 2020 |language=en}}
  • Orion and the Dark (2024){{Cite web |last=Delaney |first=Cole |date=2023-06-13 |title=Dreamworks Reveals New Charlie Kaufman-Written Film 'Orion And The Dark,' Coming To Netflix In 2024 - Exclusive Video |url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/orion-and-the-dark-dreamworks-netflix-charlie-kaufman-229594.html |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=Cartoon Brew |language=en-US}}

References

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External links

  • [https://www.imdb.com/company/co0518896/?ref_=ttco_co_1 Mikros Image Canada] at the Internet Movie Database
  • [https://www.imdb.com/company/co0030249/ Mikros Image France] at the Internet Movie Database
  • [http://www.mikrosanimation.com Official website]

{{Animation industry in France|state=collapsed}}

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Category:Visual effects companies

Category:French animation studios

Category:2015 mergers and acquisitions

Category:Technicolor Group

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