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| Industry | Animation Live action |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Philippe Delarue |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Key people | Philippe Delarue (CEO) |
| Products | Television series Feature films Documentaries |
| Website | www |
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