Animation
‘Lanfeust Quest’ bags multiple television deals
MUMBAI: Global entertainment production and distribution company, DQ Entertainment, has announced that Lanfeust Quest has been acquired by leading broadcasters for multiple geographical regions.
The a 26 episode animated TV series, co produced by DQE along with Gaumont Animation, France, has been acquired by Disney XD for Turkey, Spain, Benelux, German-speaking Europe, Italy and central and eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMA) regions that includes about 50 countries.
DQE holds the rights for the territories of Turkey, Middle East and all of Asia under the terms of the co production with Gaumont Animation. The series has also been picked by TVE for Spain, ABC 3 for Australia and pay-TV networks Biggs channel for Portugal.
While speaking to indiantelevision.com DQ Entertainment COO Sumedha Saraogi says, “Yes, we have the rights of Lanfeust Quest for all of Asia, the Middle East and Turkey. We are now in talks with some channels in India like Viacom 18 and Disney. But, nothing can be confirmed as of now.”
Lanfeust Quest follows the adventures of 14-year-old Lanfeust as he becomes the only hero in charge of protecting Planet Troy. Commissioned by French broadcaster M6 in September 2013, it made its channel debut on 25 September 2014. Lanfeust Quest was directed by Antoine Charreyron and Tarik Hamdine and is an adaptation of the bestselling comic franchise Lanfeust of Troy.
MUMBAI: History is getting a fresh rewrite this time with code, creativity and a longer arc in mind. Lens Vault Studios has announced its first original production, Bal Tanhaji, marking the official entry of the newly launched, tech-driven studio into India’s evolving entertainment landscape.
Arriving six years after the box-office success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the new project expands the universe rather than revisiting familiar ground. Bal Tanhaji explores uncharted narrative territory, signalling a clear shift from one-off cinematic spectacles to long-format, world-building storytelling designed for digital-first audiences.
At the heart of this ambition is Prismix Studios, the in-house generative AI and technology arm powering the creative engine behind the show. The studio’s approach blends storytelling with next-generation tools, aiming to reimagine how Indian IPs are created, scaled and sustained beyond theatrical releases.
For Lens Vault Studios chairman Ajay Devgn the new venture represents a deliberate step beyond traditional cinema. The focus is firmly on building long-form intellectual properties across fiction and non-fiction, tailored to changing viewing habits and platform-led consumption. He said the studio intends to explore formats that remain largely untapped, while drawing on the team’s experience with large-scale cinematic storytelling.
Lens Vault Studios founder and CEO Danish Devgn echoed that sentiment, describing Bal Tanhaji as the studio’s first generative-AI-led IP and the starting point of a broader vision. The aim, he noted, is to carry forward the legacy of the Tanhaji universe while connecting with younger audiences through a blend of powerful narratives and emerging technologies.
With Bal Tanhaji, Lens Vault Studios is planting its flag early not just launching a show, but signalling a larger play for cinematic universes that live, grow and evolve across platforms. If this debut is any indication, the future of Indian storytelling may be as much about imagination as it is about innovation.
