French Live-Action 'Cat's Eyes' Series Captures Young Audience and Global Sales
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A high-budget French live-action remake of the classic manga 'Cat's Eyes' has successfully attracted a young audience for broadcaster TF1, capturing 46% of France's 15-to-24 viewers. The series has been sold into more than 50 territories, including a U.S. release on Hulu, following a complex decade-long rights acquisition process. StudioTF1 executives presented the show's performance and production model at the Cannes Film Market this week.
Facts First
- Captured 46% of France's 15-to-24 audience on TF1, a channel whose core linear audience averages 56 years old.
- Sold into more than 50 territories, including availability on Hulu in the United States.
- Produced on a budget exceeding €20 million ($23 million) with co-financing from RAI, ZDF, and StudioTF1's distribution arm.
- Rights acquisition took approximately ten years, with formal negotiations lasting five to six years.
- Set in contemporary Paris, the eight-episode series follows three sisters who reunite to solve their father's disappearance.
What Happened
StudioTF1 presented the audience and production details of its live-action 'Cat's Eyes' series at a Cannes Film Market panel this week. The series, an eight-episode adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo's manga, captured 46% of France's 15-to-24 audience on TF1. The production had a budget of more than €20 million ($23 million) and was sold into more than 50 territories, including a U.S. release on Hulu. Prime Video acquired French second-window rights as well as rights for Japan and Latin America. The series was produced and directed by Alexandre Laurent.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy international television, you now have access to a major French production with a proven young adult audience. The series' broad international sales mean it could become more widely available on streaming platforms you already use. For fans of the original 1980s anime or manga, this represents a new, high-budget interpretation of a classic property. The show's success in attracting a younger demographic to a traditional broadcaster may encourage more studios to invest in similar genre adaptations.
What's Next
The series' performance and distribution model may be studied by other broadcasters looking to replicate its success in attracting younger viewers. StudioTF1's presentation at the Cannes Film Market could lead to further international licensing deals. The show's availability on platforms like Hulu and Prime Video means its audience and cultural impact are likely to grow globally.