ZDF Studios and Studio 100 International Announce Expansion of VoD Content Partnership

Mainz, 29 September 2025

ZDF Studios and Studio 100 International have signed an agreement to extend their existing international content partnership, which began in April 2022, to the German-speaking market.

Going forward, titles from Studio 100 International will be available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on the ZDF select and ZDF tivi channels via Amazon, on Telekom’s MagentaTV, and on Apple TV.

The programming from the extensive catalogues of ZDF Studios and Studio 100 International will offer a wide range of series and films that provide high-quality entertainment for young audiences, appealing to both children and their parents. The line-up includes popular series such as Maya the Bee, Mia and me, Vic the Viking, Heidi, and many other well-known brands, making a perfect addition to the channels.

Niko Chainopoulos, Sales & Acquisition Director JUNIOR at ZDF Studios, said: “Studio 100 International is a long-standing and reliable partner with whom we’ve been successfully collaborating for over three years on our Amazon channels in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland. We’re delighted that we can now offer Studio 100 International’s programmes as a perfect complement to our portfolio, bringing a fantastic viewing experience to children in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.”

Martin Krieger, CEO of Studio 100 International, added: “The combination of our highlights and ZDF Studios’ programming creates the perfect mix of successful brands and beloved classics, allowing us to offer a highly attractive package for young viewers. This unique selection of curated children’s content is sure to delight audiences in the German-speaking region. We’re therefore very pleased to expand our collaboration with ZDF Studios.”

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About ZDF Studios
ZDF Studios is a commercial subsidiary of ZDF, one of the largest TV broadcasters in Europe. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, the ZDF Studios Group operates more than 30 direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates spanning TV production, distribution and services. The parent company, ZDF Studios, is responsible for global programme distribution, realisation of international co-productions, acquisition of licences and merchandising of successful programme brands under its own name, for ZDF and third parties. ZDF Studios has the largest German-language programme inventory in the world and a constantly growing range of international productions, consisting of series and mini-series, television films, documentaries and children's programmes.

The companies of the ZDF Studios Group cover the entire value chain from the development of scripted and unscripted TV content to production, marketing and monetizing, including TV and streaming licences as well as merchandising and online rights. The positioning of ZDF Studios as an integrated media company enables the development of innovative, outstanding and high-quality programmes and makes the Group an attractive workplace for German and international talent to flourish in a very inspiring and creative environment.

Contact ZDF Studios
Christine Denilauler (VP Marketing and Corporate Communications), ZDF Studios GmbH, Erich-Dombrowski-Str. 1, 55127 Mainz/Germany, tel.: +49 6131-9911130, email: christine.denilauler@zdf-studios.com, www.zdf-studios.com

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About Studio 100 International
Studio 100 International is a global leader in the production and distribution of high-quality children’s and family entertainment. Based in Munich, the company represents a portfolio of well-known brands including Maya the Bee, Mia and me, Heidi, Vic the Viking and 100% Wolf. Studio 100 International is also active in global brand licensing and operates its own innovative production studio, Studio Isar Animation. The company is part of the Belgian Studio 100 Group, which also runs major theme parks in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Media Contact
Joe Hofer, Manager Corporate Communications & Events, Studio 100 International, Telefon: +49 (0)89 960855-286, E-Mail: Joe.H@studio100int.com

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