WHAT'S ON TIVI5MONDE?

Running time: 65x26'

Adaptation: Félicia Cavalieri
Directed by: Johane Loranger, 2011
Cast: Guillaume Cyr (Jean-Jean), Mirianne Brûlé (Rose), Julien Bernier Pelletier (Olivo), Karine Lagueux (Mosa), Sébastien René (Blou)
Country: Canada

In the land above the clouds, there lives the Giant family. Rose and Olivo, the Giant children, are full of mischief. They like spying on the Soussis: Tache-Tache, Barbichette, Nez bleu and Tissou, unruly and uncouth beasties that live underground.

Running time: 52x2’

Directed by: Sabine Hitier
Country: France

Extraterrestrials in their flying saucer capture animals for study. However, they consistently fail, either because of the animals' survival instincts or their own stupidity!

Running time: 65x5’

Directed by: Rémy Husson (France, 1996)
 
When the whole house is asleep, the household items wake up. Commonly called the Babaloos, Little Pencil, Baby Tea Towel, Mister Bowl, Little Spoon, Miss Toothbrush, Mrs Fork, the Slipper Sisters and the others experience intrepid adventures in the kitchen, the garage, the loft or even the garden.

Running time: 52x13’

Directed by: Virgile Trouillot, Jean-Sébastien Vernerie
Country: France, 2005

Bali, an inquisitive and enthusiastic city-dweller, is a hero who could be compared to a child. Like them, he asks questions, discovers the world and makes friends on his exciting adventures.

Running time: 78x8’

Based on the original stories by Hélène Bruller & Zep.
Directed by: Richard Danto (France, 2012)
 
The seventy eight Minijusticiers that made their appearance in the first season all enjoyed their moment of glory. Today they accept and embrace what makes them different. All have since returned to a peaceful life... Or nearly all. Superprout, Superlunettes, Supermini, Superpleurnicharde, and Supergadin still have difficulty controlling themselves.

Running time: 26x26’

Directed by: Benoît Godbout, Sylvain Lavoie (France/Canada, 2006)

In the sometimes absurd maelstrom of adolescence, Jaded Fred (Blaise, le blasé), sarcastic and brilliant, is a pirate of the politically correct, misunderstood in his silent rebellion. Those close to him desperately try to make him see reason.

Running time: 52x26’

Presented by: Frédéric Courant, Jamy Gourmaud & Sabine Quindou

The team of "C'est pas sorcier" ("It’s not rocket science”) takes us to unusual and often spectacular sites to explain the world around us.

Running time: 52x13’

Based on an original work by Elastik Jane & Pepper Sue.
Directed by: Thibaut Chatel, Valérie Dabos (France, 2002)

Wizard Wladislas Krolak has a machine that uses the fear of children and transforms it into fright juice, his fountain of youth. Jakob, Clarisse and la Gaufre are the victims. From dread of the dark to arachnophobia, the young heroes must overcome their fears!

Running time: 26x26’

Directed by: Thibaut Chatel & Dominique Etchecopar (France, 2000)

Chris Colorado works for the "World Federation", which gathers together the survivors of the "Great Crash" apocalypse. He fights against the mysterious 666 group, the Thanors and their leader, the Great Protector Thanatos. He is also investigating how his family came to disappear.

Running time: 26x26’

Based on the original work of Enid Blyton.
Directed by: Thierry Fir & Pascal Pinon (France, 2008)
 
Like their parents before them, the members of the Club des Cinq flush out the thugs of all kinds. Jo, Max, Allie, Dylan and his faithful dog Dagobert make this dream team, frequently immersed neck-deep in danger and conspiracies.

Running time: 2x26’

Based on the original work by Zep & Tebo.
Directed by: Philippe Riche (France, 2012)

Have you always dreamed of being the king of the comic strip and drawing well in two or three strokes of a pencil? Zep and Tebo give special lessons full of tips and tricks. Drawing is finally within reach! And laugher too.

Running time: 52x11’

Directed by: Aurore Damant, Ian Carney, Baptiste Lucas, Marion Billet, Anne Ozannat & Eric Garnet (France, 2010)

The Intergalactic Federation ensures peace throughout the Sunny Galaxy. Under the orders of Commandant Clark, its flagship the Arche patrols space, explores unknown territory, and upholds its mission to keep the fearsome Animatronix at bay.

Running time: 52x26’

Based on characters from the comic book by Maurice Maréchal.
Directed by: Éric Berthier & Jean-Jacques Lasarte (France/Belgium, 2001)

Prudence Petipas is a charming little granny who loves knitting and gardening. Her favourite activity is to investigate the mysteries of her small village of Moucheron. Helped by tiny aspiring detectives, Prudence Petipas proves herself to be one of the best heroines in crime fiction.

Running time: 52x26’

Directed by: Sébastien Dorsey & Valérie Hadida (France, 2002)

Agathe and Hercule live in an old manor with their grandson Jaz, who works for the local police in the supernatural investigations unit. Jaz is helped by Tobi, Toc-Toc (Knock-Knock) and Désastre (Disaster), three little mischievous ghosts that Agathe met during her evening walks in the nearby cemetery.

Running time: 26x26’

Based on the work of Stefanno Benni.
Directed by: Stéphane Roux & Bruno Bligoux (France/Italy, 2005)
 
The young team in Maryport dreams of organising the first street football World Cup. Overcoming all the obstacles, the group of five friends train in disused warehouses and waste grounds to win the trophy. The only rules: no fighting, no time wasting.

Running time: 78x26’

Directed by: Frédéric Dybowski & Antoine Charreyron, 2006
Country: France

Galactik Football is the most popular sport in the galaxy. Fantastic creatures with special powers play matches against each other in a high-tech environment. Rocket, Tia, D’jok and Micro Ice are members of the Snow Kids group, and are young, inexperienced but extra-motivated players from the planet Akillian, who share the same sporting dream: to take part in the mythical Galactik Football Cup!

Running time: 26x26’

Based on the original work by Amélie Sarn & Virgile Trouillot.
Directed by: Jean de Loriol (France, 2011)
 
Welcome to Groove High, the prestigious dance school. During five years of artistic and general studies, Zoé and her classmates learn to develop their talent in order to become established performers. Ambition, friendship, love, jealousy, discipline and small everyday ups and downs; that’s life at Groove High.

Running time: 26x26’

Directed by: Albert Barillé (France, 1982)
 
The Omega Confederation unites a wide range of humans and extra-terrestrial creatures. Pierrot, Psi and Petit-Gros are young pilots, freshly recruited by Omega. Their mission is to keep the peace, shaken by the misdemeanours of Général Le Teigneux.

Running time: 35x1’30

Directed by: Rodolphe Dubreuil, Matthieu Millot (France, 2011)

Professor Mac Genius, a mad doctor, and his loyal assistant, the robot Courju, are interested in one thing only: inventing! A rocket to the moon or a system to transform lead into gold, for example. Every day is the chance to change the world with a new invention!

Running time: 52x13’

Created & directed by: Julien Neel (France, 2009)

Lou, a young girl who doesn’t know her father, lives on her own with her mother and the cat they have adopted. She has been in love with Tristan since they were in pre-school, but doesn’t dare tell him how she feels… Candid anecdotes from the life of a pre-teen.

Running time: 26x26’

Directed by: Charles Vaucelle (France, 2008-2009)
 
In the land of fairytales, certain liberties are banned. Ogres and fairies cannot love each other or get married! Cast out of the world of magic, Willow, the fairy, and Grégor, her ogre husband – reformed and vegetarian – move to Earth with their children Tom and Cindy.

Running time: 156x7’

Based on "Chico Mandarine", the original comic strip by Jacques Azam.
Directed by: Alexis Lavillat (France, 2008)
 
In the Mandarine family, there is the mother, a follower of crazy scientific experiments, the father, very often absent, the two children: Lulu, aged eight, and her brother Chico, aged twelve and finally, the talking pet cow who is obsessed with orange juice.

Running time: 29x26’

Based on the eponymous work by John Peterson.
Directed by: Bernard Deyriès (USA/Canada, 1983)

Half men, half mice, the Minipouss are little facetious beings. No one knows of their existence apart from Eric. He becomes best friends with some of them: Tom, Lucie, Charlie Mini and Grand'Pa. Together, they fight against the professor Chassard who wants to uncover their existence.

Running time: 52x13’

Adapted by: Max Mamoud, Georges-Olivier Tzanos & Jean de Loriol
Directed by: Julien Gallet, Christian Choquet & Patrick George

The Lepetit family has been chosen to raise Grompf, a sacred Nepalese yeti. Alongside Arthur Lepetit, who has a special gift for getting into trouble, the young yeti learns to control its fears and to live amongst men. But it isn't always easy to follow the rules.

Running time: 26x26’

Directed by: Steven Majaury (Canada, 2005/2006)

Beanie has a strange pet: Admiral Bubbles, a goldfish who can talk but who is really a criminal genius. Each episode sees Beanie foiling his friend's diabolical plans while trying to protect and respect the environment.

Running time: 50x26’

Based on the original characters by Fred Tex Avery.
Directed by: Craigh Handley (USA/France, 1997)
 
Follow the zany adventures of Genghis the lion and Kannie the little panda, Freddy the fly, Maurice the chicken and Moutch the fox, Pile Poil the dog and Hardy Patit the cat, Einstone the wise one, Tex Avery the cowboy and many others. Hilarious times to look forward to!

Running time: 52x26’

Directed by: Vincent Chalvon-Demersay & David Michel (USA/Canada, 2008)
 
Cathy, an alien from the planet Rhapsodia, came to earth with her granddad M. Smith to relaunch the Monster Buster Club, a secret organisation founded centuries ago. This highly exclusive club seeks out alien criminals, capture them and send them to the galactic authorities.

Running time: 78x5’

Directed by: Olivier Lelardoux (France, 2010)

Thanks to ecology lessons from the facetious Mr Pelican, the Ozie Boo learn to live harmoniously with our planet Earth. Our budding ecologists discover the risks of pollution as well as the need to preserve the environment and endangered species.

Running time: 50x2'

Directed by: Jérôme Ségur, 2007

Intangible or living cultural heritage is defined by a UNESCO convention as the songs, dances, oral expressions, festivals, rituals and know-how that constitute the heritage of a group of people – a society.

Running time: 78x4’

Based on the original characters by Marie-France Floury & Fabienne Boisnard.
Directed by: Reignier Rampangajouw & Virgile Trouillot (France/Canada/Singapore, 2010)

Little white rabbit tells of its first times, sometimes thrilling experiences, sometimes embarrassing or frightening depending on the circumstances, but always necessary for becoming "big”.

Running time: 52x26’

Based on the original characters created by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Adaptation: Bertrand Gatignol
Directed by: Pierre Alain Chartier
Country:  France

The Little Prince is a small boy from another planet, asteroid B612. He has the power to talk to animals and to flowers. Accompanied by his tame fox, he visits planets where a snake is causing trouble.

Running time: 13x26’

Directed by: Jean Chalopin (France/USA, 1984)

Luc and Lise are professional stunt people who also work for "Pole Position", a secret organisation run by their uncle Zacharie. To succeed in their missions, they travel behind the wheel of two talking cars fitted out with all manner of gadgets.

Running time: 100x26’

Directed by: Richard Lalumière, 2001
Written by: Isabelle Langlois
Cast: Hugo Dubé (Claude), Sophie Vajda (Victoria), Laurence Dauphinais (Magalie), Mariloup Wolfe (Mariane), Xavier Morin-Lefort (Simon), Mirianne Brûlé (Sélina), Maxime Desbiens-Tremblay (Manolo), Samuel Turmel (Nathan), Pierre Gendron (Denis)
Genre: comedy
Country: Canada

Revolving around the couple of Claude and Victoria are the eventful lives of the Espérance-Laporte-Carpentier stepfamily. With a tally of six children, there are laughs, conflict, adventures and surprises in store!

Running time: 52x11’

Directed by: Jérémie Hoarau & Alexis Ducord (Australia/France, 2010)
 
Sally Bollywood and her friend Doowee have set up a private detective agency, the SBI (Sally Bollywood Investigation). Adults are not the only ones with problems, children have them too. The SBI promises to resolve cases of lost homework, animals which have disappeared, stolen schoolbags, etc.

Running time: 26x26’

Directed by: Pascal Gaugry (France, 2003)

Sabrina signs up to a witchcraft class. Portia, the proud niece of Enchantra, the most powerful witch of all time, makes her life difficult. The two apprentice witches attend the same school and Portia sets her sights on Harvey, Sabrina's boyfriend.

Running time: 52x26’

Directed by: Thibaut Chatel (France, 1998)
 
Zéro and Zanzibar, two gladiators from Pompeii are teleported to the present day, onto the filmset of a Hollywood epic. They meet Zazie and form a peerless team of stuntmen which they name "Triple Z". Between takes, they thwart the Machiavellian plans of a couple of actors, Lorna and Ramon.

Running time: 26x26’

Adapted by: Anthony Roux, Olivier Thulliez, France, 2008
Directed by: Anthony Roux, Nicolas Devos, Olivier Vannelle.

The continents were turned into archipelagos a thousand years ago, but Wakfu, one of the energies that created the world, is greatly disturbed. In the centre of the chaos, young Yugo, of mysterious origins and blessed with magical powers, heads off in search of his family.

Running time: 52x3’

Directed by: Chantal Teano & Pascal Vaucher de la Croix (Belgium/Portugal, 2011)

Wismo, a little imp with a magical bundle, travels through the world of fairytales and legends from Europe and the Antiquity.

Running time: 52x11’

An original idea by Mathieu Baer.
Directed by: Jean-François Fontaine, Pierre Ouimet (Canada, 2008/2009)

In an urban environment Mark Krupa and his team set off to discover the lives of wild animals, feathered, furry or with scales. During each episode the team attempts to answer a question concerning a specific "beastie" and sets out, assisted by enthusiastic experts. Packed with hints, advice and practical information, the programmes also offer efficient solutions for preserving the equilibrium of the ecosystem.