German production powerhouseLeonineStudios has launched an animation studio as it ups its stake inMia and MeproducerToon2Tango.
Stoef and Daris will launch the studio with Chief Distribution Officer Bernhard zu Castell.
Leonine has the option to acquire a controlling majority from next year.
L to R: Hans Ulrich Stoef, Bernhard zu Castell, Jo DarisLeonine Studios
Last year, Leonine took a 25.1% stake in the outfit.
Speaking to Deadline at Zurich, Kogelspoke of his ambitionto build the Mediawan-partnered outfit into the perfect European studio.
