Studio 100 viert 30 jaar vol kinderhelden
A2 Dutch listening practice · Flemish Dutch · Curated for beginners
What is Studio 100 in Belgian Dutch culture?
Studio 100 is the Flemish entertainment company every Belgian kid grew up on. Founded in 1996 by Gert Verhulst, Hans Bourlon, and Danny Verbiest with the puppet-dog Samson and his sidekick Gert, it has grown to 300+ characters, 37 films, 74 TV shows, 23 musicals, and 10 Plopsa theme parks across Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and Czechia.
This Karrewiet news clip celebrates the 30-year mark, walking back to the original setup: « 30 jaar geleden allemaal begonnen met een hond » (30 years ago it all started with a dog). Mega Mindy, Piet Piraat, K3, Plop the gnome: each has its own audience, merch shelf, and annual show. Studio 100 is Flemish childhood in corporate form.
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- ▸On Flemish public TV daily, where Samson en Gert, K3, Mega Mindy, and Piet Piraat air across VRT, VTM, and the kids' channel Ketnet
- ▸At Plopsaland De Panne, Plopsa Indoor Hasselt, and Plopsaland in Bottrop where Studio 100 characters walk around in person
- ▸On Studio 100's streaming platform Studio 100 GO and in Flemish cinema chains when the latest Plop, K3, or Samson film opens
- ▸In Flemish business coverage on De Standaard and De Tijd when reporters cover Studio 100's IPO history, executive changes, or international rollouts