« Lagoons and reefs » Exhibition with Zig & Sharko at the Aquarium de Paris
From July 2 to August 31, 2022, Zig and Sharko set up house at the Aquarium de Paris. The crazy characters and their colorful universe spend their summer holidays there…
MIFA: Discover our highlights
Annecy Festival is just around the corner! Discover our 2022 highlights: Meet with Xilam and Cube Creative teams at MIFA Come say hello on our Stand E.01 and discover…
Xilam Animation appoints Julie Appéré as Talent Scout
Following a period of acceleration in the company’s growth and production volume, Xilam Animation is further expanding with the appointment of Julie Appéré in the newly created position of Talent…
Double Award Win at Cyber Sousa-Xiamen International Animation Festival
Xilam wins two awards at Cyber Sousa-Xiamen International Animation Festival: Golden Prize for Best Animated Series Overseas 2021 for “Boon & Pimento“ Silver Prize for Best Animated Series Overseas 2021…
MIPTV: Meet Xilam Sales team in Cannes
Come and meet with Xilam Sales Team at MIPTV, Stand R7.H6, from April 4th to 6th. Discover our 2022 Highlights: OGGY OGGY (Preschool comedy-adventure, 156×7 min., 2 seasons) Curious, Oggy…
Oggy Oggy: Discover More Content on the Official Website
Explore the universe of Oggy Oggy with the series Official Website! Discover the members of the colorful community of cats and all their character traits: Oggy Oggy the Inventive, Sporty…
CARTOON MOVIE: Discover Xilam’s New Animated Feature Film Project
We are thrilled to be part of the Cartoon Movie 2022 and we are very excited to share Xilam’s latest feature film project with you: “The Migrant”, by Kan Muftic. Come join…
Xilam Strengthens Its Production Division
From left to right: Dorothée Lanchier, Deputy Managing Director of the Xilam Group, Jean Cayrol, Creative Director of the group, Cécile Hergaux-Essame, Executive Vice President of the group, Valentin Moriceau,…
Youku and the Institut Français de Chine celebrated the success of the French-Chinese co-production “Lupin’s Tales”
Youku and the Institut Français de Chine celebrated the success of the French-Chinese co-production “Lupin’s Tales”《小狼乐宾》. A beautiful and enjoyable event for both young and old! Chinese kids and families…
Pfffirates to Launch on French Channel TF1
Pfffirates will launch on TF1 (TFOU block) and catch-up service MYTF1, on January 23rd at 8.10 a.m. On Calypso Island, three crews are taught Pfffiracy by the legendary Captain Lamar.…
“Oggy, a hero for all ages” screening at UniFrance’s Rendez-Vous de Paris
At the occasion of UniFrance’s Rendez-Vous de Paris, Xilam opens the TV Content Screenings with a 30’ special screening: OGGY: A HERO FOR ALL AGES! Discover the world of the…
Xilam Animation Hits New Digital Content Milestones
Xilam TV FAST channel debuts on Samsung TV Plus in Brazil and hits 600k users YouTube Channel for Xilam’s beloved franchise ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ awarded a Diamond Play Button…
Oggy is YaniSport’s final guest at “La Marche des Champions” Charity Walk
Oggy accompanied YaniSport on the final kilometers of “La Marche des Champions” charity walk until the finish line in Lille this Monday December 6th! A journey through France in extreme…
Discover Tangranimals on Okoo and france.tv !
Tangranimals first episodes are now available on Okoo and france.tv only! Created and directed by Rémi Chapotot and Tristan Michel, Tangranimals follows the adventures of young Geo, explorer of the…
Great success for Floopaloo, Where Are You? Camp in Italy!
Children and families could discover a Floopaloo Camp at the Belvedere shopping centre in Melilli (Italy) from Sept. 15 to Oct. 10. Over 1.300 children participated in this playground inspired…
Oggy and the Cockroaches Next Generation Released in France on Gulli
Oggy and the Cockroaches Next Generation is now available on French Kids channel Gulli starting today. Oggy is welcoming a guest for vacation: Piya, a 7 years old elephant, the…
Zig & Sharko visit young patients at Armand-Trousseau hospital (Paris)
Xilam and the charity “Un cadeau pour la vie” renewed their collaboration on the occasion of a new visit, this Thursday, October 21, to young patients from Armand-Trousseau hospital in…
Let’s meet at BLE!
Xilam Animation will be present at 2021 Brand Licensing Europe, on-site from November 17-19 and online during the virtual edition. Come and meet with Capucine Humblot – Head of Licensing…
See you at Mipcom!
Come and visit the Xilam Team at Mipcom from October 11-14 either online or on-site at UniFrance Pavilion stand R7.E2. Meet with Morgann Favennec (EVP Distribution), Céline Carenco (SVP, Media…
Xilam Animation Wreaks Havoc with Mr Magoo Season Two
New second season of hit series to be delivered in September 2022, already pre-bought by international broadcasters Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation is launching a second season of…
Meet with the Xilam Group at THU 2021
Xilam is going to be at THU 2021 in Tróia, Portugal, looking for Animators, Directors, FX Artists and much more on September 20-25. See you there! Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn is…
Discover our two new CGI animated kids’ series at Cartoon Forum!
Xilam is thrilled to present two new CGI animated kids’ series at Cartoon Forum, Piggy Builders (52×11’), and Wild Life City (52×11’). Preschool series Piggy Builders explores what happens to…
Xilam Animation Strikes Deal with Sony Pictures Network India for Oggy and the Cockroaches Franchise
All seven seasons of original classic version launching from this month on Sony YAY! kids’ channel from Sony Pictures Networks India. Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured…
Let’s meet at Le Rendez-Vous Bi@rritz 2021!
Xilam Animation’ sales team will be at Le Rendez-Vous Bi@rritz Online 2021. Meet Morgann Favennec (EVP Distribution), Céline Carenco (SVP, Media Sales Distribution Asia Pacific, Canada, Northern and Eastern Europe)…
Oggy Oggy: Xilam Animation’s brand new original series is available on Netflix August 24!
French animation studio Xilam Animation’s brand new original series Oggy Oggy is available on Netflix tomorrow August 24! Created by Xilam Animation’s Jean Cayrol & Cédric Guarneri, Oggy Oggy (156…
Looking for Chinese-focused Kids programming? Meet us at MIP China 2021!
Looking for Chinese-focused Kids programming and new licensing opportunities from a global content provider? Meet with Xilam Animation at MIP China 2021 and discover our flagship programs: from slapstick, action-comedy…
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life, a Disney+ Original Series, starts streaming July 28 on Disney+
“Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life” follows two tiny troublemakers, Chip and Dale, trying to live the good life in a big city park while having giant-sized, sky-high adventures. Nervous worrier…
2021 Annecy’s festival: it’s on!
The Xilam Team is pleased to be part of 60th Edition of Annecy’s Festival and to be present at MIFA for a highly anticipated week of meetings and discussions. Discover…
TV Kids Summer Festival: Hear from Charles Courcier, SVP Digital, at “AVOD Stream” Session
During TV Kids Summer Festival’s “AVOD Stream” super-session, hear from Charles Courcier (Xilam Animation), Jon Gisby (WildBrain Spark), Ashley Hovey (Roku) and Dominic Gardiner (Jetpack Distribution) as they discuss the…
A Tribute to Olivier Jean-Marie: Creator, Director, Mentor and Pillar of Xilam’s Studio
Olivier Jean-Marie passed away last Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm, at the age of 60. He died peacefully surrounded by his family, following a long illness. The XILAM…
TV Kids Festival : Hear from Marc du Pontavice at “France Toons In” Panel
During TV Kids Festival’s “France Toons In” session, hear from Marc du Pontavice (Xilam Animation), Clément Calvet (Superprod) and Emmanuèle Pétry-Sirvin (Dandeloo) as they discuss France as a powerhouse in…
Xilam Animation Positions ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ Franchise for Long-Term Growth
Xilam Animation Positions Oggy and the Cockroaches Franchise for Long-Term Growth with Expansion into Trio of Brands: Oggy – Next Gen Reboot; Oggy Oggy Preschool Spin-Off; and Original Classic Series.…
‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ New Themes Now on Galaxy Store!
Spice up your phone with all the characters from Oggy and the Cockroaches! Xilam has teamed up with Butterfly Effected to offer themes from Oggy and the Cockroaches series, now…
Let’s meet at NATPE Virtual Miami!
Xilam Animation sales team will be present at NATPE Virtual Miami 2021, which is held from January 19th to 29th. Meet with our studio’s executives at our virtual booth and…
‘Lupin’s Tales’ wins the 2020 Pulcinella Award for a Preschool TV series
Lupin’s Tales wins the 2020 Pulcinella Award for a Preschool TV series, for “being able to give a breath of freshness to the big book of fairytales and the masterly…
2020 Kidscreen’s Hot50: Xilam Animation in the TOP10 companies in Digital Media
Xilam has been voted in the TOP10 companies in Digital Media, on 2020 Kidscreen’s HOT50 list! Racking up one billion combined monthly views across its YouTube channels, Xilam launched in…
Xilam Animation Shines with Diamond YouTube Play Button for Zig & Sharko
YouTube channel for globally successful slapstick comedy Zig & Sharko hits 10M subscriber milestone! Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has been awarded a coveted Diamond Play Button for…
Marc du Pontavice is Animation Magazine’s 2020 Game-Changer!
Marc du Pontavice, Founder and President of Xilam Animation, is Animation Magazine’s 2020 Game-Changer! Marc du Pontavice began his career with GAUMONT, where he co-founded GAUMONT Television (1991‐95), supervising the…
Globally Appealing, Quintessentially French: a Showcase by TV France International with Xilam Animation
Celine Carenco, SVP Media Sales Distribution Asia Pacific, and Manya ZHOU, Head of Business Development China, share their experiences and highligh new programs available for sale and projects for co-production to…
Xilam Animation and Alibaba’s Youku to Co-Produce New Animated Series ‘Lupin’s Tales’
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation is partnering with Alibaba Group’s video streaming platform, Youku, to co-produce its new 2D and 3D animated preschool series Lupin’s Tales (78×7’), which…
‘Gemma and the Defenders’ in the TOP 5 Projects at Cartoon Forum!
“Gemma and the Defenders” is among the 5 most-viewed projects at Cartoon Forum! Cartoon Forum has successfully closed its 31st edition, which was held exclusively online due to the coronavirus…
Get a First Look at Our New Series at MIPJunior 2020
Discover the studio’s flagship programs and latest productions at MIPJunior 2020, which will be held online this year. Visit the MIPJunior Screening Library viewing platform to get a first look…
Xilam Animation Hosts First Ever Online Showcase Event
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation is hosting its inaugural Online Showcase event for TV channel and platform buyers from 20-22 October. During the event, guests will be able…
Let’s Connect at Festival of Licensing!
Xilam Animation is gearing up to Festival of Licensing 2020, on October 6-8. Join us online and discover our 2020 licensing highlights: Lupin’s Tales, Where’s Chicky?, Oggy and the Cockroaches…
Xilam Animation’s CGI Slapstick Comedy ‘Trico’ Heading to Netflix
” A demand for non-verbal comedies, as well as a chance to expand into 3D animation, spurred the studio to make Trico, says CEO Marc du Pontavice. Netflix has picked up exclusive rights…
Nickelodeon Doubles Up with Xilam Animation Comedies
Academy Award® nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a pair of deals with Nickelodeon for its short-form series CGI series Athleticus (60×2’15) and animated comedy Mr Magoo (78×7’).…
Nicktoons UK to Welcome ‘Mr Magoo’ on Monday 6th July 2020
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland will premiere Mr Magoo, the hilarious new animated slapstick comedy series produced by Xilam Animation, based on the hugely successful classic cartoon of the same name,…
‘I Lost My Body’ wins 2020 André-Martin Award for a French feature film
Jérémy Clapin’s animated feature “I Lost My Body” received the André-Martin Award for a French feature film, on June 19th during the unveiling of the Annecy 2020 Special Prize winners.…
Bafta-Winning Screenwriter Helen Blakeman Set To Write ‘Lucy Lost’
“Driving to develop animated features and series that reach out to more sophisticated global families and 18-34 young adults after the milestone success of the Academy Award-nominated ‘I Lost My…
‘Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!’ is heading to Turkey on minikaGO!
Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! is landing in Turkey on the dedicated kids channel minikaGO (ATV Group), which will premiere the series on June 13th 2020. Moka, the King of the Savannah’s…