Marc du Pontavice presents his new movie ‘Lucy Lost’
“We recently had the chance to catch up with Marc du Pontavice, founder of French animation studio Xilam (founded in 1999) and producer of the Oscar-nominated feature I Lost My Body and popular…
French Producer Xilam Says 2024 Is A “Year Of Transition”
“French animation studio Xilam Animation has released its 2023 financials and while things were great last year, the company has had to readjust its ambitions for the near future due…
Our students are back from our Vietnam studio
Last year, four students had the opportunity to do their final internship at Xilam Studio in Ho Chi Minh City for 4 months. Here is their feedback on this fabulous…
Let’s meet at ATF!
Xilam arrives at Singapore! Come and meet Céline Carenco, our SVP Distribution at ATF, on Unifrance French Pavilion F07 to discover our highlights!
Discover the new Zig & Sharko puzzles!
3 boxes of Zig & Sharko puzzles have just arrived at Topi Games, to coincide with the launch of the 4th season! Come explore the 3 Zig & Sharko puzzle…
Xilam & Films Grand Huit Partner for My Life in Versailles Series
Xilam Animation has teamed with Films Grand Huit to co-produce My Life in Versailles (La Vie De Chateau), an animated series based on the TV special of the same name. Set in…
Meet the Xilam team at MIPCOM 2023!
We are back once again with brand-new Xilam’s series and episodes at MIPCOM 2023: from slapsticks comedy to tenderness, to each their own. Come discover BUDDYBOT, My Life in Versailles,…
Join the adventure of Buddybot at MIPCOM 2023!
With this tiny robot, come great responsibility! BUDDYBOT tells the story of the friendship between Chloe, an ordinary and stubborn 12-year-old girl, and Buddybot, a little robot from the future!…
Xilam Animation Adds New Licensing Agents for Hit Preschool Property Oggy Oggy
New international partners include Bavaria Licensing and DeAPlaneta Entertainment Xilam also secures new consumer products deals with Hachette and Tonies Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has appointed…
Karate Sheep Mobile Game Now Available
Discover the wacky universe of Karate Sheep with its new mobile game, available on the App Store and Google Play: 4 challenging, addictive and super-fun mini-games, to discover alone or…
Xilam Animation Ups Safaa Benazzouz to EVP Distribution
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has upped Safaa Benazzouz to the position of EVP Distribution, effective 1 September 2023. Previously Deputy EVP Distribution, Benazzouz will replace the company’s…
Dive into Water Games with Athleticus New Season 4 at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Biarritz
After seeing the Summer Games (Season 1), Winter Games (Season 2), and Urban Games (Season 3) of Athleticus, dive into Water Games with Athleticus Season 4! In this new season,…
Our students fly to Vietnam for their final internship
At Xilam, we believe being exposed to new cultures, different work and collaboration methods are key for a young individual’s personal development and education. We’re thrilled to present Alma, Axelle,…
Inspiring Masterclass with Iris Brey, on The Female Gaze in Audiovisual Media
Xilam studio in Paris welcomed this week the film critic and expert in audiovisual media, Iris Brey, for an exclusive masterclass on the theme of “The Female Gaze in Audiovisual…
Xilam’s project awarded at “La Grande Fabrique de l’Image”
Xilam Animation, Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio, is pleased to announce that its Métamorphose 2030 project has been one of the awarded projects at “La Grande Fabrique de l’Image” of…
Meet with the Xilam Team at Annecy Festival and MIFA
Just a few days left until the Annecy Festival! Meet us at MIFA! Join Xilam’s teams at MIFA, booth E.30. “Karate Sheep” in Official Selection in competition Our…
Surprise visit with Oggy and Un cadeau pour la vie charity at the Saint-Maurice Hospitals
The children from the SSR (Follow-up and Rehabilitation Care) department at the Saint-Maurice Hospitals received a surprise visit from Oggy, along with the volunteers from the “Un cadeau pour la…
Zack Snyder’s Netflix Animated Series ‘Twilight of the Gods’ Brings on Xilam as Animation Studio
“Xilam Animation will serve as animation studio on Zack Snyder’s upcoming Netflix series “Twilight of the Gods”. The series was originally announced in 2019. Little is known about the plot…
Oggy Oggy season 2 coming to your screens!
Get ready because the cutest cat is back for brand new and even more heartwarming adventures! The new season of Oggy Oggy is to be discovered: on France 5 in…
Xilam will be at Paris Fan Festival with a lineup of crazy conferences
Xilam will be at the Paris Fan Festival this Saturday, April 15th, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, for a lineup of crazy conferences: 12:45 PM: “La France, championne du…
Karate Sheep in the Official Selection in competition at Annecy Festival
Our action-packed animated series Karate Sheep is part of the TV Films in the Official Selection in competition at the Annecy Festival. This highly anticipated event will be held on…
Tangranimals to be broadcast on France 5 from March 4th
Our series Tangranimals will be broadcast on France 5 every weekend from March 4th at 7am. The episodes are also available on france.tv. Young Geo explores Tangra-planet, an amazing place…
Oggy Oggy in the « Tricks for Kids » competition at ITFS
Great news for Oggy Oggy! Our series has been nominated to join the « Tricks for Kids » competition at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, with the episode « The Ice…
Oggy Oggy and Pfffirates in the Official Selection at the National Animation Film Festival of Rennes
Oggy Oggy (Xilam Animation) and Pfffirates (Cube Creative) are in the Official Selection at the 29th National Animation Film Festival of Rennes Metropole, in the Panorama category. On this occasion,…
Oggy visited the young patients and staff at the Armand-Trousseau Hospital in Paris
Oggy visited the young patients at the Armand-Trousseau Hospital in Paris, alongside volunteers from the “Un Cadeau Pour La Vie” charity. It was a friendly moment, full of smiles, hugs…
Zig & Sharko Now Available in Audio Stories on DISO Platform
Our series Zig & Sharko is now available in audio stories on DISO platform. The funny and wacky adventures of our three heroes are sure to make children and family laugh out…
“Where’s Chicky?” wins the 2022 Unifrance TV Export Award
“Where’s Chicky?” wins the 2022 Unifrance TV Export Award for the best-selling French audiovisual program in the animation category! We hereby warmly thank all our partners for their trust and…
Xilam Animation Appoints Jérôme Lacarrière as VP, Digital Business Development
Former Salto and The Walt Disney Company exec to spearhead the studio’s ongoing digital expansion Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has appointed experienced industry executive Jérôme Lacarrière to…
‘Where’s Chicky?’ Season 2 is nominated for the Unifrance TV Export Awards
‘Where’s Chicky?’ Season 2 is nominated for the Unifrance TV Export Awards in the Animation category. ‘Where’s Chicky?‘ is a series produced by Cube Creative Productions. In season 2 (104×1’),…
Discover XILAM SHOP: Our New Exclusive Online Store!
We are happy to present you our new online store XILAM SHOP, featuring exclusive and colorful merchandise, for our fans around the world. Discover the very first products from Oggy…
Oggy Oggy at Kidexpo in Paris
Oggy Oggy took his first steps on stage at Kidexpo, major exhibition for families, in Paris from October 27th to 30th. Many kids at the event could discover Oggy Oggy…
Launch of a New Line-Up of Zig & Sharko Plush Toys
Mighty Mojo Toys is releasing an all new line-up of Zig & Sharko plush based on the hit series. Zig, Marina and Sharko are available now in high-quality plush through Mighty Mojo Toys, Amazon and…
Xilam Animation Scores New Broadcast Deals for Oggy Oggy
Hit preschool series launching on European linear channels from this month Master toy range from Simba Dickie Group also rolling out this Autumn Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation…
Karate Sheep launches in Germany on Toggo
Are you ready to be wooled? Discover Karate Sheep (Karate Schaf) in Germany on Toggo channel! Trico is an enthusiastic sheep who loves to share new objects and ideas with…
Discover our latest projects at Cartoon Forum!
Discover the latest projects of Xilam Animation and Cube Creative Productions at Cartoon Forum, in Toulouse from Septembre 20 to 22. “Phil & Sophia” : pitching session on September Tuesday…
Spinoffs Proving a Success for French Animation Producer Xilam
“French animation group Xilam continues to book sales of hit toon series while enticing buyers with new offshoots of flagship properties. Xilam’s most popular shows remain “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” about a…
Meet with Xilam Sales team at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Biarritz 2022!
Xilam Animation will be at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Biarritz, from September 5 to 7, 2022. Come meet with our Sales team at Table 48: Morgann Favennec (EVP, Distribution), Safaa Benazzouz…
« 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…