Xilam Animation Scores New Sales in Southern Europe
Package deals in Portugal see over 100 hours of content picked up by RTP and Dreamia Sales also secured in Greece and Turkey Award-winning French animation studio Xilam Animation has…
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Cartoons On The Bay: ‘Coach Me If You Can’ and ‘Lupin’s Tales’ in Official Selection
Two series from Xilam Animation studio are part of the Official Selection of the 2020 Cartoons on the Bay Festival which will take place in Pescara from December 3 to…
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MIPTrends: 6 Tips for Animation Production, from CEO Marc du Pontavice
CEO Marc du Pontavice talked to MIPBlog about some of the key strategic decisions and approaches that have shaped Xilam’s international success. To discover his 6 tips on how to…
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Winner of the 2020 Cartoon Movie Tributes in the Producer of the Year category!
Xilam Animation and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma (France) win the 2020 Cartoon Movie Tributes, in the “Producer of the Year” category for “I Lost my Body” by Jérémy Clapin. During the 22nd…
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The Oscar Animation Day at Xilam Paris
UniFrance and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted the Oscar Animation Day, a round table about animated films, on Monday March 2 in the afternoon at Xilam…
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Xilam Animation’s ‘I Lost My Body’ Triumphs at the César Awards 2020 with Double Award Win
Xilam Animation’s multi-award winning feature I Lost My Body scooped a pair of gongs at the 45th César Awards for Best Animated Film and Best Original Score. These latest wins…
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‘Coach Me If You Can’ boards on Okoo and France.tv
Coach me if you can boards on France Télévisions’ Okoo and France.tv starting February 19! Read full France Télévisions press release here.
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‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ among the nominees of the 2020 Prix Export
TV France International unveiled, this Monday Feb 3rd, the 9 nominees for the 2020 Prix Export which which ceremony will take place on April 6th at the Trianon-Elysées Montmartre in…
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Discover Xilam’s new series “Lupin’s Tales” at Kidscreen Summit
Morgann Favennec, our EVP Global Sales Development, will attend Kidscreen Summit 2020. Meet with her at the Delegate Lounge from Feb 10-13 to discover our highlights, including Xilam’s brand new…
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César 2020 : 3 nominations for I lost my body
The France’s Academy of Arts and Sciences unveiled on Wed. January 29th their nominations for this year’s César Awards. Winners will be announced during the César Awards ceremony on Friday…
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I Lost My Body triumphs at the Annie Awards
The film by Jérémy Clapin has picked up three prestigious awards including Best Indie Feature at the Annie Awards. The Oscars of animation, the Annie Awards have since 1972 celebrated…
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Lupin in Nuremberg!
Xilam is heading to Nuremberg Toy Fair! Come and meet Oggy, along with Marina, Zig & Sharko who are gearing up to celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2020! And above…
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Xilam Animation’s Mr Magoo to Break Into the US
DreamWorks Animation’s Classic Media takes exclusive US TV, home video and VOD rights. Award-winning French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a deal with DreamWorks Animation’s Classic Media for its…
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Oscars 2020: I Lost My Body receives an Academy Award Nomination for Animated Feature Film
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of I Lost My Body on their Academy Award Nomination for Animated Feature Film! See you on February 9, at the Dolby Theatre,…
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Xilam Animation Appoints Former-Disney exec Caterina Gonnelli as EVP, Content
Former-Disney exec joining on 13 January to work across company’s growing slate Award-winning French animation studio Xilam Animation has appointed Caterina Gonnelli, Disney’s former Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions for…
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Oggy, Zig and Sharko celebrate Christmas with CéKeDuBonheur and Un Cadeau Pour La Vie
Xilam joined CéKeDuBonheur and Un Cadeau Pour La Vie, associations both driven by the will to improve the quality of life of hospitalized children and adolescents, to help them hold…
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Xilam Animation ranked #9 in Production at Kidscreen’s Hot50 in 2019
The Hot50 welcomed a fair share of first-timers in 2019, including Xilam animation. Xilam enters the Production top-10 for the first time, as the category’s lone French representative. In other…
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Oggy and the Cockroaches Takes Residence at Grévin Museum in Paris
Xilam Animation’s flagship property Oggy and the Cockroaches has taken up residence at the famed Grévin Museum in Paris. Created at Grévin’s workshop, wax works of Oggy and the three…
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See you at ATF!
Céline Carenco, our SVP Media Distribution Asia-Pacific, Canada, Northern & Eastern Europe will attend ATF from December 4th to 6th. Meet with her on booth F10 to discover our highlights!
See you at MIP Cancun!
¡Nos vemos al MIP Cancun! Safaa Benazzouz, our SVP Media Distribution Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Southern Europe will attend Mip Cancun from November 20th to 22nd. Meet with…
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Animation Is Film Festival: ‘I Lost My Body’ wins Grand Prize
“I Lost My Body,” the curious story of a disembodied hand searching to reunite with its body, won the grand prize at the Animation is Film Festival, held Oct. 18-20…
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“Lupin’s Tales” hits the # 8 position of the TOP10 Most Screened Shows at MipJr!
“Lupin’s Tales” hits the # 8 position of the TOP10 Most Screened Shows at MipJr, among 1.300 programs presented to the market this year. Congrats to all teams! The 2D/3D,…
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See you at Brand Licensing Europe 2019!
Award-winning French animation studio, Xilam Animation, is heading to Brand Licensing Europe with its colourful portfolio of internationally successful kids’ properties. Slapstick comedy Zig & Sharko spearheads Xilam’s presentation slate…
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“Lucy Lost”: discover the project at Cartoon Forum!
Xilam will present “Lucy Lost” (10×26’), its new CGI/2D painting TV series project, at the 30th Cartoon Forum. “Lucy Lost” is an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel “Listen to the Moon”: 1915.…
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Xilam Animation Appoints Manya Zhou as Head of Business Development for China
Award-winning French animation studio, Xilam Animation, has appointed Manya Zhou to the newly created position of Head of Business Development for China. Zhou will be responsible for developing Xilam’s strategy…
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Let’s meet at Le Rendez-Vous 2019!
With Xilam, you won’t have to look any further for the best fitness program! Run to victory with Daniel, Erico and the Hazelnut team of Coach Me If You Can…
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‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ apparel collection available on Merch Platform Teespring
Xilam Animation launches a new apparel & accessories collection for his iconic property “Oggy and the Cockroaches” on Teespring platform. The perfect mix of fun, lifestyle and quality created for…
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Discover brand stickers from Paprika series now on LINE!
Stan and Olivia – the Paprika twins – and their friends are ready to overflow your chat with love, cuteness and optimism! 24 animated stickers from the Paprika series are…
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Cristal for a Feature Film and Audience Award for Jérémy Clapin’s I Lost My Body at Annecy Festival 2019
After winning the Grand Prix in Cannes at the International Critics’ Week section at Cannes Film Festival, Jérémy Clapin’s animated film I Lost My Body received the Cristal for a…
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First image from Disney+ Original series ‘Chip ‘n’ Dale’ produced by Xilam Animation
“The media giant revealed that it is in production on a non-verbal reboot of Chip ‘n’ Dale (pictured), set for global release as a Disney+ original. The 39 x seven-minute series will feature the…
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Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2019: two official selections and Mifa Animation Industry Award
For this new edition of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, taking place from June 10 to 15, two Xilam Animation productions are competing for the charts. Jérémy Clapin’s feature,…
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Jérémy Clapin’s feature I Lost My Body wins 2019 Cannes Critics’ Week Section
Jérémy Clapin’s animated film about a severed hand looking for its owner, I Lost My Body, has been named the best film of the independent International Critics’ Week section at the…
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Xilam Animation appoints Capucine Humblot as Head of Licensing and Merchandising
Xilam Animation has appointed Capucine Humblot to the position of Head of Licensing and Merchandising. Humblot will report to Morgann Favennec, EVP Global Sales Development, and will be responsible for…
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Xilam Animation Greenlights Preschool Series Oggy Oggy, Spin-Off to Internationally Successful Oggy and the Cockroaches
Xilam Animation announced the production of Oggy Oggy, an original preschool comedy series, spin-off to the iconic Oggy and the Cockroaches. The show is the first ever CGI animated series…
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Jérémy Clapin’s feature I Lost My Body as part of the 58th International Critics’ Week sidebar at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
Jérémy Clapin’s feature I Lost My Body (J’ai perdu mon corps) will have its world premiere as part of the 58th International Critics’ Week sidebar at the 2019 Cannes Film…
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“MR MAGOO” in TV films Official Selection for Annecy Festival 2019!
Mr Magoo is part of the Annecy Festival Official Selection in the TV film category! Mr Magoo has been adapted by Olivier Jean-Marie and Hugo Gittard from John Hubley’s original…
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From Oggy and the Cockroaches to Moka: A Masterclass in Slapstick Comedy, with Marc du Pontavice, CEO, and Andrès Fernandez, Director, at MipTV
Animated slapstick comedy is making a tremendous comeback and seeing a popularity surge in the global kids’ market but what are the core components of this genre, and what innovations…
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Exclusive TRAILER from Jérémy Clapin’s hotly-anticipated feature ‘I Lost My Body’
I Lost My Body is shaping up as one of the most exciting and original French animated features of the year. Directed by Jeremy Clapin and produced by Marc du…
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India ranks in Xilam’s TOP5 content export territories around the world.
Xilam Animation is making strides in growing its portfolio of IPs and shows. India is one of its key markets where it has long-standing partnerships with broadcasters like Cartoon Network,…
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Xilam spreads Oggy and the Cockroaches events in France
Oggy and Cockroaches at the Aquarium de Paris Oggy’s birthday is still on! The Aquarium de Paris and Xilam join forces to give extensions to the 20th anniversary of the…
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Discover Xilam’s new series “Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!” at Kidscreen Summit
Xilam will unveil its latest projects in development and bring its brand new kids series “Moka’s Fabulous Adventures!” (78×7’) to the Kidscreen Summit 2019, held in Miami on Feb 11-14,…
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Meet us at NATPE Miami!
Leyla Formoso, VP Media Distribution Latin America, MEA & Southern Europe, will present Xilam’s latest spotlights: COACH ME IF YOU CAN, ZIG & SHARKO Season 3, PAPRIKA and OGGY AND…
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Let’s meet at ATF!
Xilam will be at Asia TV Forum & Market next week, happening at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 4th to 7th December 2018! Come and meet Xilam team at…
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Yōichi Kotabe, the master of Japanese animation, meets Xilam’s Paris offices
On Friday, November 23, 2018, Xilam was honored to welcome Yōichi Kotabe in Paris for a day full of encounters and discoveries. After a warm visit of Paris offices…
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Xilam scores 3 Emile Awards nominations
The second-annual Emile Awards’ selection has been revealed this 9th November at Athens. Xilam is proud to be nominated in 3 categories: A NEW KIND OF MAGIC, « A FISH…
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Discover “Coach me if you can” first episodes at MIP JUNIOR !
This year, Xilam Animation is launching its new kids’football-themed series at MIP JUNIOR! The 52 X 13′ series follows Daniel Sissou who has a secret: his favorite soccer ball is none…
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20th Anniversary of Oggy and the Cockroaches Line-up
Award-winning French animation studio, Xilam Animation, is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its flagship brand, Oggy and the Cockroaches, with celebrations kicking off in France this month. The line-up…
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Oggy celebrates his 20th birthday with a brand new website!
Xilam unveils birthday gifts to its hit series Oggy and the Cockroaches, by offering exclusive content available on the new dedicated website: oggy20.com! Fans will be able to watch (and…
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Xilam is moving
Xilam is moving house! You are all welcomed to the new address: 57 Boulevard de la Villette, 75010 Paris (France), starting September 24th.
“Tiny Bad Wolf”: discover the project at Cartoon Forum!
Xilam Animation will open the TV Pitching Event of Cartoon Forum, held in Toulouse (France), with its new pre-school property ‘Tiny Bad Wolf’. The project pitch is scheduled on Tuesday…
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