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Annecy Announces Professional Conference Lineup

May 14, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

The upcoming Annecy Festival of Animation has announced this year’s lineup of professional animation panels. The pro conferences have been organized by Christian Jacquemart and Rene Broca. Here is the 2013 rundown: Development, Pipeline Choices, Post-Animation Tuesday, June 11th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Speakers: Alexandre Bretheau and Pierrot Jacquet (Cube Creative [...]

‘Oggy & the Cockroaches’ Movie to Debut at Annecy

April 24, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Ever since its debut in 1999, French studio Xilam’s high-energy animated series Oggy and the Cockroaches has been an audience favorite in many regions of the world. This year, the Tex Avery-inspired characters will take their adventures to the big screen in a feature that will premiere at the Annecy [...]

Territory Report: French TV Animation in 2013

April 12, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

It’s no surprise that France continues to be a market leader in animation production in Europe. Despite the tough economic climate in the continent, French studios strive to bring some of the best animated series for children and for adults to the market year after year. Thanks to continued support [...]

CN Asia Hatches More ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’

March 21, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Cartoon Network Asia Pacific and French animation studio Xilam (Zig and Sharko, The Daltons) have teamed up to produce the fourth season of the animated comedy series Oggy and the Cockroaches. First launched in 1999, the series is fast becoming a popular phenom in Asia Pacific. The new season of [...]