Tag "Xilam"

‘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 [...]

Big Bad Boo’s ’1001 Nights’ Is Top Show at Junior

October 5, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Canadian indie shop Big Bad Boo’s new animated series 1001 Nights was the most-watched show at the MIP Junior market this weekend. Loosely based on the classic Middle Eastern fairy tale anthology, the traditionally animated show follows the adventures of the legendary cast of characters, including Ali Baba, Aladdin and Sinbad, and [...]

250 Buyers to Attend Cartoon Forum in Poland

August 24, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

If you have an animated project in the works, it might be a good idea to check out this year’s edition of Cartoon Forum, which takes place in Sopot, Poland, September 13-16. According to event organizer, 250 buyers and 700 participants will be attending the program, which allows animation producers [...]