Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Films has greenlit its upcoming adult-targeted psychological thriller The Wolf, an animated feature adaptation of the graphic novel from best-selling author Jean-Marc Rochette (Snowpiercer). The feature is co-written and directed by Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier – who previously collaborated on Xilam’s 2020 Academy Award-nominated I Lost My Body, with Sabine Dabadie also serving as co-writer. Xilam has also unveiled the feature’s … [Read more...] about Xilam Films Greenlights The Wolf with Bidibul Productions, Goodfellas, ARP and Crunchyroll on Board
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Xilam Lands at Annecy International Animation Festival with Historic Raft of Film and Television Activity
Academy Award®-nominated French animation company Xilam is heading to Annecy International Animation Festival with a wave of activity across its features and series slate, including a Work-In-Progress session for upcoming psychological thriller feature The Wolf based on the graphic novel by Jean Marc Rochette; alongside official selections for Lucy Lost, a film adaptation of Listen to the Moon by British author Michael Morpurgo, and new Disney+ series “The Doomies”; and the French premiere of … [Read more...] about Xilam Lands at Annecy International Animation Festival with Historic Raft of Film and Television Activity
Xilam and UGC team up for series adaptation of Bernard Werber’s bestselling novel Empire of the Ants
UGC, one of France’s leading players in the film and audiovisual industry, and Xilam Animation, Academy Award®-nominated French animation group, are partnering to adapt Bernard Werber’s bestselling novel Empire of the Ants for television. Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to combine the best of their respective expertise to bring to screen this visionary work, which has enthralled readers worldwide for 35 years and sold seven million copies globally, including four million in … [Read more...] about Xilam and UGC team up for series adaptation of Bernard Werber’s bestselling novel Empire of the Ants
Xilam Group Launches First Streaming Platform TOON BOX
Academy Award®-nominated French animation group, has launched today Toon Box – a brand new, kids safe streaming app featuring over 1,000 pieces of content from across its legacy library and new series, alongside an exclusive range of videos, activities, storybooks and games. Aimed at children aged 3-10 years old, the subscription-based and ad-free app is currently rolling out across 11 territories (the UK, the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, Mexico, Brazil, Australia) and will … [Read more...] about Xilam Group Launches First Streaming Platform TOON BOX
Xilam Group cracks greenlight for Chickies
Academy Award®-nominated French animation group Xilam has greenlit its brand-new comedy series Chickies, a spin-off from its hit short-form, non-dialogue comedy Where’s Chicky?, following the signing of its first pre-sale with broadcaster France Télévisions (France). Currently in production, the 78 x 7’ CG-animated verbal series is aimed at kids aged 4-7 years old and is set to deliver by June 2027. Chickies follows Chicky, Bekky and Poyo, three curious and cheerful chicks who have had enough … [Read more...] about Xilam Group cracks greenlight for Chickies
Xilam Group Heads Back to Annecy Festival with Growing Film and Series Slate
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation is returning to Annecy International Animation Film Festival – taking place on 8th - 14th June 2025 – with a wave of activity across its latest features and series. Upcoming ambitious family feature Lucy Lost is part of Annecy’s official ‘Work In Progress’ sessions, which offer first looks at features and series in production, with Xilam’s Founder and CEO Marc du Pontavice participating alongside key creatives including director … [Read more...] about Xilam Group Heads Back to Annecy Festival with Growing Film and Series Slate
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