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
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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 Animation Signs Up New Licensees Across its Slate of Hit Series
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has inked a wave of new global licensing partnerships across its slate of new and beloved series including Zig & Sharko, Space Goofs, Buddybot and Oggy and the Cockroaches. The new deals come as Xilam prepares to exhibit at France Licensing Day in Paris on Tuesday 1st July. Chloé Menier, Brand Manager at Xilam Animation, said: “Across our slate, we’re looking to give fans fresh and creative ways to engage with their favourite … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation Signs Up New Licensees Across its Slate of Hit Series
New Partners Flock to Xilam Animation’s Karate Sheep
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a fresh raft of sales for its CG animated slapstick comedy series Karate Sheep (78 x 7’). Following its worldwide premiere on Netflix in 2023, Xilam has inked new deals with international partners including Warner Bros. Discovery for Cartoon Network (Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong), BEIN (Middle East & North Africa), Minika (Turkey), Gulli (France) and Viu TV (Hong Kong, Macau). Created by Xilam Animation’s … [Read more...] about New Partners Flock to Xilam Animation’s Karate Sheep
Xilam Animation Renews Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India for Oggy and the Cockroaches Franchise
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has inked a significant deal renewal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) for its flagship comedy franchise Oggy and the Cockroaches. Under the partnership extension, SPNI has renewed its agreement for all seasons of Xilam’s classic Oggy and the Cockroaches series for its kids’ channel Sony YAY!, for the brand’s feature film Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie and for the recent rebooted version Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation Renews Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India for Oggy and the Cockroaches Franchise
