Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has inked a wave of presales for the latest content from its line-up of iconic comedy franchises during the Unifrance Rendez-Vous, contradicting the sales slowdown announced by France’s National Film Board and Unifrance earlier this week.
Among these titles, the landmark ninth season of “Oggy and the Cockroaches” has been presold to Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA and APAC, while “Zig & Sharko”’s upcoming fifth and sixth seasons have licnensed to JioStar India Private Limited and Warner Bros. Discovery Italy. “Chickies,” the new spin-off to hit series “Where’s Chicky?,” is heading to Radio Canada and SVT Sweden, as Xilam announced it will bring the first two completed episodes to MIPCOM, with a full delivery planned for 2027.
“Our legacy brands remain a cornerstone of our business, continuing to resonate with generations of fans, while maintaining highly engaged online communities,” underlines Safaa Benazzouz, EVP Distribution at Xilam Animation, who’s currently attending the Rendez-vous. “The fresh content we’re creating across ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches,’ ‘Zig & Sharko’ and our ‘Chickies’ spin-off will ensure that these iconic IP continue engaging both new and existing audiences. Having such a strong roster of broadcasters already on board is testament to how evergreen these titles are and the ongoing demand for comedic, character-driven animations worldwide.”
