Xilam

Xilam Animation
Company type	Public (Société Anonyme)
Traded as	Euronext Paris: XIL
ISIN	FR0004034072
Industry	Animation
Founded	5 August 1999; 25 years ago
Founders	Marc du Pontavice; Alix de Maistre [fr]
Headquarters	Paris, France
Key people	Marc du Pontavice (CEO)
Number of employees	297 (2020)
Subsidiaries	Armada TMT; Igloo Productions GmbH; Xilam Films SAS; Xilam Multimédia SAS; Xilam Studio SAS; Xilam Studio Angoulême SAS (at December 2016); Cube Creative
Website	xilam.com

Xilam (also known as Xilam Animation) is a French animation studio which specializes in making animated television series and feature films. Marc du Pontavice and his wife Alix founded it in 1999 as a replacement for the animation division of Gaumont Multimédia, which was itself an offshoot of the company's television division Gaumont Télévision, a company he co-founded in 1990.^[2] Gaumont continued to have a deal with Xilam until 2003. Gaumont Multimédia was a video game publisher until closing in 2004.

History

The origin of Xilam is closely linked to Gaumont's television production activity, launched in the early 1990s. From 1990, Marc du Pontavice joined the Gaumont group to develop a television production activity and co-founded Gaumont Télévision.^[2] From 1994 to 1998, certain cartoons such as Space Goofs and Oggy and the Cockroaches met with international success, and it was only in 1999 that the Xilam company bought current productions from Gaumont, including Oggy, and also partnered with German trader Igel Media for the assets of Gaumont Multimedia.^[3]

In 2002 Xilam entered the Paris Stock Exchange.^[4]

Xilam's programs including Shuriken School,^[5] Space Goofs,^[6] and Oggy and the Cockroaches^[7] were internationally successful.

In 2003, the company released its first animated feature film, the CGI-based Kaena: The Prophecy^[8] in 2005 they announced an animated film based on The New Adventures of Lucky Luke.^[9] Xilam bought the Armada animation studio at Vietnam in 2008.

In 2012, they announced Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie would be made.^[10] In 2016 the studio opened a new office in Lyon, France in order to accelerate production.^[11]^[12] This new studio will produce the Paprika series as well as the second season of Magic.^[13]

Xilam announces the production of seasons 5, 6 and 7 of Oggy and the Cockroaches using 4K.^[14] A new studio was opened in Angoulême in order to repatriate production to France in addition to that of Villeurbanne.^[15] In 2019, it was announced that Xilam would acquire 50.1% of French CG studio Cube Creative.^[16] The deal was finalized on 20 January 2020.^[17]^[18]

Filmography

Animated series

Purchased from Gaumont

Highlander: The Animated Series (1994–96)^[19]
Sky Dancers (1996)^[3]
Dragon Flyz (1996–97)^[3]
The Magician (1997–98)
Space Goofs (1997–2006)^[3]
Oggy and the Cockroaches (1998–2019)

Original

Cartouche: Prince of the Streets (2001)
Shuriken School (2006–07)^[7]
Rintindumb (2006)
A Kind of Magic (2008–18)^[7]
Rahan: Son of the Dark Age (2008)^[20]
Mr. Baby (2009–10)^[20]
Zig & Sharko (2010–24)^[6]
The Daltons (2010–16)
FloopaLoo, Where Are You? (2011–14)^[21]
Hubert and Takako (2013–15)
What's the Big Idea? (2014) (fr)
Rolling with the Ronks! (2016–17)
Paprika (2017–19)^[22]
Coach Me If You Can (2020)^[23]
Where's Chicky? (2019–present)^[24]
Moka's Fabulous Adventures! (2020)^[25]
Tangranimals (2021)^[26]
The Adventures of Bernie (2021–present)
Oggy Oggy (2021–23)^[27]
Lupin's Tales (2021)^[28]
Athleticus (2021)^[29]
Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation (2021)^[30]
Karate Sheep (2023–present)^[31]
Buddybot (2024–present)^[32]^[33]
The Doomies (2024)^[34]
My Life in Versailles (2024)^[35]^[36]
Piggy Builders (2025)^[37]
Gemma and the Defenders (TBA)^[38]
Phil & Sophia (TBA)^[39]

In collaboration with Tooncan

The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001–03)^[5]
Ratz (2003)^[5]
Tupu (2004–05)

In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation Television

Mr. Magoo (2019)^[40]^[41]

In collaboration with CrossRiver Productions

Boon and Pimento (2020)^[42]

In collaboration with Disney Television Animation

Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life (2021–present)^[43]^[44]

In collaboration with The Stone Quarry

Twilight of the Gods (2024)^[45]^[46]

Film

Purchased from Gaumont

Highlander: The Adventure Begins (1996; a compilation of the first few episodes of Highlander: The Animated Series)
Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins (1996; a compilation of the first three episodes of Dragon Flyz)

Original

Kaena: The Prophecy (2003)^[8]
Shuriken School: The Ninja's Secret (2007)
Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure (2007)^[47]
Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie (2013)^[10]
I Lost My Body (2019; Xilam's first R-rated movie)^[48]
The Migrant (2024)^[49]
Lucy Lost (2026)^[50]^[51]^[52]
The Wolf (TBA)^[51]

Other productions

Purchased from Gaumont

Monster Men (single version of the opening song in the series Space Goofs; performed by Iggy Pop, distributed by Virgin Records)

Original

Stupid Invaders (2000)^[53] (video game adapted from the series Space Goofs)
Do not panic on board (single version of the opening song in the series Ratz; distributed by Sony Music)

References

^ "Rapport financier annuel 2016" (PDF). xilam.com. April 27, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Williams, Michael (1998-12-02). "Gaumont surprise". Variety. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Blaney, Martin (January 25, 2000). "Igel, Xilam join forces for Gaumont library". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
^ "Introduction en Bourse de Xilam : Modalités et calendrier de l'IPO". www.boursier.com. Retrieved 2017-06-02..
^ ^a ^b ^c Martin, Denise (March 8, 2005). "Ninjas land at Nicktoons". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
^ ^a ^b Keslassy, Elsa; Graser, Marc (September 25, 2013). "Rovio Expands ToonsTV Channel with Stan Lee, Hasbro after 'Angry Birds Toons' Hits 1 Billion Views". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c Bertet, Elsa (July 25, 2008). "'Cockroaches' scuttle to E. Europe". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
^ ^a ^b Grey, Tobias (January 19, 2003). "New Gaul draw: France toons up". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
^ Tartaglione-Vialatte, Nancy (September 25, 2009). "France's Xilam brings Lucky Luke to big screen". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
^ ^a ^b Keslassy, Elsa; Hopewell, John (June 8, 2012). "Xilam plots 'Oggy' feature pic". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
^ Getzler, Wendy (December 8, 2015). "Xilam expands with Lyon production studio". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
^ "Xilam : va ouvrir un nouveau studio à Lyon début 2016". Boursier.com. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015..
^ "Xilam : va ouvrir un nouveau studio à Lyon début 2016". Boursier.com. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015..
^ "Oggy et les Cafards Saisons 5-6-7 | Xilam". www.xilam.com. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
^ "Angoulême: la rentrée en force des studios d'animation". CharenteLibre.fr. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
^ Milligan, Milligan (June 6, 2019). "Xilam Enters Negotiations to Acquire Cube Creative". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
^ Zahed, Ramin (January 20, 2020). "French Studio Xilam Acquires 50.1% of Cube Creative". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
^ "XILAM ANIMATION acquiert Cube Creative". Capital.fr (in French). 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
^ "MIP-TV Special report: France taking co-production lead". Retrieved 2024-07-24.
^ ^a ^b Hopewell, John (September 12, 2008). "Toons star at French TV showcase". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
^ Keslassy, Elsa (October 3, 2011). "More execs playing at tyke TV mart". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
^ "Paprika".
^ "Coach Me If You Can".
^ "Where's Chicky?".
^ "Moka's Fabulous Adventures!".
^ "Tangranimals".
^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 25, 2019). "Xilam Greenlights Preschool Spin-Off 'Oggy Oggy'".
^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 19, 2020). "Xilam Teams with Alibaba's Youku for Animated Original 'Lupin's Tales'".
^ "Athleticus".
^ Milligan, Mercedes (September 22, 2020). "Xilam's CG Slapstick Comedy 'Trico' Launching as Netflix Original".
^ "Xilam's CG Slapstick Comedy 'Trico' Launching as Netflix Original". Animation Magazine. September 22, 2020.
^ "Buddybot".
^ @okoo_francetv (21 August 2024). "Potobot c'est disponible dès maintenant sur l'appli Okoo 📱🌍 Et dès le 28 août sur France 4 ! #okoo #potobot #dessinanime #ecologie" – via Instagram.
^ "Disney Reveals Animated Series Slate at Annecy Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". June 15, 2022.
^ sparkk. "Le court-métrage La vie de château aura droit à sa série animée | 9emeArt.fr". www.9emeart.fr. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
^ "My Life In Versailles".
^ Kaminska, Karolina (April 29, 2024). "Xilam Animation's Piggy Builders to start work at BBC, France Télévisions and ZDF". C21 Media.
^ "'Gemma and the Defenders' in the TOP 5 Projects at Cartoon Forum!".
^ "'The Tern,' 'Phil & Sophia,' 'Zoey Oceans' Set for Cartoon Forum". June 13, 2022.
^ "Mr Magoo returns in France".
^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 10, 2018). "TV Bytes: 'Chi-Chi' Co-Pro, 'Mr. Magoo,' 'School of Roars'".
^ "Boon & Pimento".
^ Foster, Elizabeth (June 12, 2019). "What's on Disney's new production slate?". Kidscreen.
^ Amidi, Amid (November 9, 2020). "2021 New Animated TV Series For Broadcast, Streaming & Cable". Cartoon Brew.
^ Otterson, Joe (May 3, 2023). "Zack Snyder's Netflix Animated Series 'Twilight of the Gods' Brings on Xilam as Animation Studio". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
^ Lang, Jamie (April 22, 2024). "Zack Snyder's 'Twilight of the Gods,' the Next Wallace & Gromit Film and the 'Ultraman' World Premiere Headline Netflix's Annecy Slate". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
^ Kuipers, Richard (June 30, 2008). "Review: 'Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure'". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
^ "I Lost My body Screening at Cannes critics week". Animation Magazine. April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
^ "Exclusive: Oscar-Nominated Producer du Pontavice Talks About His Timely New Movie 'The Migrant'". March 2, 2022.
^ "What we're watching at MIPTV".
^ ^a ^b Croll, Ben (March 5, 2024). "Xilam Retools 'Lucy Lost' as Feature, Adapting 'War Horse' Author Michael Morpurgo, Shares First Look (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
^ Milligan, Mercedes (September 16, 2024). "Xilam's Adaptation of Michael Mopurgo's 'Lucy Lost' Sets Sail With Sales & Distribution Partners". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
^ "Stupid Invaders". IGN. February 27, 2001. Retrieved May 10, 2014.

External links

Media related to Xilam at Wikimedia Commons
Official website

[rapport_financier_2016-1] "Rapport financier annuel 2016" (PDF). xilam.com. April 27, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.

[:0-2] Williams, Michael (1998-12-02). "Gaumont surprise". Variety. Retrieved 2024-07-24.

[igel-3] Blaney, Martin (January 25, 2000). "Igel, Xilam join forces for Gaumont library". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 10, 2014.

[4] "Introduction en Bourse de Xilam : Modalités et calendrier de l'IPO". www.boursier.com. Retrieved 2017-06-02..

[ninjas-5] Martin, Denise (March 8, 2005). "Ninjas land at Nicktoons". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.

[rovio-6] Keslassy, Elsa; Graser, Marc (September 25, 2013). "Rovio Expands ToonsTV Channel with Stan Lee, Hasbro after 'Angry Birds Toons' Hits 1 Billion Views". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.

[cockroaches-7] Bertet, Elsa (July 25, 2008). "'Cockroaches' scuttle to E. Europe". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.

[kaena-8] Grey, Tobias (January 19, 2003). "New Gaul draw: France toons up". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.

[screen-9] Tartaglione-Vialatte, Nancy (September 25, 2009). "France's Xilam brings Lucky Luke to big screen". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 19, 2014.

[oggy-10] Keslassy, Elsa; Hopewell, John (June 8, 2012). "Xilam plots 'Oggy' feature pic". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.

[kids-11] Getzler, Wendy (December 8, 2015). "Xilam expands with Lyon production studio". Kidscreen. Retrieved February 6, 2019.

[Lyon2-12] "Xilam : va ouvrir un nouveau studio à Lyon début 2016". Boursier.com. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015..

[Lyon3-13] "Xilam : va ouvrir un nouveau studio à Lyon début 2016". Boursier.com. 3 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015..

[14] "Oggy et les Cafards Saisons 5-6-7 | Xilam". www.xilam.com. Retrieved 2016-10-20.

[15] "Angoulême: la rentrée en force des studios d'animation". CharenteLibre.fr. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-20.

[16] Milligan, Milligan (June 6, 2019). "Xilam Enters Negotiations to Acquire Cube Creative". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 6, 2019.

[17] Zahed, Ramin (January 20, 2020). "French Studio Xilam Acquires 50.1% of Cube Creative". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2019.

[18] "XILAM ANIMATION acquiert Cube Creative". Capital.fr (in French). 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2022-07-22.

[19] "MIP-TV Special report: France taking co-production lead". Retrieved 2024-07-24.

[toons-20] Hopewell, John (September 12, 2008). "Toons star at French TV showcase". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2014.

[21] Keslassy, Elsa (October 3, 2011). "More execs playing at tyke TV mart". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2014.

[22] "Paprika".

[23] "Coach Me If You Can".

[24] "Where's Chicky?".

[25] "Moka's Fabulous Adventures!".

[26] "Tangranimals".

[27] Milligan, Mercedes (April 25, 2019). "Xilam Greenlights Preschool Spin-Off 'Oggy Oggy'".

[28] Milligan, Mercedes (October 19, 2020). "Xilam Teams with Alibaba's Youku for Animated Original 'Lupin's Tales'".

[29] "Athleticus".

[30] Milligan, Mercedes (September 22, 2020). "Xilam's CG Slapstick Comedy 'Trico' Launching as Netflix Original".

[31] "Xilam's CG Slapstick Comedy 'Trico' Launching as Netflix Original". Animation Magazine. September 22, 2020.

[32] "Buddybot".

[33] @okoo_francetv (21 August 2024). "Potobot c'est disponible dès maintenant sur l'appli Okoo 📱🌍 Et dès le 28 août sur France 4 ! #okoo #potobot #dessinanime #ecologie" – via Instagram.

[34] "Disney Reveals Animated Series Slate at Annecy Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". June 15, 2022.

[35] sparkk. "Le court-métrage La vie de château aura droit à sa série animée | 9emeArt.fr". www.9emeart.fr. Retrieved 2020-12-14.

[36] "My Life In Versailles".

[37] Kaminska, Karolina (April 29, 2024). "Xilam Animation's Piggy Builders to start work at BBC, France Télévisions and ZDF". C21 Media.

[38] "'Gemma and the Defenders' in the TOP 5 Projects at Cartoon Forum!".

[39] "'The Tern,' 'Phil & Sophia,' 'Zoey Oceans' Set for Cartoon Forum". June 13, 2022.

[40] "Mr Magoo returns in France".

[41] Milligan, Mercedes (April 10, 2018). "TV Bytes: 'Chi-Chi' Co-Pro, 'Mr. Magoo,' 'School of Roars'".

[42] "Boon & Pimento".

[43] Foster, Elizabeth (June 12, 2019). "What's on Disney's new production slate?". Kidscreen.

[44] Amidi, Amid (November 9, 2020). "2021 New Animated TV Series For Broadcast, Streaming & Cable". Cartoon Brew.

[45] Otterson, Joe (May 3, 2023). "Zack Snyder's Netflix Animated Series 'Twilight of the Gods' Brings on Xilam as Animation Studio". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[46] Lang, Jamie (April 22, 2024). "Zack Snyder's 'Twilight of the Gods,' the Next Wallace & Gromit Film and the 'Ultraman' World Premiere Headline Netflix's Annecy Slate". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2024.

[47] Kuipers, Richard (June 30, 2008). "Review: 'Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure'". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2014.

[48] "I Lost My body Screening at Cannes critics week". Animation Magazine. April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.

[49] "Exclusive: Oscar-Nominated Producer du Pontavice Talks About His Timely New Movie 'The Migrant'". March 2, 2022.

[50] "What we're watching at MIPTV".

[movies-51] Croll, Ben (March 5, 2024). "Xilam Retools 'Lucy Lost' as Feature, Adapting 'War Horse' Author Michael Morpurgo, Shares First Look (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.

[52] Milligan, Mercedes (September 16, 2024). "Xilam's Adaptation of Michael Mopurgo's 'Lucy Lost' Sets Sail With Sales & Distribution Partners". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 17, 2024.

[53] "Stupid Invaders". IGN. February 27, 2001. Retrieved May 10, 2014.

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Xilam

History

Filmography

Animated series

Purchased from Gaumont

Original

In collaboration with Tooncan

In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation Television

In collaboration with CrossRiver Productions

In collaboration with Disney Television Animation

In collaboration with The Stone Quarry

Film

Purchased from Gaumont

Original

Other productions

Purchased from Gaumont

Original

References

External links

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