Xilam
Xilam is a French production company 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. Gaumont continued to have a deal with Xilam until 2003. Gaumont Multimédia was a video game publisher until closing in 2004.
Type | Public (Société Anonyme) |
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Euronext Paris: XIL | |
ISIN | FR0004034072 |
Industry | Animation |
Founded | August 5, 1999 |
Founders | Marc du Pontavice Alix du Pontavice |
Headquarters | Paris, France |
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)[1] Cube Creative |
Website | xilam.com |
In 2019, it was announced that Xilam would be acquiring 50.1% of French CG studio Cube Creative.[2] The deal was finalized on January 20, 2020.[3]
History
Programs including Shuriken School,[4] Space Goofs,[5] and Oggy and the Cockroaches[6] were internationally successful. In 2003, the company released its first animated feature film, the CGI-based Kaena: The Prophecy,[7] and in 2005 announced an animated film based on The New Adventures of Lucky Luke.[8] In 2012, they announced Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie would be made.[9] In 2016 the studio opened a new office in Lyon, France.[10]
In 2020, Xilam acquired the French animation production company Cube Creative.[11]
Filmography
Purchased from Gaumont
- Dragon Flyz (1996–97)[12]
- Sky Dancers (1996)[12]
- Space Goofs (1997–2006)[12]
- The Magician (1997–98)
- Oggy and the Cockroaches (1998–2019)
Original
- Cartouche: Prince of the Streets (2001)
- Shuriken School (2006–07)[6]
- Rintindumb (2006)
- A Kind of Magic (2008–18)[6]
- Rahan (2007)[13]
- Mr. Baby (2009–10)[13]
- Zig & Sharko (2010–present)[5]
- The Daltons (2010–16) — animated television series, based on the Daltons from the Lucky Luke franchise
- FloopaLoo, Where Are You? (2011–14)[14]
- Hubert and Takako (2013—15)
- What's the Big Idea? (2014) (fr)
- Rolling with the Ronks! (2016–17)
- Paprika (2017–19)[15]
- Coach Me If You Can (2020)[16]
- Where's Chicky? (2019–present)[17]
- Boon & Pimento (2020)[18]
- Moka's Fabulous Adventures! (2020)[19]
- The Adventures of Bernie (2021–present)
- Oggy Oggy (2021–23)[20]
- Lucy Lost (TBA)[21]
- Lupin's Tales (2021)[22]
- Athleticus (2021)[23]
- Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation (2022)[24]
- Karate Sheep (2023–present)[25]
- The Doomies (2024)[26]
- Gemma and the Defenders (TBA)[27]
- Phil & Sophia (TBA)[28]
- Buddybot (TBA)[29]
In collaboration with Tooncan
- The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001–03)[4]
- Ratz (2003)[4]
- Tupu (2004–05)
In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation Television
In collaboration with CrossRiver Productions
- Boon and Pimento (2020)[32]
In collaboration with Disney Television Animation
- Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life (2021–present)[33][34]
In collaboration with The Stone Quarry
- Twilight of the Gods (TBA)[35]
Purchased from Gaumont
- Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins (1996; a compilation of the first three episodes of Dragon Flyz)
Original
- Kaena: The Prophecy (2003)[7]
- Shuriken School: The Ninja's Secret (2007)
- Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure (2007)[36]
- Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie (2013)[9]
- I Lost My Body (2019; Xilam's first R-rated movie)[37]
- The Migrant (2024)[38]
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)[39] (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.
- 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.
- Martin, Denise (March 8, 2005). "Ninjas land at Nicktoons". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- 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.
- Bertet, Elsa (July 25, 2008). "'Cockroaches' scuttle to E. Europe". Variety. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- 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.
- 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 ANIMATION acquiert Cube Creative". Capital.fr (in French). January 20, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- Blaney, Martin (January 25, 2000). "Igel, Xilam join forces for Gaumont library". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- 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?".
- "Boon & Pimento".
- "Moka's Fabulous Adventures!".
- Milligan, Mercedes (April 25, 2019). "Xilam Greenlights Preschool Spin-Off 'Oggy Oggy'".
- "What we're watching at MIPTV".
- 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.
- "Disney Reveals Animated Series Slate at Annecy Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". June 15, 2022.
- "'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.
- "Buddybot".
- "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.
- 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.
- "Stupid Invaders". IGN. February 27, 2001. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
External links
- Media related to Xilam at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website