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Xilam
Xilam is a French production company that specializes in 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; though Gaumont would continue to have a deal with Xilam until 2003. Gaumont Multimédia continued as a video game publisher until it closed down in 2004. In 2019, it was announced that Xilam would be acquiring 50.1% of French CG studio Cube Creative''.'' The deal was finalized on January 20, 2020. History Programs such as '' Shuriken School'', ''Space Goofs'', and '' Oggy and the Cockroaches'' were internationally successful. In 2003, the company released its first animated feature film, the CGI-based '' Kaena: The Prophecy'', and, in 2005, announced an animated film based on '' The New Adventures of Lucky Luke''. In 2012, they announced '' Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie''. In 2016 the studio opened a new office in Lyon. In 2020, Xilam acquir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaumont Multimédia
Xilam is a French production company that specializes in 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; though Gaumont would continue to have a deal with Xilam until 2003. Gaumont Multimédia continued as a video game publisher until it closed down in 2004. In 2019, it was announced that Xilam would be acquiring 50.1% of French CG studio Cube Creative''.'' The deal was finalized on January 20, 2020. History Programs such as '' Shuriken School'', ''Space Goofs'', and '' Oggy and the Cockroaches'' were internationally successful. In 2003, the company released its first animated feature film, the CGI-based '' Kaena: The Prophecy'', and, in 2005, announced an animated film based on '' The New Adventures of Lucky Luke''. In 2012, they announced '' Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie''. In 2016 the studio opened a new office in Lyon. In 2020, Xilam acquir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oggy And The Cockroaches
''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' (french: Oggy et les Cafards) is a French comedy-adventure animated television series produced by Gaumont Multimedia (first two seasons) and Xilam Animation (third season onwards), and created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud, co-creator of ''Space Goofs'', who died during production of ''Oggy's'' first season. It loosely resembles the American animated franchise ''Tom and Jerry'' by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The show employs silent comedy: characters either do not speak or use unintelligible vocalizations and gestures. The show premiered in September 1998 on France 3, and later expanded internationally. In September 2020, a reboot series was announced, entitled '' Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation'', in which Oggy takes care of Piya, a seven-year-old female elephant from India. It was released worldwide in Netflix on July 28, 2022, with 13 episodes compiling 6 segments. Although it differs noticeably from the original in terms of its visuals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Space Goofs
''Space Goofs'' (french: Les Zinzins de l'Espace) is a French animated series that was produced by Gaumont Multimedia for its first season and Xilam for its second season, produced for France 3, and broadcast on that network from September 6, 1997 to May 12, 2006. It also debuted in the same year in Germany on ProSieben, and aired in Quebec on Télétoon. In the UK, the first season premiered on Channel 4 in 1998 under the show's original title of ''Home to Rent'' and the second season premiered under the series' final name on Nicktoons UK on November 5, 2005 at 9:30am. Furthermore, it aired as part of the Fox Kids lineup on Fox in the United States. The series also served as the basis of an adventure game, developed by Xilam themselves and published by Ubisoft for Microsoft Windows and Sega Dreamcast called '' Stupid Invaders'' in 2000 – which was dedicated to its co-creator, Jean-Yves Raimbaud. It featured the voice actors of its English dub as the five aliens, ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Kind Of Magic (TV Series)
''A Kind of Magic'' (known as ''Magic – La Famille Féerique'' in France) is a French animated television series created by Michel Coulon and Marc du Pontavice, the creators of Oggy and the Cockroaches based upon Arthur de Pins's original design. It was produced by French animation company Xilam Animation with the participation of France 3 and Disney Television France The Walt Disney Company France (french: La Société Walt Disney), formerly Buena Vista International France, is one of The Walt Disney Company's international divisions and also European divisions. It is headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France. T ... in Season 1, Gulli and Canal J for Season 2. The series was directed by Charles Vaucelle for Season 1 and William Renaud for Season 2, the character designer by David Gilson and the executive producer by Marc Du Pontavice. The series first aired in 2008 on Disney Channel France and France 3. The series was rated the most popular series at the 2007 MIPCOM Junior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuriken School
''Shuriken School'' is an animated series that first aired on August 20, 2006. It was produced by Xilam Animation and Zinkia Entertainment in association with France 3 and Jetix Europe. Characters * Eizan Kaburagi is an only child, 10 years old, raised in a working-class family from Tokirohama. Eizan is intelligent, hardworking, and eager to learn. His sole aim since childhood has been to become a ninja and to avoid selling rice balls. His signature weapon is a green plastic ruler. He is clumsy, as shown in the episode "Phantom of the Kabuki". * Jimmy B. comes from a comfortable New York family, but pretends to be much more streetwise than his true origins. He spent all his time with his rap gang, developing a real talent for break-dancing. His parents, perplexed and fed up with their neighbors' comments, sent him to Tokirohama to stay with his aunt and uncle. Before coming to Shuriken, he went to Katana school, Shuriken's rival school, but was kicked out after a week. His weapo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magician (animated TV Series)
''The Magician'' (French: ''Le Magicien'') is a French animated television series created by Florian Ferrier, Gilles Adrien, and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, the last of whom also served as the series' story editor. It was produced by Gaumont Multimedia (however, it is currently owned by Xilam) in 1997. It aired on Fox in 1999, one of the few European shows to air in the US at the time. Synopsis A series of scientific discoveries and radical advances in technology have re-organized society during the third millennium. Taking advantage of widespread hope and optimism in Electro City, the crime syndicates (chiefly under the mobster "Black Jack" Malone) have discreetly taken control of all important positions. They are repeatedly defeated by protagonist Ace Cooper and his magic assistant Cosmo. Characters Main characters * Ace Cooper (voiced by Michael Donovan) - The main protagonist of the series. He is a famous stage magician and superhero, who co-operates with the police against crimin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Adventures Of Lucky Luke
''Les Nouvelles Aventures de Lucky Luke'' (English: ''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke'') is a 2001-2003 animated television series based on the Franco-Belgian comic book series of the same name created by Belgian cartoonist Morris. 52 episodes were produced. The show was directed by Olivier Jean-Marie and produced by Marc du Pontavice at the Xilam studios in Paris, France. The music for the series was composed by Ramon Pipin and Hervé Lavandier. A theatrical feature-length film directly based on the series titled ''Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure'' was later released in 2007. Plot ''Lucky Luke'' is a cowboy who shoots faster than his own shadow. With the help of his faithful horse ''Jolly Jumper'' (the world's smartest horse) and sometimes also Rintindumb (the world's dumbest dog), he maintains peace and order in the Wild West. He hunts down desperadoes, keeps sharpshooters like Billy the Kid in check and constantly recaptures and returns The Daltons to prison. Voice cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Du Pontavice
Marc du Pontavice (born 1963) is a French animator and businessperson who is the producer of ''Oggy and the cockroaches'' ("Oggy et les Cafards"), ''The Magician'', ''Space Goofs'', '' Kaena: The Prophecy'', ''Mr. Baby'', ''The Daltons'', '' Ratz'' and '' Zig and Sharko''. He was an executive producer from Gaumont, which is based in France. After leaving the company, he, along with Alix du Pontavice, founded Xilam. List of TV programmes produced * '' Highlander: The Series'' (executive in charge of production, alongside Denis Leroy) * ''The Magician'' * '' Sky Dancers'' * ''Space Goofs'' * ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' * '' Cartouche: Prince of the Streets'' * ''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke'' * '' Ratz'' * '' Tupu'' * ''Shuriken School'' (co-produced with José Maria Castillejo) * '' A Kind of Magic'' * '' Zig & Sharko'' * '' Hubert and Takako'' * ''FloopaLoo, Where Are You?'' * '' The Daltons'' * '' Rolling with the Ronks!'' * ''Mr. Magoo Mr. Magoo (known by his full n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahan (comics)
''Rahan'' is a French comic series about an intelligent prehistoric man, that appeared first as part of '' Pif gadget'' starting in March 1969, then published in albums of 2 to 4 complete stories. It was initially written by Roger Lecureux, and after his death in 1999, by Lecureux's son. ''Rahan'' has over 100 stories and lasted for 30 years. The comics' illustrations are mainly drawn by André Chéret. Other artists who also contributed were Romero, Guy Zam and José de Huescar . It had received a few adaptations over the years – notably adapted into a 2008 Italian-French animated television series, titled ''Rahan: Son of the Dark Age'', produced by French animation studio Xilam Animation. Premise After the destruction of his tribe in a volcano eruption, Rahan moves from land to land and tribe to tribe while spreading goodwill among those-who-walk-on-two-feet, and a powerful ethic of cooperation. With his open altruism often at odds with his powerful will to survive, Raha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers is the name of a line of toys and an animated show spin-off that were popular in the mid-1990s. The toys were constructed of a pull-string base and a doll with foam wings. When the doll was inserted into the base and the string pulled, the doll would launch into the air, spinning its wings like a propeller as it flew. The flight was like that of a helicopter. Toys Initially Galoob launched the toys during the 1994 winter holiday season, and they proved to be successful. The toys were re-released in 2005 with an adapted design, manufactured by Play Along Toys. Galoob released a similar toyline aimed at boys called '' Dragon Flyz''. Recall While the foam wings on the dolls provided a limited amount of safety, nonetheless, there were over 100 injuries reported, ranging from temporary blindness to facial lacerations requiring stitches. Galoob, the manufacturer of the toys, recalled them in June 2000 after less than six years on the market. Animated series In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rintindumb
Rantanplan (; alternatively spelled Ran-Tan-Plan and Ran Tan Plan) is a fictional hound dog created by a Belgian cartoonist Morris and French writer René Goscinny. Originally a supporting character in the ''Lucky Luke'' series, Rantanplan later starred in self-titled series. Rantanplan is a spoof of the male German Shepherd Rin Tin Tin. In the Turkish translations of the series, he is indeed named Rin Tin Tin. (Lucky Luke in Istanbul), Haberturk, 5 June 2012. English versions of the books have renamed him "Rin-Tin-Can" and "Bushwack" in the 1983 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Flyz
''Dragon Flyz'' is an animated television series created by Savin Yeatman-Eiffel and produced by Gaumont Multimédia in association with Abrams/Gentile Entertainment. The show, based on a toy line by Galoob, ran for two seasons, in syndication in the US and Europe. 26 episodes were produced. The program centers on a coalition known as the ''Dragonators'' (a combination of "dragon" and "aviators"), a set of humans who ride on dragon-back in search-and-rescue operations. David Perlmutter's ''Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows'' calls ''Dragon Flyz'' "a very transparent ad for a toy line, much like some of the other productions the Abrams/Gentile Studio was involved in at this time (see '' Happy Ness: The Secret of the Loch'' and '' Van-Pires'' for other examples." Storyline Set in the 41st century, after an event called "The Cataclysm", the series depicts the adventures of dragon-riders either human or of a reptilian, gargoyle-like race, at war for control of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |