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Xilam Animation Greenlights Landmark Ninth Season of Comedy Series Oggy and the Cockroaches with France Télévisions
PARIS, March 10, 2026--Regulatory News: Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation (Paris:ALXIL) has greenlit production of a milestone ninth season of its flagship non-dialogue comedy franchise Oggy and the Cockroaches – cementing its status as one of the longest running French animated series. Commissioned by returning French broadcaster France Télévisions, the new season (78x7’) is slated for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028 in celebration of the iconic franchise’s 3
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