The French animation studio has reached 68.9 billion lifetime views across its network of more than 70 channels, driven by franchises such as Zig & Sharko, Oggy and the Cockroaches and Where’s Chicky?.

Xilam Animation has surpassed 100 million subscribers across its global YouTube network, doubling its audience since January 2022. The milestone reinforces the French studio’s digital strategy, with its network of more than 70 channels having generated 68.9 billion lifetime views.

So far in 2026, Xilam’s content has averaged 20 million daily views, driven primarily by its non-verbal comedy franchises Zig & Sharko, Oggy and the Cockroaches and Where’s Chicky?, which continue to reach international audiences through a format accessible across markets and languages.

Three of the company’s channels have surpassed 10 million subscribers and received YouTube’s Diamond Play Button: the main Oggy and the Cockroaches channel, its Hindi-language channel and the main Zig & Sharko channel. Xilam’s network also holds 20 Gold Play Buttons, awarded to channels with more than one million subscribers, and 39 Silver Play Buttons, recognising those that have reached 100,000 subscribers.

“Reaching 100 million YouTube subscribers is an incredible milestone for our business and reflects both the enduring appeal of our characters and our sustained investment in creative, forward-thinking digital strategies,” said Safaa Benazzouz, Deputy CEO of Distribution & Marketing at Xilam Animation.

The executive also highlighted the international potential of the company’s non-verbal comedies and YouTube’s role in connecting its franchises with new generations of viewers while maintaining engagement with established audiences.

Xilam’s digital strategy also extends to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Across YouTube and its social media platforms, the company has a combined following of 136 million. In 2025, its content generated 4.4 billion views across Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.

This digital growth is accompanied by the continued expansion of its content portfolio. Upcoming projects include Chickies (78 x 7′), a CG-animated spin-off of Where’s Chicky?, which has been pre-sold to France Télévisions and is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2027.

France Télévisions has also commissioned a ninth season of Oggy and the Cockroaches, scheduled for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028, ahead of the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Meanwhile, longtime partner Gulli has commissioned the fifth and sixth seasons of Zig & Sharko, due in 2027 and 2028, respectively.

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The short film project by Spain’s Arriate Studio and Ecuador’s Matte CG will receive €25,000 to produce an animated short that will premiere on RTVE Play and serve as the starting point for a children’s series.

RTVE and the Quirino Awards have announced Chinchipe as the winner of the inaugural RTVE–Quirino Talent Award for Best Animated Short Film Project. The initiative aims to support Ibero-American animation production and facilitate the development of new audiovisual projects.

Developed by Spain’s Arriate Studio and Ecuador’s Matte CG, the project will receive €25,000, which will be allocated entirely to the production of the short film under RTVE’s supervision. The Spanish public broadcaster will acquire the broadcasting rights and make the six-minute film available on RTVE Play.

Targeting children aged six to 11, Chinchipe combines 2D and 3D animation. The story follows Persi, an eight-year-old girl living in a megacity without sunlight who receives the world’s last tomato seed as a gift. Her attempt to make it germinate drives a narrative exploring humanity’s connection with nature and the importance of community.

The project also envisions a longer-term development strategy. The short film will serve as the starting point for Persi and the Impossible Seed, a 26-episode children’s series with seven-minute installments that is currently in development. The series will follow the protagonist on a journey to the surface in search of sunlight.

The production companies expect to complete financing for the short film in 2027 and begin production in the summer of that year. The goal is to launch its festival run and distribution in 2028.

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The group has launched its own Fixitoon collection on ClickView, featuring 5 channels including Animotion’s prominent IPs, The Fixies, Detective Finnick, DinoCity, PinCode, and Beardy Bodo.

Animotion Media Group has launched its own Fixitoon collection, on ClickView, a leading video solution for schools that allows teachers to incorporate videos into teaching safely and effectively. The collection features 5 channels including Animotion’s prominent IPs, The Fixies, Detective Finnick, DinoCity, PinCode, and Beardy Bodo.

Animotion’s collection delivers exceptional educational value and is an ideal companion for lesson plans. The STEM-focused animated series

The Fixies explores complex concepts behind everyday technology, innovation, and the natural world, breaking them down so young learners can easily understand how things work.

Beardy Bodo serves as an ideal supplement for geography and cultural lessons, taking students on entertaining journeys across different countries, historical monuments, and global natural wonders.

DinoCity imparts important social-emotional lessons and core values, guiding children through everyday life scenarios while encouraging honesty, responsibility, kindness, and generosity.

Detective Finnick offers a versatile storyline that sparks critical thinking, covering everything from analytical problem-solving and teamwork to navigating imaginative mysteries.

PinCode takes curious young learners on captivating journeys through time, space, and scale, breaking down fundamental concepts in physics, biology, and scientific invention.

“We are thrilled to bring our beloved characters directly to educators and students through our new Fixitoon collection on ClickView. Our mission has always been to create storytelling that sparks genuine curiosity, and this partnership provides a secure, trusted platform for our IPs to inspire the next generation of young learners globally,” said Julia Nikolaeva, General Manager at Animotion Media Group.

ClickView gives educational producers a safe, trusted place to share their videos with schools and this month launched ‘channels’ a new way for producers like Animotion Media Group to distribute their content to schools. It’s a response to a growing shift away from YouTube in classrooms, as concerns about young people’s mental health, addictive algorithms, AI-generated content and data privacy lead schools to rethink where their videos come from. Instead of relying on ads, ClickView pays royalties directly to producers, so they can keep reaching classrooms and keep making videos for young learners.

“We’re delighted to be launching the Fixitoon collection to our teacher community this month. We’ve already had fantastic feedback from teachers who are now integrating episodes from The Fixies and DinoCity into their lessons to support engagement in STEM subjects,” said Rachel Dunne, ClickView’s Head of Marketing and Partnerships.

Through this partnership, Animotion Media Group and ClickView are bringing high-quality, engaging animation into the hearts of classrooms globally. By combining captivating storytelling with curriculum-aligned learning, the Fixitoon channel empowers educators with trusted, safe, and impactful digital resources that make learning an inspiring adventure for every student.

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The new season will premiere on Globo in Brazil on October 30, TF1 in France on November 1, and Disney Channel across EMEA on November 14. In the U.S. and Latin America, season seven will premiere on Disney Channel on November 20, and stream on Disney+ the next day.

Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, today announced the rollout of Season Seven of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.

The new season will premiere on Globo in Brazil on October 30, TF1 in France on November 1, and Disney Channel across EMEA on November 14. In the U.S. and Latin America, season seven will premiere on Disney Channel on November 20, and stream on Disney+ the next day.

The 26-episode season ushers the global Miraculous franchise into a more interconnected era, introducing new heroes, new powers and new enemies while expanding the world of the series and paving the way for a broader future for the franchise.

In Season Seven, the choices Marinette makes begin to reshape both her personal life and her responsibilities as Ladybug. As those two worlds become increasingly difficult to separate, friendships shift, relationships change, and Ladybug and Cat Noir are forced to adapt to challenges that become more complex and far-reaching.

At the same time, Season Seven takes the adventure into new territory, introducing new forms of power, ambitious transformations and larger threats. New abilities – and new ways of accessing them – reshape how the heroes meet those challenges, while even the Miraculous themselves continue to change. These developments begin to connect stories, characters and threats across an increasingly interconnected Miraculous universe.

“Season Seven comes at a moment of strong momentum for Miraculous, and this coordinated rollout reflects the continued strength of our longstanding broadcast partnerships,” said Maria Doolan, Head of Content Partnerships and Distribution at Miraculous Corp. “We value the collaboration that has helped the series reach audiences across key markets and are excited to build on that foundation as we bring Season Seven to viewers across their platforms.”

Recent audience demand data from Parrot Analytics covering June 21 to September 18, 2026, showed that Miraculous Corp’s Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir outperformed 850 school-age and preschool children’s programs tracked worldwide. During the same 90-day period, the series also ranked No. 4 among all TV series globally and was the only children’s program in the global top ten.

Season Seven of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is produced in collaboration with Disney Kids & Family, Brazil’s Globosat, Italy’s KidsMe and France’s TF1.

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Kike Palacios, Manager, Marketing and Content Acquisition at 2BeNamed, discusses the growth of KidOO in Latin America, the value of safe and curated children’s programming, and the company’s plans to move toward developing its own intellectual property.

In an audiovisual landscape defined by a proliferation of platforms and audience fragmentation, 2BeNamed offers a proposition that combines entertainment, learning, and safety for young children. Through KidOO -its children’s channel- the company brings content and characters already well-known to children in the digital space to television, offering a curated, ad-free viewing experience designed to provide peace of mind to families.

This strategy addresses a specific market need: providing parents and children with a reliable viewing experience that still aligns with the habits and preferences of the new generation. By integrating dynamic formats, international franchises, and educational content, KidOO demonstrates that linear television still has room for growth, provided it can adapt to current demands.

In line with this, the channel continues to expand its reach across Latin America, where it is now available in over 8.5 million households.

The catalog also reflects 2BeNamed’s commitment to blending globally recognized properties -such as CoComelon, Little Baby Bum, and Morphle- with a diverse range of content that promotes values like inclusion, creativity, and environmental stewardship. At the same time, the company views new technologies, including artificial intelligence, as tools to optimize production and distribution, always prioritizing quality and editorial responsibility when it comes to young audiences.

In the following interview with ttvnews, Kike Palacios, Marketing, Management, and Content Acquisition Manager at 2BeNamed, analyzes opportunities within the children’s segment, the evolution of consumption habits, and the role of curation in an increasingly competitive market. He also discusses the keys to KidOO’s regional growth, shares the company’s vision for the future of children’s content, and outlines upcoming initiatives, including the development of original intellectual property and the creation of an inaugural animated series.

What is 2BeNamed’s perspective on the current state of children’s content, and what opportunities do you currently identify within this segment?

Today, there is an enormous amount of children’s content available, which is precisely why we believe curation is more valuable than ever. The opportunity lies not necessarily in offering more content, but in selecting it better. At KidOO, we aim to combine entertainment and learning within a safe, ad-free environment, featuring programming designed to accompany children throughout different times of the day. In an increasingly fragmented ecosystem, we believe there is a significant opportunity to provide families with a simple, reliable space-a place where parents can rest assured that their children are watching appropriate content, without the need for constant supervision.

Children’s consumption habits have changed significantly in recent years. How does 2BeNamed adapt its development and production strategies to these new ways of viewing content?

Today’s children grew up consuming content on YouTube, digital platforms, and in much shorter, more dynamic formats. KidOO is built precisely on that reality: we bring elements of that digital language and content to the pay-TV screen, but within a curated and safe environment. We aren’t looking to change how children consume content; rather, we aim to understand it. That is why we incorporate short-form content, characters, and franchises that children are already familiar with from the digital world, organizing them into a programming lineup that parents can let run with complete peace of mind.

What elements do you consider essential for a children’s production to connect with today’s audiences without losing its educational or cultural value?

The primary requirement remains entertainment. If a story, character, or song fails to capture a child’s attention, it is unlikely to convey anything else. From there, we strongly believe in the concept of “edutainment” and learning while having fun. The best children’s content integrates learning, creativity, values, or knowledge about the world in a natural way, so that children don’t feel like they are sitting through a lesson. And if the content also creates opportunities for shared moments with parents, its value is even greater. Entertainment and education shouldn’t compete; they should complement each other.

Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are transforming the audiovisual industry. What impact do you think they will have on the creation and distribution of content for children?

Every new technology brings challenges, but also tremendous opportunities. Artificial intelligence can help produce, adapt, localize, and distribute content more efficiently-it can even enable the development of ideas that once required massive budgets using far fewer resources. Yet, when it comes to children’s content, one thing remains constant for us: technology cannot replace a good story, compelling characters, or a responsible editorial vision. When creativity, human oversight, and clear quality standards are in place, AI can become an extraordinary tool. The key is ensuring that efficiency never comes at the expense of quality or the care required when catering to a child audience.

KidOO has already reached over 7.5 million households in Latin America. What were the keys to achieving such growth in such a short time, and what lessons were learned from this expansion?

Yes, and now that figure is 8.5 million. I believe the main factor was that operators grasped the value proposition very quickly. KidOO addressed a specific need: bringing content that children already consume and recognize from the digital world into a safe, curated, and ad-free environment within the pay-TV ecosystem. We encountered this same need in virtually every market we engaged with. For us, this confirmed that there is still plenty of room for linear television, provided it offers a clear value proposition and solves a real problem. And we continue to grow: with the recent addition of Mundo and Entel in Chile, KidOO now reaches over 8.5 million households across Latin America.

2BeNamed has maintained that there is a place for safe, curated, and ad-free children’s television. What family needs did 2BeNamed identify that were not being met by major platforms or the broader digital ecosystem?

We primarily identified a need for peace of mind and trust. Parents want to be able to let their children watch content without having to constantly worry about what might appear next, what an algorithm might recommend, or what advertisements might interrupt what they are watching. At KidOO, curation is a core component of the product. There is no advertising, and content is pre-programmed with the audience in mind. For children, this means being able to enjoy their shows without interruption; for parents, it means reclaiming something that has always been vital in children’s television: knowing exactly what their children are watching and having confidence in the viewing environment.

2BeNamed has added content from brands such as Moonbug-including well-known franchises like Little Baby Bum and Morphle to its catalog. What role do global brands play in KidOO’s current programming strategy?

They play a very significant role. We work with globally recognized companies and franchises -such as Moonbug (with CoComelon, Little Baby Bum, and Morphle ) and Iconix (with Pororo and Tayo)-because these are characters that children are already familiar with and actively seek out. Furthermore, starting in October, KidOO will add well-known properties like Pocoyo and Maya the Bee, along with other content from Animaj, bringing in a total of over 40 additional hours of programming. However, we don’t want KidOO to be merely a collection of big-name brands. Our strength lies in the mix: combining established franchises with new content, productions from various parts of the world, and Latin American offerings like Flinko and Canticuénticos. Today, children naturally consume stories from Korea, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, and our programming aims to reflect that very diversity. In addition to entertainment, KidOO has incorporated offerings with an educational focus and a social impact-such as Future Chicken , which centers on environmental awareness.

What role do you believe children’s content should play in shaping values and habits?

It plays a very important role. We are engaging with children at a critical stage of their development; therefore, we believe that content can both entertain and reinforce values ​​such as respect, friendship, inclusion, curiosity, and environmental stewardship. Future Chicken is an excellent example, as it addresses topics related to sustainability and caring for the planet through humor, adventure, and an optimistic perspective. We do not aim to replace the role of parents or formal education, but we do believe that KidOO can support them and contribute positively to that process.

Looking ahead, what is the next step for 2BeNamed in the children’s market: increasing distribution, developing original productions, or expanding into new platforms and formats?

These are complementary paths. On one hand, we want to continue expanding KidOO’s distribution across Latin America, reaching new markets and platforms. At the same time, we are embarking on an exciting new phase: the development of our own intellectual property. We are already working on our first animated series, and we look forward to sharing more news about it later on. For us, this is a natural evolution-having gotten to know our audience closely and gained an understanding of what kind of content resonates with them, we now want to begin creating our own stories and characters.

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Under the partnership, Guangzhou Art-land will use its local market expertise and extensive industry network to identify and develop opportunities for The Fixies across consumer products, retail promotions and brand collaborations.

Animotion Media Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Guangzhou Art-land Holding Company Limited, one of the world’s leading brand licensing and IP management companies, to develop the licensing and merchandising programme for The Fixies across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Under the partnership, Guangzhou Art-land will use its local market expertise and extensive industry network to identify and develop opportunities for The Fixies across consumer products, retail promotions and brand collaborations. The company will work with licensees, retailers and commercial partners to create locally relevant products and activations that reflect the franchise’s educational values and distinctive visual identity.

Guangzhou Art-land operates across brand licensing, multimedia, product development, location-based entertainment and IP investment and is recognised as one of the world’s leading licensing agencies. The company’s portfolio includes internationally recognised entertainment, lifestyle and cultural properties such as SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Dora, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Barbapapa, The World of Eric Carle, MTV, Namito, Qee, ViViCat and Deer Squad, among others. The company is the only “China-based enterprise” in China listed for consecutive 5 years ranked No. 12 globally in License Global’s Top Global Licensing Agents report since 2022-2026.

The Fixies is the No. 1 edutainment content brand in China for children aged 4–8. Its stories follow tiny creatures who live inside machines and explain how technology, science and safety principles work. The brand has been present in China since 2015, with five seasons available across more than 30 platforms and services, including CCTV, Tencent Video, Youku, iQIYI, Mango TV and China Eastern Airlines’ inflight platform. It has generated over 17 billion VOD views in China, holds a Douban rating of up to 9.3 and ranks No. 1 on Tencent Video’s Learn Something New – Popular Science list for children’s content. Beyond the series, the franchise has expanded through audio stories, publishing, music, educational formats and live entertainment. Audio stories have generated more than 360 million streams on Ximalaya, while the first printed book collection sold approximately 10,000 sets during its first week. The first Chinese-language Fixies album is now available on leading music services, and a locally adapted live stage show is scheduled to premiere in Guangzhou in late 2026.

The first major industry appearance under the new partnership will take place at China Licensing Expo, held from 21 to 23 October 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Guangzhou Art-land will represent The Fixies at Stand W1E01, introducing the brand’s expanded licensing programme to prospective licensees, retailers and commercial partners.

“China has been an important market for The Fixies for more than a decade, and the brand already has a strong foundation across content, publishing, music and live entertainment,” said Julia Nikolaeva, General Manager at Animotion Media Group. “Our partnership with Guangzhou Art-land is the next step in this development. Its licensing expertise, extensive partner network and understanding of the local consumer market will help us create high-quality collaborations that preserve the educational character of The Fixies while making the brand part of children’s and families’ everyday lives.”

“The Fixies combines engaging characters and storytelling with a strong STEM and educational foundation, giving the brand significant potential across consumer products and promotional partnerships,” said Dr. Eddie Ng, the President of Guangzhou Art-land. “We are pleased to work with Animotion Media Group and look forward to introducing new, locally relevant ways for audiences to experience the world of The Fixies.”

The partnership represents the next stage in the development of The Fixies in China, supporting its continued growth as a multidimensional educational and family content franchise.

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Mediawan Kids & Family strengthens its licensing capabilities by appointing Toon2Tango as exclusive global agent for its catalogue.

Mediawan Kids & Family, Europe’s leading independent studio for the production and distribution of children’s and family content, and Toon2Tango, the German kids and family entertainment powerhouse, have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing and merchandising agreement. Under the deal, the Mediawan Kids & Family label Toon2Tango, a Leonine Animation Studios company – part of the Mediawan Group, will identify, negotiate and manage licensing and merchandising partnerships for Mediawan Kids & Family’s extensive portfolio of children’s and family IP.

The agreement marks the next step in the collaboration between the two labels within the Mediawan Group. Toon2Tango will combine the Mediawan Kids & Family portfolio with its own productions and selected IP from Leonine Studios to develop licensing opportunities and consumer products partnerships worldwide. The agreement covers all major product categories, including toys and games, apparel, home and living, publishing, digital games and promotional activities.

The combined high-profile licensing & merchandising portfolio now includes upcoming projects and established IPs from across the Group’s slate, such as Method Animation’s Astro Boy reboot, alongside digital first-series Wadoo and Mediawan Kids & Family Distribution hit preschool series Maddie + Triggs. These will be complemented by Toon2Tango’s own productions including the highly anticipated animated feature Paluten Freedom based on the popular YouTube series, Niko – the series based on the international family film franchise, Agent 203, comprising both the animated hit series and a feature film, and Showtime, Toon2Tango’s latest production, commissioned by Kika, as well as projects in development such as action-adventure series Eldrador from German toy company Schleich.

“This agreement is a natural extension of the way we work as a Group. It allows us to develop a cohesive licensing strategy with a partner that already knows our properties and shares our creative culture,” said Julien Borde, President of Mediawan Kids & Family. “Toon2Tango’s 25 years of experience and expertise gives our labels across France, Italy, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium a dedicated, agile partner to build lasting brand value for our audiences, our partners and our licensees worldwide.”

“We are proud to take on this expanded role for Mediawan Kids & Family’s catalogue,” said Hans Ulrich Stoef, CEO of Toon2Tango. “This agreement enables us to bring our licensing expertise to the Group’s brands, supporting them from development through to market, wherever in Europe they are produced. We want to build the market with a new approach via licensing partnerships and also a clear B2C focus with own fan merchandise platforms. Further steps are underway and we aim to create a profitable business for ourselves and all our partners.”

The agreement builds on Mediawan Kids & Family’s pan-European production network, with labels based in France, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. It reinforces the Group’s strategy of activating synergies across its labels to extend the value of its IPs beyond the screen. It follows the distribution agreement signed by the two labels in March 2025, under which Mediawan Kids & Family integrated Toon2Tango’s content portfolio into its content catalogue.

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The executive also highlighted the opportunities available to children’s content companies with a strong digital presence, even amid ongoing market challenges.

*with reporting by Carolina Mussio and Ana Paula Carreira from Cannes, France.

El Reino Infantil is moving forward with the expansion of one of its flagship franchises, having started production on the La Granja de Zenón movie, which is set to hit theaters in mid-2028. The announcement was made by Felipe de Stefani, CEO of the company, during Mipcom, where El Reino Infantil is holding an intensive schedule of meetings with potential partners to drive new international business.

“We’re here at Mipcom in Cannes, taking the opportunity to make some important announcements, including the start of production on our La Granja de Zenón movie, which will be available in theaters in mid-2028,” the executive said.

Throughout the market, El Reino Infantil is also meeting with production, animation and theatrical distribution companies to explore opportunities to develop its projects and expand their international reach.

“We’ve had around 28 meetings a day, literally, and we’re very happy with the results,” De Stefani said, highlighting the level of activity and business prospects the company is seeing in Cannes.

The executive also emphasized the opportunities available to children’s content companies with a strong digital presence, even in a challenging market environment.

“We see that, despite the many challenges the children’s market has faced in recent years, companies like ours, which have a strong digital presence, have high expectations and very promising prospects for generating international business,” he concluded.

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