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  • Youva Stationery acquires licensing rights for ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’

    Youva Stationery acquires licensing rights for ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’

    Mumbai: Youva, from the house of Navneet Education, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the leading animated series – Oggy and the Cockroaches. Licensed by Xilam Animation for Sony YAY!, the animated comedy has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide over numerous years with its entertaining and humorous storyline.

    Oggy, the charming blue cat, has become an icon, winning the hearts of audiences worldwide. His appeal transcends borders and languages, resonating with viewers of all ages. Kids are drawn to Oggy’s endearing nature and relatable experiences, making him a most desired character in the world of friendship. Its success is not just limited to the TV screen; Oggy has become a companion, a friend that kids want to have with them throughout their daily lives.

    Youva has secured licensing rights for “Oggy and the Cockroaches” from Sony YAY!. This collaboration will extend across a diverse range of stationery products, including jumbo-size and regular notebooks, colouring and activity books, combo kits and exam boards among others.

    This strategic partnership between Youva and “Oggy and the Cockroaches” aims to infuse joy and creativity into the world of stationery, offering fans and consumers an exciting range of products featuring their favourite animated characters.

    “We are delighted to join forces with ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches,’ a show that has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide,” said Youva chief strategy officer Abhijit Sanyal. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to bringing newness and joy to our customers through unique and engaging products. We look forward to a successful partnership that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on stationery enthusiasts and fans of the beloved animated series.”

    Sony YAY! marketing, communications & OAP head Sujoy Roy Bardhan said, “We understand the deep connection between kids and their favorite toons. The animated characters play a significant role in shaping kids’ imagination and creativity. With ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ having a huge fan following amongst kids, our collaboration with Youva aims to not just provide stationery but to create and spread moments of happiness. This partnership offers kids exciting new ways to interact with their adored characters, enhancing the stationery experience with the charm and humor of ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches.’”

  • Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    MUMBAI: Xilam, the award-winning animation production company, today announced that Turner Asia Pacific, one of its key broadcast partners, has acquired two additional seasons for its ratings-winner Oggy and the Cockroaches. The series in 4K will be delivered from 2017 onwards and available across Turner’s channels including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Pogo.

    Turner’s chief content officer of its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific Mark Eyers said: “We all know that cockroaches have some serious survival skills, and there’s just something about Oggy and his mischievous friends that continues to connect with kids. By extending the relationship with Xilam, Turner has kept hold of a proven hit to further boost its leadership position in the region.”

    Xilam Animation CEO and founder Marc du Pontavice added, “Oggy’s worldwide success continues to hit new highs, and we are thrilled to pursue the partnership with Turner and Cartoon Network that helped build and expand Oggy as a phenomenon throughout Asia.”

    In Season 5 (78 x 7’), the battle goes on between Oggy and the roaches as they travel back in time through the ages and meet icons such as Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci and the Cyclops, as well as rocketing forward into the year 3000. Seasons 6 and 7 (156 x 7’) will comprise a mix of brand new episodes along with full remakes of classic stories from seasons 1 and 2 all produced in 4K. After almost 20 years of success, this spectacular addition of 234 new episodes, all in 4K, will project the brand in the next 15 years, as it will keep entertaining the kids and their parents with them.

  • Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    MUMBAI: Xilam, the award-winning animation production company, today announced that Turner Asia Pacific, one of its key broadcast partners, has acquired two additional seasons for its ratings-winner Oggy and the Cockroaches. The series in 4K will be delivered from 2017 onwards and available across Turner’s channels including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Pogo.

    Turner’s chief content officer of its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific Mark Eyers said: “We all know that cockroaches have some serious survival skills, and there’s just something about Oggy and his mischievous friends that continues to connect with kids. By extending the relationship with Xilam, Turner has kept hold of a proven hit to further boost its leadership position in the region.”

    Xilam Animation CEO and founder Marc du Pontavice added, “Oggy’s worldwide success continues to hit new highs, and we are thrilled to pursue the partnership with Turner and Cartoon Network that helped build and expand Oggy as a phenomenon throughout Asia.”

    In Season 5 (78 x 7’), the battle goes on between Oggy and the roaches as they travel back in time through the ages and meet icons such as Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci and the Cyclops, as well as rocketing forward into the year 3000. Seasons 6 and 7 (156 x 7’) will comprise a mix of brand new episodes along with full remakes of classic stories from seasons 1 and 2 all produced in 4K. After almost 20 years of success, this spectacular addition of 234 new episodes, all in 4K, will project the brand in the next 15 years, as it will keep entertaining the kids and their parents with them.