– French animation studio Xilam Group is teaming up with French broadcaster TF1 for the development of Turbo Twins. This new CGI animated series is targeted to tickle the funny bones of kids aged 6-10.
– TF1, renowned for its flagship children’s slot TFOU, is ready to take its young audience on a rollercoaster ride with Turbo Twins.
– The conception of this 26 episode series, each 22 minutes long, first sparkled at Cartoon Forum 2022. Xilam group presented the idea and hooked the partners up.
It’s Twin Time with Xilam Group and TF1
Riding on Rolling Laughter: Turbo Twins
At the crossroads of Comedy and Action
And now, ladies and gentlemen, for my zesty hot take: Just when you thought there were no more fresh ideas in children’s TV, along come Turbo Twins! Muah! Fantastique! The Xilam Group and TF1 are summoning the youthful giggles and heart-thumping thrills to their screens. With a whopping 22-minute runtime for every one of the 26 episodes, your kids will have their eyes glued to the screen, leaving you some peaceful, uninterrupted me-time. Not forgetting, this series was a sparkling idea at the Cartoon Forum 2022. So, get ready to laugh, gasp and shout ‘Encore!’. Cartoon animation is not just alive, it’s turbo-charged!
Xilam Group, a French animation studio with an Academy Award® nomination to their credit, teams up with renowned French broadcaster TF1 to create a new, comedic, and action-filled, animated series named Turbo Twins. This CG animation series, designed for kids aged 6-10, will highlight the prime children’s slot TFOU from TF1. Xilam Group initially pitched this 26 x 22′ series at the 2022 Cartoon Forum with Solène Azernour (Skylander Academy, Lana Longbeard, Angelo Rules) at the director’s helm.
The Upcoming Turbo Twins (Courtesy of Xilam Group/TF1)
The pioneers of the series’ bible – Philippe Rolland and Hervé Nadler, along with Jessica Kedward and Kirsty Peart (Known for Totally Spies S7-S8, Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes), along with Philippe Rolland’s graphic bible (Kaeloo, De Gaulle at the Beach). The series is slated for 2027-2028 release, with Xilam with handling worldwide sales.
Welcome to the exciting world of Karston Speedway Summer Camp, the ultimate grounds for the most thrilling K.A.R. race. With high stakes on the line, our dynamic teenage duo, the Turbo Twins, are not ready to back down. The series promises to be a fun-filled adventure, with racing excitement blending perfectly with summer camp life.
According to Marc du Pontavice, Xilam Animation’s CEO & Founder:
Our racing heroes in Turbo Twins have been rapidly gaining traction due to the lightning speed comedic and captivating storylines and its innovative take on sports-genre animation. TF1 is the ideal partner to fast track this exciting adventure. We are thrilled to work alongside TF1 and cannot wait to bring Turbo Twins to homes worldwide.
A word from Yann Labasque, the Head of TF1 Group’s Youth Programming:
We are delighted about the development of Turbo Twins. We are confident it will enchant the older segment of our target audience, specifically children aged 6-10. The series encapsulates unique family-centered adventures, accentuating teamwork’s role in success. We eagerly anticipate bringing the endearing characters and exciting narratives from Turbo Twins to life and sharing them with the TFOU audience.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/xilam-tf1-turbo-twins/