Xilam Animation Scores Big with Piggy Builders Pre-Sales
• French studio Xilam Animation, fresh off their walk down the red carpet, has scored some significant pre-sale broadcast deals for their proprietary CG preschool series, cute-as-a-button ‘Piggy Builders.’
• Originally thrown into the ring by champions like BBC, France Télévisions, and ZDF, this little piggy series of 52 episodes, each ear-ticklingly lasting 11 minutes, goes to market even further.
• Excited new parents include childhood champions from across the seas, VRT Ketnet of the land known for tasty waffles – Belgium, Téléquebec from the land of ice hockey – French Canada, YLE from the home of Santa – Finland, and last but not least fan-favourite Warner Bros. Discovery of pasta paradise – Italy.
The Little Piggy went to the International Market
A Broadcast Victory Lap for Piggy Builders
Logging out after this mile-long announcement about our swine-sweet ‘Piggy Builders.’ This series has evidently been busy building a solid international fan base (construction pun intended!). The fact that it’s been picked for pre-sales by so many kids’ champions, shows that these builders mean business – not just any Fisher Price play-set. It’s the big leagues for these cute little piggies, who are not only renovating homes but also the world of children’s animation – one adorable brick at a time. I think it’s safe to say that it’s not just buildings these piggies have under construction, they’re also working on a world takeover. Stay tuned for ‘Piggy Builders: The Animation Domination.’ You heard it here first, folks!
Get the scoop on the latest broadcast pre-sales for the award-nominated French animation studio, Xilam Animation’s CG preschool series, Piggy Builders. Initially commissioned by powerhouse networks like BBC (UK), France Télévisions (France), and ZDF (Germany), the project’s reach is now far and wide.
Piggy Builders: A Creation by Xilam Animation
Piggy Builders is inking deals far and wide. France TV Distribution is taking charge as the licensing agent in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. With Xilam Animation featuring at Brand Licensing Europe, they are building a storm of merchandise for Piggy Builders.
Directed by Romain Villemaine, Piggy Builders debuted on Cbeebies and BBC iPlayer, and more regions are preparing for a launch.
Piggy Builders offers a refreshing storyline about a lovable trio of piggy siblings residing in Fine Forest. They love building, problem-solving, and their wonderful community. There’s a plethora of learning and fun when they work as a team!
Xilam Animation’s Distribution EVP, Safaa Benazzouz, shares:
Piggy Builders has been a remarkable success internationally. We’re thrilled to see more leading broadcasters join our journey. It’s exciting to see our adorable piggies engage young audiences worldwide through their delightful adventures and tales of teamwork.
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