Xilam Animation’s Submarine Jim Lands Global Presales

Xilam Animation’s upcoming adventure comedy series, Submarine Jim, has landed global broadcasting deals with the BBC, RTS, RTBF, VRT, NPO, Yle, NRK, Noga and Warner Bros. Discovery in EMEA, Latin America, Southeast Asia and South Korea.

“Since we were first introduced to Frédéric’s vision for Submarine Jim, we knew it had all the ingredients to captivate broadcasters and audiences alike–with laugh-out-loud comedy, an unforgettable crew of characters and plenty of fun twists and turns along the way,” said Safaa Benazzouz, executive VP of distribution at Xilam Animation.

Targeted at kids aged 6-9 years, Submarine Jim was created by Frédéric Martin. The series delves into the tale of a naive, young dolphin named Jim, who, when tasked with steering the world’s first-ever submarine on wheels, leads a motley crew of underwater friends on a whirlwind journey across the continents. Submarine Jim is scheduled to complete delivery in June 2026.

“Following our recent success with Piggy Builders, it’s fantastic to now be welcoming an array of leading broadcasters from across the globe for another of our original creations in this challenging market,” continued Benazzouz. “We look forward to diving into the show’s international rollout and introducing audiences to the hilarious adventures of Jim and his underwater friends.”