Xilam Marks 20 Years of Oggy and the Cockroaches

Xilam Animation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its flagship brand Oggy and the Cockroaches with the launch of a themed escape room and other activities.

The Oggy and the Cockroaches escape room will open this month in Paris. It will be based on the fifth season of the series. Xilam also secured a partnership with The Museum of Arts & Crafts in Paris that will allow youngsters to observe animation workshops.

The Paris Aquarium is also on board the celebrations with a treasure hunt. Additionally, an Oggy-branded truck will tour six French cities starting later this month, providing fans with the opportunity for costumed character meet and greets, episode screenings, games, competitions, a coloring wall, workshops and goody bags. Xilam will also run an extensive #Oggy20 digital campaign that encompasses user-generated content, influencer partnerships and a competition to win a VIP weekend in Paris.

“For two decades, Oggy and the Cockroaches has been entertaining audiences all around the world with its fantastic characters, slapstick humor and surprise-filled storylines,” said Marc du Pontavice, the founder and president of Xilam Animation. “After an unprecedented 20 years of non-stop content production in France, Oggy is now one of just a handful of French animation properties to reach its milestone 20th anniversary and, even after all this time, Oggy has never been so popular and commercially successful. We’re delighted to be marking this landmark moment with a hugely exciting activity lineup that ensures there’s something for fans of all ages to enjoy.”