ANIMASHOW S2.E8
SUMMARY
For this new episode, I'm delighted to welcome Marc du Pontavice, founder of French animation flagship XILAM. The group is behind many international hits, including Stupid Invaders, Ratz, Oggy and the Cockroaches, Paprika and Zig & Sharko. Marc's breakthrough came with "J'ai Perdu Mon Corps", the film event co-written by Jérémy Clapin and Guillaume Laurant (Amélie Poulain), and directed by Jérémy Clapin. The film received two César awards and an Oscar nomination, with the help of giant Netflix, which successfully broadcast it worldwide. With a record market capitalization over the last three years and a financial performance rarely seen for an animation studio, the group is now entering a new era of growth: that of digital platforms.
CHAPTERS
00:00:05 - The complexities of going public for an animation company
00:01:16 - Exploiting a work and the risks taken by Xilam
00:02:33 - The creation of a company dedicated to the production of television series
00:03:28 - The development of Gaumont's animation division
00:04:33 - Nickelodeon's cartoon inspiration
00:05:27 - Jean-Yves Raimbaud and the Creation of "Les Zinzins de l'espace" (Stupid Invaders) and "Oggy et les Cafards" (Oggy and the Cockroaches)
00:06:33 - Les Zinzins de l'espace and partner pressure
00:07:38 - The genesis of Tom and Jerry in the 21st century
00:09:15 - Cockroaches and the hassles of everyday life
00:10:26 - Posing and animation work
00:11:22 - The role of composers at Xilam
00:12:28 - The creative and commercial aspects of a license like Oggy
00:13:37 - The importance of sales and marketing management
00:14:44 - Oggy's popularity among young children
00:15:56 - Developing a new 3D series
00:16:53 - Computer graphics expertise
00:17:44 - Negotiations with Netflix and intellectual property
00:18:50 - Series production and distribution at Xilam
00:19:47 - The studio's financial success
00:21:01 - Exploration of New Formats
00:21:48 - Opening up new opportunities in adult animation
00:22:50 - The advantages of adult animation
00:24:16 - Inventing new narrative processes
00:25:22 - The "I Lost My Body" (J'ai perdu mon corp) Ace team
00:26:38 - The story behind the film and the sale to Netflix
00:27:20 - The creation of "J'ai perdu mon corps" (I've lost my body)
00:28:19 - The incredible exposure of "I've Lost My Body" at the Oscars
00:29:12 - The worldwide impact of "J'ai perdu mon corps" (I've lost my body)
00:30:07 - Holding on through the tough times
00:31:05 - Risks and Experience in Animation
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