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The
season 4 of Oggy and the Cockroaches will premiere
on Cartoon Network across Asia Pacific. Cartoon
Network Asia Pacific has also acquired the rights
to seasons one to three (65 x 30’) for
the region.
Xilam
and Cartoon Network will also collaborate to
produce a unique Indian-inspired special that
will strike a particular chord with a well-established
fan base in this territory.
Turner
Broadcasting System Asia Pacific director, programming,
acquisitions & development Layla Lewis said,
“Oggy and the Cockroaches has a winning
comedy formula that has made it hugely popular
with kids in the Asia Pacific region. We’re
thrilled to partner with Xilam Animation and
to invest in the latest series, ensuring that
Oggy and the Cockroaches becomes part of a formidable
comedy line up on Cartoon Network Asia Pacific
this year.”
First
produced in 1999, the latest installment of
Oggy and the Cockroaches will comprise 26 half-hour
episodes of fast, crazy and hilarious adventures,
but this time with a new twist with Oggy falling
in love with newcomer Olivia, his pretty next
door neighbour, while pesky roaches, Joey, Marky
and Dee Dee, do their best to wreak havoc on
his home.
In
addition to the new episodes, the order will
also include some special episodes that will
take Oggy and his mischievous roaches out of
their regular episode format to feature them
in new environments and situations.
Xilam
Animation Chairman and CEO Marc du Pontavice
said, “Oggy's worldwide success continues
and we are delighted to announce that Cartoon
Network is committed to being Oggy's Asia-Pacific
broadcaster, as well as one of the major production
partners for the brand new season. We believe
that Cartoon Network will lead this unique animation
property in its quest to gain the hearts of
kids throughout the region.”
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