MUMBAI: Oggy and the Cockroaches, the animated comedy series, will premiere on 16 July on Cartoon Network India.

The show will air every Monday-Friday at 3 pm.

Viacom18?s Nick was showing the series in India since 2009. However the property moved to Cartoon Network following an Asia Pacific level exclusive co-production agreement with leading French animation studio, Xilam, to create season four of Oggy and the Cockroaches.

Cartoon Network will be launching a contest based on Oggy and the Cockroaches called ?Oggy di New House Party!?.

Turner International India General Manager, Entertainment Networks, South Asia Monica Tata said, "Oggy and the Cockroaches has a winning comedy formula that has made it hugely popular with kids in India. We are thrilled about this latest acquisition, which ensures that Oggy and the Cockroaches becomes part of a formidable comedy line up on Cartoon Network this year."