Oggy to continue on Cartoon Network Asia Pacific


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Rebecca Hawkes

| 03 December 2015




The Cartoon Network in the Asia Pacific has extended its co-production relationship with Xilam by embarking on the fifth season of comedy animation Oggy and the Cockroaches.



Oggy the Cockroaches S5 PosterThe 78x7’ Ultra HD episodes will premiere in 2017, charting the latest escapades of the chubby cat Oggy and three pesky cockroaches Joey, Dee Dee and Mark. Season four is currently airing exclusively on Cartoon Network in the Asia Pacific.

“Over the past few years, Cartoon Network has become known as the ‘Home of new Oggy’ and with season five now secured, I’m happy to announce that this is set to continue for a long time to come,” said Mark Eyers, chief content officer, Turner’s Kids Networks in Asia Pacific. “Oggy has a winning formula that has made it hugely popular with kids in this region. Alongside our other original series, this blue cat bolsters an enviable line-up of animated comedy.”

Marc Du Pontavice, founder and CEO, Xilam, added: “Oggy’s worldwide success continues to hit new highs and we are thrilled to announce that Cartoon Network is committed to being the show’s broadcaster of this brand new season in Asia Pacific.”