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===Background===
'''Xilam Animation''' is a French animation company that was founded in 1999 by '''M'''arc and '''Alix''' du Pontavice, after Marc left [[Gaumont Multimedia (France)|Gaumont MultimediaMultimédia]], of whichwhose itscartoon assetslibrary he bought from [[Gaumont]] the following year. The company mostly produces public-domain cartoons and animated movies in French and English. Most of their productions are co-produced with other French companies like [[Canal+ (France)|Canal+]] and Gulli[[M6]].
 
Xilam's notable productions include ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'', ''Space Goofs'', ''A Kind of Magic'', ''Zig and Sharko'' and more.
===1st Logo (August 5, 1999- )===
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'''Nicknames:''' "Red X", "Paint X", "The Painter", "The Painting"
 
{{ImageTOC
'''Logo:''' A white stick figure-like person walks near a surface on the screen, brandishing a paintbrush and a paintcan with red paint. He grabs the brush and paints a red "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}" on the surface. Once he is done, the camera zooms in on the "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}" as the person backs away a little. The text "{{Color|gray|'''ilam'''}}" in a weird font fades to the right of the "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}", which completes the company name "'''{{Color|red|X|}}{{Color|gray|ilam}}'''".
|Xilam (France, 1999).png|1st Logo (1999-early 2000s)
|Xilam2.jpg|2nd Logo (December 15, 2000-)
|Xilam4.jpg|3rd Logo (2001-2005)
|Xilam (2021).jpg|4th Logo (July 28, 2021-)
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===1st Logo (1999-early 2000s)===
'''Variants:'''
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*From 1999-2003, the "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}"'s lower-left part stretched up to the upper-left part.
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*On some films and shows from the company, the animation is filmed or videotaped in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
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*Widescreen versions of this logo have the camera zoom in slower.
{{YouTube|id=yDPAsIbKRKs}}
*A different version was used on Xilam's website. Here, the stick figure walks towards us, then stops and shifts to the right when the Xilam logo appears letter-by-letter, with "{{Color|gray|'''presents'''}}" below the logo.
*On ''Stupid Invaders'' for [[Sega Dreamcast]] (based on the ''Space Goofs'' TV series), the stick figure and the "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}" are centered, and "{{Color|gray|'''xilam'''}}" is shown on the bottom. The "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}" is similar to the 1999-2003 variant.
*On ''Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure'', the stick figure (who now wears a cowboy hat) paints the logo as usual, but the "{{Color|gray|'''m'''}}" is missing. Suddenly, the "{{Color|gray|'''m'''}}" runs in from the right like a horse. It first misses its point, but then walks back and settles next to the "{{Color|gray|'''a'''}}", completing the logo.
*On ''Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie'', the logo starts as usual, then the cockroaches appear and spray graffiti text over it that says "'''XILAM'''" in a graffiti-like font.
 
'''Visuals:''' The screen fades in to a blue space background, similar to the one seen in the intro of ''Oggy and the Cockroaches''. An explosion quickly occurs, sending meteorites flying towards the screen. After that, the letter "{{color|red|'''X'''}}" in red gets drawn in a Chinese/Japanese-like handwritten font, with the lower-left end extending up to the upper-left end. The {{color|gray}} text "{{color|gray|'''ilam'''}}" in the Choc font (albeit less-jagged) appears next to the letter, whereas its letters fly and settle one-by-one.
'''FX/SFX:''' The man moving and painting the "X", the camera zooming and panning, and the "ilam" text fading in. All 3D animation.
 
'''Trivia:''' The first half of the logo animation was later reused in ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' on the Season 2 episode "Soldier for a Day".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A 12-note whistling theme, complete with two brush noises when the person paints the "X", and a piano rendition of the last five whistle notes when the camera zooms in and the "ilam" text fades in.
 
'''Music/Sounds VariantsTechnique:''' CGI.
*The website version uses a different theme reminiscent of classic ''Looney Tunes'' cartoons.
*On ''Kaena: The Prophecy'', synth strings are heard in the background.
*On ''Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure'', a jazzy piano rendition of the theme is heard, along with noises from the "m" horse.
*On ''Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie'', an orchestral composition of the aforementioned tune is heard, then the cockroaches sing the last five notes and laugh.
 
'''Audio:''' A dramatic flute solo accompanied by the explosion, followed by a cheerful kazoo/brass tune. Composed by Herve Lavendier. Sometimes, it's the closing theme of the show.
'''Availability:''' Common.
*Seen at the end of all animated shows made by Xilam, including ''Space Goofs'' (in addition to its tie-in game ''Stupid Invaders'' on Dreamcast), ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'', ''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke'', ''Shuriken School'', ''Zig and Sharko'', and ''The Daltons'', among others.
*It also appeared as an opening logo on their feature films (albeit using variants): ''Keana: The Prophecy'', ''Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure'', and ''Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie''. Don't expect this to appear on ''I Lost My Body'' though.
*This logo plasters the Gaumont Multimedia logo on later prints of earlier ''Space Goofs'' and ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' episodes, and possibly Gaumont Multimedia's other properties as well.
*Despite ''Chip n' Dale: Park Life'' (a co-production with [[Disney Television Animation]]) using a new logo, this logo continues to be used, recently appearing on ''Oggy Oggy'' and ''The New Adventures of Oggy''.
 
'''Availability:''' It was so far spotted on a Canadian VRAK.TV airing of ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' during the early 2000s. It's unknown if the logo appeared on the 2nd season's original prints.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is a relaxing logo with decent animation and a catchy theme.
 
===2nd Logo (JulyDecember 2815, 20212000- )===
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'''Nicknames:''' "Red X II", "Paint X II", "The Painter II", "The Painting II"
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, the same white stick figure from the previous logo jumps in from the right side of the screen with his red paintbrush, drawing the same red "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}" from before, first from the bottom left, then from the bottom right, jumping to reach the top parts of the "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}". Once he is done, he stands still, facing the viewer while holding his paintbrush, as the camera zooms out slightly to make room for the text "{{Color|gray|'''ilam'''}}", in the same font from before, appearing to the right of the "{{Color|red|'''X'''}}", completing the company name.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The man jumping and painting the "X", the slight zooming. Like before, it’s all 3D animation, albeit choppier.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' The last 5 piano notes from the last logo but slightly cleaner, complete with the stick figure’s footsteps and the paintbrush noises. A whoosh noise is heard when the camera zooms out.
 
'''Availability:''' Brand new and current. This first appeared on ''Chip n’ Dale: Park Life'' on Disney+ and it might appear soon on Xilam’s newer shows and films. It’s currently used in tandem with the previous logo.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' While it might catch some viewers expecting the previous logo off-guard, this is quite an improvement, and is a breath of fresh air, considering that the previous logo has been in use for over 20 years.
 
==Custom Variants==
These are in-credit logos that appear before or during the intro of Xilam animated shows. Earlier shows had their custom Gaumont Multimedia logo variants plastered with Xilam variants in later reprints.
 
===''Space Goofs'' (September 17, 1997-August 29, 1998, May 20, 2005-May 12, 2006)===
====Season 1 (2001 reprint)====
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'''Nickname:''' "The Sun Globe"
 
'''Logo:''' Same as the ''Space Goofs'' variant of the Gaumont Multimedia logo, but the text now says "'''{{Color|green|XILAM ANIMATION PRESENTS}}'''" (in English) or "'''{{Color|green|XILAM ANIMATION PRESENTE}}'''" (in French).
 
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the Gaumont Multimedia variant.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' As with the Gaumont version, it's the opening theme called ''Monster Men'', sung by Iggy Pop.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on post-2001 prints of Season 1 of ''Space Goofs''.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
====Season 2 (May 20, 2005-May 12, 2006)====
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'''Logo:''' We see a {{Color|blue}} irregular pentagon on a space background. On top of it is "{{Color|red|A '''X'''}}{{Color|gray|'''ilam'''}} {{Color|red|Production}}" (in English) or "{{Color|red|Une realisation du Studio '''X'''}}{{Color|gray|'''ilam'''}}" (in French). Then, a UFO (with the Space Goofs) flies over it, and the logo segues into the opening sequence.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The UFO.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as above.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on Season 2 of ''Space Goofs''.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
===''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' (September 6, 1998- )===
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'''Nickname:''' "The Sun Globe II"
 
'''Visuals:''' A white stick figure-like person walks near a surface on the screen, brandishing a paintbrush and a paintcan with red paint. He grabs the brush and paints a red "{{color|red|'''X'''}}" in a Forte-like font on the surface. Once he is done, the camera zooms in on the "{{color|red|'''X'''}}" as the person backs away a little. The text "{{color|gray|'''ilam'''}}" in the same font as before, albeit more simplified, fades to the right of the "{{color|red|'''X'''}}", which completes the company name "'''{{color|red|X|}}{{color|gray|ilam}}'''".
'''Logo:''' Same as the ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' variant of the Gaumont Multimedia logo, except that the filmstrip inscription now says "{{Color|red|'''X'''|}}{{Color|gray|'''ilam''' ''PRESENTS''}}" (in English) or "{{Color|red|'''X'''|}}{{Color|gray|'''ilam''' ''PRESENTE''}}" (in French). This version was used on post-2001 prints of Seasons 1-2.
 
'''Variants:'''
* On some films and shows from the company, the animation is either <u>filmed</u> or <u>videotaped in a 4:3 aspect ratio</u>.
*For Season 3, the logo was enhanced and the filmstrip was stretched out more.
* Various widescreen versions of this logo have <u>the camera zoom in slower</u>.
*For Season 4, the logo was modified to fit widescreen. The logo was retouched with a darker filmstrip, smoother animation and a different space background. Like in Season 3, the filmstrip is stretched out more. Also, the sun spikes have been removed.
* On <u>''Stupid Invaders'' for the [[Dreamcast]]</u> (based on the ''Space Goofs'' TV series) and <u>''Cartouche, prince des Faubourgs''</u>, the stick figure and the "{{color|red|'''X'''}}" are centered, and "{{color|gray|'''xilam'''}}" is shown on the bottom. The "{{color|red|'''X'''}}" is similar to the one seen in the previous logo.
*In Season 5, the planet was changed so it now clearly represents Earth and has yet another different space background. "{{Color|gray|''PRESENTS''}}" is also in a different font. Instead of hitting the screen however, the logo hits the background and shatters it, segueing into the intro.
* On <u>''Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure''</u>, the stick figure (who now wears a cowboy hat) paints the logo as usual, but the "{{color|gray|'''m'''}}" is missing. Suddenly, the "{{color|gray|'''m'''}}" runs in from the right like a horse. It first misses its point, but then walks back and settles next to the "{{color|gray|'''a'''}}", completing the logo. The logo is extended in this one, as after walking, the stick figure dips the paintbrush with the paint before he paints the logo.
* On <u>''Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie''</u>, the logo starts as usual, then the cockroaches, Dee Dee, Marky and Joey appear and spray graffiti text over it that says "'''XILAM'''" in a colorful graffiti-like font.
 
'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the Gaumont Multimedia variant.
 
'''Audio:''' A 12-note whistling theme, complete with two brush noises when the person paints the "X", and a piano rendition of the last five whistle notes and a "whoosh" when the camera zooms in and the "ilam" text fades in.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the Gaumont Multimedia variant. In Season 4, the bombastic hit has been replaced with the intro theme.
 
'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Availability:''' Seen on post-2001 prints of Seasons 1-2 and all seasons afterward of ''Oggy and the Cockroaches''.
* On <u>''Kaena: The Prophecy''</u>, synth strings and a timpani are heard in the background.
* On <u>''Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure''</u>, a jazzy piano rendition of the theme is heard, along with noises from the "m" horse. Different brush noises are heard.
* On <u>''Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie''</u>, an orchestral composition of the aforementioned tune is heard, then Dee Dee, Marky and Joey sing the last five notes and laugh after they spray the graffiti text. Their laughs are reused from the show.
** At the end of the film, Dee Dee, Marky and Joey sing the first 12 notes, and then they laugh. Suddenly, Oggy hits them with his flyswatter, and they moan in pain. Oggy meows afterwards. The logo isn't pictured in this one.
 
'''Editor's NoteAvailability:''' None.
* It was first seen on the ''Space Goofs'' tie-in game ''Stupid Invaders'', released on December 15, 2000, for SEGA's final console, the Dreamcast.
* Seen at the end of all animated shows made by Xilam, including ''Space Goofs'', ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'', ''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke'', ''Shuriken School'', ''Zig and Sharko'', and ''The Daltons'', among others.
* It also appeared as an opening logo on their feature films (albeit using variants): ''Keana: The Prophecy'', ''Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure'', and ''Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie''.
* This logo plasters the Gaumont Multimédia logo on later, post-2001 prints of earlier ''Space Goofs'' and ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' episodes, and possibly on Gaumont Multimédia's other properties as well.
* Despite ''Chip n' Dale: Park Life'' (a co-production with [[Disney Television Animation]]) using a new logo, this logo continues to be used, recently appearing on ''Oggy Oggy'' and ''Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation''.
 
===3rd Logo (2001-2005)===
===''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke'' (September 16, 2001-May 4, 2003)===
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'''Logo:''' The logo is placed to the top-right corner with "A XILAM PRODUCTION" (in English) or "UNE REALISATION DU STUDIO" (in French) next to it on a {{Color|purple}} sky background. Below that is Lucky Luke standing on a cliff with his horse Johnny Jumper neighing.
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{{YouTube|id=sdWvO47-NDE}}
 
'''Visuals:''' The screen opens up from black to white, as the stick figure from before fades in, walking towards the camera in rhythm to the music. He then stops and shifts to the right as the Xilam logo appears letter-by-letter, with "{{color|gray|'''presents'''}}" also appearing below. The stick figure stretches and stands still, then the screen closes back.
'''FX/SFX:''' The horse neighing.
 
'''Technique:''' 2D Flash animation.
'''Music/Sounds:''' ''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke'' theme song, composed by Hervé Lavandier.
 
'''Audio:''' A happy-go-lucky harmonica and brass tune, which is from the ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' Season 2 episode "Welcome to Paris".
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The New Adventures of Lucky Luke''.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on Xilam's website before its rebranding in Fall 2005. It could be accessed by clicking on the Xilam logo on the main page. If you have a Flash emulator, you can still see the logo using the Wayback Machine.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
===''Ratz''4th Logo (SeptemberJuly 21-November 2128, 20032021-)===
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'''Logo:''' The logo is placed on the top with "A" and "PRODUCTION" on a {{Color|purple|purplish}}-{{Color|blue}} gradient rectangle (in English) or at the bottom with "UNE REALISATION DU STUDIO" on the top, both on separate rectangles (in French). At the middle are the two main characters, Rapido and Razmo coming out from the mouths of two totems.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' Rapido and Razmo's movements.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' The ''Ratz'' theme song called "Don't Panic On The Board", composed by Hervé Lavandier.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Ratz''.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
===''The Daltons'' (May 31, 2010-November 18, 2016)===
[[File:Xilam14.jpg|350px|center]]
'''Logo:''' The text "A '''{{Color|red|X|}}{{Color|gray|ilam}}''' Studio production" (in English), "Une Réalisation du studio '''{{Color|red|X|}}{{Color|gray|ilam}}'''" (in French) or "Eine '''{{Color|red|X|}}{{Color|gray|ilam}}''' Animation Produktion" (in German) is placed at the center of a black background. It is constantly lightened up by the glowing {{Color|yellow}} shadow of a swinging wrecking ball.
 
'''FX/SFX:''' The wrecking ball swinging.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' ''The Daltons'' theme song, composed by Hervé Lavandier.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Daltons''.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
===''Zig and Sharko'' (December 21, 2010- )===
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'''Logo:''' On a live-action sea background, the waving text "{{Color|red|A '''X'''}}{{Color|gray|'''ilam'''}} {{Color|red|Studio Production}}" zooms towards us. It then fades away to the opening.
 
'''Variant:''' In Season 2, the text was changed to "{{Color|gold|a}} '''{{Color|red|X|}}{{Color|gray|ilam}}''' {{Color|gold|animation production}}".
 
'''Visuals:''' On a white background, the same white stick figure from the previous logos jumps in from the right side of the screen with his red paintbrush, drawing the same red "{{color|red|'''X'''}}" from before, first from the bottom left, then from the bottom right, jumping to reach the top parts of the "{{color|red|'''X'''}}". Once he is done, he stands still, facing the viewer while holding his paintbrush, as the camera zooms out slightly to make room for the text "{{color|gray|'''ilam'''}}", in the same font from before, appearing to the right of the "{{color|red|'''X'''}}", completing the company name.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text waving.
 
'''Technique:''' CGI animation, animated on twos, resembling stop-motion.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The ''Zig and Sharko'' theme song, composed by Vincent Artaud.
 
'''Audio:''' The last 5 piano notes from the last logo but slightly cleaner, complete with the stick figure’s footsteps and the paintbrush noises. A whoosh noise is heard when the camera zooms out like the 2nd logo.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Zig and Sharko''.
 
'''Availability:''' This first appeared on ''Chip n' Dale: Park Life'' on Disney+ and it might appear soon on Xilam's newer shows and films. It’s currently used in tandem with the 2nd logo.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:07, 3 October 2024

Main Logo Variations

Credits
Descriptions by
RedheadXilamGuy, Dison, Shad0wWare69 and SBF2004

Captures by
RedheadXilamGuy and TVB

Editions by
Dison, Logofan9890, TVB, and Shad0wWare69


Background

Xilam Animation is a French animation company that was founded in 1999 by Marc and Alix du Pontavice, after Marc left Gaumont Multimédia, whose cartoon library he bought from Gaumont the following year. The company mostly produces cartoons and animated movies in French and English. Most of their productions are co-produced with other French companies like Canal+ and M6.

Xilam's notable productions include Oggy and the Cockroaches, Space Goofs, A Kind of Magic, Zig and Sharko and more.


Contents

1st Logo (1999-early 2000s) 2nd Logo (December 15, 2000-) 3rd Logo (2001-2005) 4th Logo (July 28, 2021-)


1st Logo (1999-early 2000s)


Visuals: The screen fades in to a blue space background, similar to the one seen in the intro of Oggy and the Cockroaches. An explosion quickly occurs, sending meteorites flying towards the screen. After that, the letter "X" in red gets drawn in a Chinese/Japanese-like handwritten font, with the lower-left end extending up to the upper-left end. The gray text "ilam" in the Choc font (albeit less-jagged) appears next to the letter, whereas its letters fly and settle one-by-one.

Trivia: The first half of the logo animation was later reused in Oggy and the Cockroaches on the Season 2 episode "Soldier for a Day".

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A dramatic flute solo accompanied by the explosion, followed by a cheerful kazoo/brass tune. Composed by Herve Lavendier. Sometimes, it's the closing theme of the show.

Availability: It was so far spotted on a Canadian VRAK.TV airing of Oggy and the Cockroaches during the early 2000s. It's unknown if the logo appeared on the 2nd season's original prints.

2nd Logo (December 15, 2000-)


Visuals: A white stick figure-like person walks near a surface on the screen, brandishing a paintbrush and a paintcan with red paint. He grabs the brush and paints a red "X" in a Forte-like font on the surface. Once he is done, the camera zooms in on the "X" as the person backs away a little. The text "ilam" in the same font as before, albeit more simplified, fades to the right of the "X", which completes the company name "Xilam".

Variants:

  • On some films and shows from the company, the animation is either filmed or videotaped in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Various widescreen versions of this logo have the camera zoom in slower.
  • On Stupid Invaders for the Dreamcast (based on the Space Goofs TV series) and Cartouche, prince des Faubourgs, the stick figure and the "X" are centered, and "xilam" is shown on the bottom. The "X" is similar to the one seen in the previous logo.
  • On Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure, the stick figure (who now wears a cowboy hat) paints the logo as usual, but the "m" is missing. Suddenly, the "m" runs in from the right like a horse. It first misses its point, but then walks back and settles next to the "a", completing the logo. The logo is extended in this one, as after walking, the stick figure dips the paintbrush with the paint before he paints the logo.
  • On Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie, the logo starts as usual, then the cockroaches, Dee Dee, Marky and Joey appear and spray graffiti text over it that says "XILAM" in a colorful graffiti-like font.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A 12-note whistling theme, complete with two brush noises when the person paints the "X", and a piano rendition of the last five whistle notes and a "whoosh" when the camera zooms in and the "ilam" text fades in.

Audio Variants:

  • On Kaena: The Prophecy, synth strings and a timpani are heard in the background.
  • On Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure, a jazzy piano rendition of the theme is heard, along with noises from the "m" horse. Different brush noises are heard.
  • On Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie, an orchestral composition of the aforementioned tune is heard, then Dee Dee, Marky and Joey sing the last five notes and laugh after they spray the graffiti text. Their laughs are reused from the show.
    • At the end of the film, Dee Dee, Marky and Joey sing the first 12 notes, and then they laugh. Suddenly, Oggy hits them with his flyswatter, and they moan in pain. Oggy meows afterwards. The logo isn't pictured in this one.

Availability:

  • It was first seen on the Space Goofs tie-in game Stupid Invaders, released on December 15, 2000, for SEGA's final console, the Dreamcast.
  • Seen at the end of all animated shows made by Xilam, including Space Goofs, Oggy and the Cockroaches, The New Adventures of Lucky Luke, Shuriken School, Zig and Sharko, and The Daltons, among others.
  • It also appeared as an opening logo on their feature films (albeit using variants): Keana: The Prophecy, Go West: A Lucky Luke Adventure, and Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie.
  • This logo plasters the Gaumont Multimédia logo on later, post-2001 prints of earlier Space Goofs and Oggy and the Cockroaches episodes, and possibly on Gaumont Multimédia's other properties as well.
  • Despite Chip n' Dale: Park Life (a co-production with Disney Television Animation) using a new logo, this logo continues to be used, recently appearing on Oggy Oggy and Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation.

3rd Logo (2001-2005)


Visuals: The screen opens up from black to white, as the stick figure from before fades in, walking towards the camera in rhythm to the music. He then stops and shifts to the right as the Xilam logo appears letter-by-letter, with "presents" also appearing below. The stick figure stretches and stands still, then the screen closes back.

Technique: 2D Flash animation.

Audio: A happy-go-lucky harmonica and brass tune, which is from the Oggy and the Cockroaches Season 2 episode "Welcome to Paris".

Availability: Seen on Xilam's website before its rebranding in Fall 2005. It could be accessed by clicking on the Xilam logo on the main page. If you have a Flash emulator, you can still see the logo using the Wayback Machine.

4th Logo (July 28, 2021-)


Visuals: On a white background, the same white stick figure from the previous logos jumps in from the right side of the screen with his red paintbrush, drawing the same red "X" from before, first from the bottom left, then from the bottom right, jumping to reach the top parts of the "X". Once he is done, he stands still, facing the viewer while holding his paintbrush, as the camera zooms out slightly to make room for the text "ilam", in the same font from before, appearing to the right of the "X", completing the company name.

Technique: CGI animation, animated on twos, resembling stop-motion.

Audio: The last 5 piano notes from the last logo but slightly cleaner, complete with the stick figure’s footsteps and the paintbrush noises. A whoosh noise is heard when the camera zooms out like the 2nd logo.

Availability: This first appeared on Chip n' Dale: Park Life on Disney+ and it might appear soon on Xilam's newer shows and films. It’s currently used in tandem with the 2nd logo.

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