Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has partnered with France Télévisions to announce the greenlighting of a second season for the preschool series “Billy the Cowboy Hamster.” This decision reflects the significant success and viewer engagement generated by the initial season that premiered on France 5 in 2023. The upcoming season will consist of 48 episodes, each 11 minutes long, alongside two 22-minute TV specials. The production is co-financed by Belgian company Bardaf! Productions and RTBF, Belgium’s public broadcaster, with the majority of animation work projected to occur at Dandelooo’s own studio, Ooolala in Valence, France, and is set to deliver in Autumn 2026.

The first season and its specials have gained traction among young audiences worldwide, leading to widespread distribution across Europe. Notable sales include broadcasting deals with RAI (Italy), Super RTL (Germany), TV5 Monde (France), SVT (Sweden), and many others, indicating a strong interest in the series from both regional and international markets.

Directing the second season is Cedric Guarneri, who will aim to maintain the show’s appeal among its core audience of four to seven-year-olds. Based on the successful series of eight books by Dutch writer and illustrator Catharina Valckx, “Billy the Cowboy Hamster” has sold over a million copies across various countries, including significant markets like Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Japan.

The narrative follows Billy, a young hamster with aspirations to become a cowboy in the Wild West. Growing up amidst tales shared by his father, Billy embarks on daily adventures filled with challenges and excitement, pushing the boundaries of his small stature. As the second season unfolds, audiences will follow Billy and his companions, Jean-Claude and Suzie, through new escapades as they adapt to the evolving landscape brought on by modern developments, such as the arrival of railroads and cinema. This blend of nostalgia and innovation is set to provide a captivating viewing experience, promoting themes of adventure, companionship, and the juxtaposition of nature with fast-paced modernity.

The fresh season promises to deliver invigorating narratives that align with current market tendencies toward family-oriented and educational content, operating within a framework that combines rich storytelling with imaginative animation, aimed at capturing the attention of young viewers and their families alike.

Persons: Cedric Guarneri, Catharina Valckx
Company Names: Dandelooo, France Télévisions, Bardaf! Productions, RTBF
Titles: Billy the Cowboy Hamster
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