Ozi: Voice of the Forest, the star-studded animated feature produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, has been picked up by Signature Entertainment for the U.K. and Ireland.
The film, produced by Gci Film and Appian Way, features the vocal talents of Laura Dern (Marriage Story), Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Dean Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones) and Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great and Small).
Directed by Tim Harper (Roary the Racing Car) from a screenplay by Ricky Roxburgh (Tangled) and with animation by French studio Mikros, the feature follows a young orangutan who’s separated from her parents. Growing up in an animal sanctuary, she uses her influencer skills to save her parents and home from deforestation. The movie will carry the Climate Change Stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins and Reading University, designed to visualize climate change and spark conversation.
The film, produced by Gci Film and Appian Way, features the vocal talents of Laura Dern (Marriage Story), Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Dean Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones) and Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great and Small).
Directed by Tim Harper (Roary the Racing Car) from a screenplay by Ricky Roxburgh (Tangled) and with animation by French studio Mikros, the feature follows a young orangutan who’s separated from her parents. Growing up in an animal sanctuary, she uses her influencer skills to save her parents and home from deforestation. The movie will carry the Climate Change Stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins and Reading University, designed to visualize climate change and spark conversation.
- 10/31/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Though The Descendants’ animated special, Descendants: The Royal Wedding, last Friday celebrated the marriage of main characters Mal and Ben, the episode also honored late actor Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos in the Disney Channel franchise.
The television special acknowledged the absence of Carlos early on when Mal receives a wedding present of a charm bracelet with all of their family crests, including one of Carlos. The character Evie explained it represents “the four VKs, linked together forever.”
At the end of the episode, as the wedded pair reflected on their memorable day, Mal suggested that “another story could be just beginning,” before the camera pans to a pile of white roses painted red and fading to black in a rabbit hole, teasing that a fourth installment of the Descendants franchise might be on the way.
Before the credits rolled, the musical series memorialized Boyce with a tribute card that...
The television special acknowledged the absence of Carlos early on when Mal receives a wedding present of a charm bracelet with all of their family crests, including one of Carlos. The character Evie explained it represents “the four VKs, linked together forever.”
At the end of the episode, as the wedded pair reflected on their memorable day, Mal suggested that “another story could be just beginning,” before the camera pans to a pile of white roses painted red and fading to black in a rabbit hole, teasing that a fourth installment of the Descendants franchise might be on the way.
Before the credits rolled, the musical series memorialized Boyce with a tribute card that...
- 8/16/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Amandla Stenberg, Laura Dern, Donald Sutherland, Djimon Hounsou, RuPaul and Dean-Charles Chapman are set join the ensemble cast of the upcoming animated pic Ozi. Stenberg will voice the film’s title character, Dern will voice her mother, Sutherland will voice and albino crocodile, Hounsou voices Ozi’s father, Chapman voices Chance, Ozi’s guide and RuPaul voices Gurd, Mr Smiley’s son and heir.
The film focusses on deforestation in the Indonesian rainforest, following the story of a teenage orangutan, Ozi, who is orphaned when her forest home is burnt down. It was created by the brains behind the children’s television global smash and recent movie Paw Patrol, Keith Chapman, whose creations have grossed $15.4 Billion.
Mike Medavoy and Appian Way Productions are co-producing the movie.
“It is a real pleasure to be part of Ozi, a film which has brought together creative minds from across the globe – spearheaded by...
The film focusses on deforestation in the Indonesian rainforest, following the story of a teenage orangutan, Ozi, who is orphaned when her forest home is burnt down. It was created by the brains behind the children’s television global smash and recent movie Paw Patrol, Keith Chapman, whose creations have grossed $15.4 Billion.
Mike Medavoy and Appian Way Productions are co-producing the movie.
“It is a real pleasure to be part of Ozi, a film which has brought together creative minds from across the globe – spearheaded by...
- 7/12/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Channel Greenlights ‘Descendants: The Royal Wedding;’ Animated Special To Honor Cameron Boyce
Disney Channel has ordered Descendants: The Royal Wedding, an animated special set to premiere this summer.
The Descendants special, which will feature a number of stars including Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart, will also pay memory to late cast member Cameron Boyce. The actor, who appeared as Carlos, died in July 2019 of epilepsy. He was 20. The absence of Boyce’s character will also be acknowledged.
Descendants: The Royal Wedding will follow Auradon’s epic social event, the marriage between Cameron’s Mal and Mitchell Hope’s Ben. Also reprising their roles for the special are Sarah Jeffery , Melanie Paxson, China Anne McClain, Jedidiah Goodacre, Anna Cathcart, Dan Payne, Bobby Moynihan and Cheyenne Jackson.
“‘Descendants’ introduced a fantasy world of stories and characters anchored in Disney mythology. For the past six years, it captivated young viewers and grew to become among Disney Channel’s biggest entertainment franchises ever. It...
The Descendants special, which will feature a number of stars including Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart, will also pay memory to late cast member Cameron Boyce. The actor, who appeared as Carlos, died in July 2019 of epilepsy. He was 20. The absence of Boyce’s character will also be acknowledged.
Descendants: The Royal Wedding will follow Auradon’s epic social event, the marriage between Cameron’s Mal and Mitchell Hope’s Ben. Also reprising their roles for the special are Sarah Jeffery , Melanie Paxson, China Anne McClain, Jedidiah Goodacre, Anna Cathcart, Dan Payne, Bobby Moynihan and Cheyenne Jackson.
“‘Descendants’ introduced a fantasy world of stories and characters anchored in Disney mythology. For the past six years, it captivated young viewers and grew to become among Disney Channel’s biggest entertainment franchises ever. It...
- 3/13/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
WarnerMedia has acquired the rights to new animated show “Master Moley,” starring Warwick Davis and Gemma Arterton, for its children’s platform Boomerang in more than 100 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Master Moley” is based on original stories written by British entrepreneur James Reatchlous, who spoke to Variety about how it came to life.
The deal, struck by Jetpack Distribution, will see the animation’s 30-minute special, “Master Moley By Royal Invitation,” head to the channel in November. The acquisition of the new 52-part series, comprising 11-minute episodes, “The Misadventures of Master Moley,” will continue the adventures of Master Moley and friends on Boomerang next year.
The animation follows adventurous mole Master Moley, who lives deep in a burrow under Queen Elizabeth II’s Windsor Castle in the bustling city of MoleTown, where he is the keeper of a magical book, which has the power to bring peace between humans and moles.
The deal, struck by Jetpack Distribution, will see the animation’s 30-minute special, “Master Moley By Royal Invitation,” head to the channel in November. The acquisition of the new 52-part series, comprising 11-minute episodes, “The Misadventures of Master Moley,” will continue the adventures of Master Moley and friends on Boomerang next year.
The animation follows adventurous mole Master Moley, who lives deep in a burrow under Queen Elizabeth II’s Windsor Castle in the bustling city of MoleTown, where he is the keeper of a magical book, which has the power to bring peace between humans and moles.
- 9/2/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Jetpack Distribution has snagged the rights to “Master Moley” and will sell the animated series internationally. There is both a one-off “Master Moley” special and an accompanying series.
The special has a standout voice cast including Warwick Davis (“Harry Potter”), who will also executive produce. Signature Entertainment is selling the special and handling U.K. distribution, while Jetpack is handling the 52-part 11-minute series.
Other stars lending their voices to the special include Julie Walters (“Mamma Mia!”), Gemma Arterton (“Their Finest”), Richard E. Grant (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”), Togo Igawa (“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”) and Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”).
Davis voices the titular mole character. The property was created by James Reatchlous and based upon an original idea conceived as a bedtime story. It follow the adventurous Master Moley, who uncovers a magical book that has the power to bring peace between humans and moles. Davis exec produces alongside Reatchlous,...
The special has a standout voice cast including Warwick Davis (“Harry Potter”), who will also executive produce. Signature Entertainment is selling the special and handling U.K. distribution, while Jetpack is handling the 52-part 11-minute series.
Other stars lending their voices to the special include Julie Walters (“Mamma Mia!”), Gemma Arterton (“Their Finest”), Richard E. Grant (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”), Togo Igawa (“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”) and Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”).
Davis voices the titular mole character. The property was created by James Reatchlous and based upon an original idea conceived as a bedtime story. It follow the adventurous Master Moley, who uncovers a magical book that has the power to bring peace between humans and moles. Davis exec produces alongside Reatchlous,...
- 10/12/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Warwick Davis, Gemma Arterton, Charles Dance, Julie Walters and Richard E. Grant are among the voice cast for animated TV special Master Moley.
UK outfit Signature Entertainment is selling the 30-minute family special, marking a rare foray into shorter form content for the feature distributor and producer.
The show, currently in production, will follow the adventures of a mole who hopes to be chosen as the keeper of a magic book which will bring peace between humans and moles. The story originated as a bedtime story created by James Reatchlous. Signature handles world sales and UK distribution and is hoping the Christmas-oriented special can spawn future episodes.
Tony Nottage (Saving Santa) of Nottage Productions is producer. Space Jam and The Little Mermaid animator Leon Joosen is director. Script comes from Ricky Roxburgh and Arthur Landon, with animation by Cosmo-Giantwheel.
Commenting on the production, Billy Elliot and Paddington star Walters, who voices the roles of Mrs.
UK outfit Signature Entertainment is selling the 30-minute family special, marking a rare foray into shorter form content for the feature distributor and producer.
The show, currently in production, will follow the adventures of a mole who hopes to be chosen as the keeper of a magic book which will bring peace between humans and moles. The story originated as a bedtime story created by James Reatchlous. Signature handles world sales and UK distribution and is hoping the Christmas-oriented special can spawn future episodes.
Tony Nottage (Saving Santa) of Nottage Productions is producer. Space Jam and The Little Mermaid animator Leon Joosen is director. Script comes from Ricky Roxburgh and Arthur Landon, with animation by Cosmo-Giantwheel.
Commenting on the production, Billy Elliot and Paddington star Walters, who voices the roles of Mrs.
- 12/6/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars (the voices of): Martin Freeman, Newell Alexander, Noel Clarke, Joan Collins, Tim Conway, David Cowgill, Tim Curry, Holly Dorff, Pam Ferris, Nicholas Guest, Ashley Tisdale | Written by Tony Nottage, Ricky Roxburgh | Directed by Leon Joosen, Aaron Seelman
Every year there seems to be an inordinate amount of new CGI Christmas movies thrust upon unsuspecting supermarket shoppers – after all, most folks buy theses types of titles on impulse whilst browsing in the likes of Asda, Tesco et al. Titles that are watched once or twice and then sit on the shelf for the most of the next year or, even worse, are tossed in to the “get rid” pile (I know you all have one). Saving Santa is one such film.
Once upon a time, Santa operated with just a small workshop and a few elves. But, as Christmas has grown ever bigger, Santa has been forced to innovate!
Every year there seems to be an inordinate amount of new CGI Christmas movies thrust upon unsuspecting supermarket shoppers – after all, most folks buy theses types of titles on impulse whilst browsing in the likes of Asda, Tesco et al. Titles that are watched once or twice and then sit on the shelf for the most of the next year or, even worse, are tossed in to the “get rid” pile (I know you all have one). Saving Santa is one such film.
Once upon a time, Santa operated with just a small workshop and a few elves. But, as Christmas has grown ever bigger, Santa has been forced to innovate!
- 11/2/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Whether you love him or hate him, Uwe Boll is back with his latest indie film, “Legend of the Red Reaper.” The film, based on the comic series that shares its name, was directed by Kristen Stewart (not the “Twilight” Kristen Stewart) and stars Tara Cardinal, David Mackey, Ray Eddy and Eliza Swenson. The screenplay was also written by Stewart; other writing credits go to Basha Barron, Arielle Jayme, Tessie Jayme, Kim Pritekel and Ricky Roxburgh. Boll acted as the film’s executive producer. Like I said, the “Twilight” Stewart isn’t behind this film, but the subject matter doesn’t seem to far outside her wheelhouse of sci-fi/horror/action. The film follows a [ Read More ]
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- 10/25/2012
- by monique
- ShockYa
Romeo and Juliet
Paul Giamatti has joined the cast of Carlo Carlei's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in the role of the mentor-like Friar Lawrence. "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes penned the script.
Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth have already been cast to play the ill-fated lovers in the project. Ed Westwick and Kodi Smit-McPhee also star and shooting begins in Italy this month. [Source: Variety]
Writers
Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly are in negotiations to star in Josh Boone's indie feature "Writers" which begins shooting in North Carolina in March.
Kinnear will play a successful novelist and Connelly his ex-wife in a film that explores their relationship with each other and their collegiate daughter and teenage son. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Frank or Francis
Kate Winslet and Catherine Keener have come aboard Charlie Kaufman's musical comedy "Frank or Francis".
Steve Carell plays a director who becomes obsessed with the message board commenter...
Paul Giamatti has joined the cast of Carlo Carlei's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in the role of the mentor-like Friar Lawrence. "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes penned the script.
Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth have already been cast to play the ill-fated lovers in the project. Ed Westwick and Kodi Smit-McPhee also star and shooting begins in Italy this month. [Source: Variety]
Writers
Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly are in negotiations to star in Josh Boone's indie feature "Writers" which begins shooting in North Carolina in March.
Kinnear will play a successful novelist and Connelly his ex-wife in a film that explores their relationship with each other and their collegiate daughter and teenage son. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Frank or Francis
Kate Winslet and Catherine Keener have come aboard Charlie Kaufman's musical comedy "Frank or Francis".
Steve Carell plays a director who becomes obsessed with the message board commenter...
- 1/27/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
An elf helps to save Santa’s reputation when something goes badly wrong at the North Pole... No, we haven’t been watching ace Aardman comedy Arthur Christmas in a desperate attempt to recreate the festive season. That’s the plot for Saving Santa, a new ‘toon set to feature the voices of Martin Freeman, Noel Clarke, Joan Collins and Tim Curry.While you might wonder why someone else wants to tackle a Christmas cartoon so soon after Aardman’s effort, that doesn’t seem to be bothering the team from Adulthood / Shank producers Gateway Films, which is using the new movie to launch its animated output.Freeman will be playing a clumsy elf who has to rescue Santa’s HQ when its location is discovered by a nasty villain. Ricky Roxburgh has written the script and Leon Joosen is directing.The voice cast also boasts the likes of Pam Ferris,...
- 1/27/2012
- EmpireOnline
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