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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed October this year. The upcoming month will see the return of one of Netflix’s best original films The Platform and also new brilliant movies like Don’t Move and Woman of the Hour. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 movies coming to Netflix in October 2024.
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist (October 3)
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist is an upcoming animated Halloween heist comedy special directed by Kevin Peaty. Based on the 2022 film titled The Bad Guys written by Etan Cohen and the children’s graphic novel by Aaron Blabley, the upcoming Netflix special follows the Bad Guys after they steal from a haunted mansion but when Wolf is haunted by the owner of the mansion they have to return the loot.
Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed October this year. The upcoming month will see the return of one of Netflix’s best original films The Platform and also new brilliant movies like Don’t Move and Woman of the Hour. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 movies coming to Netflix in October 2024.
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist (October 3)
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist is an upcoming animated Halloween heist comedy special directed by Kevin Peaty. Based on the 2022 film titled The Bad Guys written by Etan Cohen and the children’s graphic novel by Aaron Blabley, the upcoming Netflix special follows the Bad Guys after they steal from a haunted mansion but when Wolf is haunted by the owner of the mansion they have to return the loot.
- 9/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, Dustin Hoffman | Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Darren Lemke | Directed by Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Ma Stine
Cuddly Kung Fu master Po the Panda returns to the big screen for a fourth instalment of the animated action comedy franchise, eight years after Kung Fu Panda 3. Unfortunately, it’s fair to say that the law of diminishing returns has very much kicked in, because while the film is entirely amiable, it doesn’t quite deliver the same punch, and frequently feels like it’s going through the motions.
The film begins in the Valley of Peace, where Po (Jack Black) is content with his life as the legendary Dragon Warrior, occasionally defeating the odd villain with his sweet kung-fu skills and using his standing in the community to open a tofu-and-noodle shop.
Cuddly Kung Fu master Po the Panda returns to the big screen for a fourth instalment of the animated action comedy franchise, eight years after Kung Fu Panda 3. Unfortunately, it’s fair to say that the law of diminishing returns has very much kicked in, because while the film is entirely amiable, it doesn’t quite deliver the same punch, and frequently feels like it’s going through the motions.
The film begins in the Valley of Peace, where Po (Jack Black) is content with his life as the legendary Dragon Warrior, occasionally defeating the odd villain with his sweet kung-fu skills and using his standing in the community to open a tofu-and-noodle shop.
- 7/2/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Kung Fu Panda 4 Arrives On Ott. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Dragon Warrior Po entertained the fans with King Fu Panda 4, and until Inside Out 2 came out, it was the highest-grossing film of the year, 2024. Po and his gang have now arrived on the Ott platforms and found one of its streaming networks, but there is a twist. It is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Jack Black and Bryan Cranston reprised their roles from the previous movie, and a few new actors joined the voice cast, including Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
It is the sequel to the 2016 film and was directed by Mike Mitchell. The fourth installment was written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Darren Lemke. The old cast members include Black in the titular character of Po, Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu, James Hong as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping, and Bryan Cranston as Li Shan.
Dragon Warrior Po entertained the fans with King Fu Panda 4, and until Inside Out 2 came out, it was the highest-grossing film of the year, 2024. Po and his gang have now arrived on the Ott platforms and found one of its streaming networks, but there is a twist. It is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Jack Black and Bryan Cranston reprised their roles from the previous movie, and a few new actors joined the voice cast, including Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
It is the sequel to the 2016 film and was directed by Mike Mitchell. The fourth installment was written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Darren Lemke. The old cast members include Black in the titular character of Po, Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu, James Hong as Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping, and Bryan Cranston as Li Shan.
- 6/23/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Peacock announced on Thursday morning that Kung Fu Panda 4, the latest installment in the hugely popular franchise from DreamWorks Animation, will begin streaming exclusively on the platform on June 21.
The original Kung Fu Panda will launch there exclusively earlier in the month, on June 6, with Kung Fu Panda 3 arriving on Peacock June 26.
Released in theaters in March and going on to gross over $540M at the worldwide box office, Kung Fu Panda 4 continues the story of panda Po (Jack Black), the world’s most unlikely kung fu master. After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen (Awkwafina), a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings...
The original Kung Fu Panda will launch there exclusively earlier in the month, on June 6, with Kung Fu Panda 3 arriving on Peacock June 26.
Released in theaters in March and going on to gross over $540M at the worldwide box office, Kung Fu Panda 4 continues the story of panda Po (Jack Black), the world’s most unlikely kung fu master. After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen (Awkwafina), a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
2024 is a bit slow in terms of good animated films coming out. Besides Kung Fu Panda 4, there are no big releases that are also as good. But we have compiled a list of the best-animated films we could find that came out this year. So, rest up gather your family for most of these films, and enjoy these best-animated films of 2024.
Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Orion and the Dark is an animated fantasy adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Based on a children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, the Netflix film follows the story of an 11-year-old boy Orion who is scared of the dark, but when the embodiment of darkness himself comes to visit to convince him not to fear both of them go on a life-changing adventure. Orion and the Dark’s voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay,...
Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Orion and the Dark is an animated fantasy adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Based on a children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, the Netflix film follows the story of an 11-year-old boy Orion who is scared of the dark, but when the embodiment of darkness himself comes to visit to convince him not to fear both of them go on a life-changing adventure. Orion and the Dark’s voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Stars: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, Dustin Hoffman | Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Darren Lemke | Directed by Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Ma Stine
Cuddly Kung Fu master Po the Panda returns to the big screen for a fourth instalment of the animated action comedy franchise, eight years after Kung Fu Panda 3. Unfortunately, it’s fair to say that the law of diminishing returns has very much kicked in, because while the film is entirely amiable, it doesn’t quite deliver the same punch, and frequently feels like it’s going through the motions.
The film begins in the Valley of Peace, where Po (Jack Black) is content with his life as the legendary Dragon Warrior, occasionally defeating the odd villain with his sweet kung-fu skills and using his standing in the community to open a tofu-and-noodle shop.
Cuddly Kung Fu master Po the Panda returns to the big screen for a fourth instalment of the animated action comedy franchise, eight years after Kung Fu Panda 3. Unfortunately, it’s fair to say that the law of diminishing returns has very much kicked in, because while the film is entirely amiable, it doesn’t quite deliver the same punch, and frequently feels like it’s going through the motions.
The film begins in the Valley of Peace, where Po (Jack Black) is content with his life as the legendary Dragon Warrior, occasionally defeating the odd villain with his sweet kung-fu skills and using his standing in the community to open a tofu-and-noodle shop.
- 3/27/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
A new chapter in the “Kung Fu Panda” saga has been unleashed upon movie patrons. This film is accurately called Kung Fu Panda 4 and comes eight years after 2016’s Kung Fu Panda 3. This adventure, however, seems to be less a solid entry in the series and more of an example of the law of diminishing returns as it enjoys its best moments harkening back to earlier films in the series.
Po (Jack Black) faces his most difficult challenge yet as he is told he must retire from fighting as the Dragon Warrior and focus on more spiritual endeavors. For Po, however, this is problematic for two reasons: 1) first, he does not feel qualified to ascend to any sort of spiritual leadership and instead prefers to stick to “kicking butt” and, 2) he must find and train an apprentice to replace himself as the new Dragon Warrior to protect the Valley of Peace.
Po (Jack Black) faces his most difficult challenge yet as he is told he must retire from fighting as the Dragon Warrior and focus on more spiritual endeavors. For Po, however, this is problematic for two reasons: 1) first, he does not feel qualified to ascend to any sort of spiritual leadership and instead prefers to stick to “kicking butt” and, 2) he must find and train an apprentice to replace himself as the new Dragon Warrior to protect the Valley of Peace.
- 3/8/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Kung Fu Panda 4 is almost here, and early reviews show the animated sequel might become the lowest-rated installment in the entire franchise. With a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing, the movie is still considered fresh. The number could also still go up once it premieres worldwide.
Kung Fu Panda 4
As the fourth film aims to revitalize the franchise, it may also face quite a lot of challenges this time. Kung Fu Panda 3 was released in 2016, and with such a long time in between, there’s no surprise if the hype has already died down.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 Ranks Lowest In The Entire Animated Franchise
As per Rotten Tomatoes, the first three installments had more stellar scores: Kung Fu Panda with 87%, Kung Fu Panda 2 with...
Kung Fu Panda 4
As the fourth film aims to revitalize the franchise, it may also face quite a lot of challenges this time. Kung Fu Panda 3 was released in 2016, and with such a long time in between, there’s no surprise if the hype has already died down.
SUGGESTEDThere’s “One Big Reason” Kung Fu Panda 2 is the Strongest Entry in $1.8B Jack Black Franchise
Kung Fu Panda 4 Ranks Lowest In The Entire Animated Franchise
As per Rotten Tomatoes, the first three installments had more stellar scores: Kung Fu Panda with 87%, Kung Fu Panda 2 with...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
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Best Adapted Screenplay Oppenheimer, from left: Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock, Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, 2023. © Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Weekly Commentary: Cord Jefferson stands on the brink of potentially making history in the adapted screenplay category with “American Fiction,” potentially becoming only the second...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2024 Oscars Predictions:
Best Adapted Screenplay Oppenheimer, from left: Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock, Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, 2023. © Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Weekly Commentary: Cord Jefferson stands on the brink of potentially making history in the adapted screenplay category with “American Fiction,” potentially becoming only the second...
- 3/7/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Image: DreamWorks Animation Throughout the course of the Kung Fu Panda trilogy, we’ve seen dim-witted, dumpling-obsessed panda Po (voiced by Jack Black) transform from a bumbling, underestimated rube into an insightful, self-confident warrior—a Dragon Master, to be exact. He’s found his chi, taken a journey of self-discovery,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Courtney Howard
- avclub.com
Image: DreamWorks Animation
Throughout the course of the Kung Fu Panda trilogy, we’ve seen dim-witted, dumpling-obsessed panda Po (voiced by Jack Black) transform from a bumbling, underestimated rube into an insightful, self-confident warrior—a Dragon Master, to be exact. He’s found his chi, taken a journey of self-discovery,...
Throughout the course of the Kung Fu Panda trilogy, we’ve seen dim-witted, dumpling-obsessed panda Po (voiced by Jack Black) transform from a bumbling, underestimated rube into an insightful, self-confident warrior—a Dragon Master, to be exact. He’s found his chi, taken a journey of self-discovery,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Courtney Howard
- avclub.com
There’s a running gag in Kung Fu Panda 4 about Po (Jack Black) needing to workshop more profound words of wisdom if he’s going to be a spiritual leader. It’s easy to read it as a meta commentary on the series itself wanting for more depth if it’s going to continue moving forward. The film is a good time, and it doesn’t exactly betray any of Kung Fu Panda’s strengths, but it also exhibits the telltale signs of a series struggling to justify its existence.
In fairness, the sense that Po’s talents might be better utilized elsewhere—like, say, in one of the three (!) Netflix cartoons based on the films—is baked into the plot here, with Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) telling Po that the time has come to choose a new Dragon Master so that he may spread enlightenment to the rest of his valley.
In fairness, the sense that Po’s talents might be better utilized elsewhere—like, say, in one of the three (!) Netflix cartoons based on the films—is baked into the plot here, with Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) telling Po that the time has come to choose a new Dragon Master so that he may spread enlightenment to the rest of his valley.
- 3/6/2024
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
A-list actors taking on vocal work for animated films has always been an uneven trend, with the results ranging from genuine greatness to utter tedium. But while many actors who lend their voices to Pixar or DreamWorks releases often seem to just be in it for the easy paycheck, the same can’t be said of Jack Black, who seems physically incapable of not giving 100 percent in any film. As the villainous Bowser, he was the saving grace of the otherwise forgettable “Super Mario Bros. Movie,” delivering hammy line readings that chewed up and spit out that computer-generated, Nintendo-focused-grouped scenery.
In his most famous voice-acting role, as Po in Dreamworks’ “Kung Fu Panda” movie series, Black’s charm and enthusiasm elevated an entire trilogy single-handedly. From its 2008 original film to the trilogy capper in 2016, the “Kung Fu Panda” movies — set in an animal-run, wuxia-inspired ancient China, and following nerdy...
In his most famous voice-acting role, as Po in Dreamworks’ “Kung Fu Panda” movie series, Black’s charm and enthusiasm elevated an entire trilogy single-handedly. From its 2008 original film to the trilogy capper in 2016, the “Kung Fu Panda” movies — set in an animal-run, wuxia-inspired ancient China, and following nerdy...
- 3/6/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Since its debut in 2008, DreamWorks’ kickass charmer Po, aka Kung Fu Panda, has racked up nearly $2 billion at the global box office over the course of three films, the most recent being eight years ago. A lot has changed in the world of animation in that time as well as in the life of Po, as witnessed by the storyline screenwriters have cooked up for this rich and energetic fourth entry into the franchise. Visually, this one tops them all, and pound for pound the whole movie from director Mike Mitchell, taking the helm of the Kfp series for the first time, is another winner bound to add to the impressive legacy of this lovable Chinese bear.
Plotwise, Po (again voiced by the inimitable Jack Black) has been content to be a successful Dragon Warrior vanquishing villains and seemingly with no further ambition. However, when Kung Fu Master Shifa (Dustin Hoffman...
Plotwise, Po (again voiced by the inimitable Jack Black) has been content to be a successful Dragon Warrior vanquishing villains and seemingly with no further ambition. However, when Kung Fu Master Shifa (Dustin Hoffman...
- 3/6/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Black thinks 'Kung Fu Panda 4' is the franchise's "funniest" movie yet.The 54-year-old star reprises his role as Po in the animated flick and thinks that an all-star cast that features Awkwafina, Viola Davis and Dustin Hoffman makes it the best film in the martial arts series so far.Jack told The Hollywood Reporter at the film's Los Angeles premiere on Sunday (03.03.24): "I think it's the funniest of the four, and it's action-packed. "Our new cast members are insanely talented – Awkwafina is amazing, Viola Davis as the villain is, as usual, incredible, and my two dads, James Hong and Bryan Cranston."Everyone just kills it and it's so fun to be back, because the last 'Kung Fu Panda' was 2016. How long has that been, eight years? So it's really exciting to be back on a horsey blowing people's minds again; I can't wait for everyone to see it.
- 3/4/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Eight years after the release of the third film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, Jack Black is back for a fourth go-around — and this time, he is bringing his musical side to the movie.
Last week, Black posted a cover of Britney Spears’ hit song “Baby One More Time” on his social media, showcasing him singing and dancing alongside Kyle Gass, with whom he performs in their band Tenacious D. The caption simply read “Tenacious B!” but included a panda emoji, suggesting the song would be a part of Kung Fu Panda 4.
At the Los Angeles premiere of the film Sunday, Black told reporters that the cover is featured in the film’s end credits, and that came about when director Mike Mitchell “said, ‘Hey, we would love to have a Tenacious D song for the end credits’ and I was like, ‘Really? Can we do Britney Spears?...
Last week, Black posted a cover of Britney Spears’ hit song “Baby One More Time” on his social media, showcasing him singing and dancing alongside Kyle Gass, with whom he performs in their band Tenacious D. The caption simply read “Tenacious B!” but included a panda emoji, suggesting the song would be a part of Kung Fu Panda 4.
At the Los Angeles premiere of the film Sunday, Black told reporters that the cover is featured in the film’s end credits, and that came about when director Mike Mitchell “said, ‘Hey, we would love to have a Tenacious D song for the end credits’ and I was like, ‘Really? Can we do Britney Spears?...
- 3/4/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Synopsis: In Kung Fu Panda 4, Po faces his biggest challenge yet as he assumes the role of Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. As Po grapples with his new responsibilities, he must also confront a formidable new villain, The Chameleon, voiced by Viola Davis. The film explores themes of finding balance amidst chaos, laughter and martial arts mayhem.
About The Film
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan Director: Mike Mitchell Co-Director: Stephanie Ma Stine Screenplay: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger Producer: Rebecca Huntley
Kung Fu Panda 4 is in theaters on March 8, 2024!
For More Information,...
Synopsis: In Kung Fu Panda 4, Po faces his biggest challenge yet as he assumes the role of Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. As Po grapples with his new responsibilities, he must also confront a formidable new villain, The Chameleon, voiced by Viola Davis. The film explores themes of finding balance amidst chaos, laughter and martial arts mayhem.
About The Film
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan Director: Mike Mitchell Co-Director: Stephanie Ma Stine Screenplay: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger Producer: Rebecca Huntley
Kung Fu Panda 4 is in theaters on March 8, 2024!
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- 2/29/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Need a moment of zen with your favorite Dragon Warrior? Be calm and Po on. Check out his hours-long guided meditation to start your weekend right! DreamWorks Animation is about to unleash some serious zen from the forthcoming Kung Fu Panda 4 with “Be Calm and Po,” the wackiest meditation session this side of the Valley of Peace!
Stressed about the upcoming long weekend? Let Po lead you on a guided meditation journey, streaming exclusively on YouTube from 9am-1pm Pt on February 16th. “Be Calm and Po” is Po’s attempt to lead you to the Zen zone, but with his track record, expect more panda-monium than serenity.
Jack Black lends his voice to the one and only Dragon Warrior, for a meditation journey that’s as chaotic as it is calming. Because when Po’s in charge, you never know whether to expect inner peace or inner peas.
Stressed about the upcoming long weekend? Let Po lead you on a guided meditation journey, streaming exclusively on YouTube from 9am-1pm Pt on February 16th. “Be Calm and Po” is Po’s attempt to lead you to the Zen zone, but with his track record, expect more panda-monium than serenity.
Jack Black lends his voice to the one and only Dragon Warrior, for a meditation journey that’s as chaotic as it is calming. Because when Po’s in charge, you never know whether to expect inner peace or inner peas.
- 2/16/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
The Trolls are coming home for their latest adventure. Universal Pictures has announced that "Trolls Band Together" will soon be available to stream on Peacock, meaning it will be readily available to watch from the comfort of one's couch. But for those who don't have Peacock, there are fortunately several options available to those who want to watch the third entry in the hit DreamWorks franchise based on the popular toys.
"Trolls Band Together" will be available on Peacock beginning Friday, March 15, and there will be a sing-along version hitting the streaming service at the same time. Those who want to watch Nsync reunite sooner (or simply don't want to subscribe to another streaming service) can rent or purchase the movie digitally now through their digital retailer of choice. The film is available through Google Play, Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, and a variety of other online marketplaces. It's available...
"Trolls Band Together" will be available on Peacock beginning Friday, March 15, and there will be a sing-along version hitting the streaming service at the same time. Those who want to watch Nsync reunite sooner (or simply don't want to subscribe to another streaming service) can rent or purchase the movie digitally now through their digital retailer of choice. The film is available through Google Play, Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, and a variety of other online marketplaces. It's available...
- 2/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Peacock announced on Thursday that the jukebox musical threequel Trolls Band Together from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation will debut exclusively on the platform on March 15, following a run in theaters that saw it gross over $208 million worldwide.
Released last November, the animated feature watches as protagonist troll Poppy (Anna Kendrick) grows closer to her now boyfriend Branch (Justin Timberlake), thereafter discovering his secret past as a member of her favorite boy band, BroZone, with his four estranged brothers. When Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious popstars, Branch and Poppy embark on an action-packed journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd. Along the way, Poppy uncovers a family secret of her own, a long-lost sister named Viva (Camila Cabello).
Pic’s all-star cast also includes Eric André, Kid Cudi, Daveed Diggs, Troye Sivan, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, RuPaul Charles,...
Released last November, the animated feature watches as protagonist troll Poppy (Anna Kendrick) grows closer to her now boyfriend Branch (Justin Timberlake), thereafter discovering his secret past as a member of her favorite boy band, BroZone, with his four estranged brothers. When Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious popstars, Branch and Poppy embark on an action-packed journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd. Along the way, Poppy uncovers a family secret of her own, a long-lost sister named Viva (Camila Cabello).
Pic’s all-star cast also includes Eric André, Kid Cudi, Daveed Diggs, Troye Sivan, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, RuPaul Charles,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
If you're anything like me, you caught the first "Kung Fu Panda" way back in 2008, thought it was a cute and harmless way to spend 90 minutes, and only ever thought about it again whenever it played on FX. But in the 15 years since, Universal Pictures and DreamWorks have pumped out two more big-screen sequels, three TV shows, four shorts, and even a holiday-themed TV special that, for all I know, have probably been the obsession of countless children over the years. In fairness, the idea of a kung-fu fighting panda is absolute IP gold, so I get it!
All this to say that, despite the overwhelming success of the movies, we actually haven't returned to the world of anthropomorphic, martial arts expert animals since "Kung Fu Panda 3" in 2016. That's probably because the threequel ended up as the lowest-grossing movie of the series, despite positive reviews and the fact that...
All this to say that, despite the overwhelming success of the movies, we actually haven't returned to the world of anthropomorphic, martial arts expert animals since "Kung Fu Panda 3" in 2016. That's probably because the threequel ended up as the lowest-grossing movie of the series, despite positive reviews and the fact that...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
It’s almost time to light the fireworks and dust off your favorite noodle recipe because, for the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master will return for another martial arts animated adventure! That’s right, friends! I’m talking about Po! He’s back for Kung Fu Panda 4 and bringing new friends along for the wild ride! Comedy legend Jack Black welcomed new Kung Fu Panda 4 cast members today, including Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis and Golden Globe winner Awkwafina!
Here’s an official description for Kung Fu Panda 4 courtesy of Dreamworks:
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
Here’s an official description for Kung Fu Panda 4 courtesy of Dreamworks:
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
- 12/12/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
In 2020, while the pandemic dominated headlines, entertainment news brought a bit of sunshine as the coveted star of such classic comedies as Ghostbusters, Spaceballs, and Little Shop of Horrors, Rick Moranis, was set to make his return to acting after taking an extended break from his career to spend time raising his children after his wife passed. One of the most beloved family movies that Moranis also iconically starred in is the 1989 Disney film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, which was brought to life by Jumanji director Joe Johnston. Along with Moranis’ return came the return of that nostalgic property as Disney announced a legacy sequel titled Shrunk.
Shrunk was to star Rick Moranis and Josh Gad, along with Johnston returning to direct. Since its announcement, however, not much has been heard about the project. The movie would, unfortunately, get delayed a number of times due to several factors. According to Deadline,...
Shrunk was to star Rick Moranis and Josh Gad, along with Johnston returning to direct. Since its announcement, however, not much has been heard about the project. The movie would, unfortunately, get delayed a number of times due to several factors. According to Deadline,...
- 6/27/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Everybody’s gonna be kung fu fighting — a fourth film in the “Kung Fu Panda” series will release in 2024, Universal Pictures announced Friday.
The film, which is slated for a March 8, 2024 release, will be the first film in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise since 2016, when the DreamWorks Animation series concluded a planned trilogy. The films focus on Po (Jack Black), an excitable panda bear living in a fantasy version of ancient China. In the first film in the franchise, released in theaters in 2008, Po is chosen to become the “Dragon Warrior,” a prophesied kung fu master. Over the course of the film and its two sequels Po trains under the wise Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and overcomes his doubts to grow into a capable hero, defeating several dangerous foes and eventually reuniting with his long-lost birth parents.
The first “Kung Fu Panda” film was DreamWorks’ highest-grossing original animated film, earning...
The film, which is slated for a March 8, 2024 release, will be the first film in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise since 2016, when the DreamWorks Animation series concluded a planned trilogy. The films focus on Po (Jack Black), an excitable panda bear living in a fantasy version of ancient China. In the first film in the franchise, released in theaters in 2008, Po is chosen to become the “Dragon Warrior,” a prophesied kung fu master. Over the course of the film and its two sequels Po trains under the wise Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and overcomes his doubts to grow into a capable hero, defeating several dangerous foes and eventually reuniting with his long-lost birth parents.
The first “Kung Fu Panda” film was DreamWorks’ highest-grossing original animated film, earning...
- 8/12/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
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There’s a lot riding on “Luck,” the debut feature from Skydance Animation and Apple Original Films. The fantasy comedy’s August 5 premiere on Apple TV+ not only signals a new animation player, but also the first new feature produced by John Lasseter after his departure from Pixar and Disney amid allegations of improper workplace conduct.
A sweet film about the unluckiest girl in the world, Sam (Eva Noblezada), and her journey into the magical Land of Luck, “Luck” was already in the works at Skydance prior to Lasseter coming aboard as the head of Skydance Animation. At the time, DreamWorks vets Alessandro Carloni (“Kung Fu Panda 3”) and Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger (the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise) were attached as director and screenwriters. However, when Lasseter joined Skydance, he wanted a change in direction, turning to two women he had worked with at Disney and Pixar. Peggy Holmes...
There’s a lot riding on “Luck,” the debut feature from Skydance Animation and Apple Original Films. The fantasy comedy’s August 5 premiere on Apple TV+ not only signals a new animation player, but also the first new feature produced by John Lasseter after his departure from Pixar and Disney amid allegations of improper workplace conduct.
A sweet film about the unluckiest girl in the world, Sam (Eva Noblezada), and her journey into the magical Land of Luck, “Luck” was already in the works at Skydance prior to Lasseter coming aboard as the head of Skydance Animation. At the time, DreamWorks vets Alessandro Carloni (“Kung Fu Panda 3”) and Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger (the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise) were attached as director and screenwriters. However, when Lasseter joined Skydance, he wanted a change in direction, turning to two women he had worked with at Disney and Pixar. Peggy Holmes...
- 8/5/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
This year sees the release of "Luck," the debut film from Skydance Animation in collaboration with Apple TV+ that has had a less-than-lucky production history. In 2019, Skydance was quick to hire alleged sexual harasser and disgraced former head of Pixar, John Lasseter, to run the studio — replacing "Kung Fu Panda" producer Bill Damaschke. Shortly after, Emma Thompson resigned from doing a voice in "Luck" after refusing to work with Lasseter, and then in 2020 director Alessandro Carloni ("Kung Fu Panda 3") and screenwriters Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger were all quietly replaced with Peggy Holmes and Kiel Murray, a director and...
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- 6/14/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
“Luck,” the debut feature from Skydance Animation and AppleTV+, finally has a release date. The animated original, which was previously scheduled for a February 18 bow, has a new date: August 5. (It will be released globally on AppleTV+.) Additionally, new details about the movie’s story and cast (including a role for a Pixar favorite) have been revealed.
According to the new synopsis, the film centers around Sam Greenfield, “the unluckiest person in the world.” “When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.” Eva Noblezada voices Sam, alongside Simon Pegg (as lucky black cat Bob), Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Jane Fonda, and Lil Rel Howery (as a flower shop owner where Sam gets her first job). Additional cast members include Colin O’Donoghue, and Adelynn Spoon.
Perhaps most notable is the inclusion of John Ratzenberger as Rootie, the mayor of Bad Luck,...
According to the new synopsis, the film centers around Sam Greenfield, “the unluckiest person in the world.” “When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.” Eva Noblezada voices Sam, alongside Simon Pegg (as lucky black cat Bob), Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Jane Fonda, and Lil Rel Howery (as a flower shop owner where Sam gets her first job). Additional cast members include Colin O’Donoghue, and Adelynn Spoon.
Perhaps most notable is the inclusion of John Ratzenberger as Rootie, the mayor of Bad Luck,...
- 1/26/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Paramount+, the highly anticipated streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced that both The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run and all-new Paramount+ Original Series Kamp Koral: Spongebob’S Under Years will premiere on the service on Thursday, March 4. The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run will also be released by Paramount Home Entertainment for Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD) on the same day. The official trailer for The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run was also released today in addition to the official key art for both the movie and Kamp Koral: Spongebob’S Under Years.
Kamp Koral’s first six episodes will be available to stream beginning March 4 exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers in the U.S. The rest of the season’s 13-episode order will roll out on the platform at later dates to be announced.
In addition to its availability on Paramount+, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run will be...
Kamp Koral’s first six episodes will be available to stream beginning March 4 exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers in the U.S. The rest of the season’s 13-episode order will roll out on the platform at later dates to be announced.
In addition to its availability on Paramount+, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run will be...
- 1/28/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden, Ron Funches, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson Paak, Sam Rockwell, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige | Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger | Directed by Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith
Due to the Covid-19 crisis gripping the world, Trolls World Tour, the sequel to the 2016 Trolls film, was originally scheduled to be in cinemas but instead was released on Video on Demand as a 48-hour rental and that release, it turned out, was a massive success with the film making a ton of on-demand cash. Now with things getting back to “the new normal” Trolls World Tour is getting a wide release on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD.
Trolls World Tour sees our main characters from the original film, Poppy and Branch (along with the audience), discover their world is much larger than they originally imagined as their tribe is actually one of six different Troll tribes.
Due to the Covid-19 crisis gripping the world, Trolls World Tour, the sequel to the 2016 Trolls film, was originally scheduled to be in cinemas but instead was released on Video on Demand as a 48-hour rental and that release, it turned out, was a massive success with the film making a ton of on-demand cash. Now with things getting back to “the new normal” Trolls World Tour is getting a wide release on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD.
Trolls World Tour sees our main characters from the original film, Poppy and Branch (along with the audience), discover their world is much larger than they originally imagined as their tribe is actually one of six different Troll tribes.
- 7/28/2020
- by Jason Brigger
- Nerdly
To some movie industry forecasters, CGI neon trolls that love to hug and sing are also, quite possibly, harbingers of the end of the modern theater experience. Trolls: World Tour was supposed to be a simple sequel to the 2013 DreamWorks original, based on the toy line popularized in the early 1960s. The movie follows the continuing adventures of Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake), two trolls from the Pop music tribe who discover that there are other troll races — Funk, Classical, Techno, Country, and Rock — living in their world.
- 5/14/2020
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden, Ron Funches, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson Paak, Sam Rockwell, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige | Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger | Directed by Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith
Due to the Covid-19 crisis gripping the world, Trolls World Tour, the sequel to the 2016 Trolls film, was originally scheduled to be in theaters on April 10, but instead was released on Video on Demand as a 48-hour rental. It’s a chance the studio had to take, unless they wanted to delay releasing the film in theaters several months from now when movie theaters reopen. It’s also the only wide release film in the last month and since it’s a family film, should do quite well in terms of rental sales.
Disclaimer! The original Trolls is one of my least favorite animated films, along with Planes and the Emoji Movie, so my expectations...
Due to the Covid-19 crisis gripping the world, Trolls World Tour, the sequel to the 2016 Trolls film, was originally scheduled to be in theaters on April 10, but instead was released on Video on Demand as a 48-hour rental. It’s a chance the studio had to take, unless they wanted to delay releasing the film in theaters several months from now when movie theaters reopen. It’s also the only wide release film in the last month and since it’s a family film, should do quite well in terms of rental sales.
Disclaimer! The original Trolls is one of my least favorite animated films, along with Planes and the Emoji Movie, so my expectations...
- 4/16/2020
- by Jason Brigger
- Nerdly
Studio released on Friday and in 21 drive-in theatres in North America.
Universal Pictures said on Monday (13) that DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, the family tentpole it controversially opted to release in the home without a theatrical release when the coronavirus pandemic forced cinemas to close, has delivered the biggest digital launch in history.
At time of writing the claim could not be verified as the studio did not release numbers and home entertainment sales are not normally made public.
Universal released the film on Friday (10), the date it had been scheduled to open in theatres. It opened in the...
Universal Pictures said on Monday (13) that DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, the family tentpole it controversially opted to release in the home without a theatrical release when the coronavirus pandemic forced cinemas to close, has delivered the biggest digital launch in history.
At time of writing the claim could not be verified as the studio did not release numbers and home entertainment sales are not normally made public.
Universal released the film on Friday (10), the date it had been scheduled to open in theatres. It opened in the...
- 4/13/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
This weekend may end up being an incredibly important one in the history of cinema. Why, you ask? Well, Trolls World Tour opted to skip a theatrical release entirely, debuting as a rental in homes. For years, theaters have fought the day and date model, suggesting it could be an end to the cinematic experience. That’s led to some of their battles with Netflix, etc, as streaming services make inroads into the film world. Today, we can look a bit into whether this movie is truly the canary in the coal mine… For those unaware, the film is a sequel to the surprise hit (and Academy Award nominee) Trolls. Here is the storyline, according to IMDb: “Poppy and Branch discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands devoted to six different kinds of music: Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock.
- 4/12/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Four years ago, with its colorful array of cute, bubbly, and pop-musically-inclined characters, “Trolls” became a surprise toy-turned-family-movie blockbuster, bolstered by an earworm of a soundtrack — kindergarteners everywhere knew every syllable of voice actor and music producer Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” — that kept the film alive months after its theatrical debut.
Now “Trolls World Tour” takes the stage, and while it doesn’t quite hit the same high notes as its predecessor, the home-field advantage of being one of the first theatrical releases to be released day-and-date on-demand amid the coronavirus pandemic will bring some much-needed entertainment and lightness to families everywhere.
When rocker Queen Barb (voiced by Rachel Bloom) descends on the land of the “Techno” trolls, she makes her plans immediately known: “We’re all going to be one nation of Trolls — under rock!” she vows, as she plots to force every troll community to convert to rock trolls.
Now “Trolls World Tour” takes the stage, and while it doesn’t quite hit the same high notes as its predecessor, the home-field advantage of being one of the first theatrical releases to be released day-and-date on-demand amid the coronavirus pandemic will bring some much-needed entertainment and lightness to families everywhere.
When rocker Queen Barb (voiced by Rachel Bloom) descends on the land of the “Techno” trolls, she makes her plans immediately known: “We’re all going to be one nation of Trolls — under rock!” she vows, as she plots to force every troll community to convert to rock trolls.
- 4/8/2020
- by Yolanda Machado
- The Wrap
David Ellison’s Skydance Media has acquired animation outfit Ilion Studios, formalizing its tie-up with the Spanish company beyond the initial partnership that was instigated back in 2017.
The newly-launched Skydance Animation Madrid will act as a counterpart to Skydance’s animation division in the U.S., with the combined companies having a workforce of close to 500 across the two continents. Former Pixar exec John Lasseter and industry veteran Holly Edwards will head up the combined entity.
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Skydance Animation was launched back in 2017, partnering with Spanish production co Ilion on a debut slate of film and TV.
Projects on the horizon include Luck, from The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning director Peggy Holmes, Cars...
The newly-launched Skydance Animation Madrid will act as a counterpart to Skydance’s animation division in the U.S., with the combined companies having a workforce of close to 500 across the two continents. Former Pixar exec John Lasseter and industry veteran Holly Edwards will head up the combined entity.
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Skydance Animation was launched back in 2017, partnering with Spanish production co Ilion on a debut slate of film and TV.
Projects on the horizon include Luck, from The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning director Peggy Holmes, Cars...
- 4/6/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Skydance Media Monday announced it’s acquired the animation unit of Madrid-based Ilion Studios, to form Skydance Animation Madrid.
The financial terms of weren’t revealed. Skydance, founded by David Ellison in 2010, said the deak “combines the creative capital of Skydance with Ilion’s best-in-class talent” and gives Skydance Animation – led by John Lasseter and Holly Edwards – full oversight of production.
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The combined entity will have 500 employees across two continents and “the expanded creative capability, scale and leverage to deliver on its goal of becoming an industry-leading producer of high-end animated films and television series for audiences around the world,” said CEO Ellison.
“The world is going...
The financial terms of weren’t revealed. Skydance, founded by David Ellison in 2010, said the deak “combines the creative capital of Skydance with Ilion’s best-in-class talent” and gives Skydance Animation – led by John Lasseter and Holly Edwards – full oversight of production.
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The combined entity will have 500 employees across two continents and “the expanded creative capability, scale and leverage to deliver on its goal of becoming an industry-leading producer of high-end animated films and television series for audiences around the world,” said CEO Ellison.
“The world is going...
- 4/6/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls World Tour is going where No Time to Die vacated: April 10. Originally the Dwa pic, released via Universal, was to go April 17.
This is the first major studio move in the wake of MGM/Eon/Universal moving the global day and date release of the 25th 007 pic this morning, which Deadline exclusively broke. It also will ease fears among exhibition. While studios can sustain and weather macro shifts in their movie re-dates, having consistent product is the bread and butter for theaters. The Dwa sequel is also sneaking for exhibitors at the studio-theater chain confab Cinemacon at the end of March.
This is great sigh of relief to distribution in the wake of No Time to Die‘s move to Thanksgiving. Easter has become a very rich weekend for movies with the 2015 and 2016 holidays delivering back-to-back record openings with Uni’s Furious 7 ($161.2M) and Warner Bros.
This is the first major studio move in the wake of MGM/Eon/Universal moving the global day and date release of the 25th 007 pic this morning, which Deadline exclusively broke. It also will ease fears among exhibition. While studios can sustain and weather macro shifts in their movie re-dates, having consistent product is the bread and butter for theaters. The Dwa sequel is also sneaking for exhibitors at the studio-theater chain confab Cinemacon at the end of March.
This is great sigh of relief to distribution in the wake of No Time to Die‘s move to Thanksgiving. Easter has become a very rich weekend for movies with the 2015 and 2016 holidays delivering back-to-back record openings with Uni’s Furious 7 ($161.2M) and Warner Bros.
- 3/4/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount gave an early look at its “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” tv spot that will debut ahead of the Super Bowl. Since even pre-game commercials are expensive, the new clip gives SpongeBob just 26 seconds to describe everything that happens in his new film.
“There’s fast cars, flashbacks, Snoop Dogg, robots, a wise sage, churros,” everyone’s favorite cartooned sponge rattles off. “The only thing missing is Gary.”
In the animated movie, out in theaters May 22, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star venture out of Bikini Bottom and head to the Lost City of Atlantic City on a rescue mission to save SpongeBob’s trustee snail Gary.
The show’s original voice cast — Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Douglas Lawrence — will reprise their roles alongside Awkwafina, Keanu Reeves and Reggie Watts. Tim Hill, a former writer on the Nickelodeon series, directed the movie...
“There’s fast cars, flashbacks, Snoop Dogg, robots, a wise sage, churros,” everyone’s favorite cartooned sponge rattles off. “The only thing missing is Gary.”
In the animated movie, out in theaters May 22, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star venture out of Bikini Bottom and head to the Lost City of Atlantic City on a rescue mission to save SpongeBob’s trustee snail Gary.
The show’s original voice cast — Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Douglas Lawrence — will reprise their roles alongside Awkwafina, Keanu Reeves and Reggie Watts. Tim Hill, a former writer on the Nickelodeon series, directed the movie...
- 1/29/2020
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Millennials and Gen-Zers, say goodbye to the David Hasselhoff “SpongeBob” cameos of your childhood. According to the “Sponge on the Run” trailer, Keanu Reeves, or rather his floating head, will make an appearance in the upcoming film premiering May 22, 2020.
The latest film in the SpongeBob franchise follows the yellow sponged hero and his friend Patrick as they set off on the road in their search to find SpongeBob’s lost snail Gary.
“Call me Sage. I’m made of sage and I am a sage, so it works out pretty well,” Reeves says to the duo, to which the affable but not-so-smart companion responds by saying, “I’m Patrick, my name means ‘toaster’ in Celtic.”
Along with an updated Patty-mobile, the trailer also shows SpongeBob and Patrick falling prey to ice cream, churros, cotton candy and the dangers of gambling after stumbling upon the lost city of Atlantic City.
The...
The latest film in the SpongeBob franchise follows the yellow sponged hero and his friend Patrick as they set off on the road in their search to find SpongeBob’s lost snail Gary.
“Call me Sage. I’m made of sage and I am a sage, so it works out pretty well,” Reeves says to the duo, to which the affable but not-so-smart companion responds by saying, “I’m Patrick, my name means ‘toaster’ in Celtic.”
Along with an updated Patty-mobile, the trailer also shows SpongeBob and Patrick falling prey to ice cream, churros, cotton candy and the dangers of gambling after stumbling upon the lost city of Atlantic City.
The...
- 11/14/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
There’s a Bruce Lee-inspired stage play that has been in development called Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise, and it looks like it’ll be a pretty spectacular show!
It’s been described as a “futuristic kung fu musical,” and it tells the story of “a secret sect in Flushing, Queens, that possesses the magical power to extend human life, and the twin brother and sister caught in the struggle to control it.”
The production also has a talented team of creative people working on it. It was co-conceived and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng (Dark Matter) and written by Kung Fu Panda screenwriters Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. The kung fu musical also features songs by Sia remixed by Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak) and Arca, with movement choreography by Akram Khan, and martial arts choreography by Zhang Jun.
Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise is also said to include “fast-paced kung fu...
It’s been described as a “futuristic kung fu musical,” and it tells the story of “a secret sect in Flushing, Queens, that possesses the magical power to extend human life, and the twin brother and sister caught in the struggle to control it.”
The production also has a talented team of creative people working on it. It was co-conceived and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng (Dark Matter) and written by Kung Fu Panda screenwriters Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. The kung fu musical also features songs by Sia remixed by Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak) and Arca, with movement choreography by Akram Khan, and martial arts choreography by Zhang Jun.
Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise is also said to include “fast-paced kung fu...
- 7/8/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Touted in ads as a “futuristic kung fu musical”, Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise is an imaginative premature hatchling at its world premiere at The Shed in Manhattan Hudson Yard. It has creative parentage in Chinese opera and film director Chen Shi-Zheng (Dark Matter) and Kung Fu Panda writers Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, with Sia as […]
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- 7/5/2019
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
With rumors swirling that Maroon 5 is planning a SpongeBob tribute as part of the Super Bowl Liii halftime show, Paramount has shifted The Spongebob Movie to a May 22, 2020, opening.
Representing the third SpongeBob SquarePants movie, the installment was originally scheduled to launch on July 17, 2020. Its only announced competition for the new date so far is Warner Bros. Godzilla vs. Kong fantasy flick, although the traditionally busy weekend should fill up at some point.
This year, that May 2019 weekend features Fox’s sci-fi thriller Ad Astra, Buena Vista’s live action Aladdin, Annapurna’s comedy Booksmart, Warner Bros. Minecraft animation, and Sony/Screen Gems horror flick Brightburn.
Tim Hill directs The SpongeBob Movie from a screenplay by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger and Michael Kvamme. The first two SpongeBob movies counted north of $465M at the global B.O. for Paramount.
In addition, Paramount announced that it’s moving its untitled animated feature from Aug.
Representing the third SpongeBob SquarePants movie, the installment was originally scheduled to launch on July 17, 2020. Its only announced competition for the new date so far is Warner Bros. Godzilla vs. Kong fantasy flick, although the traditionally busy weekend should fill up at some point.
This year, that May 2019 weekend features Fox’s sci-fi thriller Ad Astra, Buena Vista’s live action Aladdin, Annapurna’s comedy Booksmart, Warner Bros. Minecraft animation, and Sony/Screen Gems horror flick Brightburn.
Tim Hill directs The SpongeBob Movie from a screenplay by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger and Michael Kvamme. The first two SpongeBob movies counted north of $465M at the global B.O. for Paramount.
In addition, Paramount announced that it’s moving its untitled animated feature from Aug.
- 2/2/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Pixar co-founder and former Disney animation guru John Lasseter has been hired to run Skydance Animation. Skydance CEO David Ellison made the announcement via memo (read it in full below) about the move, which comes after Disney decided to part ways with the award-winning animation exec last year after putting him on a six-month leave of absence amid accusations of repeated misconduct and his admission of “missteps.”
The move puts back into circulation one of the animation industry’s most successful creative executives of all time. His films under the Pixar banner and at Walt Disney Animation — his title when he left at year’s end was Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Principal Creative Advisor, Walt Disney Imagineering — began with 1995’s Toy Story (which he directed). He later directed A Bug’s Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Cars (2006) and Cars 2 (2011), and he executive produced all...
The move puts back into circulation one of the animation industry’s most successful creative executives of all time. His films under the Pixar banner and at Walt Disney Animation — his title when he left at year’s end was Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Principal Creative Advisor, Walt Disney Imagineering — began with 1995’s Toy Story (which he directed). He later directed A Bug’s Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Cars (2006) and Cars 2 (2011), and he executive produced all...
- 1/9/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount’s third SpongeBob SquarePants movie The SpongeBob Movie is now scheduled to launch two weekends earlier on July 17, 2020 instead of July 31. Tim Hill directs from a screenplay by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger and Michael Kvamme. The first two SpongeBob movies count north of $465M at the global B.O. for Paramount.
SpongeBob moves away from an untitled Disney Marvel movie on July 31 to going up against Fox’s Bob’s Burgers animated film, an untitled WB event movie and untitled Universal event movie on July 17.
In addition, Paramount announced that it’s moving its untitled animated feature slot from May 15, 2020 to Aug. 7, 2020. Warner Bros. has an untitled movie on the new date.
SpongeBob moves away from an untitled Disney Marvel movie on July 31 to going up against Fox’s Bob’s Burgers animated film, an untitled WB event movie and untitled Universal event movie on July 17.
In addition, Paramount announced that it’s moving its untitled animated feature slot from May 15, 2020 to Aug. 7, 2020. Warner Bros. has an untitled movie on the new date.
- 7/24/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Skydance Media has acquired rights to The Fourteenth Goldfish, Jennifer L. Holm’s bestselling 2014 children’s book, and has attached husband-wife producing partners Ted Melfi and Kimberly Quinn to write and produce an animated film. Victor Maldonado and Alfredo Torres will direct, and Alessandro Carloni will be executive producer. The plot centers on a 12-year-old girl whose middle school life is made even more complicated when her estranged grandfather shows up at her door having reversed his age to 14 years old. Together, they must go on an adventure to stop the technology from falling into the wrong hands. This is the fourth recent deal for Skydance’s Animation and Family Entertainment division, joining Luck, directed by Carloni and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger; Split (working title), directed by Vicky Jenson and written by Linda Woolverton; and Powerless (working title), directed by Nathan Greno.
James Marsden and American Housewife kid...
James Marsden and American Housewife kid...
- 6/8/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Stx Entertainment has come on board to co-produce “Warriors,” one of the highest-profile movies being developed by Alibaba Pictures. “Harry Potter” producer David Heyman and Stx board member Gigi Pritzker will produce the live action-and-CGI hybrid, which is based on a series of young-adult books and targeted at children and the Ya crowd.
Award-winning Hollywood pair Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger have signed on as screenwriters. Their credits include the three installments of “Kung Fu Panda,” “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.”
“Warriors” is based on books by Erin Hunter, the collective pseudonym of three U.K.-based writers – Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, and Tui Sutherland – along with an editor, Victoria Holmes. Published by Harper Collins since 2003, the books feature clans of forest-dwelling cats caught up in stories of adventure, forbidden love, and faith.
Stx and Alibaba Pictures, the film offshoot of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba,...
Award-winning Hollywood pair Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger have signed on as screenwriters. Their credits include the three installments of “Kung Fu Panda,” “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.”
“Warriors” is based on books by Erin Hunter, the collective pseudonym of three U.K.-based writers – Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, and Tui Sutherland – along with an editor, Victoria Holmes. Published by Harper Collins since 2003, the books feature clans of forest-dwelling cats caught up in stories of adventure, forbidden love, and faith.
Stx and Alibaba Pictures, the film offshoot of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Two months ago at Bordeaux’s Cartoon Movie, Europe’s biggest animated movie showcase, no country made a larger impact than Spain.
A sneak peek of footage from Raul de la Fuente’s “Another Day of Life,” capturing war correspondent Ryszard Kapuściński’s life-haunting experience in Angola’s civil war, dazzled Cartoon Movie with the verve of its animation/live-action mix. The $20 million “Dragonkeeper,” about a feisty washer-girl slave turned dragon protector, sparked enthusiasm for its story and Western-Chinese animation meld. Alberto Vázquez (“Birdboy: The Forgotten Children”) drew the showcase’s second-biggest audience for in-the-works “Unicorn Wars,” about an ancestral battle between Teddy bears and unicorns. And Madrid-based Latido Films won Distributor of the Year for “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of Turtles,” about Luis Buñuel’s shooting of 1933’s “Land Without Bread.”
Spanish animation’s strong showing at Cartoon Movie was no fluke. Animation accounted for the highest-grossing Spanish hit...
A sneak peek of footage from Raul de la Fuente’s “Another Day of Life,” capturing war correspondent Ryszard Kapuściński’s life-haunting experience in Angola’s civil war, dazzled Cartoon Movie with the verve of its animation/live-action mix. The $20 million “Dragonkeeper,” about a feisty washer-girl slave turned dragon protector, sparked enthusiasm for its story and Western-Chinese animation meld. Alberto Vázquez (“Birdboy: The Forgotten Children”) drew the showcase’s second-biggest audience for in-the-works “Unicorn Wars,” about an ancestral battle between Teddy bears and unicorns. And Madrid-based Latido Films won Distributor of the Year for “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of Turtles,” about Luis Buñuel’s shooting of 1933’s “Land Without Bread.”
Spanish animation’s strong showing at Cartoon Movie was no fluke. Animation accounted for the highest-grossing Spanish hit...
- 5/11/2018
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Initial animation roster includes Luck, Split, and Powerless.
Skydance Media has hired four senior figures from DreamWorks Animation as David Ellison builds his nascent animation studio.
The move comes after Ellison (pictured) launched the animation division last year to make features and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. President of animation and family entertainment Bill Damaschke, the former DreamWorks Animation chief creative officer who joined last October, announced the hires on Tuesday (February 27).
Holly Edwards has been named head of production, animation; Kim Mackey head of talent acquisitions and talent development; Jessie Carbonaro director of talent acquisitions and talent development; and Matthew Burke director of finance.
Edwards, a 20-year veteran of feature films who joined DreamWorks Animation in 2002, will work closely with Damaschke and individual producers on animation projects and help establish the studio’s growth plan.
At DreamWorks Animation she managed films across three intercontinental locations. Prior to that she...
Skydance Media has hired four senior figures from DreamWorks Animation as David Ellison builds his nascent animation studio.
The move comes after Ellison (pictured) launched the animation division last year to make features and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. President of animation and family entertainment Bill Damaschke, the former DreamWorks Animation chief creative officer who joined last October, announced the hires on Tuesday (February 27).
Holly Edwards has been named head of production, animation; Kim Mackey head of talent acquisitions and talent development; Jessie Carbonaro director of talent acquisitions and talent development; and Matthew Burke director of finance.
Edwards, a 20-year veteran of feature films who joined DreamWorks Animation in 2002, will work closely with Damaschke and individual producers on animation projects and help establish the studio’s growth plan.
At DreamWorks Animation she managed films across three intercontinental locations. Prior to that she...
- 2/28/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Skydance and its partner Ilion Animation Studios are moving quickly to jumpstart the duo's animation slate, hiring directors on a pair of projects.
Alessandro Carloni, who co-directed Kung Fu Panda with Jennifer Yuh Nelson, is reteaming with that film's writers, Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, for the comedy Luck.
Aibel and Berger are writing Luck, a working title. The story aims to pull back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affect the daily lives of humans.
Aibel and Berger are producing, along with Skydance's David Ellison and Dana Goldberg,...
Alessandro Carloni, who co-directed Kung Fu Panda with Jennifer Yuh Nelson, is reteaming with that film's writers, Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, for the comedy Luck.
Aibel and Berger are writing Luck, a working title. The story aims to pull back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affect the daily lives of humans.
Aibel and Berger are producing, along with Skydance's David Ellison and Dana Goldberg,...
- 7/19/2017
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal just can't stop the feeling.
The studio announced it will release DreamWorks' sequel to Trolls. Its release date has been set for April 10, 2020, a date previously reserved for an untitled Universal event film.
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake will reprise their roles as the eternal optimist Poppy and the curmudgeon Branch in the new musical comedy-adventure.
Inspired by the popular dolls of the 1960s, Mike Mitchell's Trolls featured a script by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, and James Corden, Russell Brand, Zooey Deschanel, Christine Baranski, John Cleese, Jeffrey Tambor and Quvenzhane Wallis were among those featured in the...
The studio announced it will release DreamWorks' sequel to Trolls. Its release date has been set for April 10, 2020, a date previously reserved for an untitled Universal event film.
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake will reprise their roles as the eternal optimist Poppy and the curmudgeon Branch in the new musical comedy-adventure.
Inspired by the popular dolls of the 1960s, Mike Mitchell's Trolls featured a script by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, and James Corden, Russell Brand, Zooey Deschanel, Christine Baranski, John Cleese, Jeffrey Tambor and Quvenzhane Wallis were among those featured in the...
- 2/28/2017
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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