’MY FREAKY FAMILY’ AND ‘GIANTS OF LA MANCHA’ HEADLINE STUDIO 100 FILM’S EFM SHOWCASE
Munich, 13 February 2024. Studio 100 Film, a leading player in the global entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated market screening of the animated comedy feature, “My Freaky Family”, at the European Film Market (EFM), Berlin. Produced by Australia’s POP Family Entertainment and Ireland’s Telegael, this exciting movie is set to make its world premiere on February 19th, 2024, at 12:50 PM in the prestigious dffb Cinema (Filmhaus).
“My Freaky Family” has already garnered significant attention, with Studio 100 Film securing distribution deals that span the globe. Notable agreements include partnerships with Viva Films for the US, Alba Films for France, and Notorious for Italy. Furthermore, distribution deals have also been inked for Portugal, Iceland, the Middle East, Israel, and all Eastern European territories.
Studio 100 Film is also pleased to announce a series of international release dates for the hilarious CGI action-adventure feature “Giants of La Mancha”, produced by Studio 100 Media, GF Films and M.A.R.K.13 – COM. The film promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Distributed by Nos Lusomundo it will premiere theatrically in Portugal on March 21, 2024, in Latvia (distributed by ACME) on March 29, 2024, and then in France (KMBO) on April 3, 2024. Further releases in April are planned in Estonia (ACME), Czech Republic and Slovakia (Donart Film). Constantin Film will then bring the movie to the big screen in Germany on May 1, 2024, and later the same month in Switzerland. Further releases will follow in May and June in Middle- and South American countries, where Infinity Hill is distributing, and Mexico (Cine Video y TV). Co-producer GF Films also plans to launch the movie in Argentina in May/June. Viva Films has acquired the distribution rights for the USA and Canada, with an expected release date of September/October 2024.
Studio 100 Film extends a warm invitation to all industry professionals to meet at EFM, located at office #258, Marriott Hotel. Join us for exclusive insights into these remarkable films and explore further exciting projects from our extensive portfolio.
About Studio 100 Film
Studio 100 Film is an international, independent sales agency for exceptional family movies. Based in Munich, the company is a subsidiary of Studio 100 Media. With more than 10 years of experience, Studio 100 Film has successfully marketed and sold animation feature films such as “Giants of La Mancha”, the “Maya the Bee” trilogy, “Mia and me – The Hero of Centopia” and numerous other Studio 100 Media titles. In addition, it also acts as a sales agency for selected third-party films such as, most recently, “North”, “My Freaky Family“ or “100% Wolf”. Studio 100 Film’s focus is on representing a well-selected portfolio of films internationally with the recognition they deserve. www.studio100film.com
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NEW CGI ADVENTURE COMEDY “FLAMINGO FLAMENCO” TAKES FLIGHT
Munich, 6 February 2024. Get into the groove! Studio 100 Media (Germany) and 3Doubles Producciones (Spain) announce the start of development of their collaborative CGI feature film, “Flamingo Flamenco”. Scheduled for delivery in Q4/2026, this captivating adventure full of rousing music will mesmerize audiences of all ages. The feature film will be introduced to buyers at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin by global sales agent Studio 100 Film.
“Flamingo Flamenco” follows the spirited journey of Rosie, a young and exuberant flamingo girl, as she navigates personal loss and her quest to rediscover the joy of dance. With an enthralling original storyline crafted by acclaimed screenwriter Rob Sprackling (Shaun the Sheep Movie, Gnomeo & Juliet, The Queen’s Corgi), this 80-minute family-friendly entertainment feature promises an enchanting and passionate blend of adventure, comedy, and heartwarming moments.
Set against the backdrop of the famous and beautiful Fuente de Piedra lagoon in Andalucía, Spain, this European production boasts a vibrant and diverse cast of animal characters, the celebration of friendship and the beauty of dance. The film aims to resonate with kids, teens and families offering a compelling narrative that emphasizes the importance of perseverance, self-discovery, and the power of determination.
“It is an absolute delight to join forces in this truly collaborative venture, merging the imaginative energies of Studio 100 Media and 3Doubles Producciones to introduce ‘Flamingo Flamenco’ to audiences across the globe,” says Thorsten Wegener, Producer and Director Business Operations at Studio 100 Media.
Dario Sanchez, CEO of 3Doubles Producciones, adds: “We are thrilled to be able to participate in this feature film where a part of Spanish culture and traditions are represented in a great adventure comedy and are excited to be working with Studio 100 Media on this new production.”
“Flamingo Flamenco” is currently in development, with production teams working diligently to craft an unforgettable cinematic experience. Stay tuned for updates as the film takes shape and prepares to spread its wings into the hearts of viewers everywhere.
About Studio 100 Media
Studio 100 Media is a leading international production and distribution company specializing in high-quality children’s and family movies and series. Based in Munich, the company represents a portfolio of well-known brands such as “Maya the Bee”, “Mia and me”, “Heidi”, “Vic the Viking”, and “100% Wolf”. Studio 100 Media further engages in international brand rights licensing and manages its own state-of-the-art production studio, Studio Isar Animation.
The company is part of the Belgian Studio 100 Group which also boasts a strong presence in the theme park industry across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic. For further information, please visit: www.studio100group.com
About 3Doubles Producciones
Founded by Darío Sánchez in 2017, the company currently employs over a hundred people at its headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Mercury Steam owner Ignacio Navas and Aliot Innovation founder José Ángel Olmo became partners at 3Doubles in 2020, and Viva Kids in 2023. 3Doubles’ slate of animated films further includes “Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow,” “The Ogglies,”, “My Fairy Troublemaker” and the studio is currently working on “SuperKlaus” and “Norbert”.
About Studio 100 Film
Studio 100 Film is an international, independent sales agency for exceptional family movies. Based in Munich, the company is a subsidiary of Studio 100 Media. With more than 10 years of experience, Studio 100 Film has successfully marketed and sold animation feature films such as “Giants of La Mancha”, the “Maya the Bee” trilogy, “Mia and me – The Hero of Centopia” and numerous other Studio 100 Media titles. In addition, it also acts as a sales agency for selected third-party films such as, most recently, “North”, “My Freaky Family“ or “200% Wolf”. Studio 100 Film’s focus is on representing a well-selected portfolio of films internationally with the recognition they deserve. www.studio100film.com
STUDIO 100 MEDIA AND ON THE EDGE PRODUCTIONS FORGE MOVIE PROJECT TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HUMANITY AND NATURE
Munich, 26 October 2023. On the Edge Productions Ltd, a dynamic multi-media and non-profit organisation, and Studio 100 Media announce their collaboration on the upcoming feature film “On the Edge: Donnie Dares!”; joining as co-producer is LA-based Viva Kids. Pre-production of this adventure-comedy for kids and families has already commenced, with the movie set for release in late 2026. Studio 100 Film will be helming international sales and will introduce the project at this year’s AFM in Santa Monica.
Attached to the project is Emmy Award-winning Head Writer Michael Ryan, who has worked on television projects including “Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?”, “Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny”, and “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory”, as well as feature films such as “Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog”, and “Gulliver Returns”. Also on board for visual & story development is Creative Director Archie Donato from Jellyfish Pictures, who has amassed over 17 years of experience at DreamWorks and contributed to many of the studio’s biggest hits including “Shrek Forever After”, “Kung Fu Panda”, and “Megamind”.
The movie’s production team is spearheaded by Executive Producers Beth Blood and Karen Vermeulen (On the Edge Productions Ltd), along with Martin Krieger from Studio 100 Media, and Victor Elizalde from Viva Kids. The production team also includes producers Thorsten Wegener (Studio 100 Media), Laura Prieto, and Mayank Jhalani (Viva Kids).
The main cast of “On the Edge: Donnie Dares!” are six unique, quirky, and relatively unknown endangered species. They were chosen from the more than 3,000 animals that make up the EDGE list; a compendium of endangered species that are Evolutionary Distinct, Globally Endangered, and all on the very edge of extinction. Led by Donnie, a Cuban Solenodon, they set out on a mission to make humans see them, appreciate them, and maybe even fall in love with them and, above all, to stop endangering them!
The movie’s mission is to make people fall for and respect the natural, wild world around them in a very entertaining way. Audiences will laugh and giggle about the hilarious adventures of the wonderful and unique heroes Donnie (a Cuban Solenodon), Kiki (a Kakapo from New Zealand), Roman (a Jamaican Greater Funnel-eared Bat), Vy (an Aye-Aye-Lemur from Madagascar), Naz (a Bhuparthy’s Purple Frog) and Panic (an African Temminck’s Pangolin). A dynamic team that takes fate into their own paws to fight against annihilation. Everybody should leave the movie theater with a feeling of hope, but also be aware there is a call to action to save all endangered species from forever disappearing from existence.
“We are excited to have Studio 100 as our partner on a project we are so passionate about. They are not only a great distributor for family and kids’ entertainment, but also have approached this movie in a heartfelt manner, with sincerity and a decisive strategy,” says Beth Blood, Founder and CEO of On the Edge.
Martin Krieger, Executive Producer and CEO of Studio 100 Media adds: “We were fascinated by On the Edge’s mission to change the status quo in our world in an entertaining way and emotionally connecting people with nature. A true challenge that we would also like to take up.“We fell in love with ‘On the Edge: Donnie Dares!’ the moment we heard about it and couldn’t miss the opportunity to come on board as producers. From the concept to the amazing team, everything made sense for us. Now, we just can’t wait to make it a reality,” comments Laura Prieto, Vice President Acquisitions at Viva Pictures.
Background information:
On the Edge, the non-profit organisation behind this project is leading the charge to reconnect people with nature in an increasingly disconnected world. By crafting original, contemporary content about the natural world across a range of platforms, including social media, TV, film, and gaming, On the Edge aims to ignite a newfound love and respect for nature within a diverse and global audience. Their mission: the more individuals who cherish and appreciate nature, the greater our collective ability to protect and preserve it. This is encapsulated in their powerful motto: “Animals are our shareholders, and nature is our client.”
At the heart of On the Edge’s mission lies a commitment to funding vital conservation initiatives for underrepresented threatened species and ecosystems worldwide. “We exist because, as people, we’ve never been more disconnected and isolated from the natural world than we are now. It is this disconnection that allows us to overlook the destruction of nature,” says Beth Blood, Founder and CEO of On the Edge. “We’re on a mission to emotionally reconnect humanity with it. We truly believe that only by falling in love with nature we will appreciate its value and do what it takes to save it.”
For more information about On the Edge and its transformative initiatives, please visit www.ontheedge.org
ON THE EDGE: DONNIE DARES! – Synopsis:
When survival is the mission… anything is possible!
Lots of people have never heard of these six endangered animals: The Solenodon, the Kakapo, the Pangolin, the Aye-Aye, the Greater Funnel-eared Bat, and the Purple Frog. But soon everyone is going to know everything about them. This team of weird and wonderful animals takes fate into their own hands/paws to fight against extinction – so that one day their descendants will not have to live their lives forever ON THE EDGE.
About the On the Edge organisation
On the Edge is a non-profit multimedia and conservation organisation producing contemporary, pop-culture content about the awe and wonder of the natural world. The team creates original content from the perspective of species or ecosystems for social media, film, TV, and mobile gaming. Their mission is to emotionally reconnect humanity with nature to reverse and prevent further damage. On the Edge also grant funds conservation groups globally and runs regional campaigns to promote awareness of lesser-known endangered regions.
About Studio 100 Media
Studio 100 Media is a leading international production and distribution company specialized in high-quality children’s and family movies and series. Based in Munich, the company represents a portfolio of well-known brands including “Maya the Bee”, “Mia and me”, “Heidi”, “Vic the Viking”, and “100% Wolf”. Studio 100 Media further engages in international brand rights licensing and manages its own state-of-the-art production studio, Studio Isar Animation.
The company is part of the Belgian Studio 100 Group which also boasts a strong presence in the theme park industry across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic. For further information, please visit: www.studio100group.com
About Viva Kids
Viva Kids is a Los Angeles based film production studio and all-rights distributor with a proven track record of releasing films theatrically and through major digital platforms. In 2023, Viva ushered the animated indie THE AMAZING MAURICE to Sundance Film Festival and to 2,000 theaters in North America. Viva has led the production and distribution on animated and live-action movies such as RALLY ROAD RACERS (starring J.K. Simmons and Jimmy O. Yang), 100% WOLF (starring Jane Lynch, Samara Weaving, Loren Gray), and R.L. Stine’s ZOMBIE TOWN (starring Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Madi Monroe).
About Jellyfish Pictures
Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures is a global BAFTA, Emmy and Annie Award-winning VFX and animation studio delivering critically acclaimed work for clients including Disney, Netflix, DreamWorks, Apple TV+, HBO, Sky, the BBC, and Amazon.
Jellyfish Pictures’ animation division is currently in production on a series for Netflix/Lime entitled “Wereworld”, a feature adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Twits” for Netflix and an undisclosed feature for DreamWorks Animation.
Previously, Jellyfish Pictures has produced high-quality CG animation for “Spirit Untamed” and “How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming”, plus top-rated children’s animated series “Dennis and Gnasher: Unleashed”, “Floogals”, and “Bitz & Bob”
STUDIO 100 FILM SECURES INTERNATIONAL SALES RIGHTS TO ANIMATION MOVIE “MISS MOXY”
Munich, 23 October 2023. Germany’s Studio 100 Film and Phanta Animation from the Netherlands today announce their partnership for the adventure comedy movie “Miss Moxy”. Production began in February 2023, with delivery scheduled for the end of 2024. Studio 100 Film, a subsidiary of Studio 100 Media, acts as international sales agent and will present the movie at the upcoming American Film Market in Santa Monica.
The 85–minute feature film, targeted at families, introduces Miss Moxy, a domesticated cat who gets lost during a summer holiday in Southern France. She then sets off on an exciting and hilarious odyssey to find her way back home across Europe, getting unusual support from the most despicable creatures a cat can imagine: a stupid dog and an old bird. During this journey, she broadens her perspective on life and discovers the real meaning of friendship. The movie is based on a true story in which a tabby cat called Boo found its way back home after 13 incredible years. “Miss Moxy” has been adapted and written for the screen by Maureen Versprille. The directors are Vincent Bal (“The Zigzag Kid”) and Wip Vernooij.
“Miss Moxy” is a Dutch-Belgian co-production between Phanta Animation, BosBros and Eyeworks Film & TV Drama. It is produced by Petra Goedings, Jolande Junte and Burny Bos together with Belgian co-producer Peter Bouckaert.
The project is financed in association with Paradiso Filmed Entertainment, Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) of the Government of Flanders, Screen Flanders,Avrotros, Belgian Tax Shelter, and co-funded by the European Union – Creative Europe Media.
“From the moment ‘Miss Moxy’ came to shape, this lovely character has become a true darling to all of us and we cannot wait to make this film happen in collaboration with our dear colleagues at Studio 100”, said producer Petra Goedings.
“The true story behind this movie is so incredible, and the production team so talented, that we immediately fell in love with this project. It’s such a great feeling to finally see the start of production and we look forward to introducing this fun and entertaining family movie with a unique animal heroine”, adds Thorsten Wegener, Director Business Operations at Studio 100 Media.
About Phanta Animation
Phanta Animation, based in Amsterdam since 2019, belongs to the top of Dutch animation producers. The 2D animated preschool series (26×5) PIM & POM AT THE MUSEUM, based on world famous works of art, was nominated for the Prix Jeunesse award in 2022 and is a hit on Dutch television. The preschool feature film TUMMY TOM’S TEDDYBEAR (part 1 of a series of 4 films) has started production in 2023.
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Fantastic news! Bringing the enchanting world of magic, elves, unicorns and fantastical creatures, Studio 100 Media’s animation feature ‘Mia and me – The Hero of Centopia ’, a co-production between Studio 100 Media, Studio B Animation and Broadvision Services Private is the winner of the Children’s Jury Award at this year´s Beijing International Children’s Film Festival – CONGRATULATIONS MIA!
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STUDIO 100 FILM TO SHOWCASE “GIANTS OF LA MANCHA” AT MARCHE DU FILM IN CANNES
Munich, 10 May 2023. Germany’s Studio 100 Film is proud to present the official international trailer and will showcase 20 minutes of its forthcoming comedy adventure film “Giants of La Mancha” (previous working title: “Quixotes – The Heirs of La Mancha”) at this year’s Marche du Film, Cannes.
Available in Autumn 2023, “Giants of La Mancha” is a visually stunning and action-packed CGI spectacle set to captivate viewers of all ages. International sales are handled by Studio 100 Film.
Directed by Gonzalo Gutierrez and written by Carlos Kotkin (Rio 2), “Giants of La Mancha” is an extraordinary and adventurous journey for the whole family, following 11-year-old Alfonso, heir to Don Quixote, and his three imaginary rabbits, which are joined by Pancho and Victoria. With their power of friendship, they save their beloved hometown somewhere in La Mancha from a huge storm. They dream the impossible dream, overcome their fears, and use their imagination to find the real force behind the storm.
This epic adventure, produced by Germany’s Studio 100 Media and
M.A.R.K.13 COM with GF Films from Argentina, combines the creative power and visual styles of the best artists from both countries to meet the highest standards. “Giants of La Mancha” adorns itself with wonderful animation and an impressive, unique visual quality.
“Visual development is the part we enjoyed the most about the production process of this film, as we believe that’s where the magic of cinema resides; giving the audience the chance to discover universes that would otherwise be impossible. It’s literally magic”, said Director Gonzalo Gutierrez.
Thorsten Wegener, Head of Business Operations, Studio 100 Film, added “This film was a great challenge for everybody involved. As one of the largest productions for us so far, it’s taken us to a new level in terms of storytelling and production value. We all are extremely proud of the result and can’t wait to see the film on the big screen.”
International pre-sales for the film are excelling, with Constantin Film on board for the German-speaking territories. Further sales have been secured for Portugal, Greece, Iceland, Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Middle East, Israel, and Vietnam.
Studio 100 Film will present 20 minutes of this visually stunning film at Marche du Film’s market screenings on Wednesday, May 17th at 11:30 am in Palais H, and Thursday, May 18th at 1:45 pm in Palais D. Enjoy the ride and remember that if you use your imagination, everything is possible!
STUDIO 100 FILM ADDS “NORTH” TO ITS FILM SLATE, UNVEILING FIRST IMAGES AND SCENES AT MARCHE DU FILM
Munich, 04 May 2023. Germany’s Studio 100 Film is adding a new project to its animation film slate: “North”. Produced by PictoryLand, the Norwegian CGI film is currently in pre-production with delivery planned for Q4 2024, just in time to make it the perfect family movie for the holiday season. Studio 100 Film will cover all worldwide film sales except for the Scandinavian territories and will introduce the project, showing the first teaser and art designs of the characters and set locations, at this year’s Marche du Film in Cannes.
“North” is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, bringing to life the power of courage, persistence, and the endlessly redeeming potential of true love. The exciting adventure is aimed at kids and families with a runtime of 85 minutes. Directed by Bente Lohne and produced by Haakon Gundersen (Flight of the Navigator, Free Jimmy), the film follows the journey of the young girl Gerda, who embarks on a dangerous mission to save her best friend Kai from the Snow Queen’s icy grip.
Joining the project as consulting producer, Academy-Award-winner
(Toy Story) and Pixar Animation co-founder Ralph Guggenheim, commented: “There is a long tradition in animation of taking classic stories from the past and re-telling them in new ways for a new generation. ’North’ takes its inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Snow Queen’, as a contemporary adventure for family audiences everywhere. I am thrilled to be working with PictoryLand and Studio 100 on this exciting new project!”
Thorsten Wegener, Head of Business Operations, Studio 100 Films adds: “We feel extremely inspired to add ‘North’ to our slate and introduce audiences to the magical world of Gerda and the Snow Queen. The film’s heartwarming story, stunning animation, and talented cast and crew make it a must-see for families during the holiday season in 2024 and beyond.”
The film promises to be a visual feast, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Norway and the magical world of the Snow Queen. The talented team behind “North” includes some of the industry’s best animators, composers, and sound designers.
“We are excited to partner with Studio 100 Film to bring ‘North’ to audiences worldwide,” added Haakon Gundersen, producer of “North.” “The film’s themes of love, friendship, and perseverance are timeless, and we can’t wait to share Gerda’s journey with the world.”
“NORTH” – synopsis:
Young Gerda sets off into the great unknown in search of her friend Kai, who has mysteriously vanished. On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy, the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Luiz, are watching her. The evil queen keeps Kai prisoner in her ice palace way up north in Finnmark, Norway. Together, Gerda and Kai escape from her clutches, arriving back home just in time for the happiest winter holiday ever.
Contact for Media
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Joe Hofer
Manager Corporate Communications & Events
Studio 100 Media
Phone: +49 (0)89 960855-286
E-Mail: Josef.Hofer@studio100media.com
International:
Devika Patel
DP-PR
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Email: devika@dp-pr.com
STUDIO 100 ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF “HEIDI” ANIMATION MOVIE
Munich, 24 October 2022 – Studio 100 Media is set to produce a brand-new animation film about the famous little girl from the Swiss Alps “Heidi”. Studio 100 is the rights holder of the classic 1974 anime series and producer of the CGI series from 2015, followed by a second season in 2019. The adventurous series, all adapted from the timeless novel about the orphan girl from Switzerland, written by Johanna Spyri, has still not lost its sparkle and fascination.
Planned for completion in 2024, the film currently in pre-production stage is a co-production between Studio 100 Media and Fabrique Fantastique and scriptwriter is Rob Sprackling, best known for “Gnomeo & Juliet”. Studio 100 Film will be responsible for the international sales, with LEONINE Studios already on board as distribution partner for the German-speaking territories. Pre-sales with Adler in Italy, Kaleidoscope in the UK, NOS Lusomundo in Portugal, FilmHouse in Israel, and Blitz for Ex-Yugoslavian territories have also been confirmed.
Thorsten Wegener, Executive Producer says: “To stay true to the spirit of the original work and its characters that generations of children and adults have loved and embraced, coming up with a new storyline was indeed challenging. However, we have remained loyal to Heidi’s personality as a brave, cheerful, and extremely sensitive girl. In this new film, Heidi combines all the qualities of a positive heroine while touching on environmental topics for a global and modern audience.”
Heidi teaches the importance of a simple life, the preservation of nature, kindness, and compassion. All these qualities are Heidi’s recipe for a happy life – living in harmony with your surroundings and putting others before yourself. Playing an important role in this new film is a lynx family. Introducing theseremarkable cats into the story ties in with the current situation, where they are being bought back from extinction and into their natural habitat in the Alps.
“Heidi is one of the world’s most well-known and beloved children’s literary characters – and has been for over 100 years! So, it’s a great honour to revive her and the wonderful world of Dorfli in this sequel to the original story.” comments writer Rob Sprackling.
Farbrique Fantastique’s Tom Van Gestel, director and producer of the film, adds: “There are several reasons why we want to produce this film. First, it’s refreshing to see something with a leisurely and calm tempo that Heidi’s film has to offer. The execution of this film has really taken time, which is in stark contrast to the more recent animation films or series now available. We see this as a fun challenge and want to preserve this calm aspect throughout. In addition, the film takes a special stand on ecology, nature, and deforestation, which is now more topical than ever.”
Studio 100 Film will present first looks of this ambitious project at this year’s AFM in Santa Monica.
FLYING BARK PRODUCTIONS SET TO PRODUCE “200% WOLF” FILM
The heroic pink poodle is back with double the fun and double the adventure
Munich, Sydney, 19 October 2022 – Flying Bark Productions has today announced production of “200% Wolf” – the much-anticipated sequel to the internationally successful feature film, “100% Wolf”. The film will be distributed across Australia by StudioCanal while Studio 100 Film is managing international sales.
A co-production with Spain’s Atlantika Films and Western Australia’s Siamese, “200% Wolf” is produced with major production funding from Screen Australia, and financed in association with Screenwest and Lotterywest. The Canary Islands’ 3Doubles will be joining for animation services on the 85-minute comedy adventure film which will be available in 2024.
With returning cast including Samara Weaving as Batty, Akmal Saleh as Hamish and Ilai Swindells as Freddy, “200% Wolf” has already garnered support from the distributors of “100% Wolf” including VIVA Kids (North America), Notorious and FilmHouse for the US, Italy and Israel respectively.
“We had tremendous success with the North American release of ‘100% Wolf’ in 2020,” says Victor Elizalde, President of VIVA Kids. “We are thrilled to be reuniting with Studio 100 and Flying Bark Productions for the highly anticipated sequel. We know audiences are going to love it!”
“200% Wolf” sees the return of director Alexs Stadermann, writer Fin Edquist, producers Barbara Stephen and Alexia Gates-Foale and co-producer Francesca Hope, with producer Carmen Perez-Marsa Roca and Atlantika Films’ Executive Producer Nano Arrieta joining the team.
The sequel will continue the story of Freddy Lupin, a pink were-poodle who needed to prove he still had the heart of a werewolf. In his new adventure, Freddy goes on a mission to save a young moon spirit, where he finds himself caught up in the magic of a werewolf sorceress. The film will focus more on the mysterious and fascinating world of werewolves and the magical moon forces that transform them, introducing exciting new characters and obstacles for Freddy to overcome.
Based on the books 100% Wolf and 100% Hero by renowned Australian author Jayne Lyons, the first film “100% Wolf” has been successfully sold worldwide, with strong theatrical releases in the UK, France, Russia, and Italy despite the 2020 global pandemic. The film also performed extremely well on video-on-demand services with Amazon US and Universal Australia, as well as on Netflix Australia. “100% Wolf” was a Rockie Awards nominee at the 2021 Banff World Media Festival and director Alexs Stadermann was nominated for “Best Direction” of an animation project at the Australian Director’s Guild Awards 2021.
Adding to the success of the film, the ABC ME television spin-off series “100% Wolf – The Legend of the Moonstone” has been on air internationally since 2020, having sold to more than 100 countries. The series won three Telly Awards, an AEAF Gold Award and the Asian Television Award in 2021, among other wins and nominations. A second season is already in pre-production.