Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers is an upcoming American-Irish animated adventure film directed by Academy Award nominee Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.
| Wolfwalkers | |
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| Directed by | Tomm Moore Ross Stewart |
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| Screenplay by | Will Collins |
| Story by | Tomm Moore Ross Stewart |
| Starring | Honor Kneafsey Eva Whittaker Sean Bean |
| Music by | Bruno Coulais Kila |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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| Country | Ireland Luxembourg United States |
| Language | English |
Produced by Cartoon Saloon, it is expected to be released theatrically and on the Apple TV+ platform in 2020.[1][2]
Plot
In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn, comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when Robyn saves a wild native girl, Mebh, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the WOLFWALKERS and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Voice cast
- Honor Kneafsey as Robyn Goodfellowe
- Eva Whittaker as Mebh MacTire
- Sean Bean as Bill Goodfellowe
Additional Voices
Production
Development
On September 8, 2018, Apple acquired Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart's Wolfwalkers from a script by Will Collins.[3] The film is an original concept that was created by Moore and Stewart, and its animation will utilize a unique 2D style rotating between a woodblock aesthetic and loose expressive linework.[1][2]
Release
It will debut on the Apple TV+ digital platform as an exclusive film, while also released theatrically in select global territories in the fall of 2020.[1]
References
- Milligan, Mercedes (30 May 2019). "Cartoon Saloon Launches Rights Division, Teams with Dentsu USA on 'Wolfwalkers'". Animation Magazine. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- Dudok de Wit, Alex (17 October 2019). "17 Major Animated Movies Releasing In 2020". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- D’Alessandro, Anthony (September 8, 2018). "Apple Acquires Global Rights To Documentary 'The Elephant Queen' – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
External links
- Wolfwalkers on IMDb