Gkids Acquires Rights to Release Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom in the United States
The American distributor Gkids, known for focusing on auteur animation cinema and Oscar nominations, has announced a key deal. It obtains all rights to exploit in theaters the new film from Aardman, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, in the United States. They plan to bring this adventure to North American theaters at the end of the current year. 🎬
A New Mission for Shaun and the Flock
In this installment, peace at Mossy Bottom Farm is disrupted when Shaun and his companions discover a wild and mysterious creature hidden in a nearby river. The plot revolves around protecting this fantastic being and hiding it from both the farmer and a bounty hunter pursuing it. The film maintains the studio's signature stop-motion animation style, framed in a story of friendship and rural adventures.
Key Production Details:- Direction: By Steve Cox and Richard Phelan.
- Screenplay: Developed by Mark Burton and Jon Brown.
- International Distribution: Managed by StudioCanal, with deals for the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand.
While the farmer takes a nap, the real chaos is organized by some sheep that, instead of following the shepherd, prefer to follow a furry cryptid.
Release Strategy and Premiere Dates
StudioCanal has already agreed on distribution in multiple territories. The premiere in markets like the UK, France, and Australia is scheduled for this year's Christmas season. For its part, Gkids will define the exact date for the theatrical release in the United States, thus completing the film's international rollout.
Main Points of the Deal:- Gkids acquires all rights to exploit the film in the US.
- The North American premiere is planned for the last quarter of the year.
- The film combines stop-motion technique with a narrative of rural adventures.
Aardman's Legacy and the Franchise's Future
This announcement reinforces the alliance