The Voronezh Animation studio has released the trailer for its new animated film Dr. Dolittle, scheduled for release between summer and autumn of 2027. The story follows the doctor on a mission to save animals from an epidemic in Africa, facing an evil pirate. For the public, this family film promotes values such as empathy and care for nature, offering an entertainment option for children and parents within three years.
Russian Animation: The Technical Challenge of an Animal Epidemic 🎬
Voronezh Animation applies real-time rendering and fluid simulation techniques to depict the epidemic on the savanna. The team has developed a dynamic fur engine for the animals, allowing each species to have natural movement. The confrontation sequence with the pirate uses volumetric lighting to create contrast between the jungle and the ship. The studio, experienced in low-budget projects, aims here for a leap in visual quality without relying on Western studios.
Saving Animals or Making Children Laugh? 🤔
Seeing a doctor who talks to parrots and faces a pirate in Africa sounds like a mix of a National Geographic documentary and a Saturday morning cartoon. The curious thing is that the epidemic seems serious, but the trailer shows a hippopotamus dancing. Parents will have to explain to their children how a doctor without vaccines defeats a villain with an eye patch. At least, within three years we'll have three months to prepare the answer.