Munich-based Studio 100 Intl. has teamed up with Mexican animation studio Lunch Films to develop an animated family feature titled Halloween and Day of the Dead.
The film will blend 2D and 3D animation and will be directed by Celso GarciaFounder of Lunch Movies, has produced thin yellow lineproduced by Guillermo del Toro; Origins: Humanity’s Journey National Geographic; Mexican remake my best friend’s weddingSony Pictures International; and great temptationa comedy produced for Netflix.
Joining the project is animated film producer and production director Gerry Cardoso, known for American Style: The MovieThe first animated film co-produced by Mexico and the United States
Halloween and Day of the Dead Set in the steampunk world, it “delves into the traditions of Halloween and Day of the Dead. The rivalry between the two towns, Halloweentown and Day of the Dead, severed their ties hundreds of years ago, only to be played by the most unlikely and innocent residents to solve it.
“The story follows Pumpkin, a boy from Halloween Town, and Bonnie Lou, a girl from Day of the Dead. Together with a group of friends, they embark on an incredible journey to reunite a feuding town and its people.
“The film blends fantasy and humor to explore universal and timeless themes of friendship, family and self-discovery,” a statement said.
“The film will be a respectful and shining tribute to the celebration and its culture,” Garcia said. “The story of these two children, born in competing villages but struggling to reunite a divided community, is universal, Timeless and more relevant than ever, our goal is to create a journey of friendship, courage and hope, all seen through the eyes of these children.
This sounds like a fun movie that my kids will definitely want to watch. Check out the first photos above and stay tuned for updates as they head into production.
via: Variety
