The Munich-based Studio 100 Intl. has teamed up with Mexican animation studio Lunch Films to develop an animated family feature titled Halloween vs Day of the Dead.
The film, which will blend 2D and 3D animation, will be directed by Celso Garcia, founder of Lunch Films, who previously made The Thin Yellow Line, produced by Guillermo del Toro; Origins: The Journey of Humankind for National Geographic; the Mexican remake of My Best Friend’s Wedding, for Sony Pictures International; and The Great Seduction, a comedy produced for Netflix.
Joining the project is animation film producer and production director Gerry Cardoso, renowned for El Americano: The Movie, the first animated film co-produced between Mexico and the U.S.
Halloween vs Day of the Dead is set in a steampunk world, and it “delves into the traditions of Halloween and Day of the Dead. The rivalry of the two towns Halloween Ville and Day of the Dead Town, which broke relations hundreds of years ago, can only be resolved by the most unlikely and innocent of its residents, the children.”
“The story centers around Pumpkid, a boy from Halloween Ville, and Bony Lu, a girl from Day of the Dead Town. Together with a group of friends they go on an incredible journey to reunite their feuding towns and people.”
“Packed with a blend of fantasy and humor, the film explores universal and timeless themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery,” according to a statement.
Garcia said: “The film will be a respectful and luminous tribute to both celebrations and their cultures. The tale of these two children, born into rivaling villages yet striving to reunite their divided communities, is universal and timeless and more relevant than ever. We aim to craft a beautiful 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 see. Check out the first look photo above, and stay tuned for updates as it heads into production.
via: Variety
