Shout! Studios has secured North American rights to the animated function “Panda Bear in Africa” from Cinema Administration Group (CMG).
“Panda Bear in Africa” tells the story of Pang, a younger panda who travels from China to Africa to rescue his kidnapped pal, Jielong the dragon. Alongside the best way, Pang encounters numerous African animals and depends on his wits and new friendships to finish his mission and save his mates’ jungle residence.
Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, identified for “The Little Vampire” and “Ruby and Raggie,” direct and write the movie primarily based on their very own story. Robert Spackling, whose credit embrace “Gnomeo & Juliet” and “The Queen’s Corgi,” co-writes.
“Panda Bear in Africa” is a world co-production involving Cool Beans and Katuni from Amsterdam, A. Movie Manufacturing from Denmark, Comet Movie from Germany and Le Pacte from France. The movie screened within the official choice on the 2024 Annecy Worldwide Movie Competition. The title had a raft of sales throughout Europe and the Center East in June.
This acquisition marks the fourth collaboration between Shout! Studios and CMG, following “The Canterville Ghost,” “Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon,” and “The Little Vampire 3D.” The multi-year deal grants Shout! Studios all North American distribution rights within the U.S. and Canada, encompassing theatrical, residence leisure, and numerous media platforms.
The deal was negotiated by Jordan Fields, senior VP of acquisitions and originals at Shout! Studios, and Edward Noeltner for CMG and the producers.
Melissa Boag, Shout! Studios government VP of household leisure, mentioned: “We’re enthusiastic about this new alternative to associate with Cinema Administration Group once more for this extremely entertaining household film. ‘Panda Bear in Africa’ has a charming storyline and memorable characters and conveys optimistic messages that may resonate with each film audiences and fogeys.”
Noeltner, president of CMG, added: “We’re actually delighted to be working once more with Melissa, Jordan and the entire fabulous group at Shout! Studios on ‘Panda Bear in Africa’ for North America. The Shout! Studios group have carried out superb work releasing our earlier titles and have generated not solely good protection on every of our movies but in addition nice financial returns.”
