Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers is an upcoming animated adventure film directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. Produced by Cartoon Saloon, it is expected to be released theatrically and on Apple TV+ in 2020.[1][2]
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Screenplay by | Will Collins |
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Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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Language | English |
Plot
On the orders of the Lord Protector Cromwell, Robyn Goodfellowe and her father come to Kilkenny, Ireland, to wipe out the last of the wolves, deemed dangerous beasts, that live in the neighboring forest. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined within the city walls, decides to sneak out, only to get caught.
She’s saved by Mebh, a wild girl who lives among the wolves. Mebh and her mother are leading the pack somewhere far away from Kilkenny and the “townies” who threaten them. Mebh introduces Robyn to her way of life, and the two quickly bond over the freedoms of the forest.
Robyn soon discovers WolfWalkers, people who can communicate with and turn into wolves. After learning that they aren’t to be feared, Robyn decides she must protect Mebh and her pack. But as the lives of the townies and the wolves collide, Robyn’s relationship with her father comes to a head when she’s transformed into the very thing he is tasked to destroy.
Voice cast
- Honor Kneafsey as Robyn Goodfellowe
- Eva Whittaker as Mebh MacTire
- Sean Bean as Bill Goodfellowe
- Maria Doyle Kennedy as Moll MacTire
- Simon McBurney as Lord Protector Cromwell
- Tommy Tiernan as Sean Og
- John Morton as Stumpy
- Jon Kenny as Stringy
- Nora Twomey
- Oliver McGrath
Production
On September 8, 2018, Apple acquired Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart's Wolfwalkers from a script by Will Collins.[3] The film is an original concept that was created by Moore and Stewart, and its animation will utilize a unique 2D style rotating between a woodblock aesthetic and loose expressive linework.[1][2]
Release
It is expected to be released theatrically and on Apple TV+ in late 2020.[1]
References
- Milligan, Mercedes (30 May 2019). "Cartoon Saloon Launches Rights Division, Teams with Dentsu USA on 'Wolfwalkers'". Animation Magazine. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- Dudok de Wit, Alex (17 October 2019). "17 Major Animated Movies Releasing In 2020". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- D’Alessandro, Anthony (September 8, 2018). "Apple Acquires Global Rights To Documentary 'The Elephant Queen' – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
External links
- Wolfwalkers on IMDb