Toonz Feature Film Division president Ariel Veneziano and Gold Valley Films head of international Allen Tsang have announced a co-production and co-financing partnership on six animated features over the next three years and are joining forces on sales of their entire combined slates in Cannes.
Currently in production, Pierre The Pigeon-Hawk features the voice talent of musician will.i.am in the title role alongside Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus), Luis Guzman (Oz, Narcos), Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls), rapper Snoop Dogg, and Whoopi Goldberg and Howie Mandel.
The quest story sees Pigeon-Hawk set out to discover his roots and the Toonz Media Group and Telegael production is scheduled for delivery in 2024. John D. Eraklis, Tara Whitaker and Ciaran Crampton co-direct the screenplay by Ciaran Crampton & Jay Dowski. CAA Media Finance handles US sales. The voice cast includes Natalie Grace as Emma, Broadway artist Travis Cloer, Bar Topaz, Niko Gerentes, and Amy Margolis. The voiced cast features Natalie Grace as Emma, Broadway artist Travis Cloer, Bar Topaz, Niko Gerentes, and Amy Margolis.
The other projects are expected to be announced shortly.Toonz is involved in animated feature film productions such as Oscar Wilde adaptation
The Canterville Ghost sold by Cinema ManagemEnt Group.Gold Valley Films, established in 2013 by Roger (Qing) Chen and Adam (Hao Qiang) Qiu, has produced eight independent animated features including
Ella And The Little Sorcerer
, Mulan: Princess Warrior,
Cinderella And The Secret Prince, and The Academy Of Magic.Veneziano said, “This is a terrific match between two prolific animation studios. The combined expertise and resources will lead to an ideal flow of films in terms of volume and quality for our distribution arm.” I strongly believe that both companies, with their international perspectives, complement each other’s strengths, and will be delivering more exciting animated films to a global audience in the future.”Sphere Films Cannes-bound with new sales titles ‘Queen Tut’, ‘Red Rooms’ (exclusive)
