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| Screenplay by | Will Collins |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV+ WildCard (United Kingdom and Ireland) GKIDS (United States) Child Film (Japan) Haut et Court (France) Value & Power Culture Communications (China) |
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| Language | English |
Wolfwalkers is a 2020 internationally co-produced animated adventure film directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.[2][3] Produced by Cartoon Saloon,[4] it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2020 and is expected to be released theatrically in the United Kingdom and Ireland on October 30, 2020, in the United States on November 13, 2020, and on Apple TV+ on December 11, 2020.[5][6]
Synopsis
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh's missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Voice cast
- Honor Kneafsey as Robyn Goodfellowe
- Eva Whittaker as Mebh Óg MacTíre
- Sean Bean as Bill Goodfellowe
- Maria Doyle Kennedy as Moll MacTíre
- Simon McBurney as Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell
- Tommy Tiernan as Sean Óg
- John Morton as Stumpy Woodcutter
- Jon Kenny as Stringy Woodcutter, Ned
- Paul Young as Sheep Farmer
- Nora Twomey as Head Housekepper, Bridget
- Oliver McGrath as Street Children Ringleader, Padraig
- Niamh Moyles as Fishmonger
Production
On September 8, 2018, Apple acquired Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart's Wolfwalkers from a script by Will Collins.[7] 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.[5][6]
Music
Moore's frequent collaborators, Bruno Coulais and folk group Kíla, provided the film's original score.[8]
Release
The film had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2020.[9][10]
It is expected to be released theatrically on October 30, 2020 by WildCard in the United Kingdom and Ireland,[5][6] and on November 13, 2020 by GKIDS in United States, before debuting on Apple TV+ on December 11, 2020. Child Film will distribute in Japan, Haut et Court will distribute in France, and Value & Power Culture Communications will distribute in China.[9][10]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 34 reviews are positive for the film, and the average rating is 8.39/10. Critics consensus on the website reads, "A mesmerizing Celtic-inspired adventure, Wolfwalkers offers an epic ethereal fantasy matched by profound philosophies and stellar voice work."[11] According to Metacritic, which compiled 9 reviews and calculated an average score of 94 out of 100, Wolfwalkers received "universal acclaim".[12]
References
- ^ "Wolfwalkers". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ ‘Wolfwalkers’ Review: Stunning Irish Toon on Apple TV Plus - Variety
- ^ ‘Wolfwalkers’ Film Review: Old-School Animation Invigorates Irish Eco-Fable - The Wrap
- ^ Wolfwalkers Behind the Scenes - Cartoon Saloon on official YouTube channel
- ^ a b c Milligan, Mercedes (30 May 2019). "Cartoon Saloon Launches Rights Division, Teams with Dentsu USA on 'Wolfwalkers'". Animation Magazine. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "Kíla - The latest animated feature from Cartoon Saloon,..." Facebook. Facebook. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (25 August 2020). "Apple Original 'Wolfwalkers' to Premiere at TIFF Next Month". Animation Magazine. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ a b Amidi, Amid (25 August 2020). "'Wolfwalkers,' First Apple Animated Feature, To Premiere At TIFF". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Wolfwalkers (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Critic Reviews for Wolfwalkers". Metacritic. Retrieved October 13, 2020.