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‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’: Weaving Captivating Music into a Hand-Drawn Visual Feast

Composer Stuart Hancock discusses how he created the evocative soundtrack that so beautifully meshed with Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry’s poignant 2D animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, spotlighting the power of connection and the beauty of nature; releases November 26 on VOD.

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Lupus Films Drops ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Trailer

The 3-time BAA Award-winning animated film directed by Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry follows the saga of a young boy swept overboard on a family sailing trip who washes ashore on a remote island; the feature will screen at Marche du Film/Festival des Cannes in May.

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Superprod Group Acquires Studio 352 and Mélusine Productions

Acquisition of the two Luxembourg-based studios bolsters the company’s development, production and financing capabilities for premium feature and TV animation.

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‘Fleak’ Wins Cartoon Movie’s 2020 Eurimages Co-Production Development Award

Given to encourage films early in production, animated feature takes the prize for its artistic originality and touching story.

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New Trailer Arrives for ‘Ethel and Ernest’ Feature

Produced by Lupus Films, hand-drawn, feature-length adaptation of the award-winning graphic novel by writer and illustrator Raymond Briggs is due in U.K. cinemas on October 28th.