Viva Pictures Plans 26 Animated Films Under Animation Celebration
The distributor unveiled the plan ahead of the American Film Market and will offer exhibitors weekday morning and afternoon slots.
Viva Pictures plans to release 26 animated family films theatrically next year under a banner called Animation Celebration, the distributor announced ahead of the American Film Market, according to Variety.
The company said it will offer exhibitors flexible booking terms that place its films in weekday morning and afternoon slots. Victor Elizalde, co-founder and CEO of Viva Pictures, unveiled the plan before the market, which runs Nov. 10-15 in Century City.
The 2027 slate opens on Jan. 8 with Cloud Girl, which screened at this year’s Annecy animation festival and features Hugh Laurie in its voice cast. Other titles include Flamingo Flamenco, Pirate Mo, Unstable, Zac Power, The Boonie Bears and On the Edge.
Viva Pictures will host a Nov. 11 premiere party at AFM for Space Cadet, which is due in theaters on Nov. 13 and is directed by Kid Koala.
Company background
Viva Pictures was formed in 2011 and acquires animation projects from around the world as well as producing original fare.
Quick answers
When does Viva Pictures' Animation Celebration slate begin?
The 2027 slate opens on Jan. 8 with Cloud Girl.
When is Space Cadet released in theaters?
Space Cadet is due in theaters on Nov. 13 and is directed by Kid Koala.
Where and when is the American Film Market?
The American Film Market runs Nov. 10-15 in Century City.