Robodog featuring the voice talent of Chris Colfer.

Ranwing wrote:

fantastica wrote:i think this anime is created for the world market, so it will be voiced in english (american english i assume) in its original soundtrack. it will probably be dubbed in japanese when shown in japan, but its mainly a hollywood movie. i am certainly not complaining. I am more than happy to hear the news. when is it going to be released?

Actually, if it's shown in Japan, it'll more likely be shown in English with subtitles. The two western films that I saw while I was in Japan were subtltled rather than dubbed. They don't seem to have the same issue with having to read while watching a film that we do in the US.

And Chris has a healthy body of Japanese fans, so using him to market the film there would be a big plus. They wouldn't want to lose that.

ColferInspired wrote:

So am I.  

ColferInspired wrote:Everytime Chris has a new project the media just explodes and gets excited.

I love it when I see these reactions.  

Marza Animation to Unleash ‘Robodog’ in Cannes
Ramin Zahed May 7th, 2013

Marza Animation Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. in Japan, has started pre-production on its first original CG-animated feature, Robodog. The news was announced by the studio’s new CEO Masanao Maeda, who recently joined the company after spending 20 years as president and COO of Sega.

Marza has ramped up its animation production capabilities and plans to produce one feature film every 12 months. In addition to Maeda, the Marza animation team includes exec VP Kazunobu Takita, head of production Jeannette Manifold (Happy Feet, All Dogs Go to Heaven) and Ai Inoue and Mei Onishi in charge of marketing and distribution.

Robodog will be directed by Henry F. Anderson III (animation director on Gnomeo & Juliet) and written by Robert Reese. The pic will be produced by Paul Wang (Astro Boy, TMNT).

   The movie is described as a “heartwarming family adventure about two dogs that couldn’t be more different from one another. One is a bright and energetic Robotic dog and the other, an old and grumpy real dog who’s seen it all. The unlikely duo make a classic odd couple as they embark on an adventure of a lifetime as they learn about their place in the world and the true nature of friendship.”

Company executives Masanao Maeda, Kazunobu Takita, Ai Inoue and Mie Onishi will be in Cannes at the upcoming film festival to introduce Robodog to sales companies and distributors and explore additional strategic partnerships for this film and other projects in development.

Mindschemez wrote:I remember Chris always teasing being busy, and there there was a few things he was attached to. Love that we're starting to see what they are!

Buenos wrote:

Mindschemez wrote:I remember Chris always teasing being busy, and there there was a few things he was attached to. Love that we're starting to see what they are!

Yes, Josh by the summer Chris said he was attached to several movies IIRC, Robo dog was probably one of them.  

mindschemez wrote:Oh how i love surprises…and this is such a good one! I never would've guessed an announcement for an animated film…let alone one that starts VO work so soon! Wonder what else he has hidden under his sleeves   

Love the film concept, and that Chris is playing the lead role (and an original role).

The animation as seen from these stills looks so good! The movie is sure to be quality. The character is perfect! I see merchandising.

mindschemez wrote:Kids at his signings for TLOS4:

"Are you robodog?"  

mindschemez wrote:Oh how i love surprises…and this is such a good one! I never would've guessed an announcement for an animated film…let alone one that starts VO work so soon! Wonder what else he has hidden under his sleeves