The first images have been released for “Blazing Samurai,” an animated comedy based on Mel Brooks’ classic film “Blazing Saddles,” and featuring the voices of Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson and Ricky Gervais. It is produced and creatively led by Rob Minkoff, the director of Disney’s “The Lion King.”
The project is in production at Cinesite Montreal and is on schedule for delivery later this year. Gfm Animation will be selling the film at next week’s European Film Market, where distributors will be able to screen the latest cut of the film.
“Blazing Samurai” follows the story of Hank, a loveable mutt with big dreams of becoming a samurai. When he finds himself with a new job as sheriff of Kakamucho, he also finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew given the town is inhabited solely by cats.
The Japanese-inspired animated comedy “teaches kids...
The project is in production at Cinesite Montreal and is on schedule for delivery later this year. Gfm Animation will be selling the film at next week’s European Film Market, where distributors will be able to screen the latest cut of the film.
“Blazing Samurai” follows the story of Hank, a loveable mutt with big dreams of becoming a samurai. When he finds himself with a new job as sheriff of Kakamucho, he also finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew given the town is inhabited solely by cats.
The Japanese-inspired animated comedy “teaches kids...
- 2/25/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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