From Illumination, animation studio behind the film sagas My favorite villain, minions and singin addition to the box office success Super Mario Bros. The Moviewill arrive at the end of the year Ducks!, his next animated feature film that aims to entertain children and adults alike. Next, we tell you everything you need to know about this story about a family of ducks who, after living day to day in harmony (and boredom) in the same forest, decide to adventure and migrate to a new destination, with all the adventures that this implies.
What is it about?
In an official synopsis of Ducks!distributed by Universal Picturesthe following reads:
“The Mallard family is a bit stuck. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe by swimming in their New England pond, mom Pam is eager to change things up and show her kids, teenager Dax and duckling Gwen, the whole world. After a family of migratory ducks arrives at their pond with exciting tales of faraway places, Pam convinces Mack to take a family trip through New York City to tropical Jamaica.
As the ducks head south for the winter, their well-planned itinerary quickly becomes complicated. The experience will inspire them to broaden their horizons, open up to new friends and achieve more than they ever thought possible, while learning more about others and themselves.”
Who is behind the film?
The script of Ducks! was the responsibility of Mike WhiteEmmy winner for the dark comedy series The White Lotus from the HBO network. In film, he previously wrote the comedies School of Rock (2003), free nacho (2006), Emoji: The Movie (2017) and perfect notes 3 (2017), among others, in addition to lending his pen for the upcoming fourth installment of the saga My favorite villain.
In the management chair of Ducks!includes the French filmmaker Benjamin Rennerwhose first feature film Ernest & Celestine (2012) earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.
The film’s English voices include Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals) as the anxious Mack; Elizabeth Banks (Charlie’s Angels) as the resourceful Pam; Caspar Jennings (Sing: Come and sing!) as the restless Dax; the new actress Tresi Gazal like the adorable Gwen, and Danny DeVito (Jumanji: The Next Level) as the grumpy Uncle Dan.
The cast complements him Awkwafina (The little Mermaid) like a brave New York pigeon; Keegan-Michael Key (Super Mario Bros. The Movie) like a nostalgic Jamaican parrot from Manhattan; David Mitchell (Rick and Morty) as the leader of a mysterious duck farm, and Carol Kane (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) as Erin, a heron who becomes a friend of the Mallard family.
The film is produced by Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, and in the role of co-director, Guylo Homsy, who previously served as head of design and cinematography for the film duo, stands out. sing. Christian Gazal (Happy Feet: The Penguin) was in charge of editing; Colin StimpsonThe secret life of pets 2), production design, and John Powell (How to Train Your Dragon) from the soundtrack.
When it premieres?
Ducks! will arrive in Mexican theaters on December 14, 2023in time to enjoy it with the family during the Christmas season.
Official poster
Trailer of Ducks! (July 18, 2023)
Trailer #2 (July 18, 2023)
Antonio G. Spindola I have very bad memory. Out of solidarity with my memories, I choose to get lost too. Preferably, in a movie theater.