“Charlie The Wonderdog Animation Expands to UK, Ireland, France and Beyond”
Charlie The Wonderdog, a Canadian animated feature, is set to expand its reach significantly across Europe and Latin America. This captivating film, developed by Shea Wageman and Icon Creative Studio, has recently secured distribution deals in multiple regions.
Expansion into New Markets
The distribution rights for Charlie The Wonderdog have been acquired by several companies:
- Altitude for the UK and Ireland
- KMBO for France
- Cine Video y TV for Latin America
- FoxxMedia for Hungary
These agreements complement earlier deals with Viva in the US and Cineplex in Canada, both of which are scheduled for theatrical release on January 16.
Film Overview and Cast
This animated feature follows nine-year-old Danny and his beloved dog, Charlie. After an alien abduction, Charlie acquires supernatural abilities. Together, they must thwart a nefarious scheme devised by a neighbor’s cat and its canine accomplice that aims to contaminate the human food supply.
The voice cast is led by Owen Wilson, adding star power to this exciting project. The script was co-written by Shea Wageman and Steve Ball, emphasizing a collaborative effort in storytelling.
Production Details
Charlie The Wonderdog is produced by Shea Wageman and Carson Loveday through Icon Creative Studio. Icon is noted as Canada’s largest independently owned CG animation company and has previously worked on major projects, including Disney+’s Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.
Global Constellation, the company responsible for these distribution deals, emerged from a merger between Film Constellation and Global Screen earlier this year. It is now part of the Vuelta group, positioning itself as a key player in the animation distribution sector.
