Oleg Kuzovkov, the creator of hit 3D animated present “Masha and the Bear,” is to provide the primary unique characteristic movie primarily based on the record-breaking property.
The present is extremely well-liked on YouTube and considered one of its episodes is the most-watched non-music video on the platform: the episode titled “Masha and the Bear: Recipe for Disaster” has recorded greater than 4.6 billion views.
Kuzovkov just lately regained inventive management over his characters following the expiration of the license he granted to Animaccord, and has arrange impartial animation manufacturing firm Studio MiM, primarily based in each Los Angeles and Moscow, to provide the movie and its sequels.
The movie represents a clear break from the Animaccord collection. “The creative team will introduce global audiences to a rebooted vision of the characters as they explore new adventures in their unique kind-hearted comedy manner,” Studio MiM mentioned.
Kuzovkov mentioned: “I’m truly touched by this opportunity to expand the world of ‘Masha and the Bear’ to its first long-form feature. It’s an exciting creative challenge – one that I wholeheartedly embrace – and my wonderfully creative and excited team is equally energized and eager to bring it to life with the same spirit, humor and heart that made the old series so beloved.”
The plan is to finish a manufacturing pipeline of the primary full-length characteristic movie by the top of 2028.
Animaccord was constructed by Kuzovkov from the bottom up in 2008, when he drew collectively animation artists together with composer Vasily Bogatirev and sound engineer Boris Kutnevich, who can also be the Bear’s voice.
