Cartoon Saloon's Wolfwalkers

The third movie in Cartoon Saloon's Irish Folklore trilogy is approaching.

Here's the concept trailer:

And have another thing!

edited 15th Jun '18 11:25:32 AM by TargetmasterJoe

This looks inspired and well-made. Not sure if I would like it, thought. I need more information first. Things like: What's the connection between the girls and the wolves? Why is it a good or a bad thing? Why are the wolves being hunted- are they victims or have they done anything to deserve it?

This should help.

Essentially:

And according to this, it's set in Kilkenny during the English Civil War in the mid-1600's, which, if I'm not mistaken, was when the presence of wolves was considered a bad omen.

edited 21st Mar '17 9:50:58 AM by TargetmasterJoe

Double post:

Cartoon Saloon news!

• Disney announced at Annecy they'll be debuting a cartoon by Cartoon Saloon called Vikingskool, in which the characters are described as "freshmen in Top Gun but for Vikings." Should be around by the end of 2019, but no telling if Disney will be releasing it in the United States (other sources say it'll be around in the European, Middle Eastern and African markets...lucky ducks). And another bit of contention: it's apparently geared for viewers of Disney Junior, namely 6-11 year-olds...yeah.
• Some are believing Wolfwalkers will be released by Apple... Not sure how that'll work out. Like is it going to be an iTunes exclusive or...?

edited 15th Jun '18 11:26:25 AM by TargetmasterJoe

Could just be the target demographic and might be airing on regular Disney channel or XD.

So remember how a while back, some were speculating the movie would be an Apple exclusive? Turns out it's true.

Still kinda skeptical...

Bump.

Wolfwalkers was spotted at the Apple TV+ presentation on Monday.

And Game of Thrones' Sean Bean will be one of the lead voices!

Necro.

Cartoon Saloon is launching its own rights division, headlined by Wolfwalkers!

They'll be showing their stuff with Dentsu Entertainment USA on June 4th at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo!

Interesting detail in this image:◊ To emphasize how different Robyn and Mebh are, you can see how Mebh has a sketchier look to her while Robyn appears more polished, so to speak.

So... does the recent change mean the movie is redone from scratch, or released as intended by a different publisher?

Nah, the movie is staying as is, it’s just getting released by Apple.

Thank the gods!

Does no one (here) care about this movie, or have you forgotten it ever existed?

Edited by KlarkKentThe3rd on Oct 15th 2019 at 5:55:55 AM

We all care and we know it still exists. We just haven't heard or seen anything new.

Rest assured, if a trailer pops up, we'll speculate like the wind.

Bump.

The Online Annecy Animation Festival is up now and with it, comes a first look at international animated projects.

One of them is, of course, Cartoon Saloon's Wolfwalkers, in which Animation Magazine did a feature regarding Tomm Moore's inspirations for the movie. (Warning: The article features screenshots/concept art that's definitely entering spoiler territory. You have been warned.)

Of note:

• For the movie, Cartoon Saloon used 3D software to develop a distinct wolf-vision to aptly show the world from the POV of wolves.
• As speculated previously, the notable visible difference◊ between characters like Robyn and ones like Mebh are on purpose. The sketchier aesthetic Mebh has is based on the loose, sketchy style seen in Disney's 101 Dalmatians.

Any one share this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewPErizdqYg

Let me help you there:

EDIT: To answer your question, no, I don't think anyone's seen that. Great catch. Pretty sure it might get taken down soon, so I went and downloaded it. I encourage anyone who's looking forward to this movie to do the same.

EDIT 2: Ooh, we even have a cast list!

EDIT 3: Oh, and we have a graphic novel adaptation coming from Little Brown and novelist Samuel Sattin!

Edited by TargetmasterJoe on Jul 24th 2020 at 1:20:46 PM

The director's going to be hosting a Q&A this Saturday. If we're lucky, we might get some new info…and a release date. Fingers crossed: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUhfArnqBw/

Wolfwalkers, is coming out in December! Tomm Moore just confirmed it on the Q&A

Edited by Gordhanx on Aug 8th 2020 at 7:48:49 PM

Interestingly, there are no longer native wolves in Ireland, or anywhere in Britain,and haven't been for several hundred years. Nor bears either. The perils of over-hunting and an island ecosystem.

The art style sorta reminds me of The Secret of Kells.

Well it is from the same people & studio who made Secret of Kells (and Song of The Sea).

If anyone wants to see the interview/Q&A, here's a link. Though note it'll only be up for 48 hours (skip to 45:48 for the release month announcement): https://www.facebook.com/WDFMuseum/videos/628578448097037/

GUYS THERE'S A NEW TRAILER! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj72cf3x5KM

Embedded version:

If you live in the US or Canada, you can rent the film for a whole day, after its release: https://digital.tiff.net/film/wolfwalkers/