Hitpig! is an upcoming British animated adventure comedy film directed by Cinzia Angelini and David Feiss. The film comes from an original story by Berkeley Breathed, rooted from his 2008 children's book Pete & Pickles. Breathed also wrote the screenplay alongside Dave Rosenbaum and Tyler Werrin. Produced by Aniventure and animated by Cinesite, the film features the voices of Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby and Charlie Adler.
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| Story by | Berkeley Breathed |
| Based on | Pete & Pickles by Berkeley Breathed |
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| Music by | Isabella Summers |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
editIn a futuristic cyberpunk world, Hitpig, a bounty hunter pig, sets out to capture an elephant named Pickles, but ends up finding themselves on a criss-crossing world adventure.[1]
Voice cast
edit- Jason Sudeikis as Hitpig, a bounty hunter pig
- Lilly Singh as Pickles, a free-spirited elephant
- Rainn Wilson as the Leapin' Lord of the Leotard, an evil Las Vegas showman[2]
- Anitta as Letícia dos Anjos, a Brazilian animal liberator
- RuPaul as Polecat, a sassy and flatulent polecat[2]
- Hannah Gadsby as Lola, a tough koala[2]
- Charlie Adler as Super Rooster, a superhero film star rooster[2]
- Flavor Flav as the emcee for King Chef for the Day[2]
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Big Bertha, Hitpig's adopted mother and bounty hunter mentor[2]
- Andy Serkis as a newscaster[2]
- Shelby Young as the voice of Hitpig's catchvan[2]
Production
editHitpig! was conceived by Berkeley Breathed as a film adaptation of his 2008 children's book Pete & Pickles. The film initially entered development at DreamWorks Animation in 2014 before being abandoned soon afterwards.[3][4] Prior to the creation of Hitpig, Breathed had first attempted to adapt Pete & Pickles in 2010, as a computer-animated preschool series with Technicolor.[5]
In 2020, it was announced that the British animation firm Aniventure would produce the film, with Cinzia Angelini and Maurizio Parimbelli directing.[6] Shortly afterwards, Parimbelli would be replaced by David Feiss. Animation production was handled by Cinesite through its Montreal facilities as well as its Vancouver facilities.[1]
In 2020, it was announced that Peter Dinklage, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby and Dany Boon had joined the cast.[6] When David Feiss joined on as a director, Boon would exit the project, and would be recast by veteran voice actor and Feiss' former Cow and Chicken collaborator Charlie Adler, who also provides the voices for two other roles for the film.[7] On March 8, 2022, it was announced that Anitta would be providing the voice for the character Letícia dos Anjos.[8] In May 2024, it was reported that Jason Sudeikis would be playing the titular character, replacing Dinklage.[9] Isabella Summers composed the score for the film.[10]
Release
editIn August 2024, Viva Pictures acquired the United States rights and scheduled the film for a theatrical release on 1 November 2024.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Milligan, Mercedes (August 15, 2024). "Hitpig! Oinks into Action with November 1 Release Date". Animation Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Tapper, Joan (November 29, 2014). "SB People: Berkeley Breathed: Cartoonist/Author/Scriptwriter". Santa Barbara Magazine. Santa Barbara, California: Smith Publish Group. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "DREAMWORKS HITPIG- Trademark Details". Trademarkia. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ Desowitz, Bill (May 6, 2010). "Sarnoff Talks Technicolor, Pete & Pickles". Animation World Network. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (October 22, 2020). "'Hitpig': Peter Dinklage, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby & Dany Boon To Voice Animated Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "About- Charlie Adler". Official Charlie Adler. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ Diamond Sarto, Debbie (March 9, 2022). "Brazilian Singer-Songwriter Anitta Joins 'Hitpig' Cast". Animation World Network. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (May 14, 2024). "GFM Animation launches sales on HitPig, with Jason Sudeikis, RuPaul among voice cast". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Isabella Summers to Score Cinzia Angelini's & David Feiss' 'Hitpig'". Film Music Reporter. March 8, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 15, 2024). "Viva Pictures Acquires Animated Feature Hitpig! Starring Jason Sudeikis For November Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
