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Studio 100 Film acquires international sales rights for animated feature Juul

The dark-themed CGI animated film, featuring the voice talent of Lenny Henry, will be pitched to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival.

The short version

  • Studio 100 Film has secured worldwide sales rights, with some regional exclusions, for the upcoming CGI animated film "Juul."
  • The movie is currently in production with a scheduled delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • The project will be presented to international buyers at the Toronto Film Festival.

Key facts

  • Studio 100 Film has acquired worldwide sales rights for "Juul," excluding Belgium, Germany, Spain, and The Netherlands.[Variety]
  • The English-language voice cast of the film features Lenny Henry, and the original score is composed by Michael League and Bob Lanzetti of the band Snarky Puppy.[Variety]
  • The film is directed by Tom Van Gestel, written by An De Gruyter, and is a co-production across several European companies.[Variety]
  • The plot centers on a 17-year-old circus acrobat who is displayed as a "living puppet" by her father while trapped in a conscious but unresponsive state.[Variety]

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