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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a plan to jointly produce an animated film starring Labubu, the popular furry toy that has taken the world by storm.
The film is currently still in early development. It is planned to combine live-action and CGI to bring Laboubu's fantastical world to the silver screen, according to a press release issued Thursday by Pop Mart, a leading designer collectibles and pop culture entertainment company.
Paul King, director of Paddington, Paddington 2 and Wonka, will produce and direct the animated film, the Beijing-based company said.
The BAFTA-nominated director will also co-write the screenplay with Steven Levenson, an award-winning screenwriter and playwright whose credits include Dear Evan Hansen.
According to a press release, designer Kasing Lung has been confirmed as the film's executive producer.
Pop Mart announced that the partnership between Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment marks a major milestone in bringing “The Monsters” franchise from the world of collectibles to the big screen. -0-
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