Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment Media today announce their partnership for new kids’ animated feature, Aliens FC. The two production companies will co-develop and produce the film, which will be presented at Marché du Film in May. The project announcement follows the studios’ partnership on upcoming kids’ animated series BuddyBots and Christmas tale adaptation Paul Martin and the Magic Magnifying Glass.
Aliens FC is the story of a regular family who are mistaken for a famous soccer team by a pair of friendly but bumbling aliens. The extra-terrestrials whisk the family across the galaxy, in need of their impressive football skills to help the charming aliens win their “local” football league, with the promise that they’ll return the family to their home on Earth after the match. The film will tap AI technology to help create unique imagery to portray its fantastical, otherworldly locations.
The studios have attached Oscar-nominated writer Sam Morrison to the project, whose list of credentials includes episodes of Shaun the Sheep and Peppa Pig as well as an Oscar nomination for the Netflix original short film, Robin Robin. He will collaborate with writing duo Tim Clague and Danny Stack to develop the film. Clague and Stack, currently working with the studios on BuddyBots, have worked on top kids’ animation properties such as PJ Masks for 20th Century, Hey Duggee for BBC and Netflix and Oddbods for Discovery Family.
“We’ve always known Aliens FC is a special project, so we couldn’t be happier to have these amazing writers working with us. What sets this film apart is the remarkable and imaginative alien world where the film is based, which has been expertly crafted by our talented animators with the help of AI. Every frame is an adventure, allowing us to build a unique fantasy world that audiences all over the world will love. We also have further exciting news in the works, involving one of the world’s biggest football stars — so expect more news soon.”
The studios are also currently in talks with global football stars for involvement in the film.
Magic Frame Animation and Creation Entertainment Media will present Aliens FC, Paul Martin and the Magic Magnifying Glass and additional projects in development at the Cannes Marché du Film next month. Further slate announcements will be revealed in the coming months.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing these exciting projects to the Marché du Film with our friends at Magic Frame,” said Sefi Carmel, CEO of Creation Entertainment Media. “Aliens FC is a charming and completely unique tale, and we couldn’t have a better team of writers attached than Sam, Tim and Danny to bring the vision to life. We’re looking forward to sharing the story in Cannes.”
