Chinese CG studio Fantawild has found further success with its sixth theatrical outing, Boonie Bears: Blast into the Past. The feature premiered on 5 February, the first day of Chinese New Year and has surpassed over $100 million USD as on 21 February.
Boonie Bears: Blast into the Past follows the bear brothers Briar and Bramble and their friend Vick on an accidental journey into the primitive age. They encounter all kinds of dangers and exotic animals on their way back to the 21st century.
Fantawild is bringing the film and the rest of its catalogue to all the major content markets and licensing expos, including the recently concluded Berlinale Film Festival and Kidscreen Summit, Hong Kong International Film & TV Market, MIPTV, Le Marché du Film in Cannes and Licensing Expo Las Vegas in the first half of 2019.
Co-produced by Canadian company Entertainment One and China’s Alibaba Pictures, Boonie Bears: Blast into the Past is the first feature-length story based on the popular British cartoon, which mixes animation with live-action sequences.
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