Bong Joon Ho's Animated Feature 'Ally' Reveals First Look
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Key Points:
- Bong Joon Ho has revealed the first look at "Ally," his debut animated feature, marking a new creative direction after a career in live-action genre films; the project has been in development since 2019.
- The film, co-written with Jason Yu and produced by Barunson C&C, follows a piglet squid named Ally on a deep-sea adventure, exploring themes of bravery and connection through underwater action and emotional storytelling.
- Production involves international talent from 12 countries, with animation supervision by veterans from major studios and 3D animation work by VFX company DNEG, known for "Inception" and "Dune."
- "Ally" is scheduled to complete production in early 2027, with a worldwide theatrical release planned for the same year, and distribution managed by Pathé, CJ ENM, and Penture Invest across various global markets.
- Bong Joon Ho is internationally acclaimed for "Parasite," the first South Korean film to win Best Picture and International Feature Film Oscars, highlighting high expectations for his animated debut.
