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SPIN MASTER ENTERTAINMENT GREENLIGHTS ITS FIRST ORIGINAL FILM DIRECTED BY RENOWNED FAMILY FILMMAKER DAVID SOREN
SPIN MASTER ENTERTAINMENT GREENLIGHTS ITS FIRST ORIGINAL FILM DIRECTED BY RENOWNED FAMILY FILMMAK...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n SPIN MASTER ENTERTAINMENT GREENLIGHTS ITS FIRST ORIGINAL FILM DIRECTED BY RENOWNED FAMILY FILMMAKER DAVID SOREN\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n The production expands the studio's family animated slate\n \n\n\n\n\n TORONTO\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Aug. 19, 2025\n \n\n /CNW/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) (\n \n www.spinmaster.com\n \n ), a leading global children's entertainment company, announced today it has greenlit an animated, four-quadrant film directed by BAFTA and Annie Award nominee\n \n David Soren\n \n . This is the first original film by Spin Master's entertainment studio, signifying a major milestone for the company behind some of the world's most popular kids' television series.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \"The announcement of this original film showcases our ambition to expand our foothold in the family animated theatrical business,\" said\n \n Jennifer Dodge\n \n , President of Spin Master Entertainment. \"As we broaden our content portfolio, we're partnering with leaders in the industry to tell original, engaging stories, while also leveraging our established catalogue of IP. With David's well-earned reputation in family entertainment, we believe this feature film will inspire and entertain audiences around the globe.\"\n \n\n The film is written by\n \n Ian Southwood\n \n , based on a story by veteran animation creator\n \n Chris Dicker\n \n . Spin Master's\n \n Jennifer Dodge\n \n ,\n \n Laura Clunie\n \n , and\n \n Toni Stevens\n \n , previously at the helm for the studio's powerhouse PAW Patrol\n \n ®\n \n theatricals, are producing the film. Spin Master is financing the production with plans for a 2029 release.\n \n\n Soren directed and co-wrote\n \n Turbo\n \n , the BAFTA Award-nominated DreamWorks Animation feature film starring\n \n Ryan Reynolds\n \n ,\n \n Paul Giamatti\n \n , and\n \n Samuel L. Jackson\n \n , as well as directing\n \n Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie\n \n , starring\n \n Kevin Hart\n \n ,\n \n Ed Helms\n \n ,\n \n Nick Kroll\n \n , ...