Gummybear International, Toonz Unveil ‘Gummibär and Friends, Operation Cotton Candy’ at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Toonz Media Group unveiled its new CGI-animated feature “Gummibär and Friends, Operation Cotton Candy” at Berlin’s European Film Market (EFM), bringing YouTube sensation Gummibär to the big screen in partnership with Gummybear International (GBI).
The spy spoof comedy marks the first theatrical outing for the beloved green gummy bear character, whose 2007 viral hit “I’m a Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)” has racked up billions of views across digital platforms.
The production has assembled a veteran animation team, with “Amazing Maurice” producer Robert Chandler serving as creative producer and Pete Dodd (“Corpse Bride,” “Fantastic Mr.
Fox,” “Tale of Despereaux”) directing. BAFTA winner Dan Berlinka (“The A-List,” “Dixi”) pens the screenplay. The plot follows the titular character’s inadvertent entanglement in a high-stakes espionage caper.
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