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EXCLUSIVE: Kartoon Studios and the UK’s GFM Animation have set Heroes At Large and Silver Sentinel as the first two features from their joint slate of CG animated movies based on stories from the Stan Lee Universe.

EXCLUSIVE: Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Chris Jenkins‘ animated family comedy 10 Lives, in partnership with GFM Animation. World premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the film featuring the voices of singer-songwriter Zayn Malik, Bill Nighy (Living) and more will be released wide in theaters on October 11.

K.J. Yossman “10 Lives,”an animated comedy set to premiere at Sundance, tells the story of a pampered cat called Beckett (voiced by British comedian Mo Gilligan) who undergoes a series of transformations – both physical and emotional – while learning a lesson about love. The all-star cast includes “Bridgerton’s” Simone Ashley, “Love, Actually” star Bill Nighy and One Direction heartthrob Zayn Malik in his first feature film speaking role (he plays a pair of dopey henchmen, Cameron and Kirk).

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik will appear in a new animated film together. The pair will star in 10 Lives alongside the likes of Living's Bill Nighy, comedian Mo Gilligan, Death on the Nile's Sophie Okonedo, and Ted Lasso star Jeremy Swift. The film, directed by Duck Duck Goose's Chris Jenkins, is about Beckett, a pampered and selfish cat who takes the lives he's been given for granted, as reported by Deadline.

EXCLUSIVE: Taost Entertainment, a London-based media production startup, has picked up Chinese distribution rights to the star-studded animated feature 10 Lives.

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Nighy (Living) and Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) have signed on to join the voice cast of CG animated family comedy 10 Lives. 

Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction star trying his hand at acting.Zayn Malik has just accepted his first film role in the animated movie 10 Lives, according to Variety.The 29-year-old singer-songwriter has joined a cast featuring Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley and three-time BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan.  Going Hollywood: Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction star trying his hand at acting after Zayn Malik accepted his first film role, according to Variety (pictured 2018)Derry Girl's star Dylan Llewellyn and Sophie Okonedo of Hotel Rwanda fame are also set to voice characters in the new film. Variety describes 10 Lives as the story of a 'pampered and selfish cat' who receives a 10th life after wasting his first nine.Duck Duck Goose director Chris Jenkins is slated to direct 10 Lives as well.  First film role: Zayn Malik will appear in the animated movie 10 Lives, which is the story of a 'pampered and selfish cat' who receives a 10th life after wasting his first nine (pictured 2018) Stars: Simone Ashley and Mo Gilligan are also part of the star-studded castThe news of Malik's casting came just a day after he shared a rare selfie to social media. The former One Direction star, 29, showcased his pink-tinged locks as he stared bewildered into the camera in his first post since last month. For his return to Instagram, Zayn showcased his chest tattoos as he donned a grey knitted cardigan worn open, accessorizing his look with a chunky silver chain.His lengthy locks fell about his face as he squinted into the camera while standing in the bright sunshine.  There he is: Zayn Malik cut a disheveled on Thursday as he posted a rare selfie to Instagram Last album: Malik last released an album in 2021.

EXCLUSIVE: Musician Zayn Malik, Simone Ashley (Bridgerton), and comedian Mo Gilligan are among the stacked cast who will lend their voices to the new CG-animated family comedy 10 Lives from director Chris Jenkins (Duck Duck Goose).

EXCLUSIVE: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande and Blazing Samurai backer Align has joined animated movie 10 Lives, which is being sold at the upcoming virtual EFM by GFM Animation.

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