Animation powerhouse Pixar has unveiled its next feature, Italy-setLuca, to be directed by Enrico Casarosa, writer and director of the studio's 2012 Academy Award-nominated animated short La Luna.
Walt Disney said Luca, which will be produced by Andrea Warren (Lava, Cars 3),is set to open in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2021.
Set on the Italian Riviera, the animated feature will be a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides.
Pixar added the titular Luca will share his adventures with a newfound best friend, a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface. “This is a deeply personal story for me, not only because it’s set on the Italian.
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