Grand Prix of Europe (film)
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| Directed by | Waldemar Fast |
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| Produced by | Michael Mack |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Languages | German English |
Grand Prix of Europe is an upcoming 2025 animated sports comedy film directed by Waldemar Fast. The film is a international co-production between Germany and United Kingdom and it stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry.
Produced by Mack Animation and Timeless Films, the film is scheduled for a 24 July 2025 release in German theaters under the distribution of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Voice cast
[edit]- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ed, a racing legend and Edda's idol
- Gemma Arterton as Edda, a teenage mouse and daughter of fairgrounds operator Erwin
- Hayley Atwell as Cindy
- Lenny Henry as Erwin, the fairgrounds operator
- Rob Beckett as Enzo
- Colin McFarlane as Nachtkraab
- David Menkin as Magnus
- Adam El Hagar as Richard
Production
[edit]The film was announced in July 2024 as the film will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and its mascots Edda and Ed Euromous, in 2025.[1] Waldemar Fast will be directing the film from a script by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton and John T. Reynolds.[2] Producer Michael Mack stated that the film will be "the first in a family-friendly franchise".[2]
Viva Pictures will distribute the film in the United States and Canada, under their Viva Kids label.[3] The film's Western release is slated for an August 22 premiere.[4]
The voice cast features Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who previously voiced Ferb Fletcher in Phineas and Ferb.
Legacy
[edit]Video game
[edit]Serving as a tie-in to the film, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions will be released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[5]
Attraction
[edit]Following the film release in Germany, Europa-Park will open an interactive attraction called Grand Prix EDventure.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe". Interpark. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (July 12, 2024). "Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell Join Voice Cast of 'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ Amidi, Amid (July 22, 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 3, 2025). "Viva Pictures Acquires Animated Feature 'Pets on a Train,' Debuts 'Grand Prix of Europe' Teaser". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Bea (August 23, 2024). "Europa-Park's Ed & Edda mascots inspire new video game and film". Blooloop. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park". Europa Park (Press release). Retrieved January 1, 2025.
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- Upcoming films
- 2025 films
- 2025 computer-animated films
- 2020s British animated films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s children's animated films
- Animated films about mice
- Animated films about auto racing
- Animated films about talking animals
- Computer-animated films
- British animated comedy films
- British computer-animated films
- British auto racing films
- English-language German films
- Films about animals playing sports
- German animated comedy films
- German auto racing films
- German computer-animated films
- Warner Bros. animated films