GKIDS Acquires ‘Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibbertia’ U.S. Distribution Rights
The recently released sequel to the Oscar-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine’ follows Ernest the bear and his friend Celestine the mouse as they travel to Ernest’s home Gibbertia.
Dandelooo’s ‘Ernest and Célestine - The Collection’ Heading to ZFD
Distributor inks deal with German pubcaster for Season 2 of the preschool series that follows the adventures of unconventional friends Ernest the eccentric bear and Celestine the mischievous mouse.
Trailer and U.S. Release Revealed for ‘Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia’
Voice cast also announced for the sequel to the Oscar-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ which follows the unlikely bear and mouse duo as they return to Ernest’s hometown; film hits cinemas in selected markets September 1.
How ‘Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia’ Unknowingly Addressed Russia’s War Against Ukraine
For directors Julien Chheng and Jean-Christophe Rogers, an early WIP screening was interrupted by news of Russia’s attack; they quickly realized their film, about healing a broken, suppressed country, was more relevant and real than ever, giving them an even more heightened sense of purpose.
'Ernest & Celestine' Wins LA Film Critics Award
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards GKIDS’ Ernest & Celestine the prize for Best Animation, while Hayao Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises is named the runner-up.
'Ernest & Celestine' Gets Release Date
GKIDS announces the March 14 release date for the English language Ernest & Celestine.
'Ernest & Celestine' to See Sundance Premiere
Animation distributor GKIDS announces that the English-language version of Ernest & Celestine will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.
Watch the New English-Language Trailer for ‘Ernest & Celestine’
GKIDS releases a new English-language trailer for the Academy Award-nominated Ernest & Celestine, which opens in Los Angeles on February 28 and in New York on March 14.
GKIDS to Distribute France’s 'Ernest & Celestine'
GKIDS announces a distribution agreement with Studiocanal for the U.S. rights to animated feature “Ernest & Celestine.”
English-language Voice Cast Announced for ‘Ernest & Celestine’
GKIDS announces the English-language voice cast for Ernest & Celestine, which includes Forest Whitaker, William H. Macy, and Megan Mullally.
Ernest and Celestine Lines Up Voice Cast
Les Armateurs and StudioCanal have lined up the voice cast for their feature ERNEST AND CELESTINE, reports Variety. Lambert Wilson (THE MATRIX RELOADED) will lend his voice to Ernest, a bear who wants to be an artist. He strikes up a friendship with the energetic old mouse Celestine, who will be voiced by Belgian stage actress Anne-Marie Loop. Additionally, Dominique Collignon (A CHRISTMAS CAROL) will play a dentist.
GKIDS Brings 11 Acclaimed Titles to The Criterion Channel
Oscar-nominated animated features ‘Chico & Rita,’ ‘Ernest & Celestine’, and ‘A Cat in Paris’ among films being featured during the channel’s ‘Persistence of Vision’ Animated Features Showcase, Saturday Matinees, and the weekly Women Filmmaker/Artist Spotlight.
GKIDS Nabs Seven Annie Nominations
Animation distributor GKIDS’ A Letter to Momo and Ernest & Celestine are nominated in seven categories for the 2014 Annie Awards, including the nomination for Best Animated Feature.
GKIDS Announces 8-Week Retrospective Tour
Film retrospective to include ‘The Secret of Kells,’ ‘A Cat in Paris,’ ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ ‘Tales of the Night,’ ‘Eleanor’s Secret,’ ‘My Neighbor Totoro,’ ‘Mia & the Migoo’ and ‘Nocturna,’ as well as a selection of short films from the GKIDS-produced New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival.
Tubi Inks Deal with GKIDS to Bolster Animation Offerings
Agreement bring to free streaming platform top animated film such as the Oscar-nominated ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ and ‘A Cat in Paris,’ and Goya Award-winning ‘Nocturna;’ additional titles will roll out later this year.
The 86th Oscars: Animation Nominees React
Following this morning’s announcement of the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards, animation nominees write in with their reactions.
GKIDS to Present ‘Animated 8’ Retrospective Series
‘Boy and the World,’ ‘When Marnie Was There,’ ‘Song of the Sea,’ ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya,’ ‘Ernest & Celestine,’ ‘A Cat in Paris,’ ‘Chico & Rita’ and ‘The Secret of Kells’ begin screening at the Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills on Friday, Feb 12.
‘Zucchini,’ ‘Revolting Tales’ Top First Emile Awards Winners
European Animation Awards association gave out its inaugural awards in 16 categories spanning short films, television and features, Dec. 8 in Lille, France.
Benjamin Renner to Direct ‘The Big Bad Fox’
Superights and newly-launched prodco Folivari to produce three TV specials from the writer and director of the Oscar-nominated 2D animated feature, 'Ernest & Celestine.’
Lupus Films, Melusine Productions Partner for ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Animated Feature
Team behind the highly acclaimed animated feature ‘Ethel & Ernest’ to produce 2D mixed-media animated adventure written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce and directed by Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry.
