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Bardem, Cotillard, Redgrave Join Voice Cast of Animated Film 'The Turning Door'
Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard, and Vanessa Redgrave have joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated feature The Turning Door, with Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff also on board. The film, written and directed by Nicholas Ashe Bateman, follows a young girl's adventure in a magical world and is set to be presented at the TIFF market.
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New Casting Announcement
Oscar winners Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard, and Vanessa Redgrave have joined the voice cast of the upcoming family fantasy animation, The Turning Door, according to multiple reports. The film is written and directed by filmmaker and artist Nicholas Ashe Bateman, known for The Wanting Mare.
Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff also joins the cast, along with newcomer Pippa Kelly, who plays the lead role of Ariadlyn, the young heroine. They join a previously announced voice cast that includes Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bill Nighy, and Gillian Anderson.
Film Details
The film's plot, as described in an official synopsis, follows Ariadlyn, a little girl who finds a mysterious box hidden in her parent's closet. As the box grows into an open door, she falls through to another world called The Turning. There, she must embark on a grand adventure of old magic, strange creatures, new lands, alchemy, dreams, and songs, all to return home and save her parents.
Cast members will perform original songs and music written by Claire Givens and Bateman. The film is produced by Christine D'Souza of After Hours, Hunter Hall and Nicholas Ashe Bateman of Maere Studios, and Laura Rister for Esme Grace Pictures. Production is currently underway.
Filmmaker's Statement
In a statement, Bateman expressed his gratitude for the cast, saying: "After many years of writing and dreaming about making parts for great actors, I am almost unable to express the gratitude, excitement and wonder I have for the profound gift of our cast. These are iconic artists. They bring their perspectives; their grand lives and views of the world, their immeasurable talents, towering performances, and a shared desire to make hopeful pictures for young people. Javier, Marion, Anna, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and our dear heroine Pippa Kelly all possess a true magic which has transformed our epic. It has been the honour of my lifetime to bring these actors — each the greatest of their generation — finally together. These are happy dreams, and the happiest: we get to hear them all sing!"
Sales and Market
Mister Smith Entertainment is handling international sales for The Turning Door and co-repping domestic rights with After Hours. The company will debut new footage from the film to foreign buyers at the upcoming TIFF market in Toronto later this month. The project was previously introduced to buyers at the American Film Market last year.
Kharmel Cochrane served as casting director for the film.
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Framing: Announces the casting of Javier Bardem and Marion Cotillard in an upcoming animated movie. — Promotional and celebratory
Facts Included:
Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard and Vanessa Redgrave will voice starring roles in the upcoming family fantasy animation film, The Turning Door, written and directed by filmmaker and artist Nicholas Ashe Bateman.
Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff joins the cast, along with newcomer Pippa Kelly as the young heroine Ariadlyn.
Previously announced voice cast includes Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bill Nighy and Gillian Anderson.
The cast will perform original songs and music written by Claire Givens and Bateman.
Mister Smith Entertainment will continue international sales at the upcoming TIFF market, where they will debut new footage from the film to foreign buyers.
The synopsis reads: “A little girl finds a mysterious box hidden in her parent’s closet. As it grows into an open door, she falls through to another world called The Turning. There, she must embark on a grand adventure of old magic, strange creatures, new lands, alchemy, dreams and songs, all to return home and save her parents.”
The film is produced by Christine D’Souza of After Hours, Hunter Hall and Nicholas Ashe Bateman of Maere Studios, and Laura Rister for Esme Grace Pictures.
Production is currently underway.
Filmmaker Nicholas Ashe Bateman commented: “After many years of writing and dreaming about making parts for great actors, I am almost unable to express the gratitude, excitement and wonder I have for the profound gift of our cast. These are iconic artists. They bring their perspectives; their grand lives and views of the world, their immeasurable talents, towering performances, and a shared desire to make hopeful pictures for young people. Javier, Marion, Anna, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and our dear heroine Pippa Kelly all possess a true magic which has transformed our epic. It has been the honour of my lifetime to bring these actors — each the greatest of their generation — finally together. These are happy dreams, and the happiest: we get to hear them all sing!”
Kharmel Cochrane has cast the film.
Mister Smith Entertainment is handling international sales and co-repping domestic rights with After Hours.
Bardem is repped by WME, Goodman, Genow; Cotillard repped by CAA; Redgrave repped by Gavin Barker Associates and Arcierei Talent.
Anna Von Hausswolf is repped by Outro and Clinton Music.
Pippa Kelly by Thompson and Borland; and Bateman by UTA and Granderson Des Rochers.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the casting news, listing three prominent actors joining the animated film. — celebratory and appreciative
Facts Included:
Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard, and Vanessa Redgrave have joined the voice cast of indie animated feature The Turning Door.
Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff also joins the cast.
Newcomer Pippa Kelly plays the lead, the young heroine Ariadlyn.
The film is directed by filmmaker and artist Nicholas Ashe Bateman.
The plot follows Ariadlyn, a little girl who finds a mysterious box hidden in her parent's closet.
The box grows into an open door, and she falls through to another world called The Turning.
In The Turning, Ariadlyn must embark on an adventure to return home and save her parents.
Previously-announced cast includes Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bill Nighy, and Gillian Anderson.
Cast members will perform original songs and music written by Bateman and Claire Givens.
Bateman said in a statement: 'After many years of writing and dreaming about making parts for great actors, I am almost unable to express the gratitude, excitement and wonder I have for the profound gift of our cast.'
The film is produced by Christine D’Souza, Hunter Hall, Nicholas Ashe Bateman, and Laura Rister.
Production is currently underway.
Mister Smith Entertainment is handling international sales for The Turning Door and co-repping domestic rights with After Hours.
The project will be pitched to distributors at TIFF: The Market in Toronto later this month.
The film was introduced to buyers at AFM last year.
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ClaimJavier Bardem, Marion Cotillard, and Vanessa Redgrave have joined the voice cast of the animated film The Turning Door.
ClaimThe plot of The Turning Door follows Ariadlyn, a little girl who finds a mysterious box hidden in her parent's closet, which grows into an open door, and she falls through to another world called The Turning.
ClaimThe previously announced voice cast of The Turning Door includes Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bill Nighy, and Gillian Anderson.
ClaimNicholas Ashe Bateman said: 'After many years of writing and dreaming about making parts for great actors, I am almost unable to express the gratitude, excitement and wonder I have for the profound gift of our cast.'
ClaimThe Turning Door is produced by Christine D'Souza of After Hours, Hunter Hall and Nicholas Ashe Bateman of Maere Studios, and Laura Rister for Esme Grace Pictures.