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iQIYI Announces Theatrical Release of Its First Original Animation Film 'Spycies' Across Overseas Markets [Trailer Included]

Posted on the 03 January 2020 by Loup Dargent @loup_dargent

Spycies - British Movie Poster

Spycies - British Movie Poster (image via CineMaterial)

iQIYI, Inc. has announced that Spycies, a family-friendly animated film produced by iQIYI Pictures, will hit theaters across China on January 11. Following its China premiere, the film will be subsequently released in overseas markets including Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.
Spycies revolves around an alluring and complex action-adventure between "Spy Cat" Vladimir and "Hacker Mouse" Hector set in a modern animal kingdom. In the thrilling and entertaining animal world, the production team created and produced more than 40 species, over 90 animal characters, and more than 60 scenes. 
Spycies features endangered animals such as white rhinos and snow leopards, nationally protected animals such as lorises, and extinct animals such as mammoths. 
The film realized numerous special effects. For example, the design of distinctive fur animations for each species in Spycies was based on research of the animals' actual physical characteristics including fur pattern, material, length, and density. 
"With the superb animation effects, exciting storyline, and family-friendly themes, this film will undoubtedly succeed in delighting parents and children alike," said Ya Ning, President of iQIYI Pictures. "Spycies will further be released in overseas markets, and we look forward to bringing more premium content to our global audiences in the future."

iQIYI Announces Theatrical Release of its First Original Animation Film Spycies Across Overseas Markets

iQIYI Announces Theatrical Release of its First Original Animation Film Spycies Across Overseas Markets

More About Spycies:

(via IMDb)
"Vladimir, a highly skilled but disobedient secret agent, gets left to rot for his attitude on an off-shore platform, watching over a top-secret material: the Radiuzite. There, he is compelled to team up with Hector, a rookie agent, whose only wish is to play video games and watch soap operas. Following an intrusion on the platform, this unusual team rush into a crazy investigation inside an even crazier hospital. There, they'll have to find the stolen Radiuzite and discover the truth about a climate threat which endangers species on the brink of extinction. "

The Trailer:


  • In 2018, Spycies was nominated by the Cannes International Film Festival's "Annecy Goes Cannes" unit based on the Annecy International Animated Film Festival's judging panel recommendation.

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