MUMBAI: Universal Studio has acquired the distribution rights of Toonz Animation‘s feature film Mostly Ghostly. The film is based on the eight-book series by children‘s author R.L.Stine.
Made with a budget of $3.6 million, the movie is slated to release around 31 October.
Mostly Ghostly is directed by Rich Correll and produced by Yvonne Bernard, Arthur Cohen and Steve Stabler. Correll and Pat Proft have written the screenplay.
The story revolves around an 11-year-old recluse Max and about his efforts to protect the sibling ghosts – Nicky and Tara from the demon Phears.
Toonz Animation India CEO P Jayakumar said, “We are ecstatic at this deal which would complement our efforts to deliver innovative entertainment experience to audience across the globe. We are hopeful that Mostly Ghostly will be well received by children as well as adult alike.”
The film features Madison Pettis, Luke Benward, Maiara Walsh, Ali Lohan, Brian Stepanek, Kim Rhodes and introduces Noah Cyrus.
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