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SPIN MASTER ENTERTAINMENT GREENLIGHTS ITS FIRST ORIGINAL FILM DIRECTED BY RENOWNED FAMILY FILMMAKER DAVID SOREN

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 19, 2025 · 14:02 TOY · 23.06 SPIN MASTER CORP. SV
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Executive Summary

  • Spin Master Entertainment has officially greenlit its first original animated feature film, marking a significant strategic milestone for the company's entertainment studio beyond its existing IP-based theatrical releases.
  • The project is directed by David Soren (known for Turbo and Captain Underpants) and written by Ian Southwood, with production led by the team behind the PAW Patrol theatricals.
  • The film is fully financed by Spin Master with a planned theatrical release in 2029, while the company continues to advance other major projects including PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026) and a live-action Bakugan film.

Key Details

  • Project Scope: First original film produced by Spin Master Entertainment; described as an "animated, four-quadrant film."
  • Key Talent:
    • Director: David Soren (BAFTA and Annie Award nominee; directed Turbo, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Under the Boardwalk; story artist on Shrek, Madagascar franchise).
    • Writer: Ian Southwood (contributed to Netflix's Nimona; former screenwriter at DreamWorks Animation and Blue Sky Studios).
    • Story Creator: Chris Dicker (award-winning creator with 25 years in kids/family space; this is his first big-screen adaptation).
  • Production Team: Produced by Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie, and Toni Stevens (previously helmed PAW Patrol theatricals).
  • Financials & Timeline: Spin Master is financing the production; release date set for 2029.
  • Strategic Context: Part of Spin Master's effort to expand its foothold in family animated theatrical business and broaden its content portfolio by leveraging original IP alongside established brands.
  • Related Pipeline Updates:
    • PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie™: Set for release July 24, 2026; features cast including Jennifer Hudson, Mckenna Grace, and Fortune Feimster.
    • Bakugan Live-Action Film: In active development, directed by Brad Peyton; based on a toy line generating over $1 billion in sales.

Notable Quotes

  • "The announcement of this original film showcases our ambition to expand our foothold in the family animated theatrical business... With David's well-earned reputation in family entertainment, we believe this feature film will inspire and entertain audiences around the globe." — Jennifer Dodge, President of Spin Master Entertainment
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