Capitalizing on the rising popularity of K-Pop,Sony Pictures Animation— the studio behind the groundbreakingSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse— has turned to the music sensation sweeping the United States for inspiration for their next movie. An upcoming animated film will follow a female K-Pop group who slay evil spirits between gigs, while belting out some dynamically awesome tunes. The aptly namedK-Pop: Demon Hunterswill be helmed byMaggie KangandChris Appelhans, with Kang’s credits includingThe LEGO Ninjago Movie.
Varietyunveiled the news onK-Pop: Demon Hunters(which SPA later confirmed on Twitter), and the film is described as an action adventure film that follows an internationally famous girl group as they Hannah Montana their way through killing demons and performing on stage. A colorful backdrop will accompany the film, as well as a focus on fashion, food, style and music.Hannah McMechanandDanya Jimenezare credited as screenwriters, with production designerMingjue Helen Chenand art directorAmi Thompsonjoining fromRaya and the Last Dragon.
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Based off what we know about K-Pop, musicals, and the current creative team,K-Pop: Demon Huntersis bound to be an electrifying and entertaining new film. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt that Sony is coming off the visually stunning, Oscar-winning hitSpider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, the film that finally broke the Disney / Pixar streak. It will be interesting to see how Kang and Appelhans adapt the animation style with perhaps a more anime-influenced look and tone. But naturally, the songs are sure to be the standout, and hopefully Sony announces a great collaborator to compose and voice the musical. Anyone else thinking BLACKPINK could really nail this?
K-Pop: Demon Huntersdoes not have a release date as of yet, but Sony Pictures Animation currently hasHotel Transylvania 4and the untitledSpider-Man: Into the Spiderversesequel slated for 2021 and 2022 respectively.
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