Unveiling of “Night of the Zoopocalypse” for Halloween
To celebrate Halloween, VivaStudios released the first demo of their family comedy animation “Night of the Zoopocalypse.” Based on a story by horror legend Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed), the project debuted last year at the American Film Market (AFM). It will premiere at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain before its March 7, 2025 release in the U.S. and Canada.
Plot Overview: Chaos at the Zoo
In the story, a meteor hits Culpepper Zoo, unleashing a virus that mutates the animals into zombie-like creatures. Dan, a fierce mountain lion (voiced by David Harbour), and Gracie, a quirky wolf (voiced by Gaby Cosmidis), lead a team to save the zoo from total destruction.
Voice Cast and Characters
The voice cast includes:
- Pierre Simpson as Xavier, a movie-loving lemur
- Heather Loretto as Frida, a warrior capybara
- Scott Thompson as Ash, a sarcastic ostrich
- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Felix, a traitorous monkey
- Bryn McAuley as Bunny Zero, the insane leader of the mutants
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Animation Talent and Direction
Directed by Ricardo Curtis (The Incredibles) and Rodrigo Perez-Castro (Ferdinand), both founders of House of Cool, the animation brings their extensive experience in the industry to life.
Production and Collaborators
Copperheart Entertainment produced the film, collaborating with Charades Productions, U Media, IDL Films, and House of Cool.