\n\tGet ready to talk to the animals!<\/p>\n
Sycamore Studios<\/a> has announced that production is underway on \u201cDoctor Dolittle: King of the Wild<\/a>.\u201d Per the official description, \u201cDoctor Dolittle is a world-famous zoologist who must clear his name after a live-streamed expedition accidentally delivers a legendary creature into the hands of poachers. With the world turning against him, Dolittle needs to reunite with three estranged zoo friends for a daring rescue mission that could save the entire animal kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDoctor Dolittle: King of the Wild\u201d is the first feature release from Sycamore Studios and will be directed by co-founder and chief creative officer Timothy Reckart, who previously directed Sony\u2019s \u201cThe Star\u201d in 2017.<\/p>\n \u201cDoctor Dolittle\u2019s ability to speak to animals has made him every generation\u2019s favorite ambassador between the human and animal worlds,\u201d said Reckart. \u201cWe are excited to introduce him to a new generation of families, through an adventure into the wild full of thrills, humor, and heart, that reminds us the world is full of discoveries yet to be made.\u201d<\/p>\n The screenplay is written by family film writers Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen, whose credits include the \u201cPAW Patrol\u201d movies. Christian McGuigan and Cooper Waterman will executive produce the film, with Saxton Washburn producing for Sycamore.<\/p>\n In addition to the film, Sycamore Studios is set to develop a broader franchise expansion around \u201cDoctor Dolittle: King of the Wild,\u201d including graphic novels, gaming, and location-based entertainment partnerships spanning zoos, theme parks, and family attractions.<\/p>\n Cooper Waterman, Sycamore\u2019s Head of Production, said, \u201cDoctor Dolittle is one of the great family characters of all time, and we believe the world is ready for a fresh, cinematic reintroduction to his imagination, humor, and heart. From day one, our ambition has been to build a film that honors the legacy of the property while creating something visually compelling and emotionally resonant for today\u2019s global audience. We could not ask for a better partner than Reel FX to help bring that vision to life.\u201d<\/p>\n Reel FX Animation\u2019s credits include \u201cThe Book of Life,\u201d \u201cFree Birds,\u201d \u201cRumble,\u201d \u201cBack to the Outback,\u201d \u201cSCOOB!,\u201d \u201cThe Monkey King,\u201d \u201cThe Chosen Adventures,\u201d and the 2025 film \u201cThe SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to collaborate with Sycamore Studios on this exciting new chapter for Doctor Dolittle,\u201d said Steve O\u2019Brien, CEO of Reel FX. <\/p>\n \n\tChief Creative Officer at Reel FX, Augusto Schillacci, added: \u201cSycamore has assembled an ambitious creative vision for the property, and our artists are energized by the opportunity to help craft a richly cinematic world audiences everywhere can enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n Founded in 2024, Sycamore Studios aims to build a slate of premium animated films and family franchises, including adaptations of \u201cZita the Spacegirl\u201d and Ludwig Bemelmans\u2019s children\u2019s classic \u201cMadeline,\u201d along with a first-look deal with John Patrick Green, creator of the graphic novel series \u201cInvestiGators.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get ready to talk to the animals! 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The new feature film is based on Hugh Lofting\u2019s literary property and will be animated in partnership with Reel FX Animation Studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n