Combat Wombat is a 2020 Australian animated superhero film directed by Richard Cussó and written by Matthew James Kinmonth.[3] It is the second film in Like a Photon Creative's The Tales from Sanctuary City franchise[4] and was financed by Screen Queensland and Screen Australia.[5] It premiered at the Brisbane International Film Festival before being released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment.[6][7]
| Combat Wombat | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ricard Cussó |
| Written by | Matthew James Kinmonth |
| Produced by | Kristen Souvlis Nadine Bates |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Michelle McGilvray |
| Music by | Ack Kinmonth |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Odin Eye's Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $164,199[2] |
Premise
editLazy wombat Maggie Diggins becomes Combat Wombat, Sanctuary City's new superhero after she begrudgingly saves a citizen from falling to his death, but her rising stardom displeases local superhero Flightless Feather, who hatches a plan for Maggie's demise. Maggie uncovers a conspiracy that could put the city in grave danger, and it is up to her to expose it.[3][8]
Voice cast
edit- Deborah Mailman as Maggie Diggins / Combat Wombat
- Ed Oxenbould as Sweetie
- Frank Woodley as Flightless Feather
- Judith Lucy as PR manager CeCe[3]
- George Pullar as Bradley Burrows / Raccoon Bandit
Release and reception
editCombat Wombat was released in Australian theatres on 15 October 2020, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment. It had a limited release on 42 screens.[3] At the box office it grossed $164,199.[2] It received positive reviews from critics.[9][10]
Sequel
editA sequel, titled Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back, was released in February 2024 in Australia by Maslow Entertainment.
References
edit- ^ Combat Wombat – The Screen Guide. Screen Australia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ a b Combat Wombat at Box Office Mojo, an IMDb company. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d Groves, Don (19 October 2020) 'The Tales From Sanctuary City' franchise continues with 'Combat Wombat'. IF Magazine. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (2 November 2018) Odin's Eye to Build 'Sanctuary City' Animated Franchise. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ Production funding announced for 12 new projects, 19 September 2018. Screen Australia. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Daniel (1 October 2020). "Combat Wombat helps bring back BIFF with hometown premiere". InQueensland. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Combat Wombat". The Vore. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ Combat Wombat. Common Sense Media. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Croot, James (5 November 2020) Combat Wombat: An entertaining and surprisingly adult animated adventure. Stuff. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ Naavikaran (13 October 2020) Film Review: Combat Wombat is fresh, fun and inspiring. Screenhub. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
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