Yokai Samba
Directed byLeo Matsuda
Written byMitch Watson
Produced byStacey Lubliner
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Distributed byParamount Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Yokai Samba is an upcoming animated martial arts adventure comedy film directed by Leo Matsuda (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay by Mitch Watson.

Production

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Development at DreamWorks Animation

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On April 11, 2018, it was announced that Leo Matsuda (director of award-winning 2016 Disney short Inner Workings) would write and direct Yokai Samba, a coming-of-age DreamWorks film based on the folklore of the same name.[1]

Shift to Paramount

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On March 2, 2021, the film moved to Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.[2] This was reaffirmed in June 2024.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Leo Matsuda Sells Multiple Projects To Dreamworks Animation". Cartoon Brew. April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2021-03-02). "New Line Sets Jennifer Coyle, Leo Matsuda To Direct 'Hello Kitty' Animated/Live Action Hybrid Movie". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-16. His original animated feature Yokai Samba is in development at Nickelodeon.
  3. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (June 10, 2024). "Bad Bunny and Will Ferrell Film 'Dropz' Among Five New Projects in Development at Paramount Animation, Says Chief Ramsey Naito (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.