Grand Prix of Europe (film)
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| Directed by | Waldemar Fast |
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| Produced by | Michael Mack |
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Running time | 98 minutes[2] |
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| Languages | German English |
Grand Prix of Europe is an upcoming animated sports comedy film directed by Waldemar Fast, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and it stars the park's mascots Edda and Ed Euromous. An international co-production between Germany and United Kingdom, the film stars the voices of Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry.
Produced by Mack Magic and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, the film is scheduled for a 24 July 2025 release in Germany by Warner Bros. Pictures and in the United Kingdom on 22 August by Kazoo Films.
Voice cast
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ed, a racing legend and Edda's idol
- Gemma Arterton as Edda, a teenage mouse and daughter of fairgrounds operator Erwin
- Hayley Atwell as Cindy
- Lenny Henry as Erwin, the fairgrounds operator
- Rob Beckett as Enzo
- Colin McFarlane as Nachtkraab
- David Menkin as Magnus
- Adam El Hagar as Richard
Production
The film was announced in July 2024 as the film will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and its mascots Edda and Ed Euromous, in 2025.[3] Waldemar Fast will be directing the film from a script by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton and John T. Reynolds.[4] Producer Michael Mack stated that the film will be "the first in a family-friendly franchise".[4]
Release
Theatrical
Viva Pictures will distribute the film in the United States and Canada, under their Viva Kids label.[5] The film's Western release is slated for an August 22 premiere.[6] The film will be released in the United Kingdom on the same date as the American release by Kazoo Films.[7]
Video game
Serving as a tie-in to the film, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions will be released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[8]
Attraction
At the start of the 2025 theme park season Europa Park, prior to the film's summer 2025 release, opened the tie in interactive attraction called Grand Prix EDventure.[9]
References
- ^ "Grand Prix of Europe (U)". British Board of Film Classification. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE [0]". Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (in German). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe". Interpark. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (12 July 2024). "Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell Join Voice Cast of 'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Amidi, Amid (22 July 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (3 April 2025). "Viva Pictures Acquires Animated Feature 'Pets on a Train,' Debuts 'Grand Prix of Europe' Teaser". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (9 July 2025). "UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2025". Screen Daily. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Bea (23 August 2024). "Europa-Park's Ed & Edda mascots inspire new video game and film". Blooloop. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park". Europa Park (Press release). Retrieved 1 January 2025.