Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal is a 2020 Australian 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Ricard Cussó and written by Ryan Greaves. Financed by Screen Queensland and Screen Australia, it is the third and final film in Like a Photon Creative's The Tales from Sanctuary City franchise.[4] The plot concerns the unbearably adorable but optimistic quokka named Daisy who has the impossible dream of winning the city's World's Scariest Animal competition.[5][6] The film opened with a limited release in Australia in January 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinemas and October 29, 2021 in the United States.[7]
| Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal | |
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| Directed by | Ricard Cussó |
| Written by | Ryan Greaves |
| Produced by | Kristen Souvlis Nadine Bates |
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| Edited by | Michelle McGilvray |
| Music by | Ack Kinmonth[1] |
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| Distributed by | Odin Eye's Entertainment |
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Running time | 89 minutes[2] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $174,186[3] |
Premise edit
When an unbearably adorable, eternally optimistic Quokka named Daisy wants to achieve the impossible – to win the annual ‘World’s Scariest Animal’ championship, she enlists the guidance of a washed-up, former champion, a grouchy Saltwater Crocodile, to help her achieve her dreams and prove that champions can come in all sizes.
Cast edit
- Angourie Rice as Daisy Quokka[5]
- Sharnee Tones as Ronda Saltie[5]
- Sam Neill as Frankie Scales[5]
Release and reception edit
The film had its world premiere at the Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) in Australia on 28 November 2020.[8] Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinemas, Daisy Quokka opened in Australia with a limited release in January 2021, distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment. It was released in the United Kingdom on 2 July, making $72,971 in its opening week for a total of $146,172. It has a worldwide total of $174,186.[3]
References edit
- ^ Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal at Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal. British Board of Film Classification – bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (2 November 2018) Odin’s Eye to Build 'Sanctuary City' Animated Franchise. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d Felperin, Leslie (29 June 2021) Daisy Quokka: World’s Scariest Animal review – too cute for the competition. The Guardian. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal - Trailer, 8 June 2021. Microsoft News. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ Dickson, Jeremy (1 April 2020) When the marquee lights go out. Kidscreen. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ Daisy Quokka. Children's International Film Festival – chiff.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
External links edit
- Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal at IMDb
- Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal at Rotten Tomatoes
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