Draft:Kazorn and the Unicorn

Kazorn and the Unicorn
Kazorn and the Unicorn
Directed by	Kevin Asbury; Troy Quane;
Written by	Robert L.; Baird Lloyd Taylor;
Produced by	Chris Meledandri; Namit Malhotra;
Music by	Christopher Lennertz
Production; companies	Paramount Animation; DNEG Animation;
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	February 14, 2025
Country	United States
Language	English

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Kazorn and the Unicorn is an upcoming animated adventure fantasy comedy film directed by Kevin Asbury and Troy Quane, and screenplay by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor.

Production

Development

In June 2012, Deadline reported that Kelly Asbury was discussing with Sony Pictures Animation the creation of an animated fantasy film titled "Kazorn & The Unicorn." The film's plot centered around the journey of a young man and a unicorn on a quest to find a powerful weapon and affirm his valor to his beloved. Lloyd Taylor was tasked with writing the screenplay, while Sam Raimi, Josh Donen, and Russell Hollander were set to produce. Later that year, Troy Quane joined Kelly Asbury as a co-director. In November 2013, Sony Pictures Animation indicated that "Kazorn and the Unicorn" was still in development by updating their website with information about the film.

Cancellation

The cancellation reasons are unknown. But Sony already work for The Smurfs 2

Revivial by Paramount Animation and Prime Focus

In May 2024, it was announced that Paramount Animation had picked up Kazorn and the Unicorn earlier in the year, and would be releasing on its theatrically service in 2025. DNEG Animation was announced as the project's animation partner. After his death, son of Kelly Asbury, Kevin Asbury as director. Chris Meledandri and Namit Malhotra were set to produce.

Music

Asbury revealed that Christopher Lennertz had composed the score for the film, marking his second collaboration with Quane following The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011).

Release

Kazorn and the Unicorn is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 14, 2025, taking the release of The Smurf Movie.

Notes

^ Credited as Prime Focus in the film and its trailers.

References

[1] Credited as Prime Focus in the film and its trailers.

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