Warner Bros Pictures Animation is set to bring the beloved documentary series ‘Meerkat Manor’ to life in a new animated feature film. Drawing inspiration from successful franchises like ‘Happy Feet’, the studio aims to captivate audiences with the charming meerkats of the Kalahari Desert.
Originally aired on Discovery’s Animal Planet in 2005, ‘Meerkat Manor’ quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the trials and triumphs of the Whiskers family. The Emmy-nominated documentary series reached millions of households worldwide with its compelling storytelling and cinematography.
The upcoming animated adaptation will utilize photoreal animation techniques to recreate the magic of the original series, providing audiences with a visually stunning and immersive experience. The film is being produced by Seth Green and Tracy Falco of The Green Room, with original series creator Caroline Hawkins and Clare Birks of Oxford Scientific Films serving as executive producers.
Bill Damaschke, President of Warner Bros Pictures Animation, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “We look forward to creating a photoreal animated family adventure for the next generation and seeing our meerkat friends make their feature film debut in a way they’ve never been seen before.”
With production underway, creator Caroline Hawkins shared her delight at the prospect of seeing her beloved characters on the big screen, stating, “Warner Bros is the natural home for this movie, and I am delighted to be partnering with Tracy, Seth, and Bill whose visionary expertise is second to none.”
Fans can anticipate a wild adventure as ‘Meerkat Manor’ is adapted into an animated feature film, promising to bring the beloved meerkats to life in a whole new way.