We heard briefly about this from
DreamWorks' Comic-Con panel, and today the
official DreamWorks Facebook page gives us the first poster from DreamWorks' upcoming CGI/hand-drawn hybrid,
Me and My Shadow. The film, in the words of DreamWorks CCO Bill Damaschke is about:
"what would happen if your shadow, that has been following you around and basically just follows what you do your whole life, just stood up and took over."
Whilst the majority of the film will be animated in the normal DreamWorks mould, using CGI, the shadows of the film will be traditionally animated. This promises a great visual style and will surely make Shadow one of DreamWorks' most striking films!
The official plot synopsis for the film, due Spring 2014, is:
Me & My Shadow reveals the once secret world of shadows and their human counterparts. Stan, our hero’s shadow, yearns for a more exciting life but happens to be stuck with Stanley Grubb, a timid guy with an extreme aversion to adventure. When a crime in the shadow world puts both of their lives in danger, Stan is forced to take control of Stanley. They go on a madcap adventure to investigate the crime and stop the shadow villain from leading a rebellion where shadows take over the human world. During this adventure, Stan empowers Stanley to let go of his fears and embrace life. Through their adventure, they both learn that one cannot be whole without a true friend.
Be sure to like the
Me and My Shadow Facebook page for updates about the film.
In related news, DreamWorks just acquired Classic Media, home of Casper and He-Man for $155 million! Read more here.
