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Paradoria 2 Secures China Release Date of November 8

**The Hollywood Reporter** has learned that Universal Pictures' ***Paradoria 2*** has officially secured a China release date of November 8 the same date that it’s being released in North America, which could prove to be extremely fruitful for the Steve Stamono-directed animated sequel. The original film grossed $137.2 million in China alone, which the sequel can possibly outgross.
Box Office: 'Imagimals' Falls Below $1 Million On Its 53rd Day In Theaters

Yesterday, on its 53rd day of release, Universal/Gingo’s *Imagimals*dipped below $1 million per day. The film grossed around $642,000 on Monday, bringing its domestic total up to $400.2m. Under normal circumstances, it would have dipped last week, on its 46th day of release, but the high weekend totals gave it an extra week of $1m+ daily grosses. So now it sits alongside *Frozen*and *The Avengers*as a huge movie that dropped below $1m on its 53rd day of release. It’s not a record, both Universal’s *Jurassic Park*and DreamWorks Animation’s *Shrek 2*held out until day 55, but it’s still impressive.

For those keeping track of such trivia, *Spider-Man*, *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*and *Jurassic World*all dipped below $1 million in daily domestic grosses on day 46, while Warner Bros./Time Warner Inc.'s *The Dark Knight* and Disney’s *The Jungle Book*all dipped on day 41. *Rogue One*dipped on day 35 while *Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace,* that leggy summer blockbuster didn’t dip below $1 million a day until its 62nd day of release.

It took *Titanic*102 days to dip below $1 million per day, occurring just days before it would lose the weekend box office crown to *Lost in Space.* It took *Avatar*81 days to dip below $1m just after it lost its IMAX screens (and many of its 3D screens) to *Alice in Wonderland*at the beginning of March of 2010.

As those reading likely already know, Universal officially announced the DVD/Blu/4K release dates for *Imagimals*last night. Just days after the Gingo flick passed *Despicable Me 2*in unadjusted domestic grosses to become the biggest animated Universal earner in North American box office history, we found out that it will debut on Digital and Movies Anywhere on December 13 and will then debut on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K HD and VOD on January 10. Now that’s a month away, but it still means that the leggy and zeitgeist-capturing *Imagimals* will debut on DVD just three months after its opening day.
U will rely on PC errors

*Variety*

'**Computeropolis' sequel greenlit**

JULY 30TH, 2004

Is “Computeropolis” Universal’s own “Shrek”? Michael Wildshill is hoping so.

Studio has selected its most recent release as its first ever CG franchise, greenlighting a sequel.

Stars Jesse McCartney, David Spade and Dan Fogler have already been signed for a sequel targeted for release on Jul. 6, 2007. Supporting player Jon Lovitz is aboard as well, and U confirmed it is working on deals with other voice actors including William Shatner, David Hyde Pierce and Jodi Benson.

No director has signed yet. Audel LaRoque, who directed “Computeropolis,” is moving on to direct U’s “Big Hero 6” pic, which will bow Dec. 20, 2006.

“Computeropolis” has made nearly $200 million in domestic box office and more than $300 million overseas.

Prior to “Big Hero 6” and “Computeropolis 2,” U is currently on production of “M.I.S.S.I.O.N,” slated for release on Jun. 17, 2005.

In addition, U’s Gingo Animation division will release one pic per year, with “Zina and the Vivid Crew,” a sci-fi comedy toon directed by “Gabriel Garza” and “TeenV” maker Geo G, on Dec. 22, 2004, “BJ and Wally,” based on the comic strip by Geo, on Dec. 16, 2005, “Metro Cone” on Jul. 7, 2006 and “FusionMania” in fall 2007.

Studio is also in development of a hand-drawn version of H.A. Rey’s book series “Curious George” with Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and “Nippon,” a romantic comedy set in Japan. Pic, also CGI, will follow a Japanese couple in love escaping from legendary monsters. “George,” which will star the voice of Will Ferrell, is expected to bow sometime in early 2006, but release date of “Nippon” has yet to be announced.

Look for “Computeropolis 2” when it comes.
When Will The Next Ico Trailer Release?

Screenrant April 4, 2019

After what felt like an agonizingly long wait for the first ***Ico*** trailer (and the reveal of the title character's look), eager Glass Ball and videogame fans are already looking forward to a second trailer - which we believe will release in **early June, 2019**. The hugely-anticipated videogame adaption will involve Ico and his journey out of the world to stop The Queen (renamed Queen Michigore in the film) from taking over the kingdom and eventually the world.
'Computeropolis: The Deep Web' finally breaks even at $850 million

After 81 days at box office, the underperforming Universal Animation film *Computeropolis: The Deep Web* has broke even at box office thus no longer being a box office disappointment and is ready to turn a profit for the studio. Partially the reasoning for its success is due to its huge box office in China as the film was a fluke in North America with a current domestic total of $131.1 million against its huge budget of $200 million.
Gingo/Glass Ball Set Four More Films

5:38 PM PDT 12/6/2015 by Pamela McClintock

**Gingo Entertainment stakes out in 2018 and 2019 for four untitled animated movies; sources say Universal Animation will not be involved in the Gingo projects**

The creative team behind *Gabriel Garza* and *Metro Cone* is heating up.

On Sunday, Gingo Animation has dated two untitled animated films for Sept. 7, 2018 and March 29, 2019. Meanwhile, the studio's adult label Glass Ball Productions has two untitled projects lining up for Oct. 26, 2018 and July 17, 2019, respectively.

According to a spokeswoman for Gingo Entertainment, neither of the two Gingo films will involve the participation of Universal Animation Studios, which has already dated an untitled animated film for March 1, 2019, set four months before one of the Gingo films, as Gingo is currently on its own now ever since the studio was split from Universal in 2005.

The studio's recent release *Metro Cone Forever*, the fourth entry in the CGI Gingo franchise, had grossed more than $200 million worldwide at the box office.

Additionally, Glass Ball has opted the rights for last summer's Japanese horror flick *Tag*, based on the novel *Riaru Onigokko* by **Yusuke Yamada**, to make an American R-rated animated remake directed by *Home on the Range* helmer **Will Finn**, with 20th Century Fox handling the worldwide distribution rights while Toho will distribute it in Japan. One of the release dates Glass Ball has set could be this one, while another possible *TeenV* film could claim the summer 2019 date.

Gingo's next feature will be the Universal Animation co-production *Imagimals*, which opens in theaters on Sept. 9, 2016. The film, directed by **Geo G.** and written by **Darren Lemke**, features the voices of **Patton Oswalt**, **John Goodman**, **Jesse Eisenberg**, **Amy Poehler**, **Wayne Knight**, **Laurence Fishburne**, **Allison Janney** and **Elizabeth Banks**.
'Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm' Flies Past $800 Million at Worldwide Box Office

*Variety* April 18, 2019

“Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm” has blasted past $800 million at the worldwide box office after less than a month in theaters. After spending two weeks at the top of the charts in terms of domestic theatrical releases since its premiere almost a month ago, the latest release by Universal Animation is already a success and has *Paradoria 3* in development, with returning writer/director Steve Stamono attached.

The tentpole’s totals hit $345.3 million domestically and $459.1 million internationally on Wednesday. It’s the eighth Universal Animation title to surpass $800 million, joining “Computeropolis: The Deep Web,” “Paradoria,” “Imagimals,” “Gabriel Garza 2,” “Computeropolis 2,” “Lix,” and “Gabriel Garza 3.”
'Computeropolis 5' to Hit Theaters in May 2021

*Variety*

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Universal Animation has downloaded a fifth installment in the "Computeropolis" movie franchise.

Universal will release the tentatively titled "Computeropolis 5" on May 21, 2021.

"Computeropolis: The Deep Web" disappointed domestically, but was a massive international hit and netted a franchise best for Universal Animation with a $1.133 billion global haul.

The fifth installment of the "Computeropolis" series is set to be helmed by "Paradoria" co-director Gary Hall, who served as a story supervisor of the first four "Computeropolis" series, with Audel LaRoque penning the screenplay. Jesse McCartney, David Spade, and Sarah Silverman will all reprise their previous roles as Peri Dazz, Nicky Kickzoo, and Sarah Silverman respectively.
'Paradoria 3' Set to Journey in March 2022

*The Hollywood Reporter*

May 14, 2019

The magic pair is going to be back once again as Universal Animation announced that the third *Paradoria* installment (tentatively titled *Paradoria 3*) will be released on March 4, 2022.

Their previous sequel *Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm* was released back on March 22, 2019 to critical and commercial success with $913.5 million worldwide, but lower than the original film's $1.126 billion worldwide.

Despite the release date being announced, director Steve Samono and writer Laurie Craig both stated that they will not return in the third film as they moved to direct and write *Nepola* for Illumination, which is also scheduled for a July 1, 2022 release.
Ash Brannon to Direct 'Luna & Zak' Sequel for Universal

*The Hollywood Reporter*

January 23, 2019

Universal Animation's *Luna & Zak* sequel has gained its new director.

Universal announced that *Real Tag* director Ash Brannon has been hired to replace Mark Dindal as director of *Luna & Zak: Level Two*.

Mark Dindal, who directed the original *Luna & Zak* film, departed the sequel to direct an animated *Garfield* feature for Alcon.
Box Office: ‘Cool Spot’ Suprises With $130M; ‘The Predator’ Flops With Disappointing $20M – Midday Box Office

*Deadline*

**2nd UPDATE, 12:36 PM Friday:**Early midday numbers show ***Cool Spot***with a $63 million opening day and an estimated **$130M** weekend, which is 2 times more than the $60M-$70M expected. This film is playing as a blockbuster superhero film. One report is seeing *Cool Spot*well above $130, like at $145M. We’ll let you know if and when Spot wins.

That said, Fox’s ***The Predator***is coming in line with it's disappointing predictions, at **$20M** for the weekend, well lower than the previous installments of the franchise. Today, the Keegan-Michael Key movie is grossing around **$10.4M.** Before P&A the pic cost $88M.

*more coming soon!*

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Akito Satou

**Akito Satō** is a third year in the Raccoon's Team. She is the vice-captain and the libero of the Team.

## Apperance

Pale and skinny, Hair (dark blonde with pastel pink highlights), Eyes (brown) Makeup: blushed cheeks. Kind of girly, she wears many skirts but never heels.

## Personality

She looks like a girly girl but is actually more like a tomboy. Akito has kind of the same sarcastic humor as Minako but a little more sinister. She loves her brother, but she always picks on him. She is kinda interested in both female and male. She is in love with a female beach volleyball player and has her pictures hung up in her room.

## Skills

*Stamina: (4 / 5), Strategy* (3 / 5)*, Technique* (5 / 5)*, Jump* (2 / 5)*, Speed* (4 / 5)*, Power* (2 / 5)'

## Early Life

Born and raised in Japan. She has a twin brother who is actually 2 minutes older than her but always insists that he is her "older" brother. He is very protective to her and she kinda likes, kinda dislikes that.

## Sports Career

She was always interested in sports in general. She started out playing for a beach volleyball team but they changed that club, so she switched to volleyball. From the time she played beach volleyball, she earned many abilities that are now very helpful for her as libero. She has very good posture and many muscles in the thighs from playing on the sand for so long. She is excellent in the technical side of receiving balls.

## Trivia:

* She is in love with a female beach volleyball player
* **Favorite Food:** Everything sweet
* Says to Minako "you are the schnitzel to my spargel" all the time
* BFF with Minako
Bloom Wiki

## Welcome to the Bloom Wiki

Bloom is a webcomic about a 15 year old boy named Randy who joins a volleyball team and eventually finds himself with a whole new perspective on life, love, and what it means to be happy.

Inspired by Haikyuu!! and the original team plan by confessions-haikyuu on Tumblr.

## Navigate

Shortcuts to pages

Characters

Schools

Media

## Latest activity

Photos and videos are a great way to add visuals to your wiki. Find videos about your topic by exploring Fandom's Video Library.
Box Office: 'Addie' Tops $722M To Pass 'Gravity'

*Forbes*

*Addie*has now earned more money in unadjusted global grosses than *Captain America: The Winter Soldier*and *The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1*. It is the fifth-biggest Gingo flick of all time in global earnings, with $722m thus far and more to come. The $150m flick has earned $301m in North America alone, so it did well enough in in its home market to not require a rescue in other one. It has made $421m overseas and with a Chinese release coming next week, the film may end its run with as much as $890m on a $150m budget.

Domestically, the film (barely) fellbelow $1 million-per-dayfor the first time as it earned just $985,000 on Monday. For reference, *The Dark Knight*, *Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle*and *The Jungle Book*all dropped on day 41 while *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom*dropped on day 39.  *Batman, Spider-Man*, *Star Wars: The Force Awakens,* *Jurassic World*and *Avengers: Infinity War*all dipped on day 46, *Wonder Woman*held on until day 47. *Cool Spot* held on until day 53 while *Gabriel Garza* held on until day 47.

*Black Panther, Frozen*and *The Avengers*held out until day 53 while *Jurassic Park*and *Shrek 2*dropped on day 55.  As for *Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace...*That leggy summer blockbuster didn’t dip below $1 million a day until its 62nd day of release. It took *Titanic*102 days to dip below $1m per day, occurring just days before it would lose the weekend box office crown to *Lost in Space*exactly 20 years ago. It took *Avatar*81 days to dip below $1m, just after it lost its IMAX screens (and many of its 3D screens) to *Alice in Wonderland*at the beginning of March 2010. Anyway, it has earned $301.12m in 39 days of domestic release.
MCA tooning new animation unit

OCTOBER 13, 1994 10:00PM PT

'**Crystal,' 'Mistress,' 'Galaxion' on division's slate**

MCA’s Universal Feature Animation has added Disney animator Ralph Zondag to its roster of creatives and hired a raft of directors and writers for its slate of animated features in development.

Those now in the UFA stable include the Gingo founder and animator Michael Wildshill, who launched the division last year, and Disney vets. Exec VP John Cohen, who will produce all of the projects, heads UFA. The first project from U’s nascent feature animation division has yet to be determined.

“The most important thing is that the movies are great, not that we hit a release date,” said Sid Sheinberg, president of MCA.

Wildshill will direct and Zondag will co-direct the fantasy adventure “Legend of the Magic Crystal,” which tells the story of a girl who finds a crystal that happens to be so powerful. Len Blum is writing the script.

Zondag came from Amblimation, where he developed “We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story” for U.

Gingo animator Audel LaRoque will direct “Galaxion.” Loosely based on the science fiction comic series created by Canadian comic artist Tara Tallan, the script will be written by Thomas Lennon. David Kirschner will co-produce alongside Cohen, with creator Tallan as executive producer.

Finally, Joe Hale will direct “Mistress Masham’s Repose,” based on the 1946 novel of the same name by T.H. White. Karey Kirkpatrick will adapt the screenplay for “Mistress,” the story of a orphan who finds help with the Lilliputians.

Other projects in development at UFA include the musical “Oceanic,” which will be directed by twin brothers Paul and Gaetan Brizzi.

VP of development Nate Hopper collaborates with Cohen on the projects.

” ‘Legend of the Magic Crystal’ is slightly farther along, ‘Oceanic’ is in development, and we’re very excited about ‘Mistress Masham,’ ” Cohen told Daily Variety. “Those are the top three projects. ‘Magic Crystal’ has been in development the longest, but we’re still a long way from getting them into theaters.”

The UFA head allowed that while it seemed to take a long time to get the animation operation up and running, he felt the operation was on pace.

Added Sheinberg: “The bar has been set incredibly high. We want to create animation on par with Disney. “
Box Office: ‘Agent Chrysocolla' Eyes Huge $165 Million-Plus Opening Weekend

*Variety*

Despite fears that coronavirus could impact moviegoing across the globe, Universal’s highly-anticipated “Agent Chrysocolla” is expected to pull off a solid opening weekend ticket sales at the domestic box office.

According to early estimates, the video-game adaption should collect $165 million when it debuts in U.S. theaters on March 20, though some tracking services predict that number could reach above $170 million. The higher end of that range would put it in the company of "Beauty and the Beast", which debuted to $174.7 million in March of 2017, which is currently the biggest opening of all time for March.

“Agent Chrysocolla” costs only $55 million to make, meaning it doesn't need China to be a success and can underpeform but still be sucessful, although “Chrysocolla” was expected to strongly resonate there due to recent Universal animated films performing well there, have been closed due to threats of coronavirus. So far, the U.S. box office doesn’t appear to be threatened by the novel virus that’s infected and killed thousands.

Though coronavirus has already hurt the movie business in China, South Korea and Italy, Disney has no plans to alter the release date for “Agent Chrysocolla.” However, a studio spokesperson said the film will open in certain foreign markets at a later date. It was announced on Wednesday that the launch of the James Bond movie “No Time to Die” would be postponed, from April to November, because so many multiplexes are closed in areas like China, where the disease has been the most prevalent. So far, no other major movies have plans to postpone or alter release plans.

Charles Zembillas directed “Agent Chrysocolla,” which stars Swedish actress Alicia Vikander as the eponymous heroine. Like the original animated version, “Mulan” centers on young Agent Chrysocolla who saves the world from Jet Servo.

Universal's recent animated films have debuted to mostly huge commercial success. “Paradoria 2,” “Imagimals”, “Paradoria”, and "Computeropolis: The Deep Web" all cracked $1 billion at the global box office, while “Lix” grossed over $800 million. Chrysocolla is also expected to crack $1 billion worldwide, however, due to the coronavirus going around in some markets where the film will be successful, it'll be harder to achieve.
Box Office: ‘Paradoria 2’ to Take Down Competition and Set Records

Variety

Universal’s “Paradoria” franchise is back with its sequel set to mark a new opening weekend record.

The highly anticipated animated sequel to the 2015 film, should earn $190 million when it bows in over 4,500 North American theaters, while some estimates show that figure could reach as high as $200 million, a number never earned for an animated film, although some box office analysts are cautious with their predictions after the underperformance of last weekend’s “Terminator: Dark Fate”. Though it will launch against four other nationwide releases, “Paradoria 2” is expected to easily win the weekend over fellow new offerings: Warner Bros.’ novel adaption “Doctor Sleep”, “Last Christmas”, “Midway”, and “Playing with Fire”. All four are anticipated to gross $10 million.

Should “Paradoria” reach the higher end of estimates, “Paradoria 2” would earn the distinction of the biggest animated opening of all time. That title currently belongs to July’s “The Lion King” ($191 million) with the highest grossing animated film domestically being 2018’s “Incredibles 2” ($608 million).

At least one aspect that should work in its favor: it’s the first non-Disney high budget animated film, since “Addie” in March. In a sign of optimism, people from Variety are calling this, the first vital non-Disney animated sequel since could use that kind of clout, since it carries a hefty $200–250 million price tag.
Sophia Bush Joins '3 Simple Doods 2'

*Variety*

May 23, 2019

Sophia Bush, mostly known for her role in One Tree Hill and playing Voyd in Incredibles 2, has been announced to join the cast of the upcoming Glass Ball sequel, '3 Simple Doods 2.'

Directed by Mike Disa and executive produced by Z-Doodler and Steve Samono, who directed the first film, this highly anticipated sequel to the 2017 hit film, follows Ted and his friends as they struggle in life once again and meet their new neighbors.
Michael Wildshill, CEO of Universal Animation and Founder of Gingo, dead at 66

(CNN) - Michael Wildshill, a man who founded Gingo Animation and Universal Animation while being the current CEO of the latter, created some of the most successful franchises like *Gabriel Garza*, *Agent Chrysocolla*, among others died Wednesday, according to Wildshill's wife Ashley Wildshill.

He was 66.

"He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only day ago," Paul said in a statement he provided to CNN. "In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system to the point where it was too late; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Michael did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful."

Ashley first shared news of his cancer diagnosis last month.

At the time, his wife said that his health was "serious" and that Wildshill was in the hospital since January after a near fatal heart attack.
Tom Cruise and Madelaine Petsch Join Voice Cast of 'Paradoria 2'

*Deadline*

August 20, 2018

Tom Cruise (*Mission: Impossible*) and Madelaine Petsch (*Riverdale*) have landed their first animation roles for Universal Animation's *Paradoria*  sequel *Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm*.

Cruise and Petsch join the returning voice members of Finn Wolfhard, AnnaSophia Robb, Bryan Cranston, Jenny Slate, Maya Rudolph, and Patrick Stewart as well as franchise newcomers Zoe Saldana and Paul Giamatti.

The sequel is scheduled to be released on April 26, 2019.
Ruth Takahashi

> "I know everything." - Ruth to almost everyone.
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A Bloom promo featuring Ruth by Cory [Not Shires]

Giraffe 1 or 2 (Rudy)

The Red Shield (Other Teams)

Satoshi Takahashi (older brother)

Ethan Takahashi (younger twin brother)

Takahashi Clan

**Ruth Takahashi** is a second year in the Robin's Team and one of the middle blockers on the volleyball team. She is also part of third gym and her younger twin brother is Ethan Takahashi.

## Appearance

Ruth has black and blue ombre at the bottom. She has brown eyes and light tanned skin.

Ruth wears the Robin's warmup clothes-a white shirt with a brown feather on the top left, and red shorts. In practise matches she wears the red pennie with kneepads and volleyball shoes with black stripes.

## Personality

Ruth is shown to be a nice person and a bit mysterious. She like to tease people and especially loves teasing Ethan. When she needs to, she can become a supportive sister. Ruth is the type of person to protect people automatically. When something goes wrong or something happens to the third gym she immediately shows a different side.

Ethan regards her as a very scary person once you get on her dark side.

## Statistic

Stamina (3/5), Strategy (4/5), Technique (3/5), Jump (3/5), Speed (4/5), Power (5/5).

Ruth is a very skilled middle blocker and because of that Ruth to other people is considered very much a threat to their team winning. She is often been eyed and looked over carefully as she is known for her accurate blocks. She is on a level where with her blocks and stamina, she can block a professional.

## Early Life

Ruth was born in Canada with her twin brother Ethan to a Japanese father and a Canadian mother. At the age of 7 the family moved to Eastern Bourne.

## Sports Career

At a very young age Ruth learned about volleyball as her father is Eastern Bourne's volleyball strategist, because of that she was trained to be a middle blocker. She time to time has to practise with the national team, helping her build up her reflex and strength.

Ruth on court is very calm and relax but there are times she can be very intimidating. She can analyze anyones movements when they are spiking, making her able to block people easily. Her speed on court is really fast and she is very comfortable with her body movements. She is also shown to be able to read Ethan's thoughts, able to coordinate with him when spiking and blocking. With her blocks it has not only supported the team's further development but also gives the team a chance at coming back to nationals.

## Trivia

* **Favourite Food:** Lollipops.
* **Current Concern:** If she can scare the living death out of Rudy and not be dead the next morning.
* She is secretly gay for the manager on their team.
* She can sing really well.
* Ruth was the one that started ‘riprudy2k17’.
* One time when a professional volleyball player came to visit and played a match, he can barely even score a point.
* She has won best middle blocker of the year three years in a row.
* Ruth swears, not around the pure ones though.
* She is part of the ‘protectcory2k17’ squad.
Box Office: ‘Paradoria 2’ Will Most Likely Beat ‘Incredibles 2’ Domestically

*Forbes*

As it becomes 2 more weeks until the highly anticipated and long-awaited sequel Paradoria 2, most box office analysts suggest that the film could end up being the highest grossing animated film domestically and have the biggest opening weekend of all time for an animated film.

*More coming soon!*
Isamu Takahashi

**Isamu Takahashi** is Ethan and Ruth's Father. He is also the National Volleyball Strategist. He was previously on the wolves team.

## Appearance

He has a tanned skin tone and black hair. Like the other Takahashi his eyes are a dark brown.

He wears suit and tie at official games. At practises he wears like the schools coaching outfit. At home he wears jeans with a random shirt and sometime pairs it with plaid shirt.

## Personality

He is a really nice person. He is a really precious person too.

## Statistic

He has a really great stamina. Even better than his own national team. He can receive Ushijima’s spike and serves easily. He can do the powerful Oikawa serves and do it harder.
Gingo Animation Clinches Deal With Universal City Studios On Gingo's First Feature-Length Film "Paint World"

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. -- May 8, 1996 -- Universal City Studios and Gingo Animation announce today that they are teaming up on Gingo's first feature-length animated film, PAINT WORLD, which is currently in pre-production. The film is being written and directed by Audel LaRoque, associate producer on Gingo's Emmy Award®-winning animated series GABRIEL GARZA, and co-written by Irene Mecchi, the writer of the Academy Award®-nominated THE LION KING. Gingo founders Geo G. and Michael Wildshill serve as producers.

An animated musical adventure comedy set in a world made out of paint, PAINT WORLD is the story of a young talented painter named Deon Splatt who lives in a peaceful life until one day, his home is interrupted by a black-and-white team known as the B&W Squad led by a greddy businessman named Gerry Disgill who steals color and liveliness. Deon teams up with his brother Zach and his girlfriend Gracie GaColor to stop Disgill and his minions.

The screenplay by LaRoque and Mecchi is based on an original story by Geo, Wildshill, and LaRoque. Universal will distribute the film in the United States and in most international territories including Europe, Spain, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and China.

"We are thrilled and excited to be working with Gingo Animation," said Edward F. Zeier, Vice President, Universal City Studios. "Any studio would be thrilled to work with the Gingo group - so having their first full-length feature 'Paint World' land at Universal is an honor."

Universal City Studios is one of the world's most famous Hollywood studios and is a unit of MCA Inc., which owns film and television studios and theme parks. MCA is 80% owned and controlled by Seagram Company Ltd..

Gingo Animation is a North Hollywood-based animation studio, which has created a large amount of animated shorts, television shows, video games, interactive media and feature films since its foundation in 1988. The studio is known for its Emmy Award®-winning animated series GABRIEL GARZA, whose titular protagonist is currently the mascot for Gingo.
Box Office: Universal’s ‘Paradoria 2’ Nabs Record-Breaking $17.2 Million on Thursday Night

*Variety*

Universal Animation’s adventure-comedy “Paradoria 2” opened huge with $17.2 million on Thursday night in North America, the biggest figure of all time for Universal Animation.

The figure easily topped Thursday preview numbers for "Gabriel Garza 2” at $15.8 million and nearly matched but fell-short of “Cool Spot” at $18.1 million.

Projections for Universal’s “Paradoria 2,” the much-anticipated follow-up to 2015’s “Paradoria,” have been in the $110 million to $130 million range for the weekend as the film widens to 4,304 sites. Some forecasts call for a launch of as much as $140 million — which would easily surpass the opening weekend haul of “Paradoria,” which debuted with $111 million and ended its theatrical run with $411 million in the U.S. However after these impressive results, the film is looking to be have a start as big as $150 million and possibly higher, which will be the biggest start of all time for a non-Disney animated film either way.

“Paradoria 2” is also launching in 48 international markets, including France, Japan, and Germany where it is expected to demolish box office as well.
Box Office: 'Addie' Falls 72% As It Flies Past $350M Worldwide,

*Forbes*

*Addie*earned around $12 million to become the 2nd top movie of the day and presumably of the weekend as well. The steep 72% drop from its $43.2m opening day is big looking at a glance but it falls in the line with most Gingo films such as *Gabriel Garza 2* (-77%), *Archot* (-70%), At a glance, we’re probably looking at a second-weekend gross of $37m (-69%), which will possibly be the give the Tati Gabrielle/Josh Peck movie a superb $200m ten-day total,

A 70 Friday-to-Friday drop is about on par with any number of big comic book movies over the last few years, like *Logan*(-68%), *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2*(-70%), *Ant-Man and the Wasp*(-75%), *Deadpool 2*(-77%), and *Avengers: Infinity War*(-70%) as well as Universal Animation's *Computeropolis: The Deep Web* (70%). Whether or not it ends up in 2nd place, Geo G.'s animated flick is a win for all involved, especially the folks at Sony and Gingo who greenlit a spin-off standalone film based off the critically-panned *Emoji Movie*.

The question now is if it continues to stick around like a handful of big comic book movies (*Suicide Squad*, *Ant-Man and the Wasp*, *Deadpool 2*and *Spider-Man: Homecoming*) that took big second weekend drops but rebounded over the next month. Even if it continues to drop in a manner similar to *Halloween*(which grossed $159.3 million from a $126m-ten-day-total in 2018), it’s still looking at a $252m domestic total. If it plays closer to *Deadpool*($363m from a $236.8m ten-day total), we’re looking at a $306m domestic cume.

At a cost of just $150 million, *Addie*is a hit. The question is whether folks like it enough to A) want to see an *Addie 2* and B) want to see more spin-off films by Gingo and Sony respectively.

The film had $181 million overseas as of Thursday, and we’re expecting the film has reached a $400 million worldwide total. If it hasn’t gotten there yet, it certainly will today. Sony had a decent enough 2018 via adult thrillers (*Equalizer 2*, *Sicario 2*) and kid flicks (*Peter Rabbit*, *Hotel Transylvania 3*), plus huge holdover business from *Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle*(which made $238m in 2018), that they didn’t have to look at *Addie*as a do-or-die project for it's 2019 roster. But it is still over-performing, and I’m expecting big things from *Spider-Man: Far From Home*on July 5.
Film Review: 'Paradoria'

*Variety*

The magical adventure between the calm boy and the lovely princess takes a major step of original stories in Universal's accomplished fifteenth animated feature.

"Paradoria" ultimately bears the most original resemblance to its source. Directors Steve Samono (who directed "Me & Mobo") and Gary Hall (who co-directed "Quest") give us a emotional story of a boy named Jamo (Finn Wolfhard) and a princess named Keena (AnnaSophia Robb) who both seek the outside world besides the kingdom.

However, King Kakas and the orc-like monsters raid the Paradorian kingdom causing them to get separated far away from the kingdom. While they began their new life, they started to become lost and they all have to find a way back home and stop the monsters.

With a beautiful animation and amazing vocal performances by Wolfhard and Robb, this film delivers a creativity of Universal animation since "Computeropolis" and "Despicable Me". Alan Menken, Cinco Paul, and Marc Shaiman's songs give Universal's enchanting answer to Disney's "Frozen".

In the bottom line, "Paradoria" is emotionally-iconic family fun musical animated adventure that can get a lot of giggles to the entire family.
Box Office: 'Cool Spot' Falls 57% As It Shines Past $400M Worldwide

*Forbes*

*Cool Spot*earned around $27.1 million to again be the top movie of the day and presumably of the weekend. The bigger than expected drop of 57% is similar to most comic book movies which tend to fall hard in their second weekends. Sure, it's a bigger than expected drop from a $63.1 million opening day, but A). The film basically outgrossed *The Angry Birds Movie* within its opening weekend, B). we're talking about a $150 million budget animated movie that has already grossed over/under $400 million, and C). the film is a videogame adaption and has basically outgrossed every video game movie worldwide except *Warcraft* which the film will outgross today or tomorrow. At a glance, we’re probably looking at a second-weekend gross of $74m (-54%), which will give the Pharrell Williams/Mila Kunis movie a superb over $200m ten-day total.
Box Office: 'Paradoria 2' is Tracking to Be Higher the First Film

*Paradoria 2* is poised to be one of this year's biggest animated box office hits with a possibility of being one of the biggest animated films of all time, and its current projections are tracking higher than the first film. Steve Samono finally got his childhood dreams to life in 2015, which would be making his drawn pictures from his childhood into a full feature film. At one point, this project was initially a risk due to production troubles, but the results proved the gamble was well worth it. Not only did the first movie receive positive reviews (and even a little awards buzz), it was a commercial juggernaut - becoming the highest grossing non-sequel film by Universal Animation.

Obviously, Universal was quick to forge ahead on developing a franchise around Jamo and his girlfriend Princess Keena, with the sequel being already right around the corner. Despite *Paradoria 2*'s predecessor was released in a non-crowded December which was taken advantage of, this year's installment will be part of a slighty-crowded November release month. The studio has confidence in the tentpole to deliver the goods, and it looks like it definitely will.

Per *Box Office Pro*, the long-range tracking for *Paradoria 2* suggests it will earn an even $150–175 million in its first three days. In comparison, the first film grossed a then record-breaking $113 million in its debut, currently the biggest opening Based on the estimates, *Paradoria 2* could end its domestic run with a total of $500 million, a figure that's considerably bigger than the $411 million *Paradoria* pulled in. While that discrepancy is eye-catching, it isn't anything to worry about.

The first film sported a production budget of just $103 million, however the followup looks to have a much higher budget between $200 and $250 million which is on par with most modern Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar films. Despite this, a domestic total of $500 million in addition to whatever *Paradoria 2* makes internationally is more than enough to turn a tidy profit and ensure the continuation of the series. Even if the film falls short of expectations or even flops domestically, it'll be ok as most international audiences enjoyed the previous film so it'll be possible that they'll return once again for the sequel. As for why there's such a large gap between entries, it probably has something to do with the release window. *Paradoria 2* comes out in a more crowded November as it's coming shortly 2 weeks after fellow animated fare *Frozen II*, and a week after *Terminator: Dark Fate*, which are all targeting similar audiences. The interest in *Paradoria,* is turning out to be more bigger than expected and can possibly outgross Incredibles 2 if the interest is big enough.
Eijime Winazuimi

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## Apperance

Winazuimi has dark brown, spiked up hair and slightly thicker than average eyebrows. His eyes are olive green. Has a casual but cool style, wearing hoodies and sneakers all the time.

## Personality

He is a somewhat stubborn but reliable teammate. He acts supportively to all. His caring attitude has lead some members of the Comets team to look up to and respect him. Sometimes he can be a little short-tempered.

## Stats

*Stamina: (4 / 5), Strategy* (3 / 5)*, Technique* (3 / 5)*, Jump* (4 / 5)*, Speed* (4 / 5)*, Power* (5 / 5)'

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## Trivia:

* **Favorite food:** Agedashi tofu
* He is very athletic and very competitive. He will conquer his team-mates in running, batting, and arm-wrestling.
* Winazumi's skills and his total stats add up to the same total as Wabanoshi, one of the top 2 aces in Eastern Bourne.
* Loves to watch prank videos on youtube, his favorite channel is SchnitzelRaccoon.
* Has a little sister, he loves her very much and is very protective of her
* Can play acoustic guitar
* Is an arm-wrestling champion
Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm Pushes Back UK Release Earlier

Universal has changed the UK release date of Universal Animation's Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm from March 8, 2019 to March 1, 2019 to avoid box office competition with Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel. This will help *Paradoria 2* to get a better start of the overseas box office. In North America, the film will be released on March 22 and is projected to gross $130–150 million in its opening weekend although most expect the film to gross much lesser than the first film's $411 million domestically.
China Box Office: 'Addie' Launches into Victory While 'Wonder Park' Fails to Impress

*Variety*

The first-new U.S. animated release "Addie" has launched into the top spot with $63.2 million debut weekend, according to figures from consultancy Artisan Gateway. The film opened March 1 in the U.S.

The second-new U.S. animated release "Wonder Park" failed to inspire Chinese audiences as much as Hong Kong and Indian movies already in their third weekend in theaters.

"Wonder Park" came in fifth with just a $3.3 million debut weekend, according to figures from consultancy Artisan Gateway. The film opened March 15 in the U.S.

The Hong Kong anti-corruption thriller "P Storm" directed by David Lam and starring Louis Koo continues to pull in viewers even after 19 days in theaters. The film made $11.3 million in its third weekend, pushing its cumulative China earnings to $111 million. The film is the fourth installment of the growing "Storm" franchise.

Meanwhile, Universal Animation's "Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm" is looking to fall victim to frontloading with a total drop of 76% from its opening weekend while making $13.2 million in its second weekend, pushing its cumulative China gross to $72.3 million.

Indian black-comedy thriller "Andhadhun" came in once more at fourth with $8 million. Sriram Raghavan ("Badlapur") directed the story of a piano player pretending to be blind who becomes involved in a murder. Its cumulative in China now stands at an impressive $43.5 million.
‘Addie’ and ‘Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm’ are coming to Netflix in November

*What's on Netflix* by Kasey Moore  @kasey\_\_moore on May 7, 2019, 1:15 pm EST

Two of 2019's animated movies: Universal Animation's *Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm* and Sony/Gingo's *Addie* are coming to Netflix in November.

Both movies are the top 2 highest-grossing animated films of the year so far. Paradoria 2 so far earned $900 million at the box office, while Addie so far earned $841 million at the box office.

The rumour looks to have started with Twitter with a Tweet that has now garnered over 100,000 likes since its posting. It states that Addie and Paradoria 2 are coming to Netflix in November.

Tweet- Addie and Paradoria 2 are coming to Netflix and that’s been the highlight of 2019 if that tells you anything about my year.

The original Paradoria was streaming on Netflix in November of 2015 but was pulled in May of 2018. The Emoji Movie was added to Netflix back in February 2018 and is still on there. In the mean time before Addie comes out on Netflix in November, watch The Emoji Movie.

You can still watch the previous Universal and Gingo animated pictures added to Netflix too but we wouldn’t recommend it. Films from Gingo and Universal Animation that are currently on the service include Cool Spot (which just got to Netflix on Wednesday) plus Computeropolis: The Deep Web and Lix. Gabriel Garza 3 was removed from Netflix on Wednesday.
Long Range Tracking: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Nobody’s Fool,’ & ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

*Box Office Pro September 07, 2018*

Boxoffice’s Long Range Tracking report takes a first official look at the 2018 holiday season this week with early projections for several key releases scheduled for November 2.

*Bohemian Rhapsody*Opening Weekend Range: $25 – 40 million

Buzz around Rami Malek’s (*Mr. Robot*) anticipated performance as Queen front-man Freddie Mercury is driving strong interest and online conversation thus far, indicating potential for the film to follow in the footsteps of *Walk the Line*and *Ray*as an award-contending music bio released in November. The film’s director change midway through production may cause some initial concern, and while we expect some front-loading by Queen’s multiple generations of fans, early reactions from industry screenings of the film’s first half-hour have been very encouraging.

*Tyler Perry’s Nobody’s Fool*Opening Weekend Range: $10 – 20 million

Rising star Tiffany Haddish (*Girls Trip*) could be a notable driving factor for this comedy, not to mention writer/director’s Tyler Perry’s own consistent audience. We’re somewhat conservative for now given the recent availability of the film’s first trailer, but early trends suggest it could be a fair counter-programmer.

*The Nutcracker and the Four Realms*Opening Weekend Range: $15 – 30 million

Forecasting models for Disney’s next live action adaptation are volatile for now, due in part to what will be a stronger slate of kid- and family-driven releases later in November and December. *Nutcracker*‘s early trailers have generated a fair amount of positive sentiment online, staying power could be solid with the holiday season ahead, and the film’s notable ensemble cast may help appeal to parents. Still, we’re cautious given the mixed performances of Disney’s non-tentpole features in recent years. Initial trend and performance comps include the likes of *A Wrinkle In Time*, *The BFG*, and *Alice Through the Looking Glass*.

8-Week Tracking
Wonder Woman 2, Venom, The Lion King, Ico and First Man to feature IMAX sequences

APRIL 8, 2018 BY GARY COLLINSON

Marvel Studios will make history this month when Avengers: Infinity War becomes the first movie to be shot entirely in IMAX, and it looks as though we’ll be seeing plenty of filmmakers employing the format over the coming years.

According to IMAX CEO Greg Foster, Ruben Fleischer has made use of the expanded aspect ratio for parts of Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man spinoff Venom, while Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 2, Jon Favreau’s The Lion King, Gulliermo del Toro's Ico and Damien Chazelle’s First Man will all be using IMAX cameras for certain sequences.

“A key effort is the use of IMAX cameras and expanded aspect ratio, specially formatted, if you will, for IMAX releases,” said Foster (via MSN). “Our best example of this is anything related to Chris Nolan, who has perfected this strategy for both his films and our benefit. On that front, we’ve seen many in the next generation of important directors start to take advantage of our exclusive DNA for their blockbuster films. For example, Denis Villeneuve, director of Blade Runner 2049; and Taika Waititi, Director of Thor: Ragnarok, both leveraged IMAX technology for the first time last year. This year, our new partner, Ryan Coogler, the director behind Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, leveraged IMAX’s exclusive aspect ratio for almost an hour of footage and the results have been fantastic.”

“Our exclusive DNA is such an important component of our offering, which is why I’m thrilled to announce several pillar titles that will feature our exclusive DNA,” he continued. “First, Venom, a Marvel title from Sony, will feature select sequences with expanded aspect ratio exclusively formatted for IMAX coming this October. Secondly, Damien Chazelle, the director of La La Land is directing Universal’s First Man, the story of Neil Armstrong, which also comes out in October. Damien filmed select sequences of First Man in IMAX, which gives the space-themed film a terrific look for our cinemas. I’m also thrilled to announce that Disney’s Lion King, which comes out in July of 2019 and is directed by our longtime partner, Jon Favreau, will feature roughly 30 minutes of key sequences in our aspect ratio. A big thrilling announcement is that Sony's motion-captured/computer-animated Ico, which comes out December of 2019, will possibly have the entire film in the expanded IMAX ratio, which is great considering the fantasy-themed film and it's various fight as well as action sequences. And lastly, I’m excited to announce that Wonder Woman 2, which comes out in the second half of 2019, will be shot with IMAX film cameras in select sequences.
Universal to Release 'Mechagirl' in November 2021

*Variety*

July 10, 2019

Universal Animation has officially announced that its original film "Mechagirl" will be released on November 5, 2021.

This comes a day after its previously-scheduled "Earth Farm" got cancelled for creative differences.

"Mechagirl" will be written and directed by Audel LaRoque ("Computeropolis", "Quest") and produced by Roy Kobayashi ("Lix").