Grand Prix of Europe (film)

Grand Prix of Europe
Grand Prix of Europe
	Teaser poster
Directed by	Waldemar Fast
Written by	Kirstie Falkous; Jeffrey Hylton; John T. Reynolds;
Produced by	Michael Mack
Starring	Thomas Brodie-Sangster; Gemma Arterton; Hayley Atwell; Lenny Henry;
Production; companies	Mack Magic; Timeless Films;
Distributed by	Warner Bros. (Europe); Viva Kids (North America)
Release date	July 24, 2025;
Countries	Germany; United Kingdom;
Language	English

Grand Prix of Europe is an upcoming 2025 animated sports comedy film directed by Waldemar Fast. The film stars an ensemble cast including Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry.

Produced by Mack Magic and Timeless Films, the film is scheduled for a mid-2025 release in theaters.

Voice cast

Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Ed, a racing legend and Edda's idol
Gemma Arterton as Edda, a young mouse and daughter of fairgrounds operator Erwin
Hayley Atwell as Cindy
Lenny Henry as Erwin, the fairgrounds operator

Production

The film was announced in July 2024 as the film will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and its real-life mascot counterparts, Edda and Ed Euromous, in 2025.^[1] Waldemar Fast will be directing the film from a script by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton and John T. Reynolds.^[2] Producer Michael Mack stated that the film will be "the first in a family-friendly franchise".^[2] The film is produced by Mack Magic, which owns and developes all-family characters and story worlds in different media.^[3] Dedicated to the film there will be a game for PC and consoles called Grand Prix Racing Champions.^[4] In 2025 Europa-Park will open an interactive attraction called Grand Prix EDventure with the theming of the film.^[5] Other producers besides Michael Mack are Tobias Mundinger and Lars Goldenbogen.^[6]

Viva Pictures will distribute the film in North America, under their Viva Kids label.^[7]

References

^ "Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe". Interpark. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Roxborough, Scott (July 12, 2024). "Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell Join Voice Cast of 'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
^ "Über". MACK Brands (in German). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
^ "Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
^ "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort". www.europapark.de. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
^ Grand Prix of Europe (2025) - IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-01 – via www.imdb.com.
^ Amidi, Amid (July 22, 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved July 22, 2024.

External links

[1] "Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe". Interpark. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.

[THR_24-2] Roxborough, Scott (July 12, 2024). "Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell Join Voice Cast of 'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2024.

[3] "Über". MACK Brands (in German). Retrieved 2025-01-01.

[4] "Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2025-01-01.

[5] "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort". www.europapark.de. Retrieved 2025-01-01.

[6] Grand Prix of Europe (2025) - IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-01 – via www.imdb.com.

[7] Amidi, Amid (July 22, 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved July 22, 2024.

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