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)
Release date	July 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 July 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]

Viva Pictures will distribute the film in North America, under their Viva Kids label.^[3]

Legacy

Video game

Serving as a tie-in to the film, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions will be released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.^[4]

Attraction

In 2025, Europa-Park will open an interactive attraction called Grand Prix EDventure.^[5]

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.
^ Amidi, Amid (July 22, 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
^ Mitchell, Bea (August 23, 2024). "Europa-Park's Ed & Edda mascots inspire new video game and film". Blooloop. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
^ Mitchell, Bear. "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort". Europa Park. Retrieved January 1, 2025.

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

[4] Mitchell, Bea (August 23, 2024). "Europa-Park's Ed & Edda mascots inspire new video game and film". Blooloop. Retrieved August 23, 2024.

[5] Mitchell, Bear. "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort". Europa Park. Retrieved January 1, 2025.

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