The "Clockwork Girl" comic becomes an animated film

Worldwide film distributor Vertical Entertainment has acquired all US rights to the animated films "Clockwork Girl" (The mechanical girl) owned by the Canadian Arcana Studio. This is Arcana's second deal with Vertical, released previously Pixies in 2015.

"Clockwork Girl" (The mechanical girl) tells the story of Tesla, a robot girl who was recently given the gift of life. When they meet Huxley, a fantastic mutant boy, the duo form an unlikely friendship, which will have to overcome the opposition of their warring families. With an important and topical message, the film is ultimately the story of two characters who, like novels Romeo and Juliet, despite being made of completely different parts, are similar in their passion to save their city and each other. other.

The film is produced and written by Arcana CEO Sean Patrick O'Reilly, with screenplay by Jennica Harper, directed by Kevin Konrad Hanna with executive production by John Han. The comic adaptation stars Alexa PenaVega (Spy Kids, Pixies), Carrie-Anne Moss (The matrix), Brad Garrett (Everyone loves Raymond), Jesse McCartney (Alvin and the Chipmunks) and Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent). "Clockwork Girl" (The mechanical girl) is a Dove Approved film, deemed "healthy family entertainment" by the nonprofit organization.

"Clockwork Girl" (The mechanical girl) is based on the hit graphic novel of the same name Arcana, created by O'Reilly & Hanna and illustrated by Grant Bond. It was initially released in December 2007 in five issues and was later reissued by HarperCollins. The graphic novel has received numerous honors, including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Graphic Novel and the Mom's Choice Award.

"" Clockwork Girl " has had an incredible journey starting from its humble beginnings as a comic. Telling the story of Tesla and Huxley has been a passionate project and I'm so excited to show this story to the world, ”O'Reilly said. "Maya Angelou said:" If you are going to live, leave a legacy. " My directorial debut on Pixies it happened with Vertical Entertainment, so I feel like I'm coming home and everything had to be. "

Vertical Entertainment will launch the Clockwork Girl movie in summer 2021.