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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steph Curry, Gabrielle Union, Caleb McLaughlin Lead A-List Voice Cast for Sony's Animated Feature ‘GOAT'
During a presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival today, Sony Pictures Animation unveiled the voice cast for its upcoming feature, 'GOAT,' an original action-comedy slated to hit theaters on Feb. 13, 2026. From the studio behind 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and in collaboration with NBA great Stephen Curry's Unanimous Media and Modern Magic, 'GOAT' brings to life a world where the fiercest animals compete in the high-octane sport of roarball, and a diminutive goat dares to dream big. Directed by Tyree Dillihay – who co-hosted the day's presentation with producer Michelle Raimo Kouyate – and co-directed by Adam Rosette, the film celebrates the spirit of the underdog with a story steeped in the energy of basketball culture. More from Variety Marvel Animation Premieres First Episode of 'Eyes of Wakanda' at France's Annecy Animation Festival L.A.'s Animation Is Film Unveils October Dates for 2025 Edition, Fest Poster (EXCLUSIVE) Standout Canadian Titles in Annecy's Official 2025 Lineup Leading the cast is 'Stranger Things' star Caleb McLaughlin, voicing Will Harris, the titular 'GOAT,' a small-framed but big-hearted dreamer determined to prove he belongs in the ROAR League, where speed and ferocity rule the court. He finds himself joining the Vineland Thorns, a premier roarball team populated by larger-than-life animal athletes. During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues. In several of the shots, Will and the other pro roarball players could be seen wearing Under Armor branded gear, the sports brand most closely associated with Curry, as well as high-end casual fashion, much like their real-life NBA counterparts. 'Basketball culture is pop culture,' Dillihay explained. 'It's the only sport that sits at the intersection of music, fashion, tech, and art.' Joining McLaughlin in the film's star-studded roster are Gabrielle Union ('Bring it On,' 'The Proud Family') – another NBA connection as she's married to Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade – as Jett Fillmore, a legendary black leopard and the face of the Thorns who's still chasing her first championship after two decades in the league. NBA champion and film producer Curry lends his voice to Lenny Williamson, a giraffe player on the squad, while Nicola Coughlan ('Bridgerton,' 'Derry Girls') voices Olivia Burke, an ostrich team member. Comic and 'Big Mouth' co-creator Nick Kroll voices Modo Olachenko, a fire-breathing komodo dragon and David Harbour ('Stranger Things,' 'Zoopocalypse') rounds out the team as the powerhouse rhino Archie Everhardt. Other key characters include the Thorns' owner, Florence Everson, voiced by Jenifer Lewis, and their reserved but reliable coach Dennis, voiced by Patton Oswalt. A major antagonist, league MVP Mane Attraction, who opposes Will's presence in the league, is still to be cast. Roarball, the fictional sport at the film's center, echoes the intensity and style of pro hoops, complete with co-ed teams, biome-themed arenas and full-contact action. However, roarball is a far more violent and dangerous sport, as the courts themselves are malleable things that each change in their own ways during games. Volcanic courts can crack and erupt, jungle arenas grow and evolve and ice stadiums break apart and turn into flowing torrents. To enhance the authenticity of the film's in-game action, Curry's former Golden State Warriors teammate and NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala has consulted on gameplay mechanics, while live-action costume designer Dominique Dawson brings distinctive fashion flair to the characters. Character designs are the work of artist Eran Alboher, and team branding was crafted by graphic designer Emily Morgan, known for her viral reinterpretations of real-world sports logos. Several work-in-progress clips were shared with the at-capacity theatre. In the first, Will is seen practicing by himself at his local street court before a group of much larger animals forcibly removes him from the area. Later, a brief one-on-one match between Will and league up-and-coming superstar Mane Attraction is shown. The importance of this match becomes evident in the third clip, when the owner of the Thorns approaches the boy, having seen a clip of the match online. In the fourth clip, Thorns megastar Jett finds out about Will while watching a sports news program. This leads into the day's fifth and final clip, a press conference unveiling Will to the media. If the humor and sharp animation shown in the early clips are an indication of what we can expect from the finished film, Sony may have another hit on its hands. To close the Annecy presentation, producer Stephen Curry appeared via video, expressing disappointment he couldn't be in attendance but saying, 'I'm hoping that you enjoyed what you've seen from GOAT. And trust me, there's a lot more to come. And when this film is finished, it's going to be like nothing you've seen before.' He then rallied the audience, each provided with a GOAT foam claw, with the Vineland Thorns' team chant, 'Roots Run Deep!' 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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Curry, Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, & Nick Kroll Set For Voice Cast Of Sony Pictures Animation's Sports-Themed Movie ‘Goat'– Annecy
Updated with further casting details at 10.24 am PT Sony Pictures Animation's sports-themed animated feature Goat has unveiled a starry voice cast, featuring NBA champion Stephen Curry and Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin, during a preview event at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Curry and McLaughlin will be joined in the cast by Gabrielle Union (Bad Boys II, The Perfect Find), Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), David Harbour (Thunderbolts), Jenifer Lewis (I Love That for You) and Patton Oswalt (We All Scream). More from Deadline Chinese AI Video Generator Vidu Strikes IP Deal For Animated Series 'Journey To The West: Legends Of The Monkey King' Tom Clancy's 'Splinter Cell: Deathwatch': Fans Go Wild For Clips Of Netflix Animated Series At Annecy As Creative Team Detail Inspirations Ranging From Michael Mann To Satoshi Kon To Tom Cruise Marvel Animation Unveils First Episode Of 'Eyes Of Wakanda' Opening In Ancient Crete & Setting Up 3,000-Year Search For Stolen Vibranium Artefacts Tyree Dillihay and producer Michelle Raimo Kouyate were in Annecy for the presentation which screened exclusive footage to an appreciative animation crowd, who packed out the Grande Salle of Annecy's main Bonlieu Theater venue. The original action-comedy set in an all-animal world, follows Will (voiced by McLaughlin), a small goat living a downbeat life in an urbanized jungle community called Vineland, who is obsessed with roarball, spending every spare minute at the public court practicing moves and shooting hoops. A high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world, roarball takes its cue basketball but with modifications to fit the animal kingdom such as a special perforated hardball, suited to paws and claws, as well as regulations allowing two and four-legged movements. Will's big dreams become reality when he gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play for his local team, the Thorns. His new teammates aren't thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that 'smalls can ball!' Union voices Jett Fillmore, a black jaguar and the star player of Will's new team who is none too happy about his signing. Further teammates include rhinoceros Archie Everhardt (Harbour), komodo dragon Modo Olachenko (Kroll),ostrich Olivia Burke (Coughan) and giraffe Lenny Williamson (Curry). Lewis voices the Thorns' tough-talking porcine Thorns owner Florence Everson. Other characters include Mane Attraction, a powerful stallion and rival player, with an impressive shock of hair, who plays for the Magma team in the Inferno Lava Coast region. Goat is produced by Curry and Erick Peyton of Unanimous Media, Raimo Kouyate, Adam Rosenberg, and Rodney Rothman of Modern Magic. David Schulenburg co-produced, with Rick Mischel and Fonda Snyder as executive producers. Sony Pictures Animation will released the movie theatrically In collaboration with the NBA on February 13, 2026, to tie in with NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles running from February 13 to 15) 'We're excited to bring together an all-star cast to voice the incredible characters in Goat,' said Peyton and Curry. 'Goat is the kind of story we love to tell at Unanimous— full of heart, humor, and high-octane action that we hope audiences of all ages will cheer for.' Four-time NBA Champion, two-time MVP, and 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Curry and Peyton launched production company Unanimous Media in 2018 to create content focused on family, faith, and sports. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films
The Guardian
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
From hedgehog attacks to a supernatural voyage into colonialism: best podcasts of the week
'Who really gives a shit about roots any more,' asks Dashon (Caleb McLaughlin), a Detroit teenager who, in this audio drama, is begrudgingly in Zimbabwe with his family. He is indifferent towards their African ancestry, leading to uncomfortable conversations about race, colonialism and privilege. That could be a provocative enough story, but the supernatural twists that follow really elevate this production. Hannah J DaviesAudible, all episodes out now The latest entry in the genre of Famous People Chatting to Each Other sees radio presenter Roman Kemp and pop star Tom Grennan banter away for 40 minutes. It's more laddish than many listeners will relish, but fans of the pair will no doubt enjoy it. Alexi DugginsBBC Sounds, episodes weekly This smart, empathic podcast from criminologist Prof Ali Fraser and indie producers The Big Light is about young people trying to swerve gang culture and violence, and the hardworking youth organisations making their lives better. Fraser's cross-country tour begins in once-industrial, now gentrified Hackney, east London, where local teens can feel pushed out. HJD Widely available, all episodes out now From behind-the-scenes tales of being savaged by hedgehogs to the revelation that sharks have BFFs, this personality-packed nature podcast teams wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly, Bafta-winning naturalist Steve Backshall and environmental journalist Sarah Roberts. It's stuffed with trivia, insight and charm. ADWidely available , episodes twice weekly from Tuesday 3 June Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Miriam Margolyes wrote to the king the night before an operation. Paul Whitehouse started fishing with Bob Mortimer to help with their cardiac disease recoveries. They join other celebrities speaking to Dr Oscar Duke in this candid series about health issues that have changed them, including Julia Bradbury, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Lorraine Kelly, who had her ovaries removed. Hollie RichardsonWidely available, episodes weekly
NDTV
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Stranger Things 5 Confirmed For Three-Part Release, To Premiere On This Date
Los Angeles: Finally, the wait is over. The release date of 'Stranger Things' season 5 has been revealed. Netflix announced the final season of the coming-of-age sci-fi hit will be released in three parts late this year. The first will premiere on November 26, followed by part two on Christmas and the series finale on New Year's Eve, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The update was shared by the streaming giant at the Tudum fan event at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, with stars Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp running through some look-back clips before revealing the dates for season five via a teaser. Earlier talking about the final season, creator Ross Duffer said, "We spent a full year filming this season. By the end, we'd captured over 650 hours of footage. So, needless to say, this is our biggest and most ambitious season yet. It's like eight blockbuster movies. It's pretty insane." Matt Duffer added, "At the same time, we think it's our most personal story. It was super intense and emotional to film -- for us and for our actors. We've been making this show together for almost 10 years. There was a lot of crying. There was so much crying. The show means so much to all of us, and everyone put their hearts and souls into it. And we hope -- and believe -- that passion will translate to the screen." "Stranger Things" Season 4 premiered back in summer 2022 in two parts, released separately in May and July. The sci-fi horror drama stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Priah Ferguson, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Maya Hawke, Joe Keery, David Harbour, Winona Ryder and Brett Gelman.
News18
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin On Wrapping Up Final Season: ‘I Was Like…'
Last Updated: The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will release this year, with the Hawkins residents taking centre-stage. Netflix's Stranger Things Season 5 is all set to wrap up the beloved sci-fi saga, bringing an end to all the unanswered questions and mysteries of the Upside Down. As the series draws to a close, fans are excited about the core characters reuniting for one last time to defeat Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). While the details of the finale season are still scarce, the makers as well as the actors never forget to keep us updated. In a recent instance, Caleb McLaughlin, known for portraying the character of Lucas Sinclair, recently opened up about what fans can expect in the upcoming season. He also shared his emotions about bidding farewell to the journey. 'Man, I mean, I've kind of gone through those emotions already. So now it's for the fans to take that in and digest. I feel great," he told ScreenRant. Noting that playing the character of Lucas for the past decade has been a 'blessing," McLaughlin revealed being on the verge of crying on the last day of the shoot. 'I've known the cast and crew for so long, and they're my family. And last year, of course, on the last day, I was like, 'I'm not going to cry. I'm not going to cry." And then ended up just bawling, man. Ten years of just love, laughter, sadness, and peace. So I was able to get all those feelings out," he added. Caleb McLaughlin also spoke about the bond he shares with the cast members, sharing that he felt happy to be a 'part of just something so amazing, and that has touched a lot of people." On being asked how Stranger Things has touched fans over the past years, the actor continued, 'It's gotten people past a lot of their trauma or things that they've experienced, and they watch the show and it's helped them escape, you know what I mean? It's helped them see a different way to live and find new friends and believe in friendship and believe in people… So I just feel great. I feel great." What To Expect In Stranger Things 5? Season 4 ended on a bittersweet note as the gang managed to defeat Vecna, only to lead to a 'brief" death of Max that opened a gateway to the Upside Down. The next part is expected to pick up on the following events. The fifth and final season is expected to return later this year, with Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Jamie Campbell Bower reprising their roles. First Published:
