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Time of India
11 hours ago
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- Time of India
K-pop Demon Hunters release date and time: Everything to know about Netflix's fierce new girl group fantasy film
K-pop Demon Hunters release date and time: The worlds of K-pop and demon slaying are about to collide in the most unexpected way. K-pop Demon Hunters, an animated musical action-comedy from Sony Pictures Animation, is finally dropping on Netflix, and it promises to be one wild ride, packed with high action and drama. Let's break down the release schedule, cast, storyline, and why this is shaping up to be your next obsession. K-pop Demon Hunters release date and time K-pop Demon Hunters will premiere globally on Netflix on June 20, 2025. Here's the release time by zones: K-pop Demon Hunters: What's it about? By day, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the ultimate K-pop girl group, taking over stadiums with their flawless vocals and killer choreography. But by night, they're secret demon hunters, using music as a literal weapon to protect their fans from supernatural threats. Their latest threat comes from another idol group, the Saja Boys, a rival boy band that turns out to be a bunch of soul-stealing demons in disguise. K-pop Demon Hunters: Meet the voice cast The film brings together an exciting mix of Korean and Asian-American talent, adding authenticity and charm to each character. Arden Cho as Rumi – the group's confident leader May Hong as Mira – the tough, tomboyish powerhouse Ji-young Yoo as Zoey – the bubbly rapper with a sharp tongue Ahn Hyo-seop as Jinu – the dangerously charming frontman of Saja Boys Ken Jeong as Bobby – their over-the-top manager Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, and Byung-hun Lee round out the cast in key roles. Cameos and voice spots from Joel Kim Booster, Liza Koshy, and more Who's behind it? The movie is directed by Maggie Kang (The LEGO Ninjago Movie) and Chris Appelhans (Wish Dragon), produced by Michelle Wong, and written by Hannah McMechan, Danya Jimenez, Kang, and Appelhans. Animation is handled by Sony Pictures Imageworks, bringing the world to life with bold visuals inspired by K-pop music videos, anime aesthetics, and over-the-top concert glam. Music you'll actually want on your playlist K-pop Demon Hunters is packed with original tracks by hitmakers like Teddy Park, Danny Chung, EJAE, KUSH, Lindgren, and more. Notably, TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung lend their voices to the film's anthem, Takedown, and artists like Audrey Nuna, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, and Lea Salonga are featured throughout. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Curry, Nicola Coughlan, Patton Oswalt Lead All-Star Voice Cast of Sony's ‘GOAT'
NBA superstar Stephen Curry is taking on his first major acting role in GOAT, a basketball-themed animated feature from Sony Pictures Animation. The action-comedy, directed by Tyree Dillihay (Bob's Burgers), and Adam Rosette is set in an all-animal world and follows Will, a little goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Curry is also a producer on the feature. More from The Hollywood Reporter Whoopi Goldberg Co-Founded All Women's Sports Network, Pluto TV Launch FAST Channel Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two: Streaming and Studios, Global Networks Kim Novak to Receive Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Sony on Monday unveiled the main voice cast for GOAT on Monday. Joining Curry on the roarball court are Stranger Things alums Caleb McLaughlin and David Harbour; Bad Boys II actress Gabrielle Union; Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan; Black-ish actress Jennifer Lewis; actor and comedian Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Young Adult); and veteran writer and voice actor Nick Kroll (Big Mouth). The star-studded voice cast was announced out of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on Monday, June 9, where Sony screened exclusive footage of GOAT for the first time. Curry is producing the feature together with Erick Peyton of Unanimous Media and alongside Michelle Raimo Kouyate, Adam Rosenberg, and Rodney Rothman of Modern Magic. David Schulenburg co-produced the project, with Rick Mischel and Fonda Snyder as executive producers. The film marks Curry's first foray into animation, but he was an executive producer on Roxann Dawson's 2019 biopic Breakthrough, and a producer on the documentaries Sentenced and Good Shot, among other projects. Sony Pictures Animation is releasing GOAT in collaboration with the NBA theatrically on February 13, 2026, timed to the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, which runs Feb. 13–15. The 40th Annecy film festival runs through June 14. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Stephen Curry, David Harbour, Nicola Coughlan among voice cast for Goat
Sony Pictures Animation has announced the voice cast for its upcoming film Goat, which includes basketball star Stephen Curry. The announcement was made by directors Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Deviating from the popular acronym, the story centres around a small goat named Will, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros to play roarball, which is described as a highly intense, co-ed, and full-contact sport, dominated by the fastest and fiercest animals in the world. Even though Will's new teammates aren't excited about a small goat joining their team, Will is determined to prove that 'smalls can ball'.
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
