Studiocanal to Produce Animated Film Adaptation of 'The Rainbow Fish'
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Melanie Goodfellow
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Studiocanal's German arm is partnering with Claussen + Putz Filmproduktion and Zodiac Pictures to produce an animated feature adaptation of Marcus Pfister's children's book The Rainbow Fish. The book, which has sold over 30 million copies since 1992, is a beloved classic about an arrogant shiny fish who learns life lessons beyond material vanity. However, the book has also attracted controversy over the years, with some critics arguing its themes promote collectivism or discourage individuality. The adaptation continues the production team's collaboration on previous children's film adaptations.
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· 3 pulledStudiocanal is getting behind an animated feature adaptation of Marcus Pfister's children's classic The Rainbow Fish about an arrogant shiny fish who learns there's more to life than glittering scales.
The pan-European studio's German arm Studiocanal Germany is partnering with Claussen + Putz Filmproduktion and Zodiac Pictures on the feature.
The book, which has sold more than 30 million copies since its publication in 1992, is a beloved children's staple.
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