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‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah’ animation gets backing from UK production company

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Avid Liongoren" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/entertainment/08/13/zsazsa.jpg"/><figcaption>The animated film project is based on the hit comic series by Carlo Vergara. <em>Facebook: Avid Liongoren</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The animated film adaptation of “Zsazsa Zaturnnah” has secured the backing of SC Films International, led by UK film producer Simon Crowe.</p><p>SC Films joins France’s Ghosts City Films headed by Franck Priot, and director Avid Liongoren of the Philippines’ Rocketsheep Studion in producing the movie, according to <a href="https://variety.com/2022/film/global/sc-films-zsazsa-zaturnna-avid-liongoren-1235234403">Variety</a>.</p><p>“The acquisition looks set to push Filipino animation into a more global spotlight, pairing this trailblazing project with a highly respected, long-standing animation sales company,” the report said.</p><p>Crowe said: “‘Zsazsa’ continues SC Films interest in the wonderful world of animation. Basically, we just loved the unique pitch and believe it’s not only a fun story but an important one too. Avid is a real talent.”</p><p>The project was previously awarded funding from film market events in Bucheon and Locarno, among others.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/13/20/big-win-for-pinoy-animation-as-zsazsa-zaturnnah-secures-swiss-funding">Big win for Pinoy animation as ‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah’ secures Swiss funding</a></li></ul><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1104989187099390" data-width="auto"> </div><p>“While my main goal is to tell a funny and entertaining story, my advocacy is also to showcase Filipino animation talent to the world,” Liongoren said, as quoted by Variety. “The Philippines is a go-to nation for animation service work but, sadly, we are not known for ideating and producing animated films.”</p><p>“There’ve been less than 10 animated feature films in the entire 100-year history of Philippine cinema. My team and I hope to continue adding to our nation’s feature animation filmography and establishing Filipino animators as not just service providers, but creators,” he added.</p><p>As in the comics series by Carlo Vergara, “Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs The Amazonistas of Planet X” follows the story of a gay beautician, Ada, who turns into a superheroine upon swallowing a melon-sized stone — a parody of the komiks icon Darna.</p><p>In a minute-long teaser released in 2020, Ada is shown transforming into Zsazsa, before she helps save a man from a wave of zombies.</p><p>This latest iteration of Zsazsa Zaturnnah comes 17 years after the material was first adapted for the big screen by Regal Films, and for a stage musical by Tanghalang Pilipino.</p>

The animated film adaptation of “Zsazsa Zaturnnah” has secured the backing of SC Films International, led by UK film producer Simon Crowe.