DreamWorks is back and taking a swing at a new original film with “Forgotten Island,” where childhood friends are being torn apart as one is leaving the country for college, only for the pair to be suddenly transported to a magical island, and things get crazier from there. A second trailer for the eye-popping animated flick led by the talented H.E.R. and Liza Soberano, with Dave Franco voicing a weredog named Raww, has made its way to us, and we can now share it.
It hails from writers/directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the creative team behind the “Shrek” universe sequel, “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish,” with other cast members to include Jenny Slate (“Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” “Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place, “The Acolyte”), Dolly de Leon (“Triangle of Sadness”), Lea Salonga (“KPop Demon Hunters”), stand-up comedian Jo Koy (“Haunted Mansion”) and Ronny Chieng (“The Daily Show,” “Shang-Chi”).
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A logline for the animated flick courtesy of Universal:
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
DreamWorks and Universal are also gearing up for “Shrek 5,” arriving next year after a recent teaser trailer made its way online. “Forgotten Island” will be gracing theaters on September 25, and you can watch that aforementioned new trailer below.
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