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Animated hit show made in Christchurch could be heading to big screen

by Stuff — 2 February 2022

Hit animated television show Kiri and Lou could be heading to the big screen.

The show, which is animated in a Christchurch studio, has become a global hit. It has been streamed over 21 million times in the UK since it first appeared on the BBC’s iPlayer service in March.

Producer Fiona Copland now has plans for a $10 million movie that would bring the loveable claymation Kiwi dinosaurs to cinemas in 2024.

“It is a much bigger canvas and it is really exciting,’’ she said.

“We will put twice the amount of time and money into making it more spectacular.

 

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