Studio 100 Intl. Teams With Caligari Film to Produce CGI Comedy ‘Dougie Dolittle’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio 100 Intl., in collaboration with Germany’s Caligari Film and Studio Isar Animation, and Spain’s 3 Doubles Producciones, is to produce action-comedy CGI movie “Dougie Dolittle.”
Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.
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“Dougie Dolittle” tells the story of a teenager with an animal phobia, who discovers an astonishing ability after a chance encounter with Polly, a long-lost family parrot. Dougie realizes he can communicate with animals, a gift that initially feels more like a curse.
Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.
The producers are Gabriele M. Walther of Caligari Film and Thorsten Wegener of Studio 100 Intl. The art directors are Luis Guggenberger, whose credits include “Captain Marvel,” “Bumblebee” and “Red Notice,” and Thomas van Kummant, known for his work on “Lilly the Witch” and “Ant-Man.” Writer Mark Slater, who penned “Princess Lillifee,” “Knight Rusty” and “Coconut the Little Dragon,” is joined by script consultant Philip LaZebnik, best known for his contributions to “The Prince of Egypt,” “Pocahontas” and “Mulan.” Regina Welker, whose previous work includes “Latte and the Magic Waterstone,” is directing the film.
“’Dougie Dolittle’ is a fresh take on the theme of communication with animals,” Walther said. “The main character, Dougie, has inherited this special gift genetically from his grandfather, the famous Doctor Dolittle. In this way, we create a link to a well-known character, but tell the story in a new and modern way for a younger audience.”
Wegener said: “This film represents another significant step in our ongoing mission to create captivating, family-friendly content that resonates with global audiences. We believe Dougie’s journey, a tale of coming of age, finding your place in life and your relationship with the environment, will inspire and entertain viewers of all ages.”
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