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Ahead of its highly anticipated sequel "Toy Story 5," Pixar is building buzz with the surprise release of the first teaser trailer and poster for its new original animated feature, "Gatto," set for next year. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa, known for "Luca." Casarosa, who is Italian, returns to his roots by setting the film once again in Italy, much like his previous work.
The voice cast includes Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, with additional cast members yet to be announced. The film is slated for a March 5, 2027 release in North America.
※ Watch the first teaser trailer below ▼
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The 2D hand-drawn animation style has seen a resurgence in recent years. Following the groundbreaking success of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," many Western animated productions have adopted a similar hybrid 3D and 2D approach. Now, Pixar is joining this trend, experimenting with the technique for the first time.
The official synopsis reveals: After years living in a seaside city, a black cat named Nilo begins to question if he's chosen the right path in life. Indebted to a local feline mob boss, Nilo finds himself in a difficult predicament. He's forced into an unexpected friendship with street artist Maya, who reluctantly adopts him. This unlikely bond, however, might just lead Nilo to achieve his life's true aspirations... unless Venice's shadowy underworld gets to him first.