{"id":164964,"date":"2025-11-05T22:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/164964\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T22:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:19:07","slug":"redrovers-afm-slate-features-k-pop-animated-film-rainmakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/164964\/","title":{"rendered":"RedRover\u2019s AFM Slate Features K-Pop Animated Film \u2018Rainmakers\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RedRover has announced an exciting new project at the American Film Market (AFM)\u2014an animated film titled \u201cRainmakers.\u201d This will be the studio\u2019s inaugural venture into the realm of K-pop storytelling, with renowned Korean filmmaker Lee Seok-hoon as both the writer and director.\n<\/p>\n<p>Overview of \u201cRainmakers\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRainmakers\u201d features an unexpected collaboration between an orphan and a princess who unite with outcasts to combat a corporate adversary threatening their world. The film is set against the vibrant backdrop of Planet Nero, where music, particularly K-pop, significantly influences the narrative and visual aesthetics.\n<\/p>\n<p>K-Pop Influence<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The film will showcase original songs from a yet-to-be-named K-pop producer.<\/li>\n<li>K-pop\u2019s aesthetic and energy will be integral to the film\u2019s story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RedRover at AFM<\/p>\n<p>In addition to \u201cRainmakers,\u201d RedRover is also promoting two other projects at AFM: \u201cThe Nut Job 3\u201d and \u201cMegaRacer.\u201d The first installment of \u201cThe Nut Job\u201d franchise has surpassed $200 million in global earnings, indicating its popularity among families.            <\/p>\n<p>Director Lee Seok-hoon<\/p>\n<p>Lee Seok-hoon is a celebrated director in South Korea, recognized for his versatility across genres. Notably, his film \u201cConfidential Assignment 2: International\u201d ranked as the third-highest grossing film in Korea for 2022. Other major works include \u201cThe Himalayas,\u201d \u201cThe Pirates,\u201d and \u201cDancing Queen.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration and Future Prospects<\/p>\n<p>Lee expressed excitement about collaborating with RedRover, highlighting animation\u2019s ability to create fantastical worlds beyond live-action constraints. He believes this partnership will produce a top-tier animated feature that resonates with global audiences.\n<\/p>\n<p>RedRover, established in 2004, transitioned from a 3D stereoscopic technology company to an animation powerhouse. Its notable projects include the animated film \u201cSpark\u201d and series like \u201cBolts &amp; Blip\u201d and \u201cBubble Bubble Marin.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Additional Project Details<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming third \u201cNut Job\u201d film will follow the character Surly and his daughter Hazel as they navigate challenges to strengthen their relationship. Meanwhile, \u201cMegaRacer\u201d is set during a unique celestial event, allowing racers to journey through time and space for glory and hidden powers.            <\/p>\n<p>With its innovative approach to storytelling and integration of K-pop elements, \u201cRainmakers\u201d promises to be a vibrant addition to the animation landscape, appealing to both children and families worldwide.                        <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"RedRover has announced an exciting new project at the American Film Market (AFM)\u2014an animated film titled \u201cRainmakers.\u201d This&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":164965,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264],"tags":[80216,95113,18,117,3617,597,19,17,5403,337,94418,95111,95112],"class_list":{"0":"post-164964","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-music","8":"tag-afm","9":"tag-animated","10":"tag-eire","11":"tag-entertainment","12":"tag-features","13":"tag-film","14":"tag-ie","15":"tag-ireland","16":"tag-k-pop","17":"tag-music","18":"tag-rainmakers","19":"tag-redrovers","20":"tag-slate"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115499418533494725","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164964\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/164965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}