The Wishmas Tree

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The Wishmas Tree
Directed byRicard Cussó
Written byRicard Cussó
Peter Ivan (story)
Produced byKristen Souvlis
Nadine Bates
Starring
Production
company
Like a Photon Creative
Distributed byOdin Eye's Entertainment
Release dates
5 October 2019 (Brisbane International Film Festival)
27 February 2020 (Australia)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box office$874,049[1]

The Wishmas Tree is a 2019 Australian 3D computer-animated adventure film written and directed by Ricard Cussó from a story by Peter Ivan. Financed by Screen Queensland and Screen Australia, it is the first film in Like a Photon Creative's The Tales from Sanctuary City franchise.[2] The film stars Miranda Tapsell and Ross Noble.[3] It had its world premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival on 5 October 2019.[4] Distributed by Odin Eye's Entertainment, the film was released in Australian theatres on 27 February 2020.

Premise[]

A young possum's misguided wish for a white Wishmas freezes her entire hometown of Sanctuary City and threatens the lives of all who live there. Before the magical Wishmas Tree dies, she must undertake a journey into The Wild in order to reverse the damage she caused and save the city.[5]

Cast[]

  • Miranda Tapsell as Kerry
  • Ross Noble as Yarra
  • Kate Murphy as Petra and Bernard the Drop Bear
  • Ricard Cussó as Augustus
  • Ryan Renshaw as Kerry and Petra's father

Release and reception[]

The film had its world premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival on 5 October 2019. It had a limited release, and grossed $874,049 worldwide.[1]

The film received generally negative reviews from critics,[6][7] and on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on six reviews.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b The Wishmas Tree at Box Office Mojo – an IMDb company. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. ^ Ritman, Alex (2 November 2018) Odin’s Eye to Build 'Sanctuary City' Animated Franchise. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  3. ^ Maclab, Geoffrey (17 May 2019) 'The Wishmas Tree' grows international roots for Odin's Eye (exclusive). Screen International. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  4. ^ The Wishmas Tree. Brisbane International Film Festival – biff.com.au. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  5. ^ Staff (6 December 2019) Trailer arrives for new children’s animated film The Wishmas Tree. Cinema Australia. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ Clarke, Cath (18 June 2020) The Wishmas Tree review – dull eco-adventure animation. The Guardian. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  7. ^ Wilson, Jake (20 February 2020) Can Australian film The Wishmas Tree compete with Pixar? They wish. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  8. ^ "The Wishmas Tree". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.

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